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Crimes of Perth Walking Tour
$60.00/ person
2 hoursDelve into Perth's dark underbelly: executions, murders, corporate crime, gangland slaughters, opium dens, brothels — even the Nazi Party. Adults only.
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Fremantle walking tour
Crimes of Fremantle Walking Tour
4.64· 11 reviews
from$60/ person
★★★★★
“It was the Crimes of Fremantle Tour and it did what it said on the tin. Covered a good hundred years or so including modern stories. The wow moment was the statue on the Esplanade, originally it recognised the death of three settlers killed by local aboriginals. In 1994 Fremantle council added a plaque recognising the 20 aboriginals killed by the settlers in the same fight. A very topical discussion. Tim was in fine voice throughout despite having to use his notes as it was his first tour since before lockdown.”
— PeterWHayward·
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- ✓ Instant confirmation
- ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- ✓ Small groups, expert local guides
- ✓ Perth’s most-awarded walking tours
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Start & end time
- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Max group size
- 15 guests
- Pace
- Gentle
- Starts at
- Fremantle Train Station
- Ends at
- Fremantle West End
Overview
Fremantle is a beautifully preserved maritime town that hides a chequered history behind the facades. Meet your guide at the Fremantle Train Station and journey through the dark underbelly of the port: the locations and tales of some horrific examples of humans at their worst, from riots and theft to murders and mutinies.
The material has been thoroughly researched and is delivered with sensitivity. The tour covers sensitive topics — including crimes committed against children — so it's suitable for adults only. The tour usually concludes at the National Hotel, itself the site of a series of sad events that led to the deaths of returned soldiers who survived the battlefield only to be killed in a bar-room brawl.
What’s included
- ✓ Professional local guide
- ✓ Walk the port city's dark side, from riots and theft to murders and mutinies
- ✓ A drink at the finish, usually at the National Hotel, with its own tragic history
- ✓ Thoroughly researched material, delivered with sensitivity
Not included
- ✕ Additional drinks
Meeting point
Fremantle Train Station
Phillimore Street, Fremantle WA 6160
Your guide waits on the Phillimore Street side of the station, facing the town, not the harbour side. Your guide will be waiting in a bright red shirt and will be on the lookout for you as much as you are looking for them.
View meeting point on the map →Featured this November
Crimes Month across Perth and Fremantle →
Four true-crime Saturdays with Vaughan Sadler, who wrote both tours. Crimes of Fremantle runs 14 and 28 November.
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Questions? Call 1800 459 388
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Before you book
Questions about this tour
Can teenagers come?
No, it's adults only: every guest must be over 18. Some of the cases involve crimes against children, and the walk ends at a pub in the West End, where you may be asked for ID.
How often does it run?
On selected Saturday afternoons, taking turns with Crimes of Perth. The calendar on this page shows the next dates.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
It can be. The walk follows footpaths through Fremantle's West End, with some older kerbs and uneven paving. Tell us before you book and your guide plans a step-free route. Accessibility on our tours.
Can we book it for our own group?
Yes, for 8 to 25 people, on a day and time that suits you. It's a favourite for work Christmas functions that are too small for a scavenger hunt. Ask about a private tour.