Two women dressed in late 1800's frocks, hold lanterns while standing in the foreground of grave stones in a Cemetery at dusk. The scene is lit only by the illuminance of the lanterns with figures outlined in the background.
A group of 10 people holding lanterns, walking through a cemetery at last light, lead by a hooded, cloaked figure.
A young man dressed in a light coloured waistcoat, looking curious, holds a lantern up to a monument cross in the dark.

Tragic Tales! West Terrace Cemetery by Night

Interactive • Theatre
South Australia

Tragic Tales! West Terrace Cemetery by Night is full of mystery, intrigue and special effects; experience this walking tour through one of Australia's oldest cemeteries after dark. 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 on a light historical tour that takes you deep within West Terrace Cemetery, you'll find the cemetery takes on another personality.

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Presented by: Adelaide Cemetery Tours

Adelaide Cemetery Tours love showcasing our cemeteries and sharing with people a snapshot of South Australian History. Guided, Self-Guided & Night Tours. SA Tourism Awards Hall-of-Fame Award Recipient. Delve into almost two centuries of real South Australian stories as our tours bring to life the many captivating and long forgotten tales of our State’s great leaders, pioneers, humanitarians and scallywags. From the triumphant to the tragic, the society pages to the scandalous underbelly, and the surprising to the strange, there is something for everyone. #AdelaideCemeteryTours

Please note this is an outdoor walking tour that takes place across a variety of surfaces. Please dress for the weather conditions and ensure you arrive with sufficient time to check-in. Limited Parking is available on-site, we suggest Sturt Street.