Fremantle Prison stands as Western Australia’s premier heritage attraction delivering a diverse range of unforgettable visitor experiences. Embark on the Fremantle Prison Art Tour with a passionate guide, or explore the intriguing range of available tours, including True Crime, Torchlight and the underground labyrinth of Tunnels, among others.
Built by convicts in the 1850s and decommissioned as an operating maximum security gaol in 1991, Fremantle Prison located 30 minutes from Perth is the largest convict-built structure in Australia and the most intact convict establishment in the southern hemisphere. In recognition of its heritage significance it is currently the only World Heritage listed building in Western Australia.
Visitors can ‘step inside and do time’ with Fremantle Prison’s experienced Guides on a range of fascinating, educational and entertaining daily tours highlighting the daily life of convicts and prisoners, view museum displays in the Gatehouse complex or visit themed exhibitions in the Prison Gallery.