Self-Guided Walking Tours

Allen Tiller has written numerous self-guided walking tours for various Government Councils within South Australia, all of which remain free for you to take.

Ghost of the Port Self-Guided Walking Tour

Why not go ghost hunting this Halloween? Port Adelaide has a long and storied history, rich with intrigue, mystery and ghost stories.
The City of PAE has developed ‘Ghosts of the Port’, a self-guided walking tour, researched and written by Australia’s most recognised paranormal investigator Allen Tiller.
Allen has been investigating the paranormal for over fifteen years right across Australia and is known for his unique and historically factual approach to ghost hunting.

The guide includes a detailed history of 13 different haunted locations across the Port and their ghosts, including the Civic Precinct, local pubs, Lipson Street, the Lighthouse and more.

Head along to the Visitor Information Centre during opening hours to pick up your free map and guidebook, then go for a walk and investigate the ghosts of the Port for yourself!

Or download a digital version here

Adelaide Ghosts and Ghouls Self Guided Walking Tour

The tour explores the stories behind Adelaide’s alleged hauntings and crimes while shedding light on some of our city’s more chilling history. The tour is a collaboration between paranormal investigator Allen Tiller, sound recordist Anthony Frith, and Adelaide City Libraries. It was designed and developed based on research from Allen’s history residency at the libraries in 2016, along with a range of ghost stories brought forward via public consultation sessions.

Download the tour here

The Haunting History of Salisbury Self-Guided Walking Tour.

Did you know there is a darker side to Salisbury?

The City of Salisbury has teamed with Allen Tiller, a well-known author and paranormal specialist, to put together Salisbury’s first-ever self-guided haunting history walk.
The guide will take you along the streets of Salisbury to some of our most recognised landmarks including the Salisbury Hotel, Twelve 25 Youth Centre and much more.

The walk takes approximately 1.5 hours and will take you to 11 different sites around the City Centre.

Come along to the Salisbury Community Hub where you can either download the app or pick up a free booklet, to start your adventure.

DOWNLOAD THE TOUR HERE

The Foundation of a City Tour

‘Foundation of a City’ is available on the Discover Salisbury app ( https://discoversalisbury.com.au/about/discover-salisbury-app/) 

This tour is history focussed, exploring the lives of the men and women that founded the City of Salisbury in South Australia. It took many months of research, writing, and planning that was aided by the founder of Salisbury, John Harvey’s, descendants, and descendants of Joseph Broadstock; men who shaped the city into what we have today! Mary Ann Harvey and Charlotte Pretty, women who helped shape Salisbury also get recognition for their influence on Salisbury – take the tour to learn more!

DOWNLOAD THE TOUR HERE

Haunted Adelaide

In Haunted Adelaide, Allen Tiller views ghost stories through a pragmatic lens. Rather than sensationalise the stories, Haunted Adelaide investigates the paranormal through fact-checked, historical information that adds authenticity to some stories, and debunks others.

Unlike other paranormal research books, Haunted Adelaide values evidence-based stories over psychic hearsay and gives an unbiased, factual account of the hauntings of the City of Adelaide.

Haunted Adelaide is the culmination of 20 years of research on hauntings in the City of Adelaide. It includes research and stories from the world first, Adelaide City Libraries ‘Paranormal Historian in Residence’ project ‘Haunted Buildings in Adelaide’, and Allen Tiller’s extensive research and investigation into the paranormal in the City of Adelaide.

Purchase a copy today!

Shot of Spirits: Episode 9: Exeter Hotel Adelaide. S.A.

“On 18 November 1970 the body of the hotel’s owner, Mrs Joy Josephs, was found in the kitchen and a 30-year-old man trialled and sentenced for her murder. Years later, screams, sighs and a female voice of no known source are often reported as coming from the kitchen by hotel staff. “The Exeter’s reported paranormal occurrences predate Mrs Josephs’ murder, but she’s thought to be behind almost all the spooky goings-on alleged in the hotel today. “Disembodied footsteps and voices are frequently heard throughout all levels of the hotel, while the most often reported phenomena happen near the upstairs hallway where her bedroom used to be situated. “Another common disturbance is the moving of objects – often staff will place an item on a kitchen bench, only to find it’s been moved moments later!”

Read more about this haunting in The Haunts of Adelaide: Revised Edition:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Haunts-Adelaide-History-Mystery-Paranormal/dp/B08JLQLLC5

Shot of Spirits: Episode 8: Estcourt House, Grange S.A

 Shot of Spirits: Ep.8: Estcourt House, Grange S.A.

Estcourt House was built at Grange (now Tennyson) in 1883 by Frederick and Rosa Bucknall, the house getting its name from Fred’s middle name ‘Estcourt’. Frederick had married into money, Rosa’s was the widow of beer baron Henry Haussen. Within 3 years Fred and Rosa were facing bankruptcy and had to sell. The AMP bought the house in 1886. In 1892, the James Brown Memorial Trust bought the house and set itself up to help disabled people. In 1931, the home became a TB and polio treatment centre for children run by the Salvation Army. In 1978, the State Government bought the house making it part of the Strathmont Centre. It is now privately owned. Estcourt House has long been alleged to be haunted, but what old house isn\’t? Are there ghosts within its walls? watch to find out… Read more about this haunting in the Haunts of Adelaide: Revised Edition https://www.amazon.com.au/Haunts-Adelaide-History-Mystery-Paranormal/dp/B08JLQLLC5

Shot of Spirits: Episode 7: Criterion Hotel, Gawler.

It is alleged that a girl who fell down the interior staircase died and is now haunting the hotel – this is unconfirmed.

Shot of Spirits: Episode 6: Brighton Beach and Dunluce Castle

Does the ghost of shark attack victim Kitty Whyte haunt Brighton Beach, South Australia? Does Rev Macully haunted Dunluce Castle, Kitty\’s childhood home…watch to find out.

Read more about this haunting in the Haunts of Adelaide: Revised Edition

https://www.amazon.com.au/Haunts-Adelaide-History-Mystery-Paranormal/dp/B08JLQLLC5