Perth tours

Things to do in Perth

Perth enjoys more sun than any other Australian capital, with its beaches and parks reflecting a city where nature and urban life merge. Your local guide reveals a city as warm as its sunlit days. Picture a stroll through Kings Park, where the city skyline meets native wildflowers. Your guide leads you through Perth’s art scene, from indigenous galleries to alley murals. A food and wine tour is a sensory delight: fresh seafood from Fremantle markets paired with Swan Valley whites. With your guide, private tours in Perth unveil the city’s core, offering stories and experiences that stay with you. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Perth. Explore Perth your way At ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Perth tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Perth for every interest, including: Nature and Wildlife tours: Meet kangaroos and see koalas from the boardwalk at Yanchep National Park, then cruise Shoalwater Islands Marine Park from Rockingham to spot dolphins and sea lions near Penguin Island. If you’d like island time, your guide can plan Rottnest Island tours with a quokka photo stop and snorkelling at The Basin. Day trip tours: Head to the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park, pairing golden-limestone walks with sandboarding on the Lancelin dunes and a seaside fish-and-chips stop. Prefer an easy day? Take Swan River valley tours with cellar-door tastings or hop a ferry for a Rottnest biking loop tailored to your pace. Food and Drink tours: Sip your way through Swan Valley at Mandoon Estate and Sandalford, sample craft brews at Feral Brewing, and taste chocolate at the Margaret River Chocolate Company’s Swan Valley showroom. In the evening, your guide can curate small-bar tours through Perth’s laneways around Wolf Lane or add Fremantle stops like Little Creatures and the Fremantle Markets for local bites. Perth’s CBD and Fremantle are walkable, with free CAT buses plus trains and ferries that make getting around straightforward; for beaches, Swan Valley, or farther-flung nature spots, you can book chauffeured tours or ask your local guide about private transportation. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Perth inside and out. Walking tours & neighbourhoods Take a private walking tour of Perth and explore its diverse neighborhoods with insights from a local guide. - Fremantle: History buffs and cultural tourists will enjoy this vibrant port city with its historic buildings and lively markets. It’s a cultural hotspot brimming with art and music. - Subiaco: Known for its boutique shops and trendy cafes, this area is perfect for shoppers and those seeking a laid-back coffee culture. It’s an ideal spot for a leisurely afternoon. - South Perth: Families and those looking for scenic views will appreciate the beautiful parks and riverfront paths. It’s a great area for picnics and enjoying the outdoors with views of the city skyline. - Northbridge: For nightlife and dining enthusiasts, Northbridge offers a dynamic mix of bars, restaurants, and cultural venues. It’s a lively area to experience Perth’s vibrant night scene. Day trip ideas from Perth Use Perth as your base to reach coastal towns, islands, wine country, and desert sights close by, keeping your day trips simple and your tours focused on what you like most. Fremantle: A 30 minute train ride brings you to heritage streets, murals, markets, and a busy harbour, so you can dig into maritime history, street art, or craft beer, and shape your tour around food tastings, the West End warehouses, and the waterfront at Fishing Boat Harbour. Rottnest Island: A short ferry ride lands you on car free roads with quokkas, clear water, and a 22 kilometre bike loop, which suits easy cycling, snorkelling at The Basin or Parker Point, and relaxed beach time for photography or wildlife spotting. Swan Valley: About 30 minutes northeast, this compact wine region lines up family run wineries, breweries, and local producers, so you can plan tasting flights, meet makers, and add short nature stops along the river to balance food with fresh air. Pinnacles Desert, Nambung National Park: Around 2 hours north, thousands of limestone spires rise from yellow sand near Cervantes, making a striking stop for geology fans and photographers, and a late visit pairs well with dusk colour and an easy seafood meal in town before the drive back. A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Perth most travellers miss.