MELBOURNE - Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder & Mystery + Best Insta Spots

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Venture into the dark heart of old Melbourne, where the shadows of the past still linger in every alleyway!

Venture into the dark heart of old Melbourne, where the shadows of the past still linger in every alleyway!

Step back to a time when the sweet scent of Chinatown’s spices masked the bitter smoke drifting from hidden opium dens, and the city’s poorest were sacrificed in the name of “science” — their bodies sold from poorhouses to medical schools under the cover of night!

Wander the very alleyways where Jack the Ripper is rumoured to have hidden from the Metropolitan Police, his dark legacy trailing him across continents and through time.

Hear the haunting tale of famed opera singer Frederick Federici, who gave his final and most chilling performance at the Princess Theatre — vanishing beneath the stage as he plummeted to his death before a stunned audience. Some say he never truly left.

Uncover a Melbourne few will ever see — a city of betrayal, tragedy, and restless spirits still calling from beneath the cobblestones.

Per Person $39.00

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Departs 8:30pm sharp outside Young & Jackson Hotel Corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. Pls arrive 8.20pm

Notes

  • Please Note: No refunds. Change of date permitted with a minimum of 48 hours notice BEFORE your scheduled experience for a fee of $5 per order. New date must be chosen at time of reschedule. Non-attendance and late cancellation voids your order.

    Tour's run every Friday, Saturday throughout the year



Available Bookings from4 Jun to 17 Jun 2026

All prices are shown inAUD ($)

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  • Per Person$35.10

  • Per Person$35.10

  • Per Person$35.10

  • Per Person$35.10
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Dayna H from Singapore wrote on 03 August 2024

Amazing time with Linda!

Linda was beyond amazing - by far the best ghost tour we’ve been on. She included multiple stories and was very engaging! We’ve been on ghost tours all around the world (Melbourne, UK) but found her’s to be the best. By far our favorite experience in Melbourne! Please ask for Linda!

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AT from Canada wrote on 20 July 2024

Highly recommend!!!

The tour was very fun and highly educational! I loved Chloe, she was a great tour guide and really knowledgeable. I loved learning about the history of Melbourne. I highly recommend this tour!

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Katherine Lawrence from New Zealand wrote on 30 October 2023

A fun evening walking trip around Melbourne

A fun night out with like minded people walking up alleyways and hearing local stories with an informative friendly guide called Marilyn, no Lynda

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Ken Houghton from Australia wrote on 26 August 2023

Having a ghastly good time

Timea was great, very knowledgeable, a polished performer and very patient putting up with my corny jokes. Glad to tour again, maybe even at other Victorian locations.

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toni from New Zealand wrote on 13 April 2023

Great Experience

Our tour guide was Charlotte. She is an amazing story teller and involves the customers in her story telling. More of history tour of the dark side of Melbournes criminals and victims. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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