Perth is a city best explored on foot, their are laneways full of street art, colonial-era arcades, a riverside promenade, and a food and bar scene that rewards wandering. Whether you’re after history, hidden bars, or a completely private experience, here are the Best Walking Tours in Perth for 2026.

1. The ULTIMATE Perth Walking Tour (Discover: History, Art, Local Insights + More!)

Run by Oh Hey WA, this is one of Perth’s most popular and highly-rated walking tours, with 516 reviews, a 5.0 average, and a “Recommended by 100% of travellers” badge. It’s an easy-going 3-hour walk through the city, covering roughly 3–4km at a relaxed pace, aimed at giving first-time visitors a genuine feel for Perth beyond what’s in a guidebook.

• Duration: 3 hours
• Price: From $72 AUD per person (discounted rates for kids)
• Meeting point: Perth Digital Tower, Yagan Square (corner of Wellington & William St)
• Best for: First-time visitors wanting an orientation walk at the start of their trip

2. Perth Hidden Gems Private Walking Tour with a Local

A fully customisable private walk shaped around your interests, riverside views at Elizabeth Quay, the quieter paths of Kings Park, or Northbridge’s creative laneways. You will fill out a short questionnaire before the tour, so your guide can build the route around what actually interests you.

• Duration: 2–6 hours (flexible)
• Price: From $98 AUD per person
• Best for: Couples, families or small groups wanting a private, tailored experience

2. Perth’s True Crime Tour

A 1h45m guided walk through real crime sites across the city, solved and unsolved cases, notorious figures, and the darker history hiding behind Perth’s quiet streets and buildings.

• Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Price: From $34 AUD per person
• Best for: History buffs after something a bit darker than the standard city tour

3. Perth City, Laneways and Hidden Gems Photographic Walk

A 4-hour walk led by a professional photographer through Perth’s lesser-known laneways, teaching composition and camera skills (smartphone or full-frame) while exploring photogenic corners most locals overlook.

• Duration: 4 hours
• Price: From $195 AUD per person
• Best for: Photography enthusiasts, beginners and hobbyists alike

4. Female Trailblazers: Self-Guided Women’s History Tour of Perth

A flexible, app-guided walking trail (1–4 hours) honouring the women who shaped Perth and Australian history, pioneering educators, entrepreneurs, artists and politicians, with audio narration and archival photos unlocked at each stop.

• Duration: 1–4 hours (self-paced)
• Price: From $25 AUD per person
• Best for: Solo travellers, budget-conscious visitors, or anyone wanting a flexible self-guided option