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Fremantle Convicts, Culture and Street Art Walking Tour

Delve into Fremantle's convict and colonial past during this lively walking tour. See beautiful heritage buildings, funky bars, cafes and boutique stores.
Fremantle Convicts, Culture and Street Art Walking Tour

Highlights

  • 2 hour historical guided walking

  • Expert and knowledgable tour guide

  • Discover factual and fascinating local stories

  • Encounter the human mosaic that is Freo's legacy.

  • Engage with the town's artistic heartbeat

  • insights into Fremantle's vibrant modern culture

Hit the pavement and discover Fremantle's rich convict and colonial history during this two hour walking tour. Not a boring history lesson, this tour will take you on a non-traditional route through the port city, discovering factual, anecdotal and outright captivating local stories as you wander through its vibrant strips. Pass by trendy bars and cafes, beautiful heritage buildings and immerse yourself in history at the Fremantle Prison and Roundhouse.

During a guided walking tour of Fremantle, you’ll hear about prisoner escapes and notorious characters of the past as you wander the streets with a few reminders of the city's interesting past. The two hour walking tour is available daily at 10 am from the Fremantle Visitor Information Centre and will conclude at the Fremantle Prison at 3 pm.

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Inclusions

  • 2 hour historical guided walking
  • Expert and knowledgable tour guide
  • Relive tales of convicts and escapes

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Hotel transfers

Highlights

  • 2 hour walking guided tour departing Fremantle
  • Discover the factual, anecdotal, and downright fascinating local stories
  • This walking tour is no boring history lesson, but rather takes a non-traditional route, discovering factual, anecdotal, and downright fascinating local stories
  • You'll hear of local tales, such as Irish prisoners escaping, comical British bushrangers, and the shameful expulsion of Indigenous peoples to Rottnest Island

Time

  • Tours depart daily at 10am

Duration

  • Please allow 2 hours for this experience

Location

  • Tours depart from the Fremantle Visitor Information Centre; 155 High St, Fremantle WA 6160

Departure Location

  • The meeting point for this experience is Fremantle Visitor Information Centre; 155 High St, Fremantle WA 6160,

What To Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Money
  • Camera

Cancellation Policy

  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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