J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit Australia's former home of the criminally insane, the J Ward Lunatic Asylum, about two hours outside of Melbourne. During this evening experience, check out the museum that now sits here before the 2-hour guided ghost tour begins. The tour introduces you to some of the notorious criminals who resided in the ward, including Chopper Read, as you explore the grounds in search of the souls who still linger here.

Tours run every Friday & Saturday evening.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum age is 12 years

Children 12 and over must be accompanied by a supervising adult ticket holder

Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended

The 2-hour tour is mostly indoors with moderate walking and some steps

Tours take place in wet weather; in the case of extreme weather, the local tour operator will contact you directly to offer alternative options

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Live commentary

Local guide

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Visit Australia's home to the criminally insane, J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Explore the museum followed by a ghost tour of the home of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace. Explore the governor's bathroom, hangman's gallows, original kitchen, showerblock, grave sites, West Wing, J Ward Block, exercise yards and grounds in search of the souls that still linger. Learn of governors whose spirits are still lurking, prisoners buried in the grounds and the many souls trapped within these walls.

2 hours•Admission Included

Options

8pm Departure

8pm departure for the J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour

Reviews

4.33

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Keep your money and go to Ballarat Bendigo or the city ghost tours
Samantha R,
Mar 9, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Worst tour EVER ,we were only allowed in one cell not allowed to walk around no activity that couldn’t be debunked there’s definitely no paranormal activity the story of the actual prison would have made it ok except we were only told about one or 2 emf detectors debunked by copper wire in taps etc
Involved very cool Ghost tour J Ward
Meg T,
Feb 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour, great group. Cool to have ghost detection devices as they really worked. Our guides were amazing and were very passionate about the Goal/Asylum so the stories that were told were very interesting. You could imagine what it would have been like. I highly recommend the tour. Thanks guys for the cool experience.
Great time
Catherine M,
Nov 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00
My daughter and I attended the Ghost Tour on Friday the15th of November. We love the tour our guided was very knowledgeable and great fun.
Amazing experience
Jodie P,
Sep 25, 2022
- Viator
5.00
This tour was amazing. So much history. The tour guides were great at recalling the history of the Asylum. Had lots of experiences that I can not explain. Anyone likes history and paranormal experiences, this place is a must.
You could feel the energy...
shannon b,
Jul 17, 2022
- Viator
5.00
You could feel the energy through the hole place. Mr butcher in the kitchen was pretty out there. What a great night

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4.33

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