Top Experiences in Perth Bell Tower

Explore 200 years in an afternoon! This tour tells Perth’s story from the struggling Swan River Colony to its coming of age as the City of Light.

From First Contact to the present day, each stop on the tour progressively tells Perth’s story decade-by-decade. The tour includes current-day and historical footage to show how each shift in the State’s fortunes has driven waves of demolition, development and social change.

Boom-and-bust showcases quintessentially Western Australian stories such as:
> The City’s strange obsession with heritage balconies
> The ancient science of indigenous farming practices
> Perth’s ‘scandalous’ modernist art movement
> London Court: the first place in Perth to have air-conditioning
> The rise, fall and rise again of Alan Bond
> Demolished buildings of Perth

Made by WA locals - it showcases hidden gems that you won't find online!

Humankind has been obsessed has been telling stories about crime and misadventure since the printing press was created.

Dark Stry takes true crime to Perth's streets - no longer a guilty pleasure to be enjoyed behind closed doors. Our app doesn't just tell you, it shows you, the things that go bump in the night.

Each stop on this self-guided tour is paired with a different bar or restaurant so that you can keep hydrated on your adventure into Perth's darker side.

Uncover Perth's gritty underbelly with tales of criminal gangs, haunted theatres, and Western Australia's most notorious serial killer (and the ones that got away!). The tour also shines a light on the secret hidden inside Perth's Swan Bell Tower.

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets.
Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day.
Work as a team or compete. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students, and groups of friends.

Ready for a bike ride like no other? Hop in; you are about to discover Perth on a bike tour with a local guide.

On this Perth bike tour, cycle through picturesque streets and scenic roads as you check out the main spots around town. Pass by Elizabeth Quay, and Kings Park, and make stops along the way to hear fascinating stories about Perth.

Your local guide is a bike pro and will make this private tour an easy-going ride for you. So, if you are looking for a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to move around Perth, this bike tour ticks all the boxes!

Withlocals City Bike Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

- Private walking tour for just you and your group
- Get a deeper insight into Perth life than possible alone
- See Perth through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems

Get to know Perth in a whole new way, exploring the picturesque eastern foreshore of the Swan River and discover Perth’s hidden gems off the usual tourist route! Our journey takes us along the eastern foreshore of Perth’s pristine Swan River through an urban wetland, a haven for native birds on the urban fringe of the CBD.  Keep an eye out for dolphins and Western Australia’s iconic black swans. Just off the foreshore route is the small inlet Claisebrook Cove, one of Perth’s hidden gems.  A hub of riverside cafes, bars and elegant homes, you could be forgiven for imagining yourself in a quaint European village. As we meander back through East Perth to the city, our route passes some of the city’s most beautiful heritage buildings including the famous Perth Mint, historic Government House and the lush Supreme Court Gardens.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

The Bell Tower, located on the banks of the Swan River in vibrant Barrack Square, is one of the largest musical instruments on earth and was built to house the bells of Saint Martin in the Fields church, in Trafalgar Square, London.

During the interactive Bell Tower Experience Tour, you can try the art of bell ringing yourself with an experienced tour guide. Learn about the history of the Bell Tower and the historic royal bells. Marvel at the Swan River views from the Observation Deck and while there play a tune on the coin operated Carillon.

- Chime the ancient bells during an interactive chiming demonstration
- Learn about the ANZAC legend and the meaning behind the ANZAC Bell
- See the 6,500kg ANZAC Bell ring at midday
- Receive an ANZAC Bell medallion and take it to the Perth Mint for FREE engraving
- Receive a Certificate to commemorate your experience
- Your guide will play a song from World War 1 on the coin operated carillon
- Marvel at the stunning views of the Swan River and Perth City from the observation deck.

Experience the best of both worlds in Perth, where a thriving metropolis of curated street art, creative restaurants and small bars meets soft-sand beaches and scenic parks.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.

To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

You will learn about the history of Perth and some of the events that have helped shape the city.

The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.

Please note that this tour is only available in English.

This package includes two tickets to the Bell Tower Experience tour and an engraved Love Lock - choose your engraving when you arrive at the Bell Tower, (two names and and a special date work well). The idea is that the padlock 'locks' the love forever; meaning a strong, ever-lasting relationship. They are usually used by couples but are also used by family members to cement their bond. You can lock the padlock on the chain that exists at the Bell Tower or you can choose to take it home as a souvenir.

While your Lock is being made, join in on the Bell Tower Experience tour and chime the royal bells! Explore all 5 public levels, including the Level Six Observation Deck.

At the end of your visit, your lock will be ready to collect from the reception desk.