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SYDNEY: Spirits of The Rocks Dark Past + Best Insta Spots

3.6 (167 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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SYDNEY: Spirits of The Rocks Dark Past + Best Insta Spots

About this activity

Step into the shadows of historic Sydney, where the past clings to every cobblestone and the dead refuse to rest. Journey through a time when convicts enforced their own brutal laws, public executions drew cheering crowds, and the infamous Rocks Push gang ruled the streets with fear and fists.

Wander through dark alleyways and forgotten slums built atop mass burial pits. Uncover tales of sly grog haunts, opium dens shrouded in smoke, and spirits left behind—lost souls still searching for justice, loved ones, or revenge.

Ghosts lurk in the corners, watching from the dark. Will you feel their presence?

We also squeeze visits to Sydney's best insta spots.

Private and Luxury Walking Tours Ghost Tours City Tours Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Lantern Ghost Tours

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Live commentary
  • Included: Local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Lantern Ghost Tours

    15 min

    Tour meeting point - Outside The Observert Hotel , 69 George Street The Rocks

  2. Observatory Hill

    15 min

    The best views of Sydney with a glimpse of hangman's hill and a theme park ghost

  3. Susannah Place

    15 min

    Visit the pink, plump ghost still haunting unsuspecting onlookers

  4. The Rocks

    15 min

    Journey through a time when convicts enforced their own brutal laws, public executions drew cheering crowds, and the infamous Rocks Push gang ruled the streets with fear and fists.

  5. Cadman's Cottage

    15 min

    Visit Australia's oldest cottage haunted by a murder most foul

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Departure Point: Observer Hotel

    Address: 69 George St, The Rocks

End point

  • Departure Point: Observer Hotel

    Address: 69 George St, The Rocks

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please wear comfortable shoes, as this is a walking tour

  • Minimum age is 8 years old

Traveller ratings

3.6 out of 5 · 167 reviews
5
43%
4
21%
3
10%
2
8%
1
19%

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SYDNEY: Spirits of The Rocks Dark Past + Best Insta Spots

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