1.5-Hour Old Melbourne Ghost Tour through the city's haunted past

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn about the history of Old Melbourne
• 02 Discover the story behind the death of famous opera singer Federici
• 03 Stroll the lanes of Old Melbourne on a street ghost tour
• 04 Hear how China Town's spices once masked the smoke of opium dens

Travel back to old Melbourne as you stroll its lanes and uncover a darker side of the city's past. Hear how the spices of China Town once masked the smoke of opium dens, how poor houses supplied bodies in the name of advancing medical science, and how the famous opera singer Federici died while performing. This walking ghost tour blends local history with chilling stories from Old Melbourne.

Journey back to old Melbourne, a time when the spices of China Town masked the smoke of the opium dens, poor houses supplied bodies in the name of advancing medical science, and the famous opera singer Federici gave his most dramatic performance, plummeting to his death in front of his audience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Melbourne

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Old Melbourne Ghost Walk

• Depart from outside Young & Jackson Hotel at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street.
• Journey back to old Melbourne, a time when the spices of China Town masked the smoke of the opium dens, poor houses supplied bodies in the name of advancing medical science, and the famous opera singer Federici gave his most dramatic performance, plummeting to his death in front of his audience.

Approximate duration: 1.5 hours

Venue: Street tour

Terrain: Leisurely 2 km of flat paths

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 90-minute walking street ghost tour led by a local, experienced tour guide

What's Not Included

• Drop-off or pick-up. Guests need to meet at the meeting point.

Know before you go

• Please note that it is your responsibility to join the tour on time outside Young & Jackson's, at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street, at the session time you select.

• No refunds. A change of date is permitted with a minimum of 48 hours' notice before your scheduled experience for a fee of $5 per order. A new date must be chosen at the time of rescheduling. Non-attendance and late cancellation void your order.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Outside Young & Jackson Hotel, corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street, Melbourne

Tour start

377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.