Ghost Tour

With lanterns to guide the way, Port Arthur reveals a different side – mysterious, intriguing, unforgettable.

After the public leaves, come out to the grounds of the Port Arthur Historic Site for your 90-minute, lantern-lit Ghost Tour. Follow your expert guide through some of Port Arthur’s more infamous buildings, ruins and hear vivid stories of unexplained events that have baffled and alarmed convicts, free settlers, soldiers and visitors.

More than 1000 people died at Port Arthur during its 47-year history as a penal settlement, and some people say that the souls of the departed have never left.  Documented ghost stories have been associated with Port Arthur since 1870, and since that time, many people have added to Port Arthur’s haunted reputation with their own accounts of paranormal activity.

As the lantern light guides you through the quiet site and strange stories unfold, you’ll discover Port Arthur’s secrets.  Decide for yourself if the tales are true.

TOUR TIMES

Ghost Tours run approximately 90 minutes and departure times may vary.

Below is our regular tour schedule noting that additional tours may be added as required on the evening:

• April to September: Tours depart from Wednesday to Sunday, at 6:00pm and 8:00pm
• October to March: Tours depart from Wednesday to Sunday, at 7:00pm, 8:20pm and 9:00pm

Departure times may vary so we recommend you check tour times on your preferred date when you book online.

CHILDREN ON GHOST TOURS

The suitability of Ghost Tours for children generally depends on the age and ‘stage’ of your children. Ghost Tours are popular with older children however if your child is very young, very active or susceptible to nightmares, then Ghost Tours may not be suitable.  Please note that anyone disrupting a tour may be asked to leave the tour.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is a guided, lantern-lit walking tour that includes a 2km walk around the historic site.

Due to the limited access through the dark recesses of our heritage buildings, the Ghost Tour is not suitable for people with restricted mobility and is not wheelchair accessible.

Tours operate in most weather conditions, so make sure you’re prepared for the conditions – please note that umbrellas cannot be taken on the tour.

Please arrive 15–30 minutes before your scheduled tour, to allow time to check in and move to your tour departure point.