Tragic Tales! West Terrace Cemetery by Night

Tragic Tales! West Terrace Cemetery by Night

Full of mystery, intrigue and special effects; experience this theatrical tour through one of Australia's oldest cemeteries after dark.

By Adelaide Cemetery Tours

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Starts on Fri, 3 May 2024 8:00 PM ACST

Location

West Terrace Cemetery

161 West Terrace Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

As the gates close and darkness falls across West Terrace Cemetery, this iconic effigy to Adelaide’s past residents takes on different ambiance. With only the soft glow of your lantern to light the way, and the eerie shadows of the monuments looming at every step, this unique guided experience takes you on an intriguing journey through secrets, scandals and some very tragic tales. 

Join your expert guide as you explore the 68 acres of Australia's oldest operating cemetery covering more than 180 years of history as you go. West Terrace Cemetery has been a South Australian landmark since Colonel William Light laid out the city of Adelaide in 1837 and home to more than 150,000 individuals.

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**Tours are subject to weather conditions, please confirm tour is proceeding prior to event.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a Ghost Tour?

Tragic Tales is a light look at historical events and the stories of those laid to rest in our cemetery. It is not a Ghost or Supernatural Tour.

What do I wear?

This is an outdoor walking tour, please dress suitably for the weather and ensure you are wearing comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a range of surfaces. Should it look like rain, we encourage you to bring a rain jacket.

What do I need to bring?

We will provide lanterns for you to use to light your way on the tour - you don't need to bring any torches or additional equipment. We encourage you to bring a jacket and umbrella should it look like rain.

Where do I park?

There is parking available within West Terrace Cemetery, enter through the main entrance on West Terrace and our Security will direct you to the parking areas. Please note there is NO right turn from West Terrace, please enter from Sturt Street or Turning Left from West Terrace (heading North).

What does the tour involve?

This tour covers approximately 2km of walking at a reasonable pace. The ground is reasonably flat with no major inclines but does cover a range of surfaces and can be uneven at time. We recommend a moderate level of fitness/mobility to ensure your experience with us is a positive one.

Are there Toilets?

West Terrace Cemetery is equipped with accessible toilets at the Curators Cottage. There are no toilets on the tour.

Can I Smoke on the Tour?

While this is an outdoor tour, for the comfort of all attending, we request you refrain from smoking while on the tour. This includes the use of e-cigarettes.

Can I get a Refund?

Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the tour. We may be able to accommodate refunds after this point but this is on a case by case basis.

Do you do Gift Vouchers?

Unfortunately we are unable to offer Gift Vouchers for our Tours.

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