Ghostly Walks

Covid19 Update :
In-person tours cancelled until April. All tours must be booked online. Virtual options available.

About Ghostly Walks

Our guides have collected more than five hundred tales of ghostly encounters in Victoria and have uncovered the sordid truth behind many of the city’s most gruesome crimes and tragic accidents. Ghostly Walks tours weave together Victoria’s ghosts and the stories behind them, bringing the dark history of our city to life. It’s guaranteed to be spell-binding, entertaining, memorable, and most of all spine-tingling!

Ghostly Walks take place year-round.

During June,  2020 Ghostly Walks run on Wednesdays at 7:30 and Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 and 9:30. All starting from the Visitor Information Centre at 812 Wharf St.

From  July 1 – October 8, 2020 Ghostly Walks run every night at 7:30pm & 9:30pm starting from the Visitor Information Centre at 812 Wharf St.

From  October 9 – November 1, 2020 our special Halloween Ghostly Walks run each night at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 starting from the archway entrance to Market Square, 560 Johnson St.

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Tour Details

Spooky Walking Routes

Our hand-picked routes explore the streets and alleys of haunted Victoria. All tours start at the Visitor Information Centre, conveniently located right across from the Empress Hotel, except for during the Hallowe'en Season. From October 11- November 3, 2019 meet us at the main gates of Market Square, 560 Johnson St.

The Hideous Happened Here

Behind Victoria's veneer of old-world charm, beautiful gardens and afternoon tea lies the darker past. On our tours, experience spell-binding tales of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, love, humour, hangings, murder – and ghosts!

Victoria's Best Storytellers

Our team of guides combine a love for history with a passion for riveting theatre. Tours are based on practiced and well-delivered stories, but each one includes just the right amount of historical detail to create the context for the story.

“One of the best walking tours we have ever taken.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are our most current prices:

Adults: $20
Seniors: $15
Students: $15
Children (6-11): $10
Families (parents with children under 16): $50

Many tours begin from the Visitor Information Centre, 812 Wharf Street. However, some History Walks and Ghostly Walks at Halloween depart from different locations.

You can find the most accurate information on our calendar.

Yes, all our tours are guided by a team of the finest storytellers in the city, led by John Adams, Victoria’s best known historian and noted paranormal author. Our guides include a range of historians and performers from a range of backgrounds, all united by their passion for creating great experiences for our guests.

Tours last 90 minutes and generally include 2-3 kilometers of walking around downtown Victoria.

Prefer not to walk? Why not join one of our Ghost Bus Tours? Click here for more information.

Tickets can be purchased online or directly from your guide at the start of the tour.

Buy your tickets here.

No reservations are necessary for our regular tours. Walk-ups are always welcome but you can purchase tickets online ahead of time if you wish.

While tips are greatly appreciated, they are not mandatory. Please feel free to share your enjoyment of the tour by whatever means you prefer.

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