Port Arthur Ghost Tour Experience
When the day visitors leave, the site takes on a quieter mood — a lantern-lit evening walk through the World Heritage convict site, told with respect for its history.
Port Arthur Ghost Tour Experience
When the day visitors leave, Port Arthur takes on a quieter, more reflective mood. On the lantern-lit ghost tour, a guide leads you through the World Heritage convict site after dark, sharing its stories and history by lamplight. It is an atmospheric, respectful way to feel the weight of the place — grounded in real history rather than spectacle. We arrange it as part of a day tour or an overnight stay, tailored to your group and quoted per enquiry.
What to Expect
Lantern-lit Walk
A guided evening walk through the site’s lanes and buildings after dark.
History Told with Respect
The settlement’s past and its people, shared thoughtfully and with care.
The Site After Dark
Quiet grounds and shadowed ruins once the day visitors have gone.
The Memorial Garden
A place of remembrance that anchors the visit in dignity.
Good to Know
- Runs after dark — staying overnight makes it easy
- Respectful and history-led, not a fright night
- Popular and weather-affected — book ahead and check current details
- Best suited to older children and adults
- Pair it with a day tour from Hobart or a stay — see where to stay
Tell us your dates and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Ghost Tour — FAQ
What is the Port Arthur ghost tour experience?
A guided, lantern-lit walk through the historic site after dark, sharing the stories and history of the convict settlement by lamplight. It is atmospheric and respectful rather than a fright night. See also the ghost tour in things to do.
Is the ghost tour respectful?
Yes — Port Arthur is a place of real history and remembrance, and the evening tour is told with dignity, focused on the site’s past and its people. We help you experience it thoughtfully as part of your visit.
When does it run and how do we join?
The tours run after dark, most evenings, and are popular, so book ahead. We arrange it as part of a day tour or an overnight stay; times and availability change, so we confirm current details when you enquire.
Is it suitable for children?
It is generally suited to older children and adults; younger children may find the dark and the stories unsettling. Tell us your group and we’ll advise on the best way to include it.
How much does it cost?
Every trip is tailored to your group and inclusions, so we quote per enquiry rather than list fixed prices. Tell us your plans for a quote — get in touch.
Port Arthur, Planned Around You
The World Heritage convict site, the wild sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, the Three Capes Track and the ghost tour — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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