Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local History
An hour of murder, hangings, love and ghosts through Victoria's oldest streets
A one-hour walking tour through Victoria's streets and alleys led by a local guide who tells stories of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, murder and ghosts. The tour begins at the Visitor Information Centre on the Inner Harbour (or Market Square during Halloween season) and covers the ground where these tales happened. Suitable for all fitness levels and operates in any weather.
1h
Step-by-step itinerary
Ghostly walking tour in Victoria
- Meet at Visitor Information Centre
- Walk through Victoria streets and alleys
- Listen to ghost stories and local tales
The Experience
The tour starts at Victoria's Visitor Information Centre on the scenic Inner Harbour, or from Market Square's main gate during the Halloween season. From there, you walk through the streets and alleys where Victoria's ghost stories actually took place—the real locations where the murders, hangings, love affairs and eccentric characters left their mark. A local guide leads the way, telling the stories as you move through the city, so you're standing in the places where the events unfolded rather than hearing them in a room.
Expect great storytelling woven through an hour of walking. The guide covers tales of intrigue, humour, heroic deeds and the darker moments—hangings and murder—that sit behind Victoria's old-world charm. The route takes you through streets and alleys, so you'll see the architecture and layout that shaped these stories. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions; public transportation options are nearby if you need them before or after.
Children are welcome as long as they're accompanied by an adult, and service animals are allowed. The pace suits all fitness levels, which means the walk is steady but not strenuous. If you want to take home a piece of the tour, ghostly walks souvenirs—books and t-shirts—are available to purchase.
What’s included
Local guide leading the walk; one hour of stories told as you move through Victoria's streets and alleys.
Operated by Walking Tours by Discover the Past
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to hear Victoria's darker history and strange characters told by someone who knows the city—the guide's storytelling and the real locations where the stories happened make the hour stick with you in a way a museum visit won't.
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Top questions
What kind of stories does the guide tell on this walking tour?
The guide tells stories of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, love, humour, hangings, murder and ghosts tied to Victoria's history. You hear them as you walk through the actual streets and alleys where these events took place.
Where does the ghostly walking tour start?
Most of the year the tour begins at the Visitor Information Centre on Victoria's Inner Harbour. During the Halloween season, it starts from the main gate of Market Square at 560 Johnson Street.
How long is the walking tour?
The tour lasts one hour and covers Victoria's streets and alleys on foot.
Do I need to be fit to join this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a steady walk through the city, but the pace is manageable for most people.
Can children come on the ghostly walking tour?
Yes, children can join as long as they're accompanied by an adult. Service animals are also allowed.
Does the tour run if the weather is bad?
The tour operates in all weather conditions, so it runs rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather you expect.
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local History
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