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Fremantle Prison
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Fremantle Prison

Getting around: In the centre of Fremantle, a short walk from the train station and markets — easily combined with a broader Fremantle visit.
Hours: Open daily, typically 9am–5pm for day tours; torchlight and evening tours run separately after dark.

A former convict-built prison operational from the 1850s until 1991, now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site offering several different guided tour options — a standard day tour, a more atmospheric torchlight night tour, and a tunnels tour through the underground network beneath the prison. It's one of the better-preserved convict-era institutional sites in Australia.

Given the range of tour options, it's worth deciding in advance which one you want — the tunnels tour in particular requires more time and a separate booking, and can't just be added on last-minute.

Fremantle Prison FAQs

What tour options are available?

A standard day tour of the main cell blocks, a torchlight evening tour with a different focus, and a separately bookable tunnels tour through the underground passages.

How long does a standard tour take?

About 90 minutes to two hours for the main day tour.

Should I book the tunnels tour in advance?

Yes, it has limited capacity and specific requirements (closed shoes, a level of fitness for crawling/wading sections) so advance booking is necessary.

Is it suitable for kids?

The standard day tour is generally fine for older children; some content and the torchlight tours are more intense and better suited to teens and adults.

Is it walkable from Fremantle's centre?

Yes, it's a short walk from the train station and markets.

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