Perth

ULTIMATE PERTH WALKING TOUR: History, Architecture, Art, Local Insights + More!

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The ULTIMATE Perth Walking Tour
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Whether you’ve just arrived in Perth and want to explore or you’ve already seen all the major sights and want to dig deeper, this easy-going walking tour is a great way to see the city and discover what’s on offer: food, art, nightlife and much more that you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk the streets and laneways in a small group so you’re not fighting to see your guide or stay on the footpath.
  • Get personalized recommendations from your guide and hear fun Perth stories
  • Start and finish your tour in central locations close to public transport stops
  • Wheelchair accessible tour: let your guide know about other mobility concerns
  • Perfect for visitors to book at the start of their trip.

What's Included

  • Friendly and knowledgeable local guide
  • Small-group walking tour
  • Recommended to book at the start of your trip!
  • See amazing street art, sculptures and beautiful buildings
  • Explore laneways, heritage precincts and new developments
  • Learn about the local history and culture of Perth
  • Visit key landmarks in central Perth
  • Wheelchair and pram accessible

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Forrest Place
      Forrest Pl, Perth WA 6000, Australia

      Meet at the big green "Cactus" sculpture in Forrest Place. This is on Wellington Street, just across the road from the Perth Train Station. Your friendly guide will be wearing a bright blue t-shirt. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early so that the tour can start promptly.

    Start time

    09:30 AM

    End point

    • Barrack Square
      Perth WA 6000, Australia

      The tour will run for 3 hours at at Barrack Square which is close to many attractions, venues and transport options.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • 3km walking at leisurely pace, please wear comfortable shows
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    Great intro to Perth
    BoonTeck_K, May 2024
    Very informative intro to Perth. Alex gave just the right amount of information and answered all our questions.
    Perth-fect
    Clarissa_M, May 2024
    The Perth-onality Alex showed us Perth Perth-fectly. Thank you very much, Alex. You did a great job :)
    Wonderful Walking Tour of Perth
    Claire_P, Apr 2024
    Wonderful way to explore and see Perth’s best sites, architecture and artwork. Super informative and friendly guide. We were able to ask questions, stop for photos and breaks. Interesting and enjoyable! I would highly recommend this tour.
    Response from Host, May 2024
    Thank you so much Claire for taking the time to leave a review - we're so happy to hear you enjoyed the Ultimate Perth walking tour with us!
    Wonderful Walking tour
    philip_s, Apr 2024
    Alex was a wonderful guide. She was engaging, informative, friendly, bubbly,thoughtful. We learnt so much on the walk. She really showed Perth off with her knowledge and stories.
    Response from Host, May 2024
    Thank you so much for this lovely review! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed all my stories and had a great morning walking around Perth on tour with me. It's easy to show off a city so great! :) Alex
    Great walking tour
    Tasha_G, Mar 2024
    Great day our exploring Perth. Alex was very friendly and provided interesting information and made the day lovely. 100% recommend.
    Response from Host, Apr 2024
    Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! It was so lovely to meet you and spend the morning exploring Perth on the walking tour, I'm so glad to hear it was entertaining! :) Alex
    Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning
    Jacky_P, Feb 2024
    We thoroughly enjoyed Alex’s walking tour. She was very informative, interesting and great fun. We were shown things we wouldn’t have noticed without Alex’s knowledge of the city. The tour goes at a good pace and you have a chance to meet your fellow walkers, who on our tour came from all different parts of the world. Thank you Alex.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Thank you for this lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed spending the morning exploring Perth with me, and meeting your fellow travellers too, it's nice to get a sense of community going on our tours! It was my absolute pleasure to show you around Perth :) Alex
    Amazing Perth
    Vladimir_F, Feb 2024
    We embarked on an enchanting walking tour of Perth led by the knowledgeable and friendly guide, Alex. The tour showcased the city's stunning architecture, adorned with captivating street art that truly brought the walls to life. Alex's insights into the historic buildings added depth to our journey, and we discovered charming restaurants and cafes along the way. A delightful experience that seamlessly blended culture, history, and the vibrant atmosphere of Perth. Highly recommend this tour for anyone eager to uncover the gems of this beautiful city!
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    What a wonderful review Vlad! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed spending the morning exploring Perth with me, and that you found the city came to life through my facts and stories! I hope you got to try out some of the restaurants I recommended too! :) Alex
    A Perth essential.
    Chris_B, Feb 2024
    Alex was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Perth. A great ambassador for the city. I would absolutely recommend this tour.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Thanks for the review Chris, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the morning exploring Perth with me on a walking tour - and I'd love to be an official city ambassador! Haha! :) Alex
    Great tour guide made all the difference
    Joseph_J, Jan 2024
    Our tour guide provided a comprehensive and enlightening view of the city and truly helped me to appreciate the architecture, history and uniqueness of Perth. Also she provided phenomenal recommendations for other activities. Highly recommend.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    This is wonderful feedback thank you Joseph! So glad to hear you got to try some of our favourite venues and activities in Perth after the walking tour as well. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review :)
    Excellent morning in Perth
    Kevin_H, Jan 2024
    An excellent varied tour which covered different aspects of Perth. We went to places that we would never found by ourselves. Presented by Alex who was professional, informative and amusing.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Thank you for this lovely review Kevin, it's so great to hear you enjoyed your morning exploring Perth and all it's hidden gems with me on the walking tour :) Alex
    Even the heat doesn’t matter then!!
    Pauline_E, Dec 2023
    Alex is just so sweet! I loved her way of showing us all of Perth! We covered all different aspects: art, history and architecture! And she even gave us some recommendations for food or souvenirs!! Would book it again and would hope for Alex!!
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Thank you for the review - it is also so sweet! It was so lovely to meet you and spend the morning exploring Perth on the Ultimate walking tour - I hope you got to check out some of the hospitality venues (and of course, fit in some shopping!) :) Alex
    A relaxed, informative, and fun morning
    Jeff_D, Dec 2023
    My wife and I started our visit off with this tour. I provided us with locally known places to eat, see, and do. It was a great way to get started and build the rest of our time in Perth. Jess was a local and was fun, energetic, knowledgable of everything Perth and WA. Don't have doubts of booking this tour it is worth it!
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    We're so happy to hear you decided to start your visit to Perth with a tour from Oh Hey WA and that you had a wonderful time exploring the city with Jess! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
    Lovely morning walking tour!
    Selyne_C, Dec 2023
    Friendly & informative! You will gain lots of knowledge and interesting facts about the city's history, art and hidden gems(restaurants, bars, cafes), etc. Enjoyed the nice morning walk with my family including children under 15!
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Thanks for leaving a review Selyne, it was great to meet your family and I'm glad everyone (even the kids) enjoyed exploring Perth on the Ultimate walking tour with me. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday! :) Alex
    A must-do when I’m Perth
    Keith_C, Dec 2023
    Alex the guide was very friendly and professional. She gave us a new appreciation and understanding of Perth.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review Keith! It was lovely to meet you and I'm so glad you had a great time wandering the city of Perth with me :) Alex
    A must do in Perth
    James_S, Nov 2023
    Had a great time with Alex the guide and our small group exploring Perth and its history architecture and art. The 3 hours flew bye. Ensure you have good footwear as its a walking tour. Alex was very knowledge and obviously loves her job.
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    Thanks for taking time to leave a review James, it was lovely to meet you on the Ultimate Perth walking tour and I'm so glad my stories kept you entertained :) Alex
    The stories that when...
    Megan_A, Oct 2023
    The stories that when with what you saw and the wonderful guides guides. Great fun and met some interesting people.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
    Excellent Walking Tour of Perth CBD
    Jeffrey_W, Oct 2023
    The weather was absolutely beautiful - warm sunny day. We met our guide Alex by the "Green Cactus" and she took us on the walking tour filling us with stories of the history of Perth. There were stops at a chocolate shop and then a gelato shop. The tour was easy and mostly level walking.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    Thanks for the review Jeffrey! It was the Perth-fect day for the Ultimate Perth walking tour, so glad that you could join me and enjoyed the morning :) Alex
    A great introduction to Perth city
    Lisa_S, Oct 2023
    A great way to begin a trip to Perth. Our tour leader, Kirsty, was excellent providing a fountain of information about central Perth - it’s history, architecture and art culture. A great way to spend a morning.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    Thanks for the review Lisa, we're so glad you enjoyed the Ultimate Perth walking tour with Kirsty and that this was a great start to your visit to Perth!
    I loved the historical...
    Gay_B, Oct 2023
    I loved the historical buildings, parks and spaces and their stories. I also loved seeing the street art. Alex was an excellent tour guide.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    It was so nice for meet you Gay, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I'm glad you enjoyed the morning exploring Perth with me on the Ultimate walking tour :) Alex
    Great walking tour
    megan_m, Oct 2023
    Pete was great. Very informative. Good mix of colonial history, indigenous history and current events. Easy walking , good pace.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    Thanks for this feedback, we're so glad to hear you enjoyed your morning walking through Perth with our fantastic guide Pete!
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