GRAMPIANS: J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane. Once housing Victoria’s most dangerous men, including infamous figures like Chopper Read, Gary Webb, and William Wallace, this forbidding institution hides a legacy of madness, murder, and misery within its cold blue-stone walls. Creep through the governor’s private bathroom, stand beneath the hangman’s gallows, and feel the chill of the original kitchen and shower block where whispers of the past still echo. Venture through the haunted West Wing, the eerie J Ward Block, abandoned exercise yards, and shadowy grave sites—where prisoners lie buried beneath unmarked soil. This is not just a tour… it’s a descent into Australia’s most haunted asylum, where the line between the living and the dead is terrifyingly thin.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Live commentary

Local guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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