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Convict Prison Tour
Highlights
- Discover Cockatoo Island’s Convict Precinct, immersing yourself in its UNESCO World Heritage history.
- Explore iconic landmarks like the Mess Hall and Barracks, gaining insights into the island's turbulent past.
- Join a knowledgeable guide for a 60-minute tour, enhancing your understanding of the former penal establishment.
- Experience the haunting atmosphere of Solitary Confinement Cells, evoking the struggles of past inmates.
Discover Cockatoo Island’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Convict Precinct with a 60-minute tour of the upper island. During the Convict Prison Tour, a knowledgeable guide will lead you through the turbulent history of the island’s former penal establishment, stopping at iconic landmarks including the Mess Hall, Barracks, Guardhouse, Military Officers Quarters and Solitary Confinement Cells.
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Tours of Cockatoo Island
Want to delve into the layered history of Sydney? Escape to Cockatoo Island and book a guided tour.
Their guided tours are a great way to discover historic landmarks from the island’s turbulent convict era (1839-69) and the celebrated dockyard years (1857-1991). Best of all? As you explore the largest island on Sydney Harbour, a knowledgeable guide will be on hand to field your questions and share fascinating anecdotes.
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