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Crimes of Fremantle Walking Tour
$60.00/ person
2 hoursFremantle hides a chequered history behind its beautiful facades — riots, theft, murders and mutinies from colonial times onward. Adults only.
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Crimes of Perth Walking Tour
4.82· 22 reviews
from$60/ person
★★★★★
“I really enjoyed this 2-hour walking tour of Perth through the lens of the history and crimes that have happened through the years. Our guide, Tim, easily managed the group of 15+ people and gave accounts (using at times notes justifiably) of the history of crime and justice in Perth. There was a very good balance of information and humor on the tour. Tim was courteous and helpful and his voice easily carried over the group despite many outside distractions (loud cars and motorcycles and even one enthusiastic outsider). Having a complimentary drink with participants at the end was also very cool. I would recommend this tour for anyone with a curiosity of criminal history of a city.”
— tallthom1·
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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
- Perth Town Hall
- Ends at
- Yagan Square
- Uncover Perth's criminal underbelly — executions, gangland murders, opium dens and 1980s corporate crime
- Walk the city and Northbridge precincts as the sun sets
- Hear untold true stories, from colonial-era crimes to the Nazis and Communists of 1930s Perth
- Finish with a drink at a historic pub
Overview
Meet your guide at the Perth Town Hall and explore the city and Northbridge precincts as the sun starts to set, uncovering Perth's criminal underbelly. Prepare to be shocked: colonial-era executions, murders in central Perth (including one at Government House), the corporate crime of the 1980s, gangland killings, houses of ill-repute, gambling and opium dens in Northbridge — and the activities of Nazis and Communists in Perth during the 1930s and 40s.
We've dug deep to uncover untold stories, thoroughly researched and delivered with sensitivity. The tour covers sensitive topics including crimes against children and the assassination of Indigenous leaders, so it's suitable for adults only. Includes a drink at a pub at the end of the tour.
What’s included
- ✓ Professional local guide
- ✓ A drink at a historic pub to finish
- ✓ Walk the city and Northbridge precincts with a specialist guide
- ✓ Hear true stories of executions, gangland murders and opium dens
- ✓ Uncover the 1980s corporate crime that reshaped the state
Not included
- ✕ Additional drinks
Meeting point
Perth Town Hall
Corner of Barrack & Hay Streets, Perth WA 6000
Meet in the undercover area in front of the Town Hall's main doors. If there is an event on at the Town Hall, your guide will be waiting at the front entrance instead. 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. Opening walk 7 November, $49.
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- 2Pay securely — confirmed instantly
- 3Get your guide & meeting details by email
Plans change? Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Questions? Call 1800 459 388
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Before you book
Questions about this tour
Can teenagers come?
No. Every guest must be over 18, even with a parent. The cases include the murder and execution of young people, and the tour finishes with a drink at a pub, where you may be asked for ID.
How often does it run?
On selected Saturday afternoons, taking turns with Crimes of Fremantle. The calendar on this page shows the next dates. A private tour can run on any day, including a weeknight after dark.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
It can be. It's a city walk on footpaths and laneways. 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. A private Crimes of Perth runs for 8 to 25 people and can start when and where suits you, which makes it popular for work socials and visiting guests. Ask about a private tour.