Tragic Tales! West Terrace Cemetery by Night
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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There is parking available within the cemetery. Please note there is No Right Turn into the cemetery from West Terrace (heading South), you can access the cemetery by driving over from Sturt Street or turning left from West Terrace (heading North).
- Sat, 01 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar
- 75 min
- Cottage at West Terrace Cemetery
- $40
- M (3 Warnings)
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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
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Full price: $40.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
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1 Venue
Cottage at West Terrace Cemetery
161 West Tce, Adelaide
Please meet at Curators Cottage by the Main Gate entrance.
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
As can be expected when visiting a cemetery, our tour covers a range of topics that can be disturbing or triggering for guests. These can include murder, suicide, mental health, violence and domestic abuse.
For younger participants, or those who may find hearing about these topics to be emotionally challenging or triggering, we wouldn't recommend our tours.
Accessibility
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage