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Fremantle Prison
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon visits avoid peak crowds and allow better lighting for photos. Cooler months make the underground areas more comfortable to explore.
Budget tips
Entry includes guided tours which provide the best value; booking online can sometimes secure discounts. Look out for family or group rates to save.
Recommended for
History buffs, Adventure seekers, Photography enthusiasts, Families
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: The site served as a maximum security prison for over 130 years and is one of the longest-operating convict-built prisons. Visitors can explore authentic tunnels and hear stories of daring escapes and prison life.
Highlights: Beneath the surface, an intricate network of tunnels once facilitated secret prison operations. Visitors often find themselves mesmerized by intact graffiti walls, carved by inmates expressing their stories in hidden corners.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable closed shoes as floors can be uneven and damp in tunnels.
- Bring a camera for detailed shots of historic graffiti and prison architecture.
- Skip weekday tours if you want a quieter experience, weekends get busy.
- Take the torchlight tour if you want a unique, atmospheric perspective of the tunnels.
Have you heard of free walking tours?
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Free walking tours. Yes, actually free. No credit card needed. No catch.
Local guide, 2-3 hours
Major sights, hidden gems, local stories
100% tip-based
Guides earn only tips, so they give their absolute best
You tip what feels right
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I've done these in dozens of cities and they've been the highlight of almost every trip. If you're visiting Perth, Australia, do this on your first day. You'll thank me later.
