We offer a number of free guide talk times around the historic site. These talks change locations and times daily. We recommend that you refresh your screen to display the most up-to-date information.
| Commandant’s House | Penitentiary | Junior Medical Officer’s | Convict Church | Separate Prison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | 10:30am | |||
| 12:00pm | 11:45am | 11:30am | ||
| 1:30pm | 1:00pm | 1:30pm | 1:00pm | |
| 2:30pm | 2:00pm | |||
| 3:30pm |
Upcoming events and tours on offer at Port Arthur Historic Site.
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Surrender your freedom for 1 hour to take this exciting tour where you will meet cunning criminal character who went to extreme measures to escape from Port Arthur.
Join our guide as the light wanes and they share stories of ghostly stories in this 90-minute tour of the Commandant’s House, Guard Tower and the old hospital.
Step off the Harbour Cruise for a 40-minute guided tour around the final resting place for many convicts, soldiers and free settlers.
Delve deeper into the stories behind our fascinating past on this 90-minute small group guided walk through history.
As the sun sets, come out to the dark grounds of the Port Arthur Historic Site for your 90-minute, lantern-lit Ghost Tour. Follow your expert guide through some of Port Arthur’s more infamous buildings, ruins and hear vivid stories of unexplained events.
Port Arthur was a bold experiment and ground-breaking attempt at reform of convicts in the colony. Join our expert guide as they share the essential history and characters who lived, worked, and served their time here. The Port Arthur Essentials Tour runs for approximately 45 minutes and is our most accessible tour with only a…
A 4-hour VIP experience, delivering exclusive access to explore life in this infamous prison settlement and sample the region’s amazing produce prepared by our chef. By arrangement only.
An evening of stunning music by Festival of Voices
History is for everyone and Port Arthur has welcomed families for many generations. If you are travelling with kids to Port Arthur, the site offers stories, activities and plenty of...
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How much does it cost to visit the Port Arthur Historic Site?Our current admission prices are listed on the Port Arthur Entry page while prices of additional tours, enhancing your...
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Port Arthur Historic Site offers dining options to suit everyone – from quick and delicious sandwiches made fresh in our Café, to the tempting menu in 1830 Restaurant & Bar. Gluten-free, vegetarian,...
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Joining the team at the Port Arthur Historic Sites offers you a unique opportunity to become part of the continuing story of one of Australia’s most significant World Heritage-listed historic...
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