Rocks ghost tours: Discover Sydney’s haunted past

A Rocks ghost tour is a fun way of exploring Sydney’s historic Rocks district. These tours cover plenty of spooky stories, but also delve into Sydney’s past.

Sydney is best known for its harbour, beaches, bridge and opera house, but it has a surprising amount to offer for heritage-lovers. This is particularly the case in the Rocks district – the oldest part of Sydney.

One fun way to explore the Rocks is on a ghost tour. To skip the explanation and book your Rocks ghost tour tickets, head this way.

Otherwise, read on…

Rocks ghost tours: Convict settlement stories

The 1.5 hour ghost tour of The Rocks district uncovers tales of restless spirits and eerie urban legends.

Led by a passionate paranormal enthusiast, the Rocks ghost tours takes visitors on a journey back in time to the early days of Sydney’s convict settlement.

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They learn about the brutal punishments inflicted on prisoners and the public executions that once took place in the streets. The tour also delves into the fascinating history of The Rocks Push, a notorious gang that ruled the area with an iron fist.

During the tour, guests visit famous sites of hauntings, and the guide regales them with spine-tingling stories of ghostly encounters.

Stories include with mass burial pits, opium dens and vengeful spirits seeking revenge.

How much do the Rocks ghost tours cost?

The Rocks ghost tours cost $39 at time of writing.

You can reserve your spot by booking online.

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The Rocks ghost tour covers 2km of walking, with departures at 20.00 and 22.00. Children must be 8 years of age or older to participate, although there are no staged shocks and hauntings. This is not the cheesy type of ghost tour where actors jump out at people.

Other ways to see the Rocks include a guided daytime walking tour, a historian-led convict past tour, a historical pubs tour and a guided Aboriginal experience.

Other Sydney activities worth considering include taking in the harbour views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, seeing the museum-like displays inside the Anzac Memorial and trying a stand-up paddleboarding lesson in Manly.