Perth Travel Guide: Best Things to Do & See

Nature-focused experiences dominate the options we compare across booking platforms, accounting for 51% of the 480 activities listed. Sightseeing tours are the most common activity type at 39%, followed by wine tasting tours (12%), cruises and sailing (9%), food tours (8%), and adventure tours (7%). Cultural, historical, and food-and-drink themes are also well represented, so whether you're after wildlife, wine, heritage, or outdoor adventure, there's a solid range to choose from.

The most-listed experiences across booking platforms are the Swan Valley Wine Tour (starting from wine-tasting prices in the typical range), Rottnest Island Tour, Swan River Lunch Cruise, Pinnacles Desert Tour, Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour, Optus Stadium Tour, and Perth City Tour. These headline experiences appear on multiple booking platforms, making them easy to compare and book. Reviewers consistently praise them as amazing, fantastic, and excellent, with an average rating of 4.76 stars across more than 37,000 combined reviews.

Most activities cost between $62 and $274, with a median around $123. The full range spans from $18 to $1,034, so there's something for every budget. Whether you're looking for a short, affordable experience or a full-day premium tour, the spread is wide enough to suit different trip lengths and spending plans.

About 9% of the options we compare are flagged as likely to sell out, so popular time slots and peak-season dates can fill quickly. If you're visiting during school holidays or weekends, booking in advance is worth doing. On the bright side, roughly half the activities offer free cancellation, so you can secure your spot without much risk if plans change.

About 21% of the activities we compare are tagged eco-friendly, reflecting a notable presence of sustainable and nature-conscious options across the city. Family-friendly options are less common in the listings, so if you're traveling with children, it's worth checking individual tour descriptions to confirm suitability. The nature-heavy focus of Perth's activities (51% of options) means many tours naturally appeal to families interested in wildlife and outdoor exploration.

Walking is the most common way to explore, used in 23% of tours, followed by bus (18%), boat (12%), car (9%), and ferry (9%). As for what's included, 44% of activities feature a guide, 25% include meals, 18% come with entry tickets, and 15% provide transport. About 14% offer hotel pickup and drop-off, which is helpful if you prefer not to arrange your own way to the tour start point. Only a handful of options (less than 1%) include skip-the-line access, so expect standard entry queues at popular attractions.

Tours are available in 7 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Chinese. English is the default across the vast majority of listings, but if you're traveling with non-English speakers, it's worth filtering by language when comparing options on booking platforms to find guided tours in your preferred language.

The Transperth train departs every 10-15 minutes and takes 40 minutes to reach the city center. A taxi or ride-share costs around AUD 45-60 and takes 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Yes, Kings Park offers free entry with stunning city views, botanical gardens, and walking trails. The Perth Cultural Centre precinct also features free museums and galleries on selected evenings.

Visit between September and November for mild weather and quokka sightings. Ferries depart from the city center daily, taking 25-30 minutes. Book tickets in advance during peak seasons to avoid sold-out departures.