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By Bendigo Guided Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $39 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Visit the Shamrock Hotel and hear stories of it's eery residents.
    • Explore the historic precinct by lantern including original Bendigo Camp site.
    • Stand in the shadows of the Old Sandhurst Gaol
    • Stand on the site of a forgotten cemetery
    • Complimentary drink in the cellar of the Historic Black Swan Hotel

Activity location

    • Bendigo
    • Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia | Meet in front of the Bendigo Visitor Centre.
    • Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

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Bendigo after Dark Lantern-lit Ghost Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00PM
Price details
$38.68 x 1 Adult$38.68
Total
Price is $38.68
Until Thu, Nov 5

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    90-minute guided ghost walking tour of Bendigo
  • Inclusions
    Experienced local guide
  • Inclusions
    Lantern-lit tour through Bendigo's historic precinct
  • Inclusions
    Entry to the historic Shamrock Hotel after dark
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the site of Bendigo's first cemetery
  • Inclusions
    Stories based on documented Gold Rush history, newspaper reports and local folklore
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the Chinese Precinct and Sandhurst Gaol precinct
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary local beer, wine or soft drink at the historic Black Swan Hotel
  • Inclusions
    Use of ghost-hunting EMF/EMI detectors
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Additional drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Intoxication
    • Not suitable for: Children under 16 years

What you can expect

  • Step into the shadows on the Bendigo After Dark – Ghostly Trails & Chilling Tales City Walking Tour with award-winning Bendigo Guided Tours. This immersive 90-minute night walk reveals the haunted side of one of the world’s richest gold rush cities.

    By lantern light, you’ll explore historic streets and step inside iconic buildings including the Shamrock Hotel and the atmospheric Black Swan Hotel. Every chilling tale is grounded in real Bendigo history, drawn from newspapers, coronial inquests and archived records. Hear of tragic fires, mysterious deaths, lost fortunes and restless souls said to linger after dark.

    Visit the site of Bendigo’s first hidden cemetery, stand near the walls of the old Sandhurst Gaol, and uncover stories most visitors never hear. The tour concludes with a complimentary local beer, wine or soft drink as you debrief the evening’s eerie encounters.

    Relaxed 2km walk. 8pm start from the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

    Spots are limited — secure your place now and experience Bendigo after dark… if you dare.

    Suitable for ages 16+. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bendigo
    • Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia | Meet in front of the Bendigo Visitor Centre.
    • Bendigo, Victoria, Australia