As night descends upon Pentridge Prison, your tour guide will lead you through the notorious tales that have established H Division’s reputation as a fearsome correctional facility. Learn of Melbourne’s criminal underworld and punishment systems that has become infamous over the decades.

Through cutting-edge audio-immersive technology, you will be able to listen to accounts from both inmates and guards who were part of this high-security unit, revealing the harsh realities of H Division.

Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

H Division Tour

Venture into the dark heart of Pentridge, known by its inmates as Hell Division. Established in 1958 as a maximum security unit, this section remains one of the most notorious in Australian history. Your expert guide, coupled with the latest immersive audio technology, will lead you on a 90-minute exploration of the confronting history of a prison section that has been closed for over 25 years. Step inside the cells and yards of H Division, and let history come alive as you experience the harsh realities that inmates faced daily. This tour is a must for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the brutal realities of prison life in the past. Tour lasts approximately 90 mins.

Prison Break Explorers: Family Tour

Escape with the kids on Pentridge Prison Tour's family tour, and discover the history of Australia's most infamous prison. Suitable for children of all ages, this tour will take families inside H Division and the wider precinct and learn about real-life escape attempts, and then using their skills of deduction, find a way out. Along the way, your tour guide will visit key spots around Pentridge Prison that witnessed daring, and sometimes disastrous escape attempts, share stories of some of Pentridge Prison's colourful characters, and learn more about what life was like on the inside. This family tour lasts approximately one hour.

The Night Watch Tour

As night falls and shadows creep across the bluestone walls, step inside the walls of Pentridge Prison for an after-dark experience like no other. The Night Watch Tour takes you on a journey through the eerie past of Melbourne's most infamous prison, guided by a Warder on their nightly rounds. Over 90 spine-tingling minutes, you'll wander through dimly lit cell blocks and open yards, hearing stories of punishments and escapes and the unexplained moments that still linger in the prison's history. From the notorious H Division to the chilling rock-breaking yards, every step feels like walking in the footsteps of the past. By the glow of the Warder's torch, you'll uncover tales of prisoners and warders alike, some grim, some surprising and all utterly fascinating. This is your chance to see a side of Pentridge few have dared to explore. Whether you're a history buff, a thrill-seeker, or just looking for a night out that's a little darker, The Night Watch Tour is an unforgettable adventure.