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Fremantle Prison

Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's premier cultural heritage sites and tourist attractions. It is the state's only world heritage-listed building and the only world heritage-listed site in the Perth metropolitan region. Built by convicts in the 1850s, Fremantle Prison was used as a place of incarceration for 136 years before being decommissioned as an operating maximum security gaol in 1991. Visitors can "step inside and do time" with Fremantle Prison's experienced guides on a range of fascinating tours. "Convict Prison" "Behind Bars" and "True Crime" tours highlight convict and prison life, daring escapes and colourful characters in tales laced with prison humour. Visitors with a spirit for adventure can descend 20 meters below the prison to explore a one kilometre labyrinth of tunnels by foot and by boat on a "Tunnels Tour" or delve into the darker side of the Prison's history at night on a spooky "Torchlight Tour". In addition to its guided tours, Fremantle Prison also features exhibitions in the Prison Gallery, interpretive Visitor Centre, an onsite cafe and an award-winning gift shop.
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Fremantle Prison Gatehouse
Tour participants paddle boats through underground water filled tunnels.
Internal view of convict cell block range. Limestone walls and floor. Four storeys high.
A couple look at museum displays in the Visitor Centre
Tour guide presenting to tour group in prison exercise yard.
Tour participants underground at water filled Tunnels.
A family with tour guide exploring Fremantle Prison
Tour group exploring solitary confinement block at night, by torchlight.
Tour group on night time Torchlight tour surround tour guide.
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Location and Directions1 The Terrace Fremantle Western Australia 6160 Australia
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Indicative Prices
$24 to $68
Fremantle Prison accepts Cash, EFTPOS, VISA and Mastercard. Access to the Visitors Centre, Convict Depot and Gift Shop is free. Please note: Our Prison Gallery & Cafe is currently under renovations. * View our website for concession | family rates, package options & the list of accepted concession cards.
Child
$13 to $47
* Children aged 4-15 years * Family Passes also available * Tunnel Tour - minimum age is 12 * Torchlight Tours - suitable for children aged 10+
Product Types
  • Galleries, Museums and Collections
  • Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
  • Landmarks and Buildings
Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accreditation
  • China Ready and Accredited Program
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • World Heritage
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Activities
  • Walks
Tourism Organisation
  • WA - Destination Perth
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

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