Explore Perth on foot
With sunshine, wide open spaces and a flat city centre, Perth is best explored on foot. Whether you're interested in history, culture, public art or hidden local stories, there's a walking tour to suit every interest.
From East Perth and the CBD to Kings Park and beyond, walking is a great way to uncover the city's unique character, iconic landmarks and hidden gems.
And with so much to discover, one visit is rarely enough.
iCity Free Guided Walking Tours
Explore Perth with the help of the City's passionate volunteer guides. Departing from the iCity Visitor Kiosk in Murray Street Mall, the free 90-minute tours bring the city's stories, laneways and landmarks to life.
Perfect for visitors and locals alike, you’re bound to discover plenty of hidden gems along the way.
Tour schedule:
- Icons of Influence: Mondays, 10.15am
- The Big Boom: Tuesdays, 10.15am
- Convicts & Colonials: Wednesdays, 10.15am
- Perth Town Hall Tour: First Thursday of each month, 10.15am
- Art City Tour: Part 1 Mondays and Part 2 Fridays, 10.15am
- Orientation Tour: Monday to Saturday, 9.45am
- Rogues, Rebels & Remarkable: Thursdays, 10.15am
- A Waltz Through Time: Thursdays, 10.15am
- Engineering the City Experience: Third Wednesday of each month, 10.15am
- Royal Perth Hospital & Museum Tour: Wednesdays, 10.15am
Self-guided Walking Tours
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Download the Perth Trails App and choose your own walking trail adventure steeped in history, heritage, art and culture.
The app is curated by the City of Perth, with walking trails suitable for people of all ages, from curious residents to seasoned travellers, and families alike.
Choose from popular trails including:
- Art City for public art and creative spaces
- This City is Whadjuk Country to learn about Perth's Aboriginal heritage
- Icons of Influence highlighting the people who shaped the city
- The Big Boom exploring Perth's economic highs and lows
- Convicts and Colonials tracing the city's early history
Suitable for all ages and abilities, the trails are designed with accessibility in mind and include convenient access to public transport, toilets, refreshment stops and playgrounds. Each trail connects with Perth's free CAT bus network, making it easy to join or leave wherever you choose.
Discover more walking tours
Kings Park
Join a free guided walk with a Kings Park Volunteer Guide and discover spectacular city views, native flora and fascinating stories about one of the world's largest inner-city parks.
- Discover Kings Park – Daily at 10am and 1pm
Enjoy a free 1.5-hour guided walk through the Botanic Garden and learn about Western Australia's unique plant life and landscapes.
- Seasonal Walks
Available during winter and spring, these guided 2 to 3-hour bushland walks showcase the park's stunning wildflowers and natural environment. Some walks may require booking.
- Themed walks
Throughout the year, special guided walks celebrate significant people, botanical events and historical stories connected to Kings Park. Bookings are required.
Oh Hey WA
Uncover Perth's hidden side with Oh Hey WA's entertaining and informative guided tours. Explore the city's laneways, architecture, street art, history and nightlife while hearing quirky stories and local secrets along the way.
Hidden de Tours
Offering a range of unique walking and bus tours, Hidden deTours showcases Perth and Western Australia's hidden treasures through carefully curated experiences for both visitors and locals.
Two Feet & a Heartbeat
Two Feet and a Heartbeat’s walking tours are perfect for those who want to get to know the city, or locals who want to discover something new.
Old Central Fire Station
Step back in time with the free Stepping Back with Fireman Jack self-guided trail. Available from the Old Central Fire Station or iCity Visitor Kiosk, this unique trail follows the stories of a retiring firefighter in 1930 and reveals the people, places and events that shaped the neighbourhood.
Families can also enjoy the I Spy Trail, a fun and interactive experience designed for curious explorers of all ages.
Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours
Discover Perth through a different lens with Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences. Led by knowledgeable Noongar guides, these immersive walking tours offer a fascinating insight into the world's oldest living culture, sharing traditional stories, language and the rich Aboriginal history of Perth. Explore the cultural significance of iconic locations including Elizabeth Quay, Kings Park and Yagan Square, and uncover the stories and connections to Country that have shaped the city for thousands of years. It's a unique and meaningful way to experience Perth beyond the usual sights.