Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation
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Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation
By Lantern Ghost Tours
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Ages 12-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Adelaide Gaol
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 118 Gaol Rd, Thebarton SA 5031, AustraliaAdelaide Gaol, 18 Gaol Road , Thebarton, S.A.
- Option 218 Gaol Rd, Thebarton SA 5031, Australia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6024P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6024P4
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- 1Be incarcerated in Australia's longest continuously operating gaol. Discover the ghost of Governor Ashton, whose body was dropped through a window, Sister Mary MacKillop's link with the Gaol and the spirit of South Australia's most sadistic killer still stalking his prey. With 45 hangings and a burial site in Murderer's Row, it's no surprise more than 12 spirits haunt the 147 year old building. Your evening includes a ghost tour with the opportunity to make contact through paranormal investigation tools.
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- Voyage372211516230 contributionsRecommended tourGreat tour, girl guides were lovely. Definitely not long enough & not enough of the gaol seen. However, did experience a few things, with a feeling of lightheadedness in the new building at the staircase. And at lock in had the rods & emf reader going nuts when asking question to possible spirits. That was exciting. Girls very knowledgeable & friendly.Written 25 August 2024
- 4VansInACaravan0 contributionsVery underwhelming experienceUnfortunately this was a very underwhelming experience for us. The tour guides weren’t knowledgeable at all, and even though we asked questions that they admitted had been asked of them before, they could not answer them. When going into the cells with equipment to pick up paranormal activity, we were told “unfortunately this is a full tour so not everyone would get the chance to have equipment” and only 1 person in every group of 4 got the chance to work with equipment... Pretty bad show considering we all paid full price. When we asked if they had the same teddy bears as we saw on their website video, they had no idea what we were talking about. So if you are after a goal tour with guides just rote learning the script, go for this tour. If you are after an experience where the guides seem interested in what they are presenting to you, keep looking, because this isn’t it.Written 14 October 2019
- Samantha S0 contributionsHad a fabulous night in goalWhat a fantastic night! This is a must do tour. We went in lockdown and had chances to talk to spirits which was awesome. There were so many stories that highlighted Australian colonial life. Don't hesitate book todayWritten 30 July 2017
- MarijaL770 contributionsExceeded expectationsI expected a historical tour with some ghost stories and got so much more. The guides were passionate and very knowledgeable both about the gaol's history and the paranormal. I did not expect the lock downs and using equipment to communicate with the other side nor did i expect the results. A must do for both history and paranormal buffs as well as the generally curious.Written 19 March 2017
- 0358shirl0 contributionsSpooky !!!What a fantastic night ... If you are sceptical in the beginning the place just might have you believing in ghosts by the end .... The guides were fantastic and extremely knowledgable about the history etc of the jail and its inmates ... The " lockdowns " were just a little scary but definitely worthwhile . Two hours wasn't long enough ...Written 28 August 2016
- biancarogerson0 contributionsAmazing and interesting Experience at The Old Adelaide GoalCan only say that the two tour guides we had were incredible with their knowledge but also had the passion that kept you interested. My Sister and I experience 3 things that sill stay with us forever! Loved it 😀Written 1 April 2016
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Stephanie
2 contributions
I had such high hopes for this tour and unfortunately left disappointed.
Great concept, fascinating stories but just cut short of the mark. These stories should be ready to go with no pause to think. Whilst the tour guides knew about the stories they didn’t show passion when telling them.
Towards the end of the tour the guides seem to have somewhere else they needed to be , which was a disappointing end
Great concept, fascinating stories but just cut short of the mark. These stories should be ready to go with no pause to think. Whilst the tour guides knew about the stories they didn’t show passion when telling them.
Towards the end of the tour the guides seem to have somewhere else they needed to be , which was a disappointing end
Written 23 June 2024
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Hi there, we are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy all of the tour , we are pleased you did enjoy the stories told throughout the tour
Written 16 July 2024
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Barbara W
Sydney, Australia22 contributions
June 2021
Alright. Leave your disbelief aside, the sheer depth of history of the Gaol, the ability to access and be guided through and deeply informed about this landmark area is amazing. Built from 1841, closed in 1988, is it haunted? Simply yes. I purposefully didn't research the Gaol before embarking on the tour, but as I reached the door to the 'new building', through the corridors and particularly the staircase, it was more than obvious it was indeed very much so. The energies were extraordinary, if attuned to them. The guides were a knowledgeable and personable team, leading us through the Gaol, gallow area, graves and Museum, encouraging spirit communication, without being tricky or coercive in asserting belief. So much information, compassion and historic recount, is worth the time and ticket price. The guides did take their time, no one was excluded. I would highly recommend this Tour to both locals and visitors alike. It is simply enjoyable, informative and if you reach out a little further, exhilarating to visit the 'other world'. Such a privilege.
Written 8 June 2021
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Thank you so much for your 5 star review . We love to read how guests enjoyed the tour, this venue is amazing. We are so happy to hear you can feel the paranormal , this makes it extra special .
Happy Haunting!
Written 18 July 2021
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Experience560709
2 contributions
Jan 2021
Recommend avoiding this during daylight hours. Difficult to enjoy the experience with sun shining thru the gaol cells and live music in earshot next door. Tour guides were very informative but perhaps maybe build the experience up more prior to going in. If these tours could be scheduled for perhaps a later evening start or even better 11pm thru to 1am it would be an awesome event and really build up the suspense and haunting experience. This is a great tour with real life accounts and information relating to the prisoners whom were held in the gaol. It would be greatly improved with just a few tweaks like Midnight tours and few more ghostly recounts by staff.
Written 10 April 2021
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Thanks for your review after attending tour . Yes you could be correct , late tours may add to the haunting experience
Happy Haunting!
Written 12 April 2021
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Climber579789
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Very interesting location, which was sufficiently spooky at night time. The website touted getting to try out ghost hunting equipment but this was not the case! The tour ran 30 minutes overtime which was frustrating when locked in and can’t easily peel off! Not much respect for those with young kids who were tired at 10:30pm.
Not sure if we had the wrong idea of the tour, but we weren’t given any time at all to explore on our own and try to experience the paranormal. Nor were we told many stories about The people who lived and died there and may have returned to the gaol. The tour consisted mainly of the male tour guide telling us about other tours who had heard sounds etc. It would have been great for some more history, stories of the people and some time for self exploration.
Not sure if worth the money and would have preferred to visit during the day time when the museum was openZ
Not sure if we had the wrong idea of the tour, but we weren’t given any time at all to explore on our own and try to experience the paranormal. Nor were we told many stories about The people who lived and died there and may have returned to the gaol. The tour consisted mainly of the male tour guide telling us about other tours who had heard sounds etc. It would have been great for some more history, stories of the people and some time for self exploration.
Not sure if worth the money and would have preferred to visit during the day time when the museum was openZ
Written 26 December 2024
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Hello , as we share the Gaol with other vendors and our tours do include paranormal equipment, run for two hours , it sounds like it may be a different vendor . Pls do contact Lantern Tours and we can double check if you were on our tour and we will be happy to look into what may have gone wrong on the evening if it was a Lantern Tour.
Written 20 January 2025
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Julie M
Greater Adelaide, Australia21 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
The tour which was led by Jo was a real disappointment. Jo was friendly however constantly referred to herself about her own experiences in her life which were totally irrelevant. She didn’t really know much about the history of the gaol and had to refer to her guide book constantly. She couldn’t answer many questions that we had and just failed to explain the important historical aspects of the gaol. There were so many opportunities for the ghost tour to be interesting, scary, educational and fun but it missed all of those points. There was not one moment of scariness, nor was there a sense of ghosts. Such a shame.
Written 2 April 2022
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Hi Julie , you have the wrong tour company , we don't have a staff member by that name . We share this venue with other operators
Written 4 April 2022
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Pauline C
Adelaide, Australia1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
This tour exceeded my expectations. Barry, Karen and Kerrie are very passionate and dedicated to keep the history of the Adelaide Gaol front and centre for all. It was very informative and great fun, as well as having a few 'ghostly actions' to make the night fantastic. I am going again with family. Unfortunately i only have one photo that turned out ok.
Written 28 April 2024
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Erin D
Ourimbah, Australia13 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We had a great time learning about the gaol and some of the inmates as well as doing paranormal investigating.
Our guides were informative and fun. We walked from our apartment at Oaks on North Terace and it was easy to get to.
I would do this tour again as well as a day time one to enjoy everything the gaol has to teach.
Thanks ladies!!
Our guides were informative and fun. We walked from our apartment at Oaks on North Terace and it was easy to get to.
I would do this tour again as well as a day time one to enjoy everything the gaol has to teach.
Thanks ladies!!
Written 10 May 2022
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Thanks so much for joining us on our Adelaide Gaol ghost tour and for the 5 star review. It's always great to hear our guests have enjoyed the ghost tours with Lantern Tours
Hope to see you again soon
Written 12 May 2022
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Megan C
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
The ghost tour was great learning about the prisoners and the gaol’s history. Our guides Jenna and Ryan were very knowledgeable and answered every question! We also did the Ghost Hunt and it was amazing! Learning about the equipment and communicating with the paranormal in different ways exceeded our expectations! Would definitely recommend the Ghost Hunt!!
Written 19 April 2023
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aussie1Sydney
Sydney, Australia204 contributions
Sept 2022
I know it was a ghost tour but surely you can turn some lights on so we can actually see some of the goal. If you are not into the paranormal this is a waste of time.
Written 27 September 2022
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Hi there, thanks for your review. Yes , we provide ghost tours but it sounds like you may be more suited to booking a history tour. Sorry to hear you did not enjoy this ghost tour
Written 29 September 2022
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Tasha D
Adelaide, Australia1 contribution
Feb 2021 • Family
I found the Adelaide gaol ghost tour and investigation to be excellent. The hosts were knowledgeable, easy going and also very inclusive of all participants as there were more than one disabled persons who attended.
Written 7 April 2021
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Hi Tasha, thanks for adding your review. We love to hear our guests are enjoying the tours ,
Hope to see you again soon
Written 7 April 2021
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Hello, I’m just wondering if you are operating over Christmas?
Written 10 October 2018
Hi. I will be in Adelaide from the 22-25th April and would love to do this tour. There only appears to be 3dates available in April however according to the calendar here. Is that correct?
Written 5 April 2018
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