Pentridge Prison Tours

Experience one of Melbourne’s newest attractions, Pentridge Prison Tours. Uncover the stories and complex history of Pentridge Prison, Australia’s longest operating and one of the country’s harshest prisons.

From the time spent inside by some of Australia’s most notorious criminals, like Ned Kelly and Mark 'Chopper' Read, to the anecdotes and lived experiences of thousands of people over several generations; the National Trust’s explorative tours will immerse you in a shared history of unsettling truths.

Led by expert guides and with cutting-edge technology, the National Trust offers a range of tours for all ages, each uncovering a different aspect of life inside the Prison. Family tours run weekly and daily during Victorian School Holidays.

The Indigenous history of the site is at the forefront the Pentridge Prison Tour experience, with National Trust’s expert guides introducing what it means to have had a prison on Wurundjeri Country both for the community and the individuals incarcerated at Pentridge Prison.