The guided walking trails in the city are free and guided by the i-City Volunteer Hosts. They depart from the City of Perth Information Kiosk, Murray St Mall or you can pick up a map and follow the trail yourself.The i-City guides also conduct Orientation Walking Tours daily at 11am.
Note: All guided walks take approximately 2 hours - remember to wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
Boom or Bust Trail
This historical walk through Perth city will highlight the "boom" created by gold and the resultant surge of growth, wealth and prosperity in Western Australia. The city population swelled, buildings were erected and it seemed Perth would "Bust" as this remote town turned into a buzzing cosmopolitan city.
Highlights include: Perth Town Hall, Tea Rooms, McNess Royal Arcade, The Metropole & Theatre Royal, London Court, Palace Hotel, William Street, His Majesty's Theatre, King Street and Murray Street, General Post Office, Perth Central Railway Station, Fire Station Number One & Museum, Original Royal Perth Hospital and Museum, The Perth Mint.
This tour departs on Fridays at 2pm
Icons of Influence Trail
When John Septimus Roe first laid out the city of Perth in 1829, he envisioned a powerful city at the centre of a strong, progressive economy. St Georges Terrace was the focus of this design, a broad avenue running parallel to the shores of the majestic Swan River. Pre-eminent early settlers built their residences along the Terrace and many significant civic buildings were also erected here. St Georges Terrace continues its central role as the city's powerhouse today. Follow this trail to investigate the history of the city through its iconic places of influence. As you walk along the trail, keep your eyes out for plaques placed in the pavement, in recognition of the many people who have influenced the growth of Perth and Western Australia.
Highlights include: Perth Town Hall, Central Government Offices, St Georges Cathedral, The Deanery, Government House, Stirling & Supreme Court Gardens and Francis Burt Law Education Centre, Weld Club, Karrakata Club, The Western Australian Club, Perth Boys School, Forrest House replica, Bishop's House, Barracks ' Arch, Parliament House, The Cloisters, Trinity Church and Trinity Congregational.
This tours departs Mondays at 2pm
Convicts & Colonials Trail
Although the Swan River Colony was established as a free settlement in 1829, convict transportation was introduced in 1850 to answer the demand for a plentiful supply of cheap labour for the small population. Nearly 10,000 male convicts were transported until 1868. The introduction of these reluctant immigrants caused much debate and controversy amongst the residents, who feared that their free colony would be forever tainted by the convict class. Whilst convict transport lasted only 18 years, the legacy of the short penal period is embedded in the streets of Perth and the folklore of the State.
Highlights include: Perth Town Hall, The Deanery, Government House, Francis Burt Law Education Centre, Supreme Court, Western Australian Museum, Art Gallery of Western Australia, St Mary's Cathedral and Pro-Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, The East Perth Cemetery.
This tour departs Wednesday at 2pm
Art City
Art City is your guide to Perth's art in public places. This walking guide features artworks commissioned by the City of Perth and other organisations. Aspects of Perth's cultural heritage may be discovered and explored as you follow the walking guide and view the artworks. Central to the Art City walk is Perth's CBD. Along St George's Terrace are examples of significant architecture ranging from early colonial buildings to contemporary developments. On a walk through Perth's Cultural Centre to Northbridge, you will find the Art Gallery of WA, the WA Museum and the State Library. Enjoy your Art City walk and allow the thirty artworks to challenge your perception and enrich your understanding of life in Perth. This tour departs Tuesday and Thursday's at 2pm
