“Definitely one of the things to do in Adelaide…”
Visit the Adelaide Gaol for a guided tour.
The Gaol is a major part of Adelaide’s heritage.
The Gaol’s history extends from the time of the early settler’s right through to today. As one of the two oldest public buildings in Adelaide, the Gaol has much to offer every visitor.
Treat your visit as a learning experience and find out about Adelaide’s penal history or learn about the Gaol’s architecture.
You can hear some of the fascinating stories of the Gaol’s prisoners and their life behind bars.
The Adelaide Gaol is said to be the most haunted site in South Australia.
You may prefer a more chilling night visit to the Gaol on one of our regular Ghost Tours where you will hear about many of the Gaol’s ghostly activities.
For the more adventurous you could attend one of our Paranormal Workshops and learn even more about the Gaol’s paranormal activities.
COVID LOCKDOWN INFORMATION
CHANGED COVID RULES.
The Corona Virus restrictions have been a very trying time for most of us, particularly being cut off from our friends and family. However, we are pleased to announce some easing of these rules.
Of course, we must still adhere to some restrictions as set out below.
Tour numbers will be reduced to a maximum of 10 visitors per tour. This is regardless of the maximum numbers normally shown on our website.
You will be asked to check in on entering the Gaol.
There will be hand sanitizer available for all visitors and we ask you to keep the required 1.5 metre distance from other visitors and guides unless you have come as a family group.
We look forward to seeing you soon and we will update this information as the rules change.
If you have any queries, please call 0434 115 952.
Stay safe.
Adelaide Gaol Tours
Why take an AGPS Tour of the Adelaide Gaol?
We are long established as the original and premier tour experience at the Adelaide Gaol. We only conduct tours at the Adelaide Gaol, which means our efforts are focused solely on bringing you the best possible tour for this location.
The AGPS are the original Adelaide Gaol tour operators. Our members developed and conducted the original Adelaide Gaol Tours. We have conducted History Tours at the Adelaide Gaol since 1988 and Ghost Tours since 1998. During that time our guides have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience about the Gaol.
Some of our longest serving members are regarded as the official Adelaide Gaol historians and paranormal investigators.
Our guides are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. They also have considerable firsthand experience with the Gaol’s extensive paranormal phenomena. This experience has been gained while conducting thousands of tours over many years. Our guides are all volunteers; they have a love for the Gaol and its many characteristics.
The AGPS is not affiliated with any privately run Gaol tour operator. We are all volunteers and our focus is to bring you a genuine, value for money tour.
What can you expect on a tour?
Ghost Tours
Paranormal Workshops
Virtual Tours
Twilight Tours
History Tours
A Visit to the Adelaide Gaol – 1939.
Behind Prison Walls. 1939. On Saturday morning I found myself the possessor of a pass of admission to His Majesty's Gaol Adelaide. My companion was Miss Sylvia Cowles, an English visitor who for the past 13 years has been a voluntary handicraft instructress to the...
James Albert Coleman – Executed 2 July 1908
Adelaide, South Australia 1908"Coleman, how do you plead, Guilty or Not Guilty for being intoxicated in a Public place?"''Sir, I am not guilty! I do not deserve this kind of treatment."''Mr Coleman you were found drunk in a public place and Constable Ring has arranged...
A Picturesque Penitentiary – 1878
By an Eye Witness - 1878. "What I have seen permit me to relate." There is a mystery about a prison too which is not without its effect. The high walls alone suffice to create a thousand conjectures. We wonder as we pass, what events are occurring behind those...