If you’re visiting Perth and want a fun, flexible, and stress-free way to explore the city’s best attractions, the Perth Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus is one of the top options available. With open-top double-decker buses, multilingual commentary, and the freedom to travel at your own pace, it’s perfect for first-time visitors, families, solo travellers, and anyone who wants to get their bearings in Perth quickly.
- Company: Perth Explorer
- How to Use: Pay the driver direct (cash or card) or buy online
- Ticket Options: One-Day Pass or Two-Day Pass (great value if you want to explore more)
- Route: Covers major Perth city highlights with multiple hop-on, hop-off stops
- Commentary: Available in multiple languages
- Duration: 2hr
- Cost: $55 per person
For those whom want to take advantage of the route, us it as aneasy, flexible way to explore without worrying about transport, just hop on and hop off at the stop where you want to see something. Then once you have finished, just hop back on and travel to your next destination.
Running Hours: Typically operates during daylight hours – buses run regularly throughout the day
Quick Tip – Plan ahead and map out your route and know the locations where you would you like explore further, as a whole loop to get back to your preferred location can take a while.
Free Bus
For those whom want to save there money, there is always the Transperth CAT Buses (which is a Free Service)
- What it is: A free public bus network for the CBD and Joondalup.
- Routes: Various routes (Red, Blue, Green CATs) cover the city centre.
- How to Use: Simply hop on and off at any stop at no cost.
Which should you choose, for those whom would like a guided tour, including an overview of major tourist spots, use the Perth Explorer, Hop on and Hop off Bus. But for those whom want it all for free, you can choose the still very flexible TransPerth City CAT Busses, that travel around both the City and Fremantle.