Updated in November 2026, this Williamstown ghost walk (Ghosts of the Old City Williamstown) guide covers ticket prices, tour times, parking, accessibility and what to see.
The Williamstown ghost walk is a two-hour lantern-lit walking tour of old Williamstown, Melbourne, led by Lantern Ghost Tours. It explores King William’s Town, once Victoria’s original capital, with its laneways, old burial grounds, a historic morgue and the Timeball Tower. You can book through GetYourGuide before you travel. As of November 2026, the tour runs on Friday and Saturday nights and lasts two hours, not the 90 minutes some resellers list. An adult ticket costs $41, and a dinner and tour package costs $85.
Quick facts for the Williamstown ghost walk
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Starting point | Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, corner of Nelson Place and Syme Street, Williamstown VIC 3016 |
| Tour times | Friday and Saturday at 20:30. A 22:30 session runs on selected dates |
| Duration | About 2 hours |
| Distance | About 2 km on flat paths with some stairs |
| Minimum age | 8 years |
| Adult | $41 |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children aged 8 to 16) | $112 |
| Adult with dinner | $85 |
| For 2 with dinner | $170 |
| Nearest transit | Williamstown station, about a 10-minute walk |
Why book tickets for the Williamstown ghost walk?
- 🏮 A walk by lamplight: A guide leads you through eerie alleyways and hidden laneways in Victoria’s most historic seaport.
- ⚰️ Victoria’s oldest morgue: You step inside one of the state’s first morgues.
- ⏱️ The Timeball Tower: You stand beneath one of only a handful of working timeball towers in the world.
- 🍽️ A dinner option: A two-course meal at the historic and haunted Steampacket Hotel comes before the tour.
- 👻 A high paranormal rating: The operator rates the Williamstown tour high for paranormal activity.
Ticket prices for the Williamstown ghost walk – and how to book
All prices are in Australian dollars.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $41 |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children aged 8 to 16) | $112 |
| Adult with dinner | $85 |
| For 2 | $82 |
| For 2 with dinner | $170 |
The dinner package is a two-course meal at the Steampacket Hotel, 13 Cole Street, Williamstown. You choose from the menu on the night. Dinner is booked two hours before your tour, at 18:30 for the 20:30 tour and at 20:30 for the 22:30 tour.
There are no refunds. You can change your date with at least 48 hours’ notice for a $10 fee per order, and the fee is paid when you reschedule. Non-attendance and late cancellation void your order. You must join the tour on time at the visitor centre. You can book through GetYourGuide before you travel.
Tour times for the Williamstown ghost walk
The walk runs on Friday and Saturday nights at 20:30. A second session at 22:30 runs on selected dates. Friday and Saturday times are the same.
| Day | Tour time |
|---|---|
| Friday | 20:30 |
| Saturday | 20:30 |
| Selected dates | An extra 22:30 session |
| Sunday to Thursday | No public tours |
Be at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre at your session time, because the tour leaves on time.
Five great things to do while you’re in Melbourne
- 🏙️ Get to know the city’s history and culture on a laneways walking tour.
- 🍷 Take a Yarra Valley day tour with indulgent wine-tasting.
- 🚴 Cover far more of Melbourne’s highlights on an electric bike tour.
- 🛶 Kayak along the Yarra River at sunset.
- 🍽️ Discover Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene on a top-rated food tour.
How to get to the Williamstown ghost walk
The tour starts at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, on the corner of Nelson Place and Syme Street in Williamstown. By train, Williamstown station is about a 25-minute journey from central Melbourne and a 10-minute walk from the starting point. By car, drive to Nelson Place and use nearby street parking.
Parking for the Williamstown ghost walk
Street parking is available around Nelson Place and the surrounding streets. Check the signs for time limits and charges, because the area is busy on weekend evenings. The Steampacket Hotel is on Cole Street, a short walk away.
Williamstown ghost walk duration
The tour lasts about two hours. Add two hours if you book the dinner package, because dinner starts two hours before the tour. Arrive a few minutes early for check-in.
Accessibility for the Williamstown ghost walk
The tour covers about 2 kilometres on flat paths with some stairs. It is a mix of indoor and outdoor locations, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. The minimum age is 8 years.
Contact Lantern Ghost Tours on 1300 390 119 if you use a mobility aid, because some indoor locations have steps.
What you’ll see on the Williamstown ghost walk
The starting point and Nelson Place. The tour begins at the visitor centre beside the waterfront. A guide introduces the story of King William’s Town.
The old port’s history. Williamstown was Victoria’s original capital and a thriving seaport. It was once full of drunken sailors, colourful ladies and condemned convicts.
Victoria’s oldest morgue. You step inside one of the state’s very first morgues. The guide shares the stories linked to it.
The Timeball Tower. You stand beneath the Timeball Tower, one of only a handful still operating in the world. The tower once helped ships set their clocks.
The abandoned burial grounds. The route passes long-abandoned burial grounds and forgotten cemeteries. The guide tells the tales that haunt them.
The laneways and alleyways. Eerie alleyways and hidden laneways link the historic sites. The lantern-lit route gives the tour its atmosphere.
The Steampacket Hotel. The historic and haunted hotel serves the dinner package. It is Williamstown’s oldest haunted pub.
Practical visitor tips for the Williamstown ghost walk
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Tours run only on Friday and Saturday nights. Book tickets in advance to secure your session. |
| Arrive on time | The tour leaves on time, and late arrivals void the order. |
| Wear sturdy shoes | The route covers 2 kilometres with some stairs. |
| Check the minimum age | The tour is for ages 8 and over, and families should check the content. |
| Plan for no refunds | You can change the date with 48 hours’ notice for a $10 fee. |
Frequently asked questions about the Williamstown ghost walk
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When does the Williamstown ghost walk run? | On Friday and Saturday nights at 20:30. A 22:30 session runs on selected dates. |
| How much does the tour cost? | Adults pay $41 and a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children costs $112. A dinner and tour package costs $85 per adult. |
| How long is the tour? | The tour lasts about two hours and covers about 2 kilometres. |
| Can I change my booking? | You can change the date with at least 48 hours’ notice for a $10 fee per order. There are no refunds. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Tours run on limited nights, and advance booking is recommended so you secure your session. |
Things to do near the Williamstown ghost walk
Williamstown Beach: A calm bayside beach along the foreshore in Williamstown.
Seaworks Maritime Precinct: A maritime heritage and events precinct on the Williamstown waterfront.
Williamstown Botanic Gardens: A historic public garden near the Williamstown waterfront.
Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park: A coastal reserve with walking tracks and heritage sites at Williamstown.
Gem Pier: A historic pier at the Williamstown waterfront with views across Hobsons Bay.
Alternatives to the Williamstown ghost walk
Old Melbourne Gaol: A historic jail museum in central Melbourne.
Pentridge Prison: A former prison site in Coburg, in Melbourne’s north.
Altona Homestead: A historic homestead in a leafy park in Altona, west of Melbourne.
Point Cook Homestead: A historic homestead in Point Cook, south-west of Melbourne.
J Ward Lunatic Asylum: A former asylum with ghost tours at Ararat in western Victoria.
More Victoria travel
Other Victoria travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- A practical guide to visiting Werribee Open Range Zoo.
- Guides to Melbourne’s best history museums: The Melbourne Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol and Melbourne’s Immigration Museum.
- Carlton Gardens visitor guide: What to see at Melbourne’s World Heritage-listed park.
- Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne visitor guide: Including opening hours and specialist tours.
- Cooks’ Cottage visitor guide: What to see in the house, transported brick by brick to Australia Captain Cook’s parents lived in.
