Haunted Ipswich CBD Ghost Tour: 2-hour spook spotting

Walk the streets where Ipswich's ghosts still linger

A 2-hour guided ghost tour through Ipswich's CBD led by a live historian, visiting sites tied to local hauntings including the Cribb house, a secret beneath the police station, and the Old Flour Mill. The tour operates in English and suits ages 10 and up. Bring a torch and wear flat-soled enclosed shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ipswich CBD haunted ghost tour

• Join guided ghost tour
• Explore Ipswich city centre
• Learn about Cribb house
• Discover secret under police station
• See woman in attic window
• Spot man in museum

The experience

The Cribb house, the Baby in the Well, the woman in the attic window. These are the stories that shape Ipswich's gothic past, and a 2-hour walk through the city centre brings you to each one. Your guide is a historian who has spent decades documenting the hauntings that locals call "spook spotting," moving through the CBD to sites tied to the Mystery of the Skulls, Ginn Cottage, the Church Ghost, and the Old Flour Mill. The tour was established in 1998 and remains the original ghost-history offering in the city.

You'll learn about a secret hidden under the police station and watch for the man in the museum as you move through the streets. The route stays within the city centre and is wheelchair accessible. Public transport stops are nearby. Each guest brings their own torch (a smartphone torch app works), and you must wear flat-soled enclosed shoes to take part. The tour includes a donation to Ghost Tours' Heritage Fund.

What’s included

• A 2-hour guided tour led by a live historian in English.
• a donation to Ghost Tours' Heritage Fund.
• GST.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Historic Australia

Is this one for you?The guide delivers the tour in English at a pace suited to a 2-hour walk, so anyone comfortable with that format and able to wear flat-soled shoes and carry a torch will follow the stories clearly.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What stories does the Ipswich ghost tour actually cover?

The tour visits sites linked to the Cribb house, the Baby in the Well, the Mystery of the Skulls, Ginn Cottage, the Church Ghost, the Old Flour Mill, and a secret hidden beneath the police station, along with sightings of the woman in the attic window and the man in the museum.

How long does the Ipswich CBD ghost tour take?

The tour runs for 2 hours and stays within Ipswich's city centre.

What do I need to bring to the ghost tour?

You must bring your own torch (a smartphone torch app is suitable), and wear flat-soled enclosed shoes. Thongs, sandals and high heels are not permitted.

Is the Ipswich ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.