Fremantle Prison

What to expect

Take a guided history tour of the World Heritage-listed prison. Choose the tour carefully: access and physical demands vary substantially.

Distance from port

Not assessed

Cost

Moderate

A standard prison tour costs AUD 25 adult, AUD 22 concession and AUD 15 child; prices published through 30 June 2027. Tunnels and night tours cost more. Gatehouse exhibitions are free.

Tourist-trap risk

Low

Editorial assessment: an authentic heritage prison with published guided-tour prices and distinct tour options; packages are optional.

Physical effort

Moderate

Editorial assessment: standard tours involve standing, uneven surfaces and some stairs. The tunnel tour is a separate, much more demanding activity.

Accessibility

Partly accessible

Upper cell-block levels are not wheelchair accessible. The operator estimates Behind Bars at 90% accessible and True Crime at about 80%; Convict Prison has many stairs and the Tunnels Tour is not wheelchair accessible. Confirm your chosen route.

Distance is approximate and measured from the cruise port, not the airport. Cost and tourist-trap risk are editorial assessments. Accessibility depends on the route, transport and facilities described in the notes. Not assessed means details have not yet been verified.