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Pentridge Prison: Admission with B or H Division Tours

Learn about Australia's notorious criminals on a riveting prison tour

Duration: 1h 30mins
Audio guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Live guide: English
Provider: National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Registered address: 6 Parliament Place, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Melbourne, AU
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General Admission to Pentridge Prison
B or H Division Guided Tour

Important information

* Tours leave every 90mins and you will be assigned to the next available tour on arrival. It is recommended you arrive early to get your tour slot allocated.
  • Take an eye-opening walk through Victoria's most magnificent 19th-century prison complex
  • Discover the secrets and uncover the stories behind the notorious H Division and the erstwhile B Division
  • Enter the maximum security unit, where the stark realities of life inside are exposed

Ready to journey into unsettling yet essential history?

At the "B Division" you will hear all about the highs and lows of inmates and warders alike from 1851 to 1997. Experience the shivers of yesteryear as you tread the trail of elusive inmates, under the stern gaze of the guard tower.

At "H Division," labeled "Hell Division" by its residents, walk headfirst into the mysterious underbelly of Pentridge. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-immersive technology, your guide will unseal the maximum security unit, exposing the stark realities of life within H Division.

Don't just leaf through the pages of history – step into it.

  • All tours start at the tour office, situated within the former Warders' Residence. You can locate it in the grassed courtyard area near the entrance to the Clock Tower.
  • Please gather there to meet your National Trust tour guide.
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Pentridge Prison
5 Champ Street, 3058, Melbourne
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  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

Ratings & reviews

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Stacey,  Australia Australia
12 Mar 2024
Excellent
Terrific, a great combination of live narration and audio stories made the experience really interactive.
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Ashlea,  Australia Australia
27 Feb 2024
Excellent
Amazing experience. Highly recommend. We had a great time.
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Jane,  Australia Australia
02 Jan 2024
Excellent
Excellent tour of the H Division, even the kids thought it was incredible and very informative.
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