Top Melbourne Ghost Tours

This gaol is a grim place with a dark history. Stories of the unexplained have been gathered over the years from visitors and staff alike. None have been proven, yet. Join this chilling night time gaol tour — if you dare! This night tour is conducted in the dark and includes confined spaces. Appropriate footwear is recommended. This night tour is not recommended for children 12 years and under. Please note that dates for this tour are only released at least two weeks before event dates.

Welcome to Spirits and Ales: Melbourne's Haunted Pub Tour, a spine-chilling journey through the city's dark history, where the past lingers in haunted pubs and laneways. Enjoy an ale in a former police station now haunted by a mysterious murder of the past. Venture into a dark alley, where the ghost of a tragic love affair roams. Start the journey at the iconic Young & Jacksons Hotel, where the iconic painting of Chloe holds secrets, and her ghostly presence lingers. Discover the secrets of Rialto Intercontinental and the Olderfleet Building, where spectral figures and unsolved mysteries await. Enjoy a pint at Melbourne's oldest pub which holds a haunting legacy of a scandalous love affair. Uncover the mysteries of one of Melbourne's most scandalous member's clubs, where influential figures and secrets are concealed. Hear about a haunted bookshop and a treasure trove of occult knowledge.

Hear spooky tales of the supernatural on a 2-hour ghost tour at Old Castlemaine Gaol. The historic prison contains the stories and ghosts of prisoners from the past. Some of the murderers and other restless souls are rumored to still haunt the sandstone walls of this legendary prison in Victoria. During the tour, you also get an idea of what life was like in the early days of the colony in Australia from your guide’s informative and entertaining commentary.

Explore Eynesbury Homestead and learn about its haunted past on this evening tour from Melbourne. Take a walking ghost tour of the grounds, including the eerie stables and the abandoned meat room from your guide. After the tour, use your $30 gift certificate toward a dinner at the award-winning onsite restaurant.

Take in a bounty of Melbourne’s highlights along the scenic Yarra River on this narrated sightseeing cruise. Spend a delightful hour aboard a riverboat as you glide under the Princes Bridge and past beautiful river gardens, Herring Island, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and other top cultural attractions.

Uncover Melbourne's spookier side on this ghost tour of the city center. Hear ghostly tales that span the history of the city, passing by Queen Victoria Market, the Old Melbourne Gaol, Chinatown, and more. While walking between locations, pause for a drink (own expense) at three bars—each with their own creepy tale. A must-do for any fan of the macabre when visiting Melbourne.

Enjoy a new perspective of Melbourne’s port and Docklands area as you cruise down the Yarra River toward Hobson’s Bay. Learn about Melbourne’s history as a 19th-century port town while watching the sights go by on this narrated tour.

Discover Melbourne’s most haunted destinations and have a great time solving clues and piecing together puzzles with this self-guided digital walking tour. A great way to combine sightseeing and fun without having to sign up to an expensive tour or being beholden to a schedule, this app-based tour is entertaining and educational enough for visitors and locals alike to have a good time and learn something new.

Lose yourself in a sea of color at ArtVo, an interactive art space in The District Docklands, a short distance from the Melbourne CBD. As visitors explore more than 100 paintings across 11 themed zones, they are encouraged to touch and interact with the art. Take a selfie against angel wings or a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. Staff is on hand to help orient you and provide creative inspiration.

Step into Melbourne’s darker side with this immersive after-dark walking tour through iconic locations like Flinders Street Melbourne, Melbourne Town Hall, The Block Arcade Melbourne, and The Mitre Tavern. Wander past Hotel Sophia Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market, Old Melbourne Gaol, and RMIT University - Melbourne City Campus, where history lingers. Explore Russell Street, Chinatown Melbourne, the Museum of Chinese Australian History, Princess Theatre, Parliament of Victoria tours, and The Hotel Windsor. From Pink Alley to Hosier Lane, uncover hidden stories, ghostly encounters, and eerie legends woven into Melbourne’s most famous landmarks.

Experience the delights of Victoria’s wine country on this Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne. With an informative wine guide, you’ll visit four popular wineries, which may include Balgownie Estate, Soumah Yarra Valley, Greenstone Vineyards, and Yering Farm. Enjoy plenty of tastings as well as a winery lunch while you learn about winemaking in Australia and admire the picturesque landscapes.

Step into the darker and more fascinating side of Fitzroy with Fitzroy Noir, a walking tour that reveals the corners where history, crime and the paranormal intertwine hauntingly. Along its Victorian streets and bohemian alleyways, you’ll discover haunted houses that hold ancient secrets, unsolved murders that still rock the neighborhood, ghostly apparitions that persist despite the passage of time and urban legends that remain alive in the collective memory. This immersive tour combines storytelling, mystery and atmosphere to offer you a distinct experience, ideal for those who want to explore Melbourne through its shadows and delve into the hidden pulse of the city.

Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, but to discover the city’s foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways and arcades; visit the city’s coolest bars, cafés, and street food stalls; and sample everything from Chinese dumplings to sweet pastries. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an authentic local experience.

Soak up spectacular aerial views of Melbourne with a visit to Melbourne Skydeck—the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. Look out toward Port Phillip Bay and the rolling Dandenong Ranges in the distance. Thrill-seekers can upgrade to experience "The Edge"—a moving, glass-bottomed cube that hovers over the city streets 88 floors below, or opt for dinner and drinks packages for a special visit.

Night descends on Melbourne, and so does your mission. You are a young vampire - just 200 years old - drawn back into the mortal world by a whisper: your niece Esmeralda may still be alive. With only your loyal black cat Grimalkin and the cover of darkness, your hunt begins. This self-guided quest leads you through Melbourne’s shadowy alleys, gothic landmarks, and ghost-haunted corners as you chase clues, solve 10+ puzzles, and unravel a supernatural mystery. Using your phone as your guide, you’ll explore iconic and hidden locations tied to the city’s eerie past and your immortal legacy. Discover history, fantasy, and imagination intertwined beneath the moonlight. What makes this tour unique? It’s a gothic, story-driven adventure that turns Melbourne into a vampire’s playground, blending mystery, lore, and puzzle-solving in an unforgettable format. Perfect for families, couples, and groups looking for something unusual and unforgettable.

Discover Melbourne’s history and highlights on this guided Yarra River cruise. Float past the city’s towering skyscrapers and lovely urban gardens while learning about the transformation of this vibrant city from 19th-century port town to a modern cultural capital. Your sightseeing cruise takes you upriver and downriver for a scenic overview of attractions on both banks.

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Soak your cares away with a day of rest and relaxation at the Peninsula Hot Springs. With included transport from Melbourne, this tour makes it easy to fit in a trip to this favorite spa destination on the Mornington Peninsula, featuring 70 different bathing experiences like geothermal pools, hydrotherapy, sauna, and a Turkish hammam. For an extra bliss fix, book an optional wellness treatment.

Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Head to the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and other native Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds of some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows.

Spend the day indulging your love of good food, good wine, and good times on this social day trip to the Yarra Valley. The flexible itinerary is designed to split up the group at certain points to tailor the tour to your tastes. Visit multiple venues—from wineries, breweries, cider houses, gin distilleries, or chocolate factories—with all tastings included. Enjoy a mix of hidden gems and some well-known spots, plus a choice of two restaurants to purchase lunch.

See more of the Melbourne sites that interest you on this half-day, guided bike tour. From hidden laneways to historic landmarks, get an insider’s perspective on the best of Melbourne while enjoying the speed and flexibility of touring on two wheels. Bikes and gear are included on this small-group tour.

Explore the eerie side of Williamstown on this self-guided ghost walking tour, starting at hobsons bay hotel and uncovering chilling stories across historic landmarks. From the haunted steam packet hotel and peaceful yet unsettling commonwealth reserve to hidden secrets beneath customs house hotel williamstown, every stop reveals a darker past. Walk along gem pier williamstown, visit the infamous williamstown morgue, and pass the mysterious royal hotel building and stags head hotel. End your journey at the serene Williamstown Botanic Gardens, where history still lingers. A must-do experience near victoria park and for visitors searching hotels near royal exhibition building melbourne.

Discover the flavors of Yarra Valley without having to designate a driver on this full-day gourmet food and wine tour. Enjoy private wine and cheese tastings with your small group, and learn about regional wines from your knowledgeable guide and through discussions with local vintners. Savor a gourmet meal followed by cellar door tastings surrounded by the natural beauty of Yarra Valley.