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Free tour

Fremantle/ Walyalup: From convict colony to coffee culture

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Rohann
Registered on April 14, 2023

I was born and raised in Freo and have been in love with this place since I first set foot on the earth. I'm am avid history fanatic with a full-time job as an electrician. Recently come back from 4 months of traveling around Europe and experiencing the best of Guruwalk! The nooks and crannies are filled with my own personal history, at the end of the tour I send a list of all must do's that only locals know.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

A tour of Fremantle's history and sights. 
From colony and convicts transportation. The mass incarceration of convicts in the swan river colony, the escape stories of Irish Fenians. The great gold rush, race wars, indigenous subjugation.  To be the largest submarine base in the southern hemisphere during WW2. Now-days Freo is raising some of the most iconic musicians to date, what a rich and turbulent history.

  • Starting at the Fremantle prison.
  • Walking past the football oval.
  • Visiting artworks and statues in Walyalup Koort.
  • Walking past St Johns Church.
  • Walking past the submarine.
  • Through the whalers tunnel. 
  • Walking to the round house. 



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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    30 Parry St, Fremantle WA 6160, Austr...
    30 Parry St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
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    Meet me by the statue of convicts in chains, in front of the Fremantle prison. I will be wearing a green hat and have a flag.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Fremantle Prison
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Fremantle Church
  • 3
    Outside visit
    WA Maritime Museum
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Round House
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Fremantle Oval

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Caroline 04 Feb 2024
Aylesbury

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
Really enjoyed our tour with Rohann. A great introduction to the history and town of Fremantle. Rohann was professional and engaging.
Leah 06 Jan 2024
Cardiff

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
Found the walking tour interesting as we did not know much about Fremantle and hadn’t saw some of the statues included in the tour, interesting stories about the past and a good morning out :)
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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