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150 years Under Lock and Key Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of Maitland Gaol and discover stories about all sorts of heroes and villains.

The guided tours are offered with reduced numbers per tour so they can be delivered under social distancing guidelines for the enjoyment of all our visitors.

To assist in maintaining social distancing the night tours will no longer be offered by torchlight. Instead lighting will be turned on inside the site to enhance visibility.

All Guided Tours must be pre-booked. 

Immerse yourself in the history of Maitland Gaol on this 90 minute tour, discovering stories about all sorts of heroes and villains. The expert guides are regularly undertaking and updating research to give you the most informed tour.
Delve into all parts of the site and learn of the changes that have occurred in prisoner treatment throughout history. From the English Pentonville Model of the original cell blocks to the modern maximum security 5-Wing and the many ancillary buildings scattered throughout the site. This tour is gives an in depth historical narrative to the site and is suitable for adults and children.

PRICES

Day tours
Adults: $30
Concession/child: $24
Family pass (2 adults, 2 children): $96

Night tours
Adults: $36
Concession/child: $31

Bookings essential.

PLEASE NOTE: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult or concession. 

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WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Your pre-booked tickets
  • Drink bottle 
  • Appropriate clothing for inclement weather
  • Enclosed footwear

what customers thought of this tour

'Tour guide was informative and had a great sense of humour. It was a great experience to participate in'

'Brilliant, very informative. Really opened my eyes'

'Fantastic tour. Very knowledgeable guide who made the experience enjoyable and informative. Will come back to go on one of the other tours'

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  • Visit
    • Public Guided Tours
      • 150 Years Under Lock and Key Night Tour
      • Ex-Warder Guided Tour
      • Justice Precinct Guided Tour
      • 150 years Under Lock and Key Guided Tour
      • Escapes Guided Tour
      • Ghost Hunting 101
      • Crimes of Passion Guided Tour
      • A Psychic Experience Guided Tour
    • Self guided audio tours
      • Download the app
    • School holidays
      • Autumn activities
      • Winter activities
      • Spring activities
      • Summer activities
    • Activities
      • Meeting Spaces
      • Bread and Water cafe
      • Get Out Escape Rooms - Jail Breakout
      • Battlezone Playlive Laser Tag
      • Filming
    • Visitor Services
      • Gift Vouchers
      • Ticketing services
      • Access and facilities for people with a disability
      • FAQs
    • Private Groups
      • Social Groups
      • School Groups
      • OOSH Groups
  • What's On
    • 150 Years Under Lock and Key Day Tour
    • 150 Years Under Lock and Key Night Tour
    • A Psychic Experience
    • Crimes of Passion Night Tour
    • Escapes Day Tour
    • Escapes Night Tour
    • Ex-Warder Day Tour
    • Ex-Warder Night Tour
    • Ghost Hunting 101
    • Heritage Festival - Launch of Snitch & Friends
    • What's On
  • History
    • General History
      • Discipline
      • Women in prison
      • Infamous Inmates
      • Executions
      • Drugs and Alcohol
      • Riots and protests
      • The Daily Routine
    • Oral History Project
    • Family Research
    • A day in the life of Maitland Gaol
      • March
      • April
      • May
      • June
      • July
      • August
      • October
  • About
    • Site information
      • 5 Wing
      • A Wing
      • B Wing
      • Buildings
      • C Wing
      • The Chapel
      • Cell Blocks
      • Tenants and businesses
    • Other Justice Museums
    • Recent Works
      • Roofing
      • 5-Wing
      • Savvas Cell
      • B-Wing
      • A-Wing
      • Wall Investigation
      • Facade Refurbishment
  • Online Resources
    • Snitch's Spot
    • Goodies for the Grown Ups

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