Fremantle – Convicts, Culture & Street Art
Discover the factual, anecdotal, and downright fascinating local stories....Fremantle is Perth's hip and historical cousin, just 25 minutes from the city.
Description
Start: 10.00am Fremantle Visitor Information Centre - Walyalup Koort
End: 12:00pm Central Fremantle
Fremantle is Perth's hip and historical cousin with streets full of heritage buildings, cafés, street art and amazing stories waiting to be shared.
Once home to whaling stations and mass immigration, "Freo" is now a charming town celebrated for its music, culture and history. You'll hear tales of daring prisoner escapes, see local street art and learn about the expulsion of Indigenous peoples to Rottnest Island. Find out why almost 10,000 men were transported from Great Britain and Ireland as convicts and how they built their own prison. There is no better way to explore Freo than with a local Two Feet guide who will share all its fascinating stories.
The tour is approximately 2hrs in duration, however actual walking time is approximately 60 mins. There are regular opportunities to rest. Toilet breaks available mid tour. Total distance approximately 2km.