Why choose this Perth tour ?
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.
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
Rushed itineraries miss the magic. Stories Unseen is the clever way to experience places differently. Our curated, self-guided tours seamlessly bring locations to life with audio & immersive narration from our charismatic companions.
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What makes Boom-and-Bust: self-guided historical walking tour of Perth a unique experience ?
The Boom-and-Bust 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 economic fortunes has driven waves of demolition, development and social change. Each stop is paired with different with hospitality venues across the CBD to showcase the best of the West.
The Boom-and-Bust tour 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
This is the starting point of the tour. Your self-guided walk will commence on arrival, including historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
Your self-guided tour continues to His Majesty’s Theatre where we feature the story of WA’s first gold boom.
Heritage King St is the backdrop for the tale of farming in Western Australia.
The route continues through two stops in Hay Street Mall exploring Perth’s Gilded Era and its recovery from the Great Depression.
The tour continues to the Council House where we tell the story of minerals and modernism.
There is no better way to see the impact of Perth’s 1980s boom than the buildings along The Esplanade. Explore then-and-now for sites including the Former Esplanade Hotel.
The tour finishes at The Bell Tower, a short walk from Elizabeth Quay. Our last stop tells the story of how Western Australia’s boom-and-bust cycle continues today.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Boom-and-Bust: self-guided historical walking tour of Perth
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Included with Your Ticket
- Extended stays: Savour hidden history & wide open spaces. Spend more time where your interest lies.
- Audio & immersive narration: our virtual guides make locations come alive with history and anecdotes
- Social media integration: capture and share moments with immersive media
- Turn-by-turn navigation: seamlessly guided with maps, media & commentary, on-demand, on any device
- Self-Guided Tour – uses your phone or tablet
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Stories Unseen.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Perth.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.
CODE TO UNLOCK
VTORE4TGE – this is the only code you need to use to unlock the magic! Please ignore any other codes provided by Viator.
BEFORE YOU START – REQUIRES WIFI
1) Download the Stories Unseen app from the App Store on your mobile device – search ‘Stories Unseen’ or use the link http://l.ead.me/exploremore
2) Click on Tours > Perth Boom-and-Bust
3) Click on ‘Enter Code’, enter the unique access code > VTORE4TGE on the VIP screen and then UNLOCK.
4) Download the tour to your device once unlocked – we recommend downloading via WIFI before you go due to the large file size
TO START THE TOUR
Make your way to the first stop on the tour, Elizabeth Quay, to get started.
Don’t forget your headphones to enjoy the tour commentary.
HELP & FAQS
Additional information on how to use the Stories Unseen App can be found:
In the App – under the ‘Help’ icon located at the bottom of the App
Our website – https://www.storiesunseen.com.au/faqs
If you have any issues accessing your tour, please contact us:
Email: hello@storiesunseen.com.au
WhatsApp & Phone: +61 480 606 665
