Convict Prison Tour

Discover the history of Western Australia’s only World Heritage listed building from its construction in the 1850s until the end of the convict era in 1886.

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Overview

Discover the history of Fremantle Prison from its construction in the 1850s until the end of the convict era in 1886.

Find out why almost 10,000 men were transported from Great Britain and Ireland, how they built their own prison and helped shape the future of Western Australia.

Discover our history through their stories.

Tour details

Departs

Daily, every hour from 10.00am until 5.00pm

  • Please note: On Thursday 27/8 the last tour of the day will be 4.00pm
Tour length

1 hour 15 minutes
Prices

$25.00 per adult | $22.00 per concession | $15.00 per child | $73.00 for a family pass

This tour is available as part of the following packages:
ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION
Audio guides Japanese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, English and Auslan handheld audio guides are available
Bookings

Bookings are not essential for this tour but are recommended during peak times or if you require a specific timeslot

Bookings by phone (08) 9336 9200 || Not available online
CONTENT WARNING

Fremantle Prison is a former maximum-security prison and a site of significant historical importance. During this tour, guides may discuss themes and events that some visitors may find distressing, including:

  • Incarceration
  • Crime and criminal justice
  • Solitary confinement and punishment practices
  • Capital punishment and executions
  • Death, violence and suicide
  • Mental health and trauma
  • Description of assault, sexual violence and paedophilia
  • Historical discrimination and institutional practices
  • Accounts of escape attempts and prison unrest


Please consider your personal circumstances before booking. Visitors who have concerns about the content of a tour are encouraged to contact our team for further information.

Convict Prison Tour | Fremantle Prison

  • Discounted packages must be purchased on the day of first tour and can be issued as a return pass valid for 30 days
  • Prices listed are valid until 30 June 2027.

More to Explore

Behind Bars Tour

Step inside, do time and explore Fremantle Prison’s history as a maximum security gaol from 1887 to 1991.

True Crime Tour

Get inside the criminal mind.

Tunnels Tour

Get into your hardhat, slip into your overalls, lock into the vertical ladder system and descend below the Prison to explore a labyrinth of tunnels built by prisoners.
BE SUN SMART

Is it hot?

You may not know this but summer in Australia can get pretty hot. Stay sun smart on tour by making sure you wear sunscreen, stay hydrated and wear a hat.

Forecast

Content Warning

 

Fremantle Prison is a former maximum-security prison and a site of significant historical importance. During this tour, guides may discuss themes and events that some visitors may find distressing, including:

  • Incarceration
  • Crime and criminal justice
  • Solitary confinement and punishment practices
  • Capital punishment and executions
  • Death, violence and suicide
  • Mental health and trauma
  • Descriptions of assault, sexual violence and paedophilia
  • lHistorical discrimination and institutional practices
  • Accounts of escape attempts and prison unrest
 

Please consider your personal circumstances before booking. Visitors who have concerns about the content of a tour are encouraged to contact our team for further information.

Tour Packages Combine with Behind Bars, True Crime or both!

Tour Prices