Tours/Brisbane/Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side
Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side
4.0(28)Brisbane2h 15min
VIATOR4.3(7)TRIPADVISOR4.0(21)
At a glance
Duration
2h 15min
Price from
$43 / person
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Rating
4.0 / 5 · 28 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 26
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Historic Australia
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour for check-in.Join us at the *Rear Entrance Gates (yellow gates) of Toowong Cemetery on Richer Street.15 minutes prior to the tour start time.NOT THE MAIN CEMETERY GATES
Description
Discover more real ghost tales of Toowong Cemetery including Jack the Ripper, Hungry Ghosts, “Spook Hill”, “He Was Waiting” and more…
Discover even more of the haunted history, myths and legends on the Toowong Cemetery THE OTHERSIDE Ghost Tour. Is Jack the Ripper buried in Toowong Cemetery? Decide for yourself as we visit his possible grave, hungry Chinese ghosts, weird “Spook Hill”, a creepy crypt, and where the bones of Governor Blackall lie…on this 2 hour guided historic ghost tour of THE OTHER SIDE of Toowong Cemetery.
Brisbane’s original historic ghost tours (est.1998) operated by haunted-historian Jack Sim, author of Ghost Trails Series GHOSTS OF TOOWONG CEMETERY.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Sat
Start times
7:30 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 17
Adult (ages 18–59)
$43
Senior (ages 60+)
$39
Youth (ages 10–17)
$25
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side
Itinerary
Toowong Cemetery
Admission included120 min
Is Jack the Ripper buried in Toowong Cemetery? Decide for yourself as we visit his possible grave, hungry Chinese ghosts, weird “Spook Hill”, a creepy crypt, and where the bones of Governor Blackall lie…on this 2 hour guided historic ghost tour of the OTHER SIDE of Toowong Cemetery.
What's included
Included
A copy of book: Ghosts of Toowong Cemetery by Jack Sim RRP $25.00
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Donation to Ghost Tours’ Haunted Heritage Fund
Not included
Transportation to/from attractions
Torch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
28 reviews
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How it compares in Brisbane
Starting price $43 is 36% below the typical $67 for tours of similar length in Brisbane
Excurgo comparison of 276 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All children under and including the age of 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Ghost Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years, and will not be permitted on any tour.
A moderate amount of walking up steep hills is involved.
All travellers must have be fully vaccinated to attend the tour (unless you have a valid exemption or under the age of 16) - Proof of vaccination or exemption must be shown at check-in or you will be refused entry. No refund granted.
Clients must be wearing flat-soled enclosed shoes. If you are wearing thongs, sandals or high heels you will be declined entry. No refund granted.
Each guest is required to bring their own torch. Torch apps on smart phones are suitable.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side take?
Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side cost?
Prices start at $43 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays, starting at 7:30 PM.
Can I cancel Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour for check-in. Join us at the *Rear Entrance Gates (yellow gates) of Toowong Cemetery on Richer Street. 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. NOT THE MAIN CEMETERY GATES. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 26 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
All children under and including the age of 15 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Ghost Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years, and will not be permitted on any tour.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - Part Two: The Other Side worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Historic Australia.
Reviews(28)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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colleenw488
June 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great night
Was a great tour, a little disappointing that we only got one book per booking rather than one each as there was only 2 of us on the booking
Operator response
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your tour! Often customers who come in couples or families, happily share between them. We have received feedback previously that one book each has felt a bit excessive for people which is why we also have an option of a magnet. If you have further feedback, please email us at bookings@historicaustralia.com.au
or call us at 0401666441
Team at Ghost Tours Australia / Historic Australia
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Anne_H
June 2, 2026 · via Viator
History tour
The tour was really informative and the history was informative with a touch of spooky. My partner and I thought it was great and look forward to doing a few more tours.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Other Side with Andy.
We recommend doing our
Nundah Cemetery Haunted History Tour or South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour next! visit ghosttoursaustralia.com.au
Team at Ghost Tours Australia / Historic Australia
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jennimE6993PF
January 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Would do again
A great night with heaps of different ghost stories. Would definitely do again and would love to experience the other tours as well.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your feedback!
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Sunshine58397037388
January 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome
Excellent,Andy was awesome. We had some fun and want to do all their tours!
We found the venue easily and felt welcomed and like we were exploring qld history it is a must 5/5
Operator response
Thank you so much for your feedback! I will pass your kind words onto your guide Andy.
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KirstyHolld
August 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Is that a ghost or a person?
This tour is fun for those who love history and the chance to be scared. We had a great time. Glory was an awesome tour guide! Definitely will do more of the tours available
Operator response
Hello Kirsty!
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're passionate about sharing the rich history and dark past of our city, so it’s always amazing to hear that our guests enjoyed the tour with our guide. Hope to see you on the next one!
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Rachel_D
July 20, 2025 · via Viator
Very fun walk and...
Very fun walk and informative stories told along the way. The tour guide was lovely and helpful and entertaining a very well guided tour. 10/10
Operator response
Hello Rachel,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great time with our guide. We’d love to welcome you back on future tours and share more memorable experiences together.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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157karleem
June 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Toowong Cemetery, The Other Side Tour - 10/10
Last night, I attended "The Other Side" tour with my best friend, and her partner. It was incredible! Our host, Glory (I apologise if spelt wrong or I mis-rememebered her name), she is truly made for this job. We all absolutely adored her enthusiasm, personality and story telling abilities (both scripted and personal ones). You wouldn't have thought she was relevantly new to being a guide. I really enjoyed learning the history of the people whos final reating place is within the massive but gorgeous cemetery of Toowong.
Brooke and I have also done the Original Tour, which is also very highly recommended!
Ps, Shout out to Jack Slim for all his hard work, due diligence, research and passion to the craft.
10/10
Operator response
Hi!!
Thank you so much for this amazing review—it truly made our day! And yes, you spelled Glory’s name perfectly! She’s incredibly talented, and we feel so lucky to have her as part of our team. We’re thrilled you enjoyed her storytelling and enthusiasm!!
Toowong Cemetery holds such an important place in Brisbane’s history, and we’re so glad you had a great time exploring its fascinating past with us. We're also thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed the Original Tour too!
P.S. We’ll pass your kind words on to Jack—he’ll really appreciate the shout-out <3
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O4415KLjimmyc
June 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Night of fun
First time being on this tour and i had a great time and did take some photos aswell. A BIG SHOUT OUT TO GLORY our tour guide she was amazing with the knowledge she shared with us and beautifully interpreted the stories to us which set the tone in each spot we stopped at.
Operator response
Hello!
Thank you for this wonderful review!
We are so happy to know that you had a great time on the tour with Glory. She is indeed amzing. We hope to see you on the other ghost tours with us in the future and explore more dark history of our city!
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margaretkD269VQ
April 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Could have been a lot better
This poor review is NOT for 'The Other Side' Ghost Tour. I think they need to show very clearly on their booking site that 2 tours run at the same time on the same night, but from different entry points. We all thought we had tickets in the same thing, but it turned out we didn't. The 'Goth' looking gentleman at the main gates welcomed us all onto his tour.
I'm not sure if the 2 tours are run the same way. But what our group agreed we didn't like was that we got to 'see' very little. It would have been much more enjoyable if he'd had a decent light and lit up the grave /memorial he was talking about while he spoke. Instead we spent long periods of 10-15 minutes at a time standing still in the dark, seeing nothing, and listening to him recite in an uncomfortably loud unpleasant voice, overlong boring tales.
I would recommend use your normal voice (it was much nicer), light up the subject your talking about while you're talking, and shine the light while you're walking on some of the other beautiful monuments graves etc so the group can see them, shorten the stories by half, and perhaps not word for word for whats written in the pamphlet. That cemetery has lots of bones in it, there must be more interesting factual stories about the people in it surely.
The goth guide, was a nice touch. He himself was lovely, but I'd prefer to have him speak to us in his own voice, rather than shouting aggressively at us. If he spoke normally, cut the stories in half time wise, use a decent light to light up interesting features, and the subject he's talking about, it would have been a much more entertaining tour.
The most entertaining bit was when 2 people (who clearly thought the place would provide a bit of privacy for them) tried to sneak away among the trees forming dark shapes in the background, and then found to get out they had to walk through our group.
I recommend you revamp this tour, as in it's current presentation format I couldn't recommend it.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations.
We want to clarify that, while it may not be 100% clear through Viator, if you had booked directly through our official website, we make it very clear that we run two separate tours, on the same evening, starting from different entry points. Your confirmation email would have stated very clearly to meet at the Richer Street entrance. It appears that while you booked a different tour to the rest of your group, we still allowed you to take part, technically on the wrong tour, with your friends.
Unfortunately we have no control over Viator's website and layout of experiences.
We recommend checking the details on our website for more information, as this is where we provide the most accurate and up-to-date tour descriptions.
While we do aim for an immersive and atmospheric experience, we will certainly take your suggestion into consideration regarding lighting, volume, and the pacing of the stories. Our team is committed to providing engaging, informative tours, and your feedback helps us improve. There are obvoiusly challenges with these tours, as they run 7.30pm-9.30pm they are mostly in darkness - this is the reason we ask each person to bring along a torch.
We’re glad you appreciated the guide's personality, and we’ll explore ways to make the overall experience more enjoyable for future guests. Thanks again for your insights!
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madkat989
November 12, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A Halloween experience not to miss!
A great experience, Glory was personable and professional and very knowledgable. A thoroughly good experience. I do have a suggestion, would it be possible to consider a crime or history tour of Toowong Cemetery? I have done both ghost tours for Toowong cemertery now and there is just so much history left to learn!
Operator response
Hello!
Thank you for leaving such a nice review, it means a lot to us! Glory is our new guide on the team, we are glad to hear that you had a great time with her on the tour.
We try our best to develop and present the histories of the site we visit. We would pass your suggestion to our director and see how he thinks about it. We do have other crime tours running in another cemetery, the South Brisbane Cemetery. The South Brisbane (Dutton Park) Cemetery Crime Tour now comes with the book, The Ghost of South Brisbane Cemetery by Jack Sim. You can see more info on our website!
Hope to see you again soon on other tours!
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