Melbourne: Night Ghost Walk with Local Stories & Dinner

Summary

Walk old city streets after dark hear legends from locals

You’ll walk Melbourne’s oldest streets after dark with a local guide sharing real ghost stories and legends. Choose dinner at a haunted pub before exploring shadowy lanes and listening for footsteps behind you. It’s not just chills — there’s laughter, history, and that odd feeling you get when a place seems to remember everything.

What’s the experience like?

“You know you’re in for something different when your guide grins and says, ‘Don’t worry, the ghosts here are mostly friendly.’ We met up outside the Hobson’s Bay Visitor Centre in Williamstown — bit chilly, but that kind of fits. Our group was small, maybe ten people, and everyone kept glancing at the old buildings like they might blink. The local guide (I think her name was Jess?) started off with a story about a sailor who never left port. I could smell wood smoke from somewhere nearby, and someone’s perfume — weirdly comforting for a ghost tour.

We wandered through narrow lanes where the stones felt uneven under my shoes. Jess pointed out windows where lights flickered (she swore it wasn’t staged), and she had this way of pausing right before the creepiest part of each story. At one point, an older couple asked if any ghosts ever followed people home. Jess just laughed and said, ‘Only if you invite them.’ I liked that she didn’t try to make everything dramatic — some stories were sadder than scary. The main keyword here is Melbourne ghost tour, but honestly it felt more like walking through someone else’s memories.

If you pick the dinner option (we did), you get to eat in this pub that’s supposed to be haunted too. The food was classic Aussie — nothing fancy, but hearty enough that nobody minded the draft sneaking in under the door. Someone tried to get the bartender to tell his own ghost story; he just shrugged and said he’d seen chairs move once or twice. Not sure if he was joking or not. Anyway, I still think about how quiet those streets felt after we left — like the city was holding its breath for us.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Old Melbourne Ghost Walking Tour

• Arrive at Hobson's Bay Visitor Center
• Check in by 8:20pm
• Begin ghost tour at 8:30pm
• Explore haunted Old Melbourne CBD

Top questions

What time does the Melbourne ghost tour start?

The tour departs at 8:30pm sharp; check-in is at 8:20pm.

Where is the meeting point for the Melbourne ghost tour?

The meeting point is Hobson's Bay Visitor Information Center on Nelson Place in Williamstown.

Is dinner included in the Melbourne ghost tour?

Dinner is included if you select that option when booking.

Is this walking tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Is public transportation available near the meeting point?

Yes, there are public transportation options nearby.

Do I need special shoes for this Melbourne ghost walk?

No special shoes needed, but comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walking tour led by a local storyteller through historic Melbourne or Williamstown streets; if you choose it, dinner at a haunted pub is part of your night too before heading out into those shadowy lanes together.