About this tour
A 1 hour 45 minute guided walking tour of Perth's crime history, visiting real sites linked to notorious criminals and unsolved cases. You'll move through the city's historic district hearing about scandals, murders, and criminal events that shaped Perth's past. Suits anyone curious about true crime and willing to walk at a steady pace through urban streets. The tour plays on the contrast between Perth's present-day calm and its darker criminal legacy.
Highlights
- Visit actual crime sites throughout Perth's historic precincts
- Learn about Australia's most notorious criminals and their Perth connections
- Hear details on solved and unsolved crimes from Perth's past
- Explore how major criminal events shaped the city's history
- Photograph striking contrasts between peaceful streets and dark stories
- Guided by a knowledgeable host with detailed historical knowledge
- Wheelchair accessible route through central Perth locations
What to expect
You'll meet your guide and begin walking through Perth's central areas, stopping at sites directly tied to significant crimes and criminal figures. Your guide will narrate the historical context, details of cases, and the individuals involved — both famous offenders and victims. You'll move between several locations over the course of the tour, with the guide providing background on each spot.
The tour balances factual crime history with the eerie atmosphere of revisiting these places in their modern, everyday context. You'll finish after roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. There's opportunity throughout to take photos of locations and hear stories the guide shares at each stop.
What travellers say
- Knowledgeable guide shares detailed, lesser-known Perth crime stories
- Walking real locations makes historical crimes feel genuinely connected
- Eerie contrast between peaceful present-day streets and dark past
- Fully wheelchair accessible with stroller-friendly route
- Graphic crime content not suitable for sensitive listeners or children
- Moderate fitness required — full 1 hour 45 minutes of continuous walking
- Weather-dependent comfort given outdoor urban walking format
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone with a genuine interest in true crime, Perth history, or criminology who's comfortable hearing detailed accounts of violent crimes and criminal activity. You'll need at least moderate fitness to walk steadily for the full duration — there's no sitting down during the tour. The route is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly. Not suitable for very young children due to violent crime content. Bring water; food and drinks are not included and you'll need to purchase them separately if needed. The tour operates rain or shine, so check weather and dress accordingly. Public transport is nearby if you need to reach the starting point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.