Old Beechworth Gaol

the tour was absolutely fantastic, only wish we could've seen what was upstairs.would recommend the possibility of signing a waiver before the tour, if the injuries were why it was closed off.definitely would've signed!

Did the tour today, was AMAZING! Graham was fantastic! Very knowledgeable in the histoy of the gaol and The Kelly Gang.100% reccomend

Daniel was an exceptional tour guide during our visit to Beechworth Gaol. His knowledge of the gaol's history was both informative and engaging. He brought the stories of the prisoners and the conditions they endured to life with his vivid descriptions and attention to detail. Daniel's passion for the gaol's history was evident in his delivery and he went above and beyond to ensure that everyone in the group had a memorable experience. He was patient in answering all our questions and took the time to make sure we understood the complexities of the gaol's past. His enthusiasm for his job was infectious and made our visit to Beechworth Gaol all the more wonderful. We left feeling grateful for the experience and the opportunity to have had Daniel as our tour guide.

Great tour of a really cool historical site.Daniel was our guide, and he was bloody brilliant. One his stuff, want pushy, and spoke naturally, and well.Brilliantly preserved, this gaol is a must see for any history or Kelly enthusiast

Graham (our tour guide) was amazing. If you are visiting Beechworth - I highly recommend dropping by and doing this tour. It was presented in a way that was easy to understand with a little humour here and there. There's also a cafe onsite where you can grab a cold drink or two on a hot summer day. I was able to purchase tickets at the door itself which was good.

We signed up for the 11am tour with a family of five (15, 13 and 11). Despite the inclement weather, we had a fascinating and enjoyable time. The gaol only ceased operating in 2004, which provides a stark contrast to the history (and hangings) from the 19th century. So much gets packed into a 60 minute tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Kept us all engaged for the entire time. Highly recommend signing up for the tour.

A very interesting place to visit, the tour was relatively inexpensive, with student and concession discounts. There is plenty of interesting history to see and learn about throughout the tour. There is also a nice cafe just in the courtyard for a quick bite & coffee. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in Beechworth.

Learn about the history of Victoria Gold Rush and thr Kelly gang era, from rhe knowledgeable tour guides. FYI, it says 45min tour but was more like 1.5 hours.

Supported a group of ladies with intellectual disabilities to a historical night tour. It was fantastic. Chris (the tour guide) was incredibly inclusive, took all questions seriously and very educated. The stories he told were insightful and he captured everyones attention by his enthusiasm and passion for history. The tour length was great, not too long!

What a fantastic experience this was, we went here for a family day outing and we had explored the other small museums that were in the vicinity. We decided to book in online which was so easy and quick and was done with a tour guide. We ended up coming on a family open day which was a fun event although not a lot was going on, it was a cute and a light event.We went with our kids and nephew, we met out the front of the goal and listened to an informative talk about the history of the Goal, then went inside the rec yard where we learnt more about the Goal and some of the stories of the inmates. We went inside the cell blocks and the talk continued we were then given about 10mins to have a free look around the bottom floor, the top floor was not accessible due to safety regulations. But the second floor was apparently the same as the bottom floor. You don't get to go through the entire building, this is probably having a lot to do with that there are other businesses now occupying the Goal.It certainly was an interesting experience, i would have loved to see some other parts of the building, not just the cell blocks and parts of the yard. But the whole family really enjoyed the experience.Accessibility for aged and Disable: There are some minor steps into the goal, we had a lady with a pram, and they accommodated the mum to access the area, so I would assume that a wheelie walker or wheelchair would be accommodated for.It can be a bit hot during the warmer months as we stood outside listening to the talk which was a little uncomfortable, but at the time we went was tolerable. Maybe on hot days they change where they do the talk.Food and drink: I believe they have a cafe there that runs most days of the week, it seemed a permanent fixture to the place and also there is a cafe.I would recommend coming here and do the other museums as well as they support each other in the history of Beechworth.hope you enjoy it as much as we did. :-)