Adelaide Gaol Tours
ProHighlights
- Volunteer guides from the Adelaide Gaol Preservation Society lead every tour, and profits go to upkeep of the Gaol
- Group History Tours for 10 or more can be tailored, with morning or afternoon tea or a talk on a chosen topic
- Night-time ghost, twilight and Murder and Mayhem tours, plus four-hour paranormal investigations for small groups
About Adelaide Gaol Tours
Adelaide Gaol held prisoners from 1841 until it closed in 1988, and the Adelaide Gaol Preservation Society has guided visitors through it since 1989. The society is a volunteer-run not-for-profit licensed to tour the heritage site, and its profits go towards maintaining the buildings. Across its working life the Gaol saw 45 hangings, one of them a woman, and many of those executed are buried inside its walls. Guided History Tours run by day or evening for groups of 10 or more, last about 90 minutes and suit all ages, with optional morning or afternoon tea or a talk on a chosen topic. The torch-lit Ghost Tour takes up to 20 people through the Sally Port, remand cells, Hanging Tower and the graveyard called Murderer's Row. Murder and Mayhem focuses on the darker characters, while the 90-minute Twilight Tour keeps the ghost content mild for families. Paranormal Investigations run for around four hours with a maximum of 12 people. Ghost and Murder and Mayhem tours carry explicit adult material, so under-16s must come with an adult and pay full price. Clubs, schools and work groups can arrange larger numbers directly with the society.
Inclusions & amenities
Activity type
Price range (per person)
Setting
Ages
Pricing
Ghost Tours and Murder and Mayhem tours are $37 per person with no concessions, and Paranormal Investigations are $65 per person, with tailored investigations priced to suit.
Food
Availability
What's Included
Frequently asked questions
How big can a group be?
Guided History Tours need at least 10 people, and a standard tour takes up to 30. The society can arrange larger groups, while Ghost and Murder and Mayhem tours are capped at 20 and paranormal investigations at 12.
How much do the tours cost?
History and Twilight Tours are $30 for adults and $20 for children under 12, with under-2s free. Ghost and Murder and Mayhem tours are $37 a head with no concessions, and paranormal investigations are $65 a head.
Are the tours suitable for children?
History Tours suit all ages and the Twilight Tour is designed for families. Ghost and Murder and Mayhem tours include explicit adult content, so under-16s are discouraged and must be accompanied by an adult paying full price.
How long does each tour take?
History and Twilight Tours run about 90 minutes, Ghost and Murder and Mayhem tours about two hours, and paranormal investigations around four hours. History Tour timing can be adjusted to suit a group.
Is there parking at the Gaol?
Yes, there is free parking on site for cars, buses and coaches. The society's booking page gives directions in through the Bonython Park car park off Port Road.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Revhead Nev
2 months ago
Quite interesting. Lots of stories about the spooky encounters over the history of the jail.
John Woolnough
3 months ago
This was an evening of education and curiosity. The personal stories interlaced with the historical facts well and was very enjoyable. Well worth the money and I highly recommend taking the time to dive into history. I…
Braden Averett
7 months ago
This was an absolutely fantastic time! The history was fascinating, the conditions of the prison for the time it was made was very good and it provided a great look into how the prisoners lived during their time there. A…
Jon Hunter
a year ago
Visited the Gaol as part of Adelaide Fringe for the escape room. I love that entry to the Gaol is included in the ticket, usually $17 for adults. The Gaol has loads of information and exhibits, so you can learn a lot as…
Is this your business? Claim this listing