Conditions of Entry

  1. Visitors to Fremantle Prison should note that the surfaces you walk on are not always even. Please watch your step.
  2. No shoes, no shirt, no entry.
  3. Fremantle Prison accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from a visit or whilst on the premises.
  4. It is a condition of entry that visitors observe all warning signs and follow instructions provided by the tour guide or other Fremantle Prison staff.
  5. Fremantle Prison reserves the right to alter, close or cancel any tour, exhibit or event. In this instance ticket refunds or exchanges are at the sole discretion of Fremantle Prison.
  6. Tickets must be retained by the holder until their visit to Fremantle Prison is complete.
  7. Day Tour & Torchlight Tours: We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour departure, to ensure you have time to collect/purchase your tickets, use the facilities & view the exhibition spaces.
  8. Tunnels Tour: It is a requirement that you arrive 15 minutes before your tour departure. Latecomers will not be admitted.
  9. Fremantle Prison retains the right to deny access and / or remove visitors who are being a public nuisance, acting recklessly, or failing to observe directions from Fremantle Prison staff or signage.
  10. Tickets are non refundable and non transferable
  11. A valid concession card must be presented when purchasing or collecting tickets.
  12. You must refrain from touching artworks & artifacts such as paintings/sculptures & no items are to be altered or removed from display during your tour or visit to the Display areas, Museum and Gallery spaces.

Tour Conditions

Convict Prison Tour  Important Information:
  • Wheelchair Access: This tour involves a number of stairs and is not recommended for those with mobility issues.
  • Refer to our Planning Guide for detailed information.
  • Whilst on your tour, you must stay with the tour group at all times.
  • Food & Drinks are not permitted on any tour, except for water.
  • You must refrain from touching artworks & artifacts such as paintings/sculptures & no items are to be altered or removed from display during your tour or visit to the Museum and Gallery spaces.
 
Behind Bars Tour

Important Information:

  • Wheelchair Access: 90%
  • Refer to our Planning Guide for detailed information.
  • Whilst on your tour, you must stay with the tour group at all times.
  • Food & Drinks are not permitted on any tour, except for water.
  • You must refrain from touching artworks & artifacts such as paintings/sculptures & no items are to be altered or removed from display during your tour or visit to the Museum and Gallery spaces.
 
True Crime Tour

Important Information:

  • Wheelchair Access: Approximately 80%
  • Refer to our Planning Guide for detailed information.
  • This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10 years due to the tour content.
  • Whilst on your tour, you must stay with the tour group at all times.
  • Food & Drinks are not permitted on any tour, except for water.
  • You must refrain from touching artworks & artifacts such as paintings/sculptures & no items are to be altered or removed from display during your tour or visit to the Museum and Gallery spaces.
 
Tunnels Tour

 Participants must:

  • Be over the ages of 12 years. 
  • Be physically fit and able.
  • Have the ability to climb a vertical ladder independently.
  • Be able to crouch down or hunch over while walking.
  • Have the ability to understand tour conditions and follow staff instructions.
  • Strictly meet physical weight requirements: minimum 40 kg (88.5 lbs), maximum 140 kg (308 lbs), to ensure the correct fitting of supplied safety equipment.
  • Not suffer from a fear of heights, vertigo, or claustrophobia.
  • Bring or wear socks (boots provided).
  • Wear comfortable clothing.
  • Arrive sober (mandatory breath test applies).
  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure time. Latecomers will not be admitted.
  • Wash their hands at the conclusion of the tour.

Important Information:

  • The tour duration is between 2 - 2.5 hours
  • Minimum age is 12 years. Children between 12 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
  • To ensure a safe experience, participants may be weighed onsite to ensure adherence to weight requirements, at the discretion of Fremantle Prison staff. Refunds will not be provided for those who have booked without ensuring they meet weight and size requirements.
  • All participants must wear a helmet provided for the Tunnels Tour. Cultural or religious head coverings are permitted, provided they can be safely worn beneath the helmet. Participants are responsible for ensuring their head covering is compatible; it is recommended that an alternative be brought if there is any uncertainty.
  • It is recommended that at least two adults accompany groups of two or more children to ensure an adequate level of supervision.
  • Should a child be unable to complete the tour for any reason, they must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.
  • Children aged 16 and 17 must have declaration forms signed by a parent or guardian but may participate in the tour without an accompanying adult.
  • Access to and from the tunnel system requires participants to lock into a vertical ladder system and descend/ascend 20 metres.
  • Personal belongings such as bags, wallets, phones, and cameras (including GoPros) are not permitted on the tour. A complimentary locker is provided to secure belongings for the duration of the tour.
  • This tour is not recommended for pregnant women or for people who have a fungal allergy or severe asthma.
  • It is a requirement that ALL PARTICIPANTS sign the following Declaration Form before participating in the Tunnels Tour (hard copies are available on arrival).
  • If you have any queries or would like to check if this tour is suitable for you, please view our Planning Your Trip to Fremantle Prison Guide or contact our ticketing team on (08) 9336 9200.
 
Torchlight Tour

Important Information:

  • Wheelchair Access: 100%
  • Refer to our Planning Guide for detailed information.
  • This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10 years.
  • These tours happen after dark, which might be scary for some people.
  • Torches are provided to visitors so you can see where you’re going and watch out for any tripping hazards.
  • Content warning: There are jump scares, sudden noises, includes entry to the Gallows (former place of execution) that some visitors may find confronting.
  • Whilst on your tour, you must stay with the tour group at all times.
  • Food & Drinks are not permitted on any tour, except for water.
  • You must refrain from touching artworks & artifacts such as paintings/sculptures & no items are to be altered or removed from display during your tour or visit to the Museum and Gallery spaces.
 

If you’re interested in a tour but worried about accessibility or content, please call us (08) 9336 9200 and we’ll try our best to help you.