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Sydney: Spirits of The Rocks
Highlights
- Venture into The Rocks' haunted sites, uncovering ghostly tales and secrets not open to the public.
- Explore the gritty history of Sydney's past, revealing the stories of prisoners and public executions.
- Stroll leisurely through two kilometres of historic streets, immersing yourself in the eerie atmosphere of bygone eras.
- Discover the hidden slums and opium dens, experiencing the darker side of Sydney's vibrant history.
Departs from Observer Hotel, The Rocks Sydney.
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law, public executions were commonplace and the Rocks Push ruled the street. Discover slums overrun with mass burial pits, sly grog haunts, opium dens and ghosts searching for their loved ones and revenge on those who crossed them.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Venue: Street tour
Terrain: Leisurely two kilometres of walking
Paranormal Activity: Moderate
Includes access to a haunted site not open to the public.
Itinerary highlights
The Rocks
Tour details
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Available from 17 January 2017 to 30 August 2026
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Operation information
Lantern Ghost Tours
Step into the shadows of historic Sydney, where the past clings to every cobblestone and the dead refuse to rest. Journey through a time when convicts enforced their own brutal laws, public executions drew cheering crowds, and the infamous Rocks Push gang ruled the streets with fear and fists.
Wander through dark alleyways and forgotten slums built atop mass burial pits. Uncover tales of sly grog haunts, opium dens shrouded in smoke, and spirits left behind—lost souls still searching for justice, loved ones, or revenge.
Ghosts lurk in the corners, watching from the dark. Will you feel their presence?
Approximate Duration: 1.5 hours
Venue: Street tour
Terrain: Leisurely 2 km of walking, uneven paths, stairs
Paranormal Activity: Moderate
Please view website for full tour details.
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