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Pentridge Prison Tours
Things To Do Coburg, Moreland, Victoria
Cultural and Theme Tours
Experience one of Melbourne’s newest attractions, Pentridge Prison Tours. Uncover the stories and complex history of Pentridge Prison, Australia’s longest operating and one of the country’s harshest prisons.
From the time spent inside by some of Australia’s most notorious criminals, like Ned Kelly and Mark ‘Chopper’ Read, to the anecdotes and lived experiences of thousands of people over several generations; the National Trust’s explorative tours will immerse you in a shared history of unsettling truths.
Led by expert guides and with cutting-edge technology, the National Trust offers a range of tours for all ages, each uncovering a different aspect of life inside the Prison. Family tours run weekly and daily during Victorian School Holidays.
The Indigenous history of the site is at the forefront the Pentridge Prison Tour experience, with National Trust’s expert guides introducing what it means to have had a prison on Wurundjeri Country both for the community and the individuals incarcerated at Pentridge Prison.
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From $28 to $38
Venture into the dark heart of Pentridge, known by its inmates as Hell Division.
Established in 1958 as a maximum security unit, this section remains one of the most notorious in Australian history. Your expert guide, coupled with the latest immersive audio technology, will lead you on a 90-minute exploration of the confronting history of a prison section that has been closed for over 25 years.
Step inside the cells and yards of H Division, and let history come alive as you experience the harsh realities that inmates faced daily. This tour is a must for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the brutal realities of prison life in the past.
Tour lasts approximately 90 mins.
Disabled Access
Carpark Non Smoking Public ToiletFrom $40 to $45
As night descends upon Pentridge Prison, your tour guide will lead you through the notorious tales that have established H Division’s reputation as a fearsome correctional facility. Learn of Melbourne’s criminal underworld and punishment systems that has become infamous over the decades.
Through cutting-edge audio-immersive technology, you will be able to listen to accounts from both inmates and guards who were part of this high-security unit, revealing the harsh realities of H Division.
Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Disabled Access
Carpark Non Smoking Public Toilet$25
Escape with the kids on Pentridge Prison Tour’s family tour, and discover the history of Australia’s most infamous prison.
Suitable for children of all ages, this tour will take families inside H Division and the wider precinct and learn about real-life escape attempts, and then using their skills of deduction, find a way out.
Along the way, your tour guide will visit key spots around Pentridge Prison that witnessed daring, and sometimes disastrous escape attempts, share stories of some of Pentridge Prison’s colourful characters, and learn more about what life was like on the inside.
This family tour lasts approximately one hour.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Public ToiletFrom $40 to $45
As night falls and shadows creep across the bluestone walls, step inside the walls of Pentridge Prison for an after-dark experience like no other. The Night Watch Tour takes you on a journey through the eerie past of Melbourne’s most infamous prison, guided by a Warder on their nightly rounds.
Over 90 spine-tingling minutes, you’ll wander through dimly lit cell blocks and open yards, hearing stories of punishments and escapes and the unexplained moments that still linger in the prison’s history. From the notorious H Division to the chilling rock-breaking yards, every step feels like walking in the footsteps of the past.
By the glow of the Warder’s torch, you’ll uncover tales of prisoners and warders alike, some grim, some surprising and all utterly fascinating. This is your chance to see a side of Pentridge few have dared to explore.
Whether you’re a history buff, a thrill-seeker, or just looking for a night out that’s a little darker, The Night Watch Tour is an unforgettable adventure.
Disabled Access
Carpark Non Smoking Public Toilet
