Perth · HISTORICAL TOURS
10 reviewed
The shortlist we would hand a mate flying in: the 10 historical tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller rating, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Perth to Wave Rock, York, and Aboriginal country. Includes lunch, museum-style stops, and live guide commentary on a long but rewarding day.
“I enjoyed all the different stops, they were fun to explore.”
A small-group 3-hour Perth walk focused on art, history, and local picks, led by standout guides, with easy pace and great views.
“We recently took the Discover Perth Walking Tour, and it was excellent! Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, bringing the history and culture of Perth to life with interesting facts. From the historic architecture to the hiddRead more”
Perth CBD walking tour from Yagan Square to Barrack Square: art, history, laneways, river views, and local food tips in 3 hours.
“Alex was wonderful, she knew so much and was so welcoming and positive”
Rottnest Island Grand Tour combines a historic train, WWII gun tunnels, scenic bus stops, quokka spotting, and a light lunch for $78.18.
“The island is gorgeous and being able to see all of it was a treat. An air conditioned bus on such a hot day was truly worth it. However, water would have been a nice touch. And signage as to whereto meet. So confusing!”
Guided Wave Rock, York on the Avon River, and Corrigin’s dog stories. Full day from Perth with air-con pickup and included park entry.
“We enjoyed ourselves through out the journey with Kia. He was a great guide & very informative on Wave Rock & wild creatures as we saw them along the way ;) keep it up, Kia! Thanks for making this trip with great memories for all of us :)”
Rottnest Island historical train and tunnel tour from Hillarys. Ferry, Oliver Hill Battery, WWII tunnels, guide, and a smooth return.
“Watch out for the seagulls at lunch time. A very friendly island. The ferry and train tour was a great and the staff polite and knowledgeable.”
Small-group Wheatbelt day tour: aviary gardens, goat cheese gelato, bush honey, New Norcia abbey, and included lunch from Perth.
“We had a delightful and very personal trip with Cara. In fact we were the only two customers that day due to a cancellation and rescheduling by others. Unlike other trips, the pace was set by us and there was never any urgency to Read more”
Cruise Fremantle on an electric bike with stories of Fremantle Prison, Round House and war memorials, ending at a local pub.
“Good local knowledge and stories. good bikes. good pub for lunch drink holders on bikes would be good”
Walk Perth’s CBD on a self-guided women’s history route with audio stories, turn-by-turn directions, and an AR stop at Raine Square.
“Amazing stories of the women of Perth’s history. Fabulous app and value for money. Be a tourist in your own city; and all of your family members will enjoy!”
A phone-based, self-guided Perth walking tour that moves decade-by-decade through booms, busts, and unexpected local stories.
“I completed the self guided walk with a bunch of girlfriends. It was surprising how much history about the city we all live in that we didn’t know! We stopped off along the way for a drink at Petition and continued on to finish water side at The Reveley. A great day out!”
