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Ghosts of the Old City, Williamstown
Explore King William's Town by candlelight. All ages.
Departs every Saturday night 7.30pm
Ghosts, Gas lamps and Ale, Williamstown
Visit infamous hotels of the 1850s, includes drinks. Adults only.
Departs every Friday night 9.30pm
Haunted Valentines Weekend, Walhalla
2 nights haunted accommodation, ghost tour, dinner, wine, chocolates. Couples $600, families $500. Bookings essential.
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"I've lived here all my life and never even noticed some of the places we visited. Thanks for a fantastic evening, I see Williamstown in a different light" Ann
Ghosts of the Old City
Evening Tour
Every Saturday 7.30- 9.00pm
Departs from Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Center, Nelson Place Williamstown
Explore King William's Town, the original capital of Victoria, by candlelight. Steeped with history, apparitions, alleyways and lager it was once a thriving town full of colourful ladies, drunken sailors and convicts. Explore hidden lanes, abandoned morgues and forgotten cemeteries to discover the darker side of one of Australia's most historic sea ports.
Or phone 9932 4074 to book
Adults $25, Concession $15, Family $60.
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Doggy Ghost Tour
Fundraiser
5.30- 6.30pm
Departs from The Timeball Tower, Point Gellibrand, Williamstown
Your read right! Why should man's best friend miss out on all the fun when they have a great 6th sense that could help track those ghosts down. Join us for a very special, one off doggy ghost tour. Bring your best friend along and join us in a special ghost hunt complete with dog treats and prizes for the best ghost hunter. All profits go to the Lost Dogs Home in North Melbourne.
Dates
5th December
No Need To Book
Tours run rain, hail or shine. Just show up with correct payment on the night. If you have a large group, please email usor call 0450 422 296.
Cost
Adults $20, Under 16s and concession cards $15, Family of 2 adults + 3 children $55. Dogs FREE
Thanks for the night. I was really impressed. It was really professionally run and I didn't want it to end. See you soon. Ben
Ghosts, Gas lamps and Ale
Pub Crawl
9.30pm to 11.30pm
Visit Williamstown's infamous pubs of the 1850s frequented by bushrangers, ladies of the night, and gold seekers. Hear of the scams and the ghosts that still linger. Includes a visit to three historic pubs and a choice of alcoholic or non alcoholic beverage at each.
Adults $50 *Includes 3 drinks
Sorry not suitable for children. Pubs visited vary tour by tour.
Blood, Roses and Valentines
Dinner Tour
Sunday 14th February 7.30-10.30pm
Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Center, Nelson Place Williamstown
Valentines a day of roses? Think again. It's a day of star crossed lovers, betrayal and even murder! Join us on a romantic journey that includes ghostly stories, a romantic 3 course progressive dinner with wine pairing, chocolates and a rose. Restaurants handpicked by a Hardens reviewer.
The Evening Includes:
Our work doo was wonderful. We all enjoyed it and we really were surprised at the quality of food, it was fantastic. Big Thanks. Sylvia
$100 per person
Bookings Essential: Limited Availability
Please emailor call 0450 422 296 to book your place.
Simply email us to book your place and we will send an email with secure Paypal link to process payment. We also accept cheque, cash and phone payments.
If attending alone, we will match you with dinner companions.
Thanks for a great birthday weekend for my family and me. I loved the Walhalla experience, it is a magical place. Margaret
In the Steps of Gold Seekers : Walhalla
Weekend Away: Valentines Special
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th February
Contact us for March, April, May, June, July dates
A tour with a difference. Join us for a haunted Valentines weekend away. We will be visiting the beautiful, historic and haunted gold mining town of Walhalla. The tour includes a romantic dinner, 2 nights accommodation and breakfast in a beautifully appointed historic building, a Walhalla Heritage & Development League ghost tour by gaslight, chocolates, wine and roses.
*Optional activities can also be booked for the long tunnel mine tour, 4wd experience, goldfields railway.
$600 per couple/ small family
*Contact us for sole occupancy and group discount prices
Please emailfor queries or to book your place.
In the Steps of Gold Seekers : Ballarat
Weekend Away
Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th March
Visit Australia's most haunted city, the historical and notorious Ballarat. The tour includes a 2 course dinner in the world famous 'Craig's Royal Hotel' frequented by royal family, movie stars and business men alike, 1 night's accommodation in a haunted miner's cottage or Craig's Royal Hotel, Eerie Tours Ballarat Old Cemetery Tour and an orientation tour.
The tour includes:
• 1 night haunted accommodation
• 2 course dinner in Craig's Royal Hotel
• Ballarat Cemetery Tour
• Orientation Tour of Ballarat
• $400 per couple haunted miner's cottage
• $550 per couple haunted Craig's Royal Hotel
• $550 per family haunted miner's cottage
*Contact us for group discounts
I'll never forget the chill that ran up my leg, through to my head and down my right arm. Coach and Horses is a very haunted pub. Sylvia
Clarkefield Ghost Tour
Sunday Lunch Tour
Sunday 28th March, 12.30pm to 4.00pm
Contact us for April, May, June, July dates
The Coach and Horses Inn, Clarkefield
Thought to be the most haunted pub in Australia, the Coach and Horses was an important stop on route to the goldfields. Built in 1857, the inn has retained its original character and has featured in magazines and TV programs around the world for its hauntings. This tour includes Sunday lunch and a ghost tour.
Bookings Essential
Please email for queries and bookings.
Adults $60, Children $30
In the Steps of Goldseekers: The Journey to Australia
Haunted Weekend: Sail an 1800s Tall Ship
Friday 16th April to Saturday 17th April
Contact us for May, June, July dates
Experience an 1800s journey to Australia aboard a tall ship. You can actively crew the ship from steering by the stars and climbing the rigging to helping with the navigation just as the early pioneers did. Hear stories of ships that sunk at sea, carried plagues and were home to infamous sea captains and catch a glimpse of the ghosts that still linger in the early sea mist. Includes bunk bed galley accommodation, all meals , sailing and maximum group size of 8 people.
$350 pp
*Contact us for family discounts
Booking Essential: Limited Availability
Please emailfor queries and to book your place.
What an an amazing weekend. I didn't expect the accommodation to be so luxurious, I didn't expect so much ghostly activity and it was AMAZING value for money. You should charge more...no don't!!! Andrew
In the Steps of Goldseekers: Talbot & J Ward Lunatic Asylum
Haunted Weekend
Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th April
Friday 28th to Sunday 30th May
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th June ALMOST SOLD OUT
Friday 23rd July to Sunday 25th July ALMOST SOLD OUT
Other dates available, contact us for availability
Visit the historic ghost town of Talbot. Stay the weekend at the magnificent Bull & Mouth Hotel haunted by Mrs Chesterfield, enjoy dinner at a haunted restaurant and a tour through the Ararat Lunatic Asylum where the most depraved and dangerous men were housed. Includes breakfasts, dinners, accommodation, cemetery tour, Talbot tour, J Ward tour, pool, jacuzzi, bikes.
$550 per couple/ small family
*Contact us for sole occupancy and group discounts
Please emailfor enquiries and to book your place.
Private Tours
We specialise in tailor made tours for any event, any age group and any place.
Book any of our existing tours exclusively for your group or we can create an event especially for you. Previous private tours include:
Gift Certificates
For a gift with a difference, order any of our tours or create a private tour and we will send a gift certificate in a presentaton pack to any address in Australia.
Please emailor call 0450 422 296 to organise a private tour or purchase a gift certificate.
the experience
on camera
Taken by Betty
I took this picture in one of the exhibition rooms full of shoes...there was noone infront of the camera when I took it...
Taken by Daniel
Site of ladies of the night taken by Sarah
Site of hanging man taken by Sarah
Paul, Glen, Margaret, Jules, Devi, Sam, Andrew, Irene, Betty, Daniel, Julie, Sez Taken by Lee
Haunted by the man in drain- Sarah
Mrs Chesterfiled is buried with her second husband who she despised. Notice his section of the gravestone has perfectly eroded despite being newer than Mrs Chesterfields. Taken by Jacqui
J Ward Lunatic Asylum
Rosie, Debbie, Hugh, THANK YOU Monica for the picture
Our Tall Ship
Taking a break from ghost hunting in our jacuzzi
Site of Crawcour murderers' ghosts and Frances Dalziel Taken by Sarah
Our haunted accommodation with Mrs Chesterfield and her children on the balcony
Thank you Jeff Saker for sending a copy of this photo of his great great aunt.
Hidden cellar with Betty and Sez, notice the orbs
Windsor House B&B Walhalla
Eerie tour of Ballarat- notice the orbs. Taken by Devi
Thank you to Ken Robertson for this photo
Thank you Monica for the picture
Hugh Thanks for the picture Monica
Our haunted accommodation
I took this picture in sleeping quarters, I was the only one in the building at the time.....
Our haunted accommodation taken by Devi
Mr and Mrs Chesterfields burial dates Taken by Jules
Taken by Devi
Hidden cellar taken by Jacqui
Mrs Chesterfield Haunts Talbot: Haunted Weekend Away 8th to 10th Jan 2010
Mrs Grace Ann Chesterfield loved the hotel she built up with her first husband, George Spence, so when he passed away she made her second husband, William Chesterfield, promise it would remain in the family if anything ever happened to her. She passed away and sadly William revoked on his word. As a result , Grace is still very present in Chesterfield House today maintaining the high standards
she held as a publican and making contact with those who stay at her beautiful hotel. Full article here.
The Lady in White appears on Ghosts of the Old City Tour
Craigantinas in Nelson Place are home to numerous ghost sightings, believed to be Tina, the beloved wife of Craig for whom he built a beautiful 'castle'. Tina is often see peering out from the top floor windows to passerbys. She has a sad, forlorn look on her face. She has also been seen inside the upstairs residences by many occupants. One young lady remembers living there as a little girl in the 1980s
and often being visited be a beautiful lady in white who would sit on the end of her bed and just as qucikly vanish . Full article here.
Oldest House in Williamstown Haunted by Clara Pope
I have received many reports of sightings of a woman in white at 43 Aitken Street. She is small, frail and elderly and is seen hanging washing on the line (which no longer exists) in the garden and sitting by the fireplace inside. She keeps to herself and seems to be performing her daily routines. We believe her to be Clara Pope, who was one of the first people to reside in the house. Clara resided in the house from 1842 to 1867. Full article here.
The Prince of Wales Hotel Williamstown
I have recieved numerous sightings of a "short, round, balding man who looks Maltese or Italian in descent". He looks shrewd and busy, running around the outside and downstairs section of the old Prince of Wales hotel. We believe he is the ghost of Henry Fonseca. He is believed to be of Portugese Jewish descent and was a shrewd businessman who used to plan 'power outages' so he could pickpocket partons. Full article here.
Getting Here
All tours depart from the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Center, Nelson Place, Williamstown unless stated otherwise.
By Car 15 minutes from Melbourne. Ticketed car parking is available at Nelson Place or free parking is available on the side streets. Visit whereis to plan your journey.
By Train Catch the train to Williamstown station. Visit Metlink to plan your trip.
By Ferry Ferries run from Southbank, Melbourne. Visit Williamstown Ferries .
Where to eat
Dine in the historic Steampacket Hotel for delicious food with a serve of history.
Sam's Boatshed offers international cusine and wood fire pizzas in a historic boatshed.
The Yacht Club Hoteloffers an extensive menu in a modern setting .
Customs House Hotel is perfect for large groups with function areas and snugs.
Where to sleep
Fit for a king, the Captains Retreatoffers sumptious rooms a stones throw from the water.
Quest Williamstown is located on the water in historic Nelson Place.
Quest North Williamstown is situated in a peaceful wetlands reserve .
Planning
your trip
contact
Us
Phone 9932 4074 for tour bookings.
Email for further information and enquiries.
BY CAR 15 minutes from Melbourne. Street parking is available.
BY TRAIN 25 minutes from Flinders Street or Southern Cross to Williamstown Station.
Tours depart fromthe Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Center*
Cnr Syme Street and Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria 3016
What people
have to say
Ghosts of the Old City Tour
I was on the ghost tour last Saturday and when you left I saw in the window some sort of handprint and then later my cousins and I smell lavender or jasmin. We didn't know what it was.
Rielly
What a great tour! We were amazed and captivated the whole time. I learned so much about the rich history of Williamstown; but the real highlight was our ghostly experience at the time ball tower.
John, Williamstown
I don't usually experience things but I heard a knock on the old morgue door .
Rosie, Sunshine
Thanks very much for the tour on Saturday. It was great, despite the cold.
Jeff, Newport
Great fun, really informative and I just love all the old buildings and lanes. Can't wait to do the pub crawl.
Sylvia, Keilor
Haunted Pub Crawl
I had a great time...I did get a scare too when we were walking to the Pirates Tavern. I liked the ghost stories and my friends enjoyed it too.
Kate, Brighton
Thanks for the night. I was really impressed. It was really professionally run and I didnt want it to end. See you soon.
Ben, Brunswick
We had an amazing time and really enjoyed dressing up. It was a laugh.
Anita, Yarraville
Friday 13th Tour
I heard what sounded like muffled voices in the morgue. It wasn't scary but there was definitely a presence.
Rose, Deer Park
Kids Halloween
Fantastic night kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves, appreciate the effort you guys put in.
Peter, Williamstown
Private Tour
Great tour. We could have continued into the night. Much fun. Thanks again.
Baden, Newport
Thanks for a great birthday weekend for my family and me. I loved the Walhalla experience, it is a magical place.
Margaret, Melton
Chillingham Castle was soooo spooky, really liked being in such a remote place and feeling like we were the only ones there except for the ghosts, country walk was fun too and can't wait for another weekend away.
James, London
Our work doo was wonderful. We all enjoyed it and we really were surprised at the quality of food, it was fantastic. Big Thanks.
Sylvia, Footscray
About
the team
Lantern Ghost Tours has a passion for history, ghosts and in particular Williamstown. Jacqui, who runs Lantern Ghost Tours, spent 9 years living in Europe visiting some of the most haunted buildings, cities and villages in the world. She was keen to promote Williamstown's haunted heritage and started Lantern Ghost Tours with the help of family and friends and aims to provide educational, exciting and fun tours for people of all ages. Jacqui has been working as a ghost host for over 10 years in Brisbane, Walhalla, London, Berkshire and Europe and has organised many ghostly weekends away and murder mystery parties in Austalia, England and Europe.
Spiritual Readings
Michele Kingston is a well respected spiritual medium who helped Jacqui of Lantern Tours identify the spirits still lingering in Williamstown and the stories that shaped this wonderful town. Michele has given Angel, Tarot & Chaneled readings for many years now. Visit Michele's website Divine Light Centre.
Williamstown Tours and Ann Link
Anne Link is the founder of Williamstown Tours. She has helped Lantern Tours immensely with historical information, photographs, news clippings, costumes, advice and most importantly encouragement. She has also entrusted Williamstown Tours to Jacqui Travaglia of Lantern Tours. Thank you Annie.
Sylvia, Andrew, Jules, Devi, Glen
Help run the tours on an ongoing basis from preventing last minute catastrophes to finding morgue keys, clearing pub rooms, finding ghosts, locating umbrellas, sorting out night lights, posing in photos, helping with the website...the list is endless!!!
House Cleansings, Visits and Readings
Kim Fawkes is a medium who specialises in house cleansings, visits and readings. Email him for enquiries.
The Steampacket, The Yacht Club, The Stags Head, The Pirates Tavern, Customs House Hotel, The Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Center, Quest
These local businesses have been fantastic supporters of Lantern Ghost Tours. Big thank you to Ann, Shirley, Ray, Scott, Russell, Roman the Blacksmith and all the people working with them who have been so helpful and supportive.
Beechworth Ghost Tours
Beechworth is known for its amazing stories and rich colonial history. Join local guides to lead you on the Beechworth
Ghost Tour, through the halls and secrets of the former Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum in the grounds of La Trobe at Beechworth.
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