Guided Site Tour
The highlight of your visit, this 90-minute guided tour is the only way to see the entirety of one Australia's richest convict sites. Led by our knowledgeable and passionate volunteer guides, the tour takes you through historic courtrooms, subterranean tunnels, solitary convict cells and the gallows, offering unparalleled insight into the lives of those who lived and worked here. The tour includes Pandemonium – A dynamic and immersive film experience that brings Tasmania's convict years to life. Shown in the historic prison chapel where convicts themselves once sat, this experience takes place with the lights off to enhance the vivid narrative of the era. Please note that navigating the site can be challenging due to multiple sets of steps, sandstone floors, and narrow stairs leading into the convict-built tunnels. If you have accessibility concerns, we recommend contacting us in advance to discuss how we can assist your visit. The guided tour will end in the Convict Memorial, allowing you to further explore the convict stories, and delve deeper into the individuals who shaped Van Diemen's Land.