Fremantle – Convicts, Culture & Street Art

per person$50.00

Start:  10.00am Fremantle Visitor Information Centre – Walyalup Koort

End:    12:00pm Central Fremantle

Fremantle is Perth’s hip and historical cousin with streets full of heritage buildings, cafés, street art and amazing stories waiting to be shared. 

Once home to whaling stations and mass immigration, “Freo” is now a charming town celebrated for its music, culture and history. You’ll hear tales of daring prisoner escapes, see local street art and learn about the expulsion of Indigenous peoples to Rottnest Island. Find out why almost 10,000 men were transported from Great Britain and Ireland as convicts and how they built their own prison.  There is no better way to explore Freo than with a local Two Feet guide who will share all its fascinating stories. 

The tour is approximately 2hrs in duration, however actual walking time is approximately 60 mins. There are regular opportunities to rest. Toilet breaks available mid tour. Total distance approximately 2km.


  • Duration
    2 hr
  • Tour Type
    Family, History
  • Activity Level
    Moderate
  • Group Size
    12
  1. Start
    11:00am

    Fremantle Visitors Centre Walyalup Koort

  2. End
    1:00pm

    Fremantle Prison, 1 The Terrace, Fremantle

Fremantle Visitors Centre Walyalup Koort

Fremantle Prison

All about the Fremantle – Convicts, Culture & Street Art.

Fremantle is Perth’s hip and historical cousin with streets full of heritage buildings, cafés, street art and amazing stories waiting to be shared.

 

Starting at the Fremantle Visitors Centre Walyalup Koort, this walking tour is no boring history lesson, but rather takes a non-traditional route, discovering factual, anecdotal, and downright fascinating local stories, all as you wander Freo’s vibrant cappuccino strip, boat harbour, narrow West End streets and see the landmarks, including the Fremantle Prison and the Roundhouse.

 

Once home to whaling stations and mass immigration, Freo is now a charming town celebrated for its variety of culture and multicultural history. The locals here were as hard as nails salty sea dogs who rubbed shoulders with newly arrived immigrants to create a town full of characters – some of who’s stories you’ll be amazed to hear about from your local guide!

 

You’ll hear tales from prisoner escapes and convict antics to the expulsion of Indigenous peoples to Rottnest Island. Find out why almost 10,000 men were transported from Great Britain and Ireland, how they built their own prison and helped shape the future of Western Australia. There is no better way to explore Freo than with a local guide to share all its fascinating stories and visit the amazing sites, of which there are many, if you hadn’t guessed!

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • 2 hr guided walking tour
  • Professional local host
  • Local history / fun stories
  • Local tips
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off: Group bookings only by request
  • Bottled water