Fremantle – Convicts, Culture & Street Art
Explore Fremantle's history, street art, and convict tales on a 2-hour walking tour with a local Two Feet guide, starting at Fremantle Visitor Information Centre - Walyalup Koort and finishing in central Fremantle. Discover landmarks, culture, and legends of this vibrant port city.
Highlights
- Explore the streets of Fremantle with a local guide
- Discover heritage buildings and vibrant street art
- Hear captivating stories of convicts and cultural legends
- Learn about Fremantle's history, including prisoner escapes and immigration
- Find out about the expulsion of Indigenous peoples to Rottnest Island
Inclusions
- 2 hour guided walking tour
- Expert commentary from a local Two Feet guide
- Regular rest stops and mid-tour toilet break
Description
Kick off your Fremantle adventure at 10:00am from the Fremantle Visitor Information Centre at Walyalup Koort, exploring Western Australia's hip and historic port town on foot. Your local Two Feet guide will lead you through the streets, sharing tales from Fremantle's colourful past, street art, and heritage architecture.
Discover how Fremantle, once home to whaling stations and waves of immigration, became a cultural hotspot known for its music, cafés, and fascinating stories. Along the way, you'll learn about the expulsion of Indigenous peoples to Rottnest Island, legendary convict escapes, and how 10,000 men were transported from Great Britain and Ireland to build their own prison.
The walking tour winds through central Fremantle, revealing hidden laneways, historic buildings, and bold artwork while weaving in captivating stories of Australia's convict and colonial past.
This tour runs approximately 2 hours, with about 60 minutes of gentle walking over a 2km distance. Don't worry mate, there are regular chances to rest and a toilet break partway through, ending up in the heart of central Fremantle at 12:00pm.
