Australia · Ghost Tours

Haunted Sydney: The Rocks Ghost Murder Mystery Puzzle Walk

2 Hours Round trip from Sydney Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Self-guided ghost mystery walk through central Sydney
  • 02 Solve clues and unlock the story at 11 haunted stops
  • 03 Start at Hyde Park Barracks and finish near the Harbour Bridge
  • 04 Explore historic sites in The Rocks with real ghost stories
  • 05 Includes app-based map, audio narration, and video clips
  • 06 Follow a murder mystery involving a ghost mother and her lost son

Step into Sydney’s haunted past on a self-guided murder mystery walk through the city’s historic streets. Beginning at Hyde Park Barracks, you’ll follow the ghostly trail of Alice as you solve clues, unlock the next chapter of the story, and make your way toward The Rocks and the Harbour Bridge.

Along the route, investigate eerie laneways, historic buildings, haunted hotels, old ruins, and notorious pubs while uncovering real ghost stories and documented hauntings. With app-based clues, audio narration, and video clips at each stop, this experience blends storytelling, sightseeing, and puzzle-solving into a chilling adventure best enjoyed after dark.

Beginning at Hyde Park Barracks, you’ll follow the ghostly trail of Alice as you solve clues, unlock the next chapter of the story, and make your way toward The Rocks and the Harbour Bridge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Sydney
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

You will begin at Hyde Park Barracks. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Robert Brough Memorial Fountain. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Angel Place. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Curtin Place. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at 155 George Street. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Russell Boutique Hotel. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Doss House Coroner’s court . You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Merchant’s House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parbury Ruins. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Hero of Waterloo. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at Bridge Stairs. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sydney 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Self-guided ghost mystery walk with 11 stops through central Sydney
  • Murder mystery storyline with a ghost mother searching for her lost son
  • Clues and a map in the app from Hyde Park Barracks to the Harbour Bridge
  • Audio narration and video clips at each stop for full immersion
  • Real ghost stories and documented hauntings at every location

What's Not Included

Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
  • Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sydney, AU
Tour start
Sydney, AU
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Sydney.

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