Guided Walking Tours

We provide tour guides who conduct a guided walking tours of the Parramatta Female Factory. Our tour guides have been trained and have a sound knowledge in the context, history, heritage of the Parramatta Female Factory from 1818 to 1848. The Parramatta Female Factory is the earliest surviving convict women’s site in Australia. Please see the flyer below on how to book a tour.

Please email: contact@parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au

A Quick Guide to the Parramatta Female Factory.

Light Rail

If you are coming by Public Transport, catch the Parramatta Light Rail from Parramatta Square, which is a short walk from Parramatta Railway Station. Alight at Ngara stop and walk about 100 metres along the footpath to the Parramatta Female Factory.

Tour Payments

Payments should NOT be made before booking the Guided Walking Tour. All Tours are booked by email at

contact@parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au

Once you are given a Booking Confirmation Number you can make the required payment at the following:

Westpac Bank
Parramatta Female Factory Friends
BSB: 032 078
Account No: 979842

New in 2025 – Bespoke Tours

For any size group 1- 20, an in-depth tour of the Parramatta Female Factory concentrating on your area of interest (this is great for artists, descendants, historians, novelists, photographers, special interest groups or even as a surprise gift). Email for prices and a convenient time. These Tours can run from 2+ – 4 hours.

Weekend Tours: You can book a Saturday or Sunday as a bespoke tour.

To book a Bespoke Tour, you MUST email

contact@parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au

for a discussion with the Tour Coordinator to tailor a Bespoke Tour that is suited and the appropriate Tour Guide is selected.