Fremantle Prison is Western Australia’s only World Heritage listed building.

One of WA’s major tourist attractions, the Prison is situated on six hectares  overlooking the port city. It was built by convict labour in the 1850s and decommissioned as an operating gaol in 1991.

1 The Terrace, Fremantle  Tel: (08) 9336 9200

Step inside and do time with our experienced guides on a range of Prison Day Tours. Daring escapes and colourful characters feature in tales laced with prison humour. Artwork on cell walls speak volumes, from the classical to the vibrant Aboriginal images.

Feeling adventurous? Explore the one kilometre labyrinth of tunnels underneath the Prison on the Tunnels Tour. Equipped with harnesses visitors are locked into the ladder system and descend 20 metres into the depths below. Visit dry sections of the tunnels by foot, then explore the submerged passageways accessible only by boat.

Cringe at the rotten, the wretched and inhumane on an eerie Torchlight Tour. This tour delves into the darker side of the Prison's history. Be warned – there are a few surprises along the way and these tours are not for the faint hearted.