We offer a number of free guide talks 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 Officers | Convict Church | Separate Prison | Point Puer Exhibition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00am | 11.30am | 10.45am | |||
| 12.00pm | 11.45am | 11.45am | |||
| 1.30pm | 1.00pm | ||||
| 2.30pm | 2.30pm | ||||
| 3.30pm | 3.00pm | 3.00pm |
The Point Puer Exhibition talk is held at the front of the Asylum.
Join Premaydena Hill at 1830 Restaurant for an winter-inspired dinner featuring seasonal Tasman Peninsula produce and wine pairings.
Delve deeper into the stories behind our fascinating past on this 90-minute small group guided walk through history.
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…
Experience the new interactive exhibition at the Port Arthur Historic Site, included with site entry and tours.
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.
Step off the Harbour Cruise for a 40-minute guided tour around the final resting place for many convicts, soldiers and free settlers.
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.
A 4-hour VIP experience, delivering exclusive access to life in this infamous prison settlement and a taste of the region’s amazing produce prepared by our chef. By arrangement only.
Join award-winning Pennicott Wilderness Journeys on a 90-minute coastal wilderness cruise from Port Arthur Historic Site to take in the cliffs, caves and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul.
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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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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The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority has a range of resources to assist anyone undertaking research. If you are seeking original information on Tasmanian convicts, their records are freely...
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