Hangman's Night Tour at the Old Melbourne Gaol 2025

National Trust of Australia (Victoria)

What stories would a hangman tell you if he was guiding you around the Gaol, where he was the master of the rope?

Old Melbourne Gaol

Step back in time to Melbourne’s most feared destination since 1845, Old Melbourne Gaol. Shrouded in secrets, wander the same cells and halls as some of history’s most notorious criminals, from Ned Kelly to Squizzy Taylor.

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<h3>The Hangman's Night Tour is a theatrical tour through the Old Melbourne Gaol, led by our Hangman, illuminated by a single lantern. The tales he will tell are not for the faint of heart.</h3><ul><li>No refunds. (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour start time to avoid disappointment. Latecomers will not be granted entry and will not be provided a refund).</li></ul><ul><li>Tour times may vary - please carefully check your tour time after clicking 'Continue Booking' at the bottom of this page.</li><li>This tour is for those 16 years and over.</li><li>Tours run for a total of 45mins with our guide, followed by 10 - 15mins - with the lights on - to explore the Gaol. 1 hour total.</li><li>Appropriate footwear is recommended. No heels.</li><li>No filming or photography is allowed during the tour. Photography is allowed during the 15 minutes of free time at the end.</li><li>Tickets go on sale 2 weeks in advance of any date and are available until sold out. If we are within 2 weeks of your desired session time and it is not shown on the next page, it may mean the Gaol is hosting a private function or tour.</li></ul>Hangman's Night Tour operates on select nights.Tours will run with a minimum of 15 tickets booked.

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