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Port Arthur Historic Site [official] is a tour in Port Arthur. Port Arthur Historic Site [official] has a rating of 4.52/5.00.

The Port Arthur Historic Site offers a compelling glimpse into Australia's convict past, focusing on the penal settlement, convict labour, and the profound influence on the nation's development and colonial life. As a place or secondary-punishment, Port Arthur was specifically designed as a prison for re-offending male convicts.

Additional tours can be selected to be included in your ticket:

The 45 min Essentials Tour is our most accessible guided tour providing the essential history and stories of Port Arthur.

The 90 min Premium Tour delves deeper into the stories behind our iconic buildings and their fascinating past on this small group guided walk.

For the 40 min Isle of the Dead tour, step off the harbour cruise for a guided walking tour around the final resting place for over 1,000 convicts, soldiers, and free settlers.

On the 60 min Escapes tour, hear tales of the desperate convicts,

determined to escape.

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$38.37 per person

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