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Haunted Sydney: The Rocks Ghost Murder Mystery Puzzle Walk

10 Reviews 4.40 out of 5 stars Based on 10 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 90% of reviewers | Sydney, Australia
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

80 to 110 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Your first day guiding at Hyde Park Barracks ends with a cold touch on your shoulder. A ghostly woman appears: help me find my son. In this self-guided mystery walk, you follow Alice through Sydney's most haunted streets to uncover who murdered Thomas.

Decode clues at the convict barracks where 1,700 men once slept in lice-infested hammocks. Walk the Forgotten Songs laneway, then descend into The Rocks to investigate Australia's most haunted hotel, an 1840s opium den, and a pub with a secret smuggling tunnel.

The route passes the Dead House where the Shark Arm Murder was investigated, the Merchant's House where a strangled wife still walks, and ruins where a ghost matches her 1831 murder description exactly. Real hauntings fuel every stop.

With 11 stops across 100 minutes from Hyde Park to the Harbour Bridge, this is Sydney's most complete ghost walk, best after dark.
Download the Questo app, start whenever you dare, and help Alice find her lost son.

What's Included

  • Real ghost stories and documented hauntings at every location
  • Murder mystery storyline with a ghost mother searching for her lost son
  • Clues and a map in the app from Hyde Park Barracks to the Harbour Bridge
  • Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Queens Square
Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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End point

100 Cumberland Street
The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

You will finish at Bridge Stairs.

What To Expect

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Hyde Park Barracks

You will begin at Hyde Park Barracks. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Robert Brough Memorial Fountain

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Robert Brough Memorial Fountain. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Angel Place

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Angel Place. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Curtin Place

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Curtin Place. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

155 George St

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at 155 George Street. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Russell Boutique Hotel

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Russell Boutique Hotel. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Doss House

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Doss House Coroner’s court . You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

43-45 George St

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Merchant’s House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

17 Windmill St

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parbury Ruins. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Hero of Waterloo Hotel

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Hero of Waterloo. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bridge Stairs

You will finish at Bridge Stairs. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Sydney: The Rocks Ghost Murder Mystery Puzzle Walk?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-107194P281

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Real ghost stories and documented hauntings at every location
  • Murder mystery storyline with a ghost mother searching for her lost son
  • Clues and a map in the app from Hyde Park Barracks to the Harbour Bridge
  • Audio narration and video clips at each stop for full immersion
  • Self-guided ghost mystery walk with 11 stops through central Sydney
  • Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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