FAQ

The Rocks Ghost Tours

Where do we meet?

The Meeting point is at Cadman’s Cottage lower forecourt. Located on the lower corner of George Street and Argyle Street behind the trees.

How long is the tour?

The nightly Ghost Tour is approximately 2 hours long. Private group and themed tours can be 1.5 hours to 2 hours long.

Do you run the Dark North Ghost Tour and The Dark South Ghost Tour every night?

No we run them on alternate nights unless we have more than 30 people booked where we will run both tours. Please contact us if you have previously done a tour and wish to do the other tour.

Can we have a private tour just for our friends or colleagues?

Yes. Private tours with your own Ghost Host can be booked with a minimum cost of $940 which covers the first 20 people.

Will the tour wait for me if I’m late?

Unfortunately we cannot hold up the whole group for late arrivals. The tour will start on time. We ask everybody to arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your Ghost Host.

Does the tour go ahead if it’s raining?

Yes. We run the tours in rain, hail, and moonshine.
We ask you to bring wet weather protection on nights forecast to rain.

Are there hills or stairs in the tour?

Yes. Due to the natural formation of The Rocks and the historic nature of the haunted buildings you will access there are some stairs and hills involved.

How long is the walk?

The distance covered is about 1.6 km or 1 mile with plenty of stops to our numerous haunted sites along the way.

Do we get to go into the buildings?

Yes. We have exclusive access into haunted sites along the way.

Is there parking or public transport?

Yes. There are many parking stations within walking distance and usually street parking (metered) on Argyle st. Public ferries and trains terminate at Circular Quay, which is a few minutes walk from the starting point.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour nightly Ghost Tour is designed for adults. We find that 12 years is the youngest age appropriate for children.

Will I see a ghost?

Maybe. People experience the spirit world in different ways. A cold spot in the room. A sickly nauseous feeling. A push on the back when no one is there. Floating orbs. Foot steps in an empty house. An apparition. Why are the hairs on your neck standing up? We encourage you to take lots of photos and let your host know if you experience anything unusual.