After dark · HAUNTED PRISON & ASYLUM TOURS
Buildings that were grim long before anyone called them haunted. These 14 are compared on how much of the original structure survives, how the history is handled, and whether the night version is worth the extra.
Review of Charleston’s haunted Old City Jail tour, with ghost stories, prison history, practical tips, pricing, and an honest look at its short length.
“The haunted jail tour was really fun. Sarah is the best tour guide we've had on this type of tour. My only complaint is that it didn't last long enough!”
Explore Adelaide Gaol after dark, hear tales of Governor Ashton and Murderer’s Row, then use paranormal tools on this eerie two-hour tour.
“got connections with some ghosts which was pretty cool...highly recommend”
Review of Adelaide Gaol’s two-hour ghost tour, with prison history, paranormal tools, cell lockdowns, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Great tour and good fun. The young lady was fantastic. I would recommend anyone to do the Ghost Tour.”
Explore J Ward Asylum in Ararat on a two-hour night ghost tour with museum access, dark history, and original prison buildings.
“the ghost tour was amazing, the tour guide was very informative about all the inmates that were there”
Investigate St. Augustine’s Old Jail after midnight with expert guides, ghost-hunting equipment, local legends, and a small group of eight.
“My husband and I come to St. Augustine a lot and every time we come, we always book this investigation! No matter how many times we come the experience is always different and very active! The staff “Fran” & “Jaciel” are the best! They remember us down to little details and it makes it so much more personal and meaningful. Highly recommended!”
Explore Shrewsbury Prison after dark, hear true ghost stories, descend into Georgian cells, and face five minutes alone in the dark.
“AMAZING ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC BRILLIANT BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS the tour g uides were so full of knowledge so freindly we came from Staffordshire as my family came from shrewsbury and 2 ancestors had been in there the lady in costume was so helpful with her knowledge to help me understand what it it was like we are 100% coming back again my favourite so far from the ghost hunts we have been on before a big THANYOU FROM JULIE”
Explore J Ward Lunatic Asylum in Ararat on a two-hour ghost tour featuring criminal history, haunted rooms, prison grounds, and live guides.
“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”
Explore St. Augustine’s Old Jail after midnight with ghost-hunting gear, expert guides, and a small group during this 2.5-hour paranormal tour.
“We had the best time! Fran was our wonderful guide, he made the experience so enjoyable and he was truly so funny. We loved using the equipment and seeing what we could get. Let me tell you, me and my partner felt so uneasy! This experience truly is one of a kind, we can’t wait to come back.”
Explore Jack the Ripper and medieval London in Spanish, with a small group, old Newgate Prison access, and a pub credit.
“Super recomendable. La información muy interesante y completa, distinta a otros tours más conocidos. Te lleva por lugares atípico y llenos de información histórica. Muy buen guía, hace que te transportes en el tiempo. La sorpresa del final del tour es escalofriante y no se vive en ningún otro lado. El guía es cordial y nos resolvió todas las dudas de nuestra estadía. Definitivamente volveremos por otros tours con él”
Explore Seodaemun Prison and Independence Gate with a local guide, hearing personal stories of Korea’s struggle for freedom and democracy.
“an exceptional history tour, I think our favorite bits were the questions she answered because she's full of valuable information and perspective”
Review of London’s Jack the Ripper and Underground Prison Tour, with ghost stories, Smithfield Market, Newgate Prison, price, route, and tips.
“Very enthralling and fun the tour with Ruben, makes you feel that you are living in the time of the stories he relates. Super complete, it not only talks about Jack the Ripper, but also other stories of the time.Auto-translated”
Explore Shepton Mallet Prison by torchlight on a gritty 90-minute ghost tour with grim tales, haunted wings, and guides with firsthand experience.
“Very interesting to learn about the tour we are thinking about coming back to learn more history in the daytime”
Explore Seoul’s Seodaemun Prison with a historian guide, original cells, interrogation rooms, and stories of Korea’s independence movement.
“A detailed walk through of the Korean independence movement as well as a great overall explanation of the use of the prison.”
Review of London’s Scariest Day Out, combining Westminster sights, Clink Prison, and Jack the Ripper Museum in a small group.
“Was great fun thank you, even got lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the King.”
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