We thoroughly enjoyed the experience AMY was amazing and would recommend anyone to do this. Well worth the money
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 105 Minute Tour
- Knowledgeable Tour Host
Excludes
- Food and drinks (own expense)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meets on the Horseshoe Bridge, overlooking the Perth Railway Station Train platforms opposite Yagan Square.
Return
- Meets on the Horseshoe Bridge, overlooking the Perth Railway Station Train platforms opposite Yagan Square.
Itinerary
Follow the trail on a guided tour of Perth’s historic crime sites, walking in the shadows of notorious criminals and learning about the dark history that the city keeps concealed. Be captivated by the eerie contrast of Perth’s peaceful scenery and its violent criminal past, with plenty of chances to capture unique photographs.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Amy was our guide and I could not think of anyone else i would have. She was AMAZING. The stories I didn't even know about, yet I have been inside where they happened! Definitely worth the time.
Olivia was amazing. Great stories and interesting local anecdotes.
Very interesting stories and the guide was excellent.
Interesting look into Perth's criminal history. Our tour guide Amy was a great storyteller and made the evening fun and informative. Well worth doing this tour.
Nigel was a great tour guide, the stories were amazing , myself and hubby had the best time and will be doing the ghost tour next
Nigel was an excellent guide/narrator & the tour was very interesting - proven by the fact my 15yo son did not look at his phone to play games throughout the full duration of the tour 👏🙂👌 Informative & historically interesting the references to WA's architecture and lifestyle during the early stages of it's growth made this a tour I can certainly recommend, cheers to Dark Stories 🙏👏
Great way to explore the city with a knowledgeable guide and learn some of the darker side of the city's history. Unintended benefit, I also spotted some great little places along the way I plan to visit in future.
Very much a recommended from start to finish, having just came over from Singapore and was invited to this tour through a client, left pleasantly surprised by the knowledgeability of Tess our lovely tour guide who remained open to all my questions throughout the tour.
Excellent walking tour. Tess our guide was so good and talked about each crime in detail with no script. It was interesting to see the historic buildings where the crimes took place.
Amy was brilliant. Her knowledge was incredible. A very enjoyable evening walk about Perth. Easy walking.
Great way to see parts of the city you might not realise are there. Our guide was great and the crime stories were interlaced with history of the area which was really interesting.
Our guide, Amy is a delight! Such a blessing to have her taking us through Perth city, retelling true crime stories with such passion and panache. The puns were great as well ;p
Had such a great time. Amy was amazing, she has excellent presenting skills and a real ability to capture the audience. It was a great experience and I would definitely recommend!
Great tour! We learnt so much as tourists in our own town. Nigel was brilliant and such a great storyteller. Very much recommend this experience.
I had a lovely time listening to stories of dead people 😍✨ Amy was a very engaging storyteller, her cadence and ability to draw you into the story is incredible, learning some of the darker history of the city I call home was a very enjoyable experience~ Fremantle tour next!
Well worth the money, thank you Nigel! Very much recommend this experience for all true crime lovers.
Nigel was the perfect tour guide - genial, engaging and seemingly indefatigable! It was a pleasure to follow him around Perth and Northbridge. Perhaps a little long, I think we were all feeling a bit pooped by the end. The pics were great. I would have liked to hear about early colonial crimes and my date wanted more contemporary ones.
Thanks so much to Nigel for an interesting and engaging tour, we can’t wait to do the Fremantle one!
Tess did an extraordinary job guiding the tour. It was Friday night and a full moon, with all kinds of crazies about. She kept going regardless. Her professionalism and passion for storytelling shone bright. It was a very entertaining evening. Hint: wear comfortable walking shoes. We learned where everything was, plus it's dark history! Highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Tess!
Had an incredible time on this tour - Nigel was an amazing story teller and tour guide!!
My partner and I and fellow listeners had a wonderful night with our brilliant story telling guide, Amy. Amy's theatrical delivery made you feel as if you were there, eloquent, articulate, a strong telling of the events kept up right to the end of the tour. In one word.... BRILLIANT!
Reasonable priced 2 hour tour. Excellent tour our guide Tess was articulate and clearly spoken and very informative I would recommend this tour.
Loved the tour with the knowledgeable and witty Amy.
Very enjoyable evening out. Great storytelling from Amy our guide. We have been living in Perth a long time and had no idea about its dark past!
My wife Belinda and I recently went on the Perth true crimes tour. Belinda is a wheelchair user, and this tour was very accessible and a great fun experience. Our tour guide Amy, was fantastic at delivering the stories and very knowledgeable. We didn’t feel rushed or left behind. She answered everyone’s questions and gave us a truly immersive experience. All in all, for around $30 with a companion card, great value for money. It took approximately 2hrs, with a walking distance of around 2.5-3km, mostly flat and accessible with only one slightly difficult hill but still manageable. I would definitely recommend this tour, and we are looking forward to doing the Fremantle tour soon. Well done Amy, David and the team. Cheers 🍻 Cliff Nutt
Tess was an amazing storyteller, bringing the fascinating past of Perth City to life. A really engaging and insightful experience. Highly recommend.
I really enjoyed having Aim as our tour guide for the evening, who was a captivating storyteller and had great charisma. A memorable, affordable way to spend your evening, and a local and active alternative to movie/TV nights. Would highly recommend!
Aim was an excelent tour guide and excellent story teller, i appreciated the content warnings and checking in during each story to see the comfort of the group its nice getting a heads up! Aim was very captivating with each story making for quite an informative and immersive expirience. Customer service was really nice David was very helpful with accessiblility requirements. Companion cards are accepted. I liked the accomaning photos of what the building looked like and the sketches and the sight seeing, notibly wolf lane, wolf lane is a favourite of mine for the street art Id recomend going with a group of friends if your looking for something interesting to do in the city
Aim was a delightful tour guide, blending humour with sombreness at appropriate times. I've lived in this city for ten years and didn't know most of the horrifying and wild things that were described. I'm so glad to have educated myself on a bit more of my city's history. A great few hours to spend with friends contemplating how times change (and don't change), society and the criminal justice system, in such an entertaining manner. Excellent for locals and visitors alike. Welcome to the dark history of Boorloo!
Excellent tour. Stories brought to life by guide Tess. Interesting stories from the past around city of Perth. Easy walk. Tess was friendly and professional.
The tour was interesting and enjoyable. The operator was professional and very patient when I made a mistake about the time!
Great tour. Our tour guide, Nigel, was very knowledgeable and kept us all entertained the whole walk. Would def recommend
We had such a great time, it was so much better than we expected. Amy our wonderful tour guide was fantastic!! her storytelling and enthusiasm was exceptional she really made the night. Definitely a worthwhile tour to experience, something different and you get your steps in for the day😁
i went as part of a school trip. nigel was our tour guide, who told the stories descriptively and kept all us rowdy teenagers engaged. would DEFINITELY recommend going and experiencing this tour
This was such a great experience! Our tour guide Tess was super friendly and delivered the stories with a way that was gripping and had us hanging onto her every last word. Would highly recommend!!
We had a great time with our lovely and enthusiastic guide Amy! What a wonderful and deeply morbid way of learning about our city.
We had an absolute crime of a good time on the Dark Stories Perth tour with the wonderfully wicked Nigel as our guide. From the very first murderous pun to the chilling final tale, we were hooked like a suspect in an interrogation room. Nigel spun Perth's dark past into a web of intrigue, scandal, and just the right amount of gallows humour. His storytelling was so good, it should be criminal! He had us dying of laughter one moment and on the edge of our seats the next. Every back alley and shadowy corner held secrets, and Nigel made sure none were left un-buried. The tour struck the perfect balance between creepy and comical – think CSI meets stand-up comedy. We learned all about Perth’s seedy side, with a dash of historical flavour and a sprinkle of spooky. And the puns? Oh, they were to die for. If you're looking for a night that's a little eerie, a lot entertaining, and full of killer stories – book this tour. You’ll walk away armed with knowledge and convicted of having a good time. Highly recommended – a real stab above the rest! 🔪 Luke and Vivi
I recently participated in the true crime tour in Fremantle, guided by Glenn. The tour proved to be both informative and engaging, offering a compelling look into the city's darker historical narratives. Glenn's extensive knowledge and expertise made the tour particularly noteworthy; he presented complex and unsettling topics with a unique blend of insight and wit, ensuring they were accessible and engaging. His ability to balance the gravity of the subject matter with a lighter tone contributed to an enjoyable atmosphere. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in true crime or local history.
Nigel was a great guide! we had so much fun learning about the crime stories of Perth, even under rain. Thanks again Nigel.
This experience was wonderful, informative and fun. It gave an interesting view into the shady early criminal history of Perth in a fun and relaxed way. The stand-out was the puns thrown in for comedy. We highly recommend the three guys and their crime tour. Well done guys
Very interesting stories of Perth’s criminal past delivered in an astonishing manner by David, lot’s of humour despite tough topic, interesting historical details, thought provoking plots. Really enjoyed!
Excellent, engaging and entertaining tour which taught us many interesting stories about our city. It was amazing to be able to stand at the actual locations while the guide shows pictures of how they looked in times gone by.
Really enjoyed the tour. David was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about crime! We saw some parts of Perth we were unfamiliar with. Loved the puns.
Thank you David @ Bridget we had a wonderful time. We would definitely recommend this tour for anyone with an interest in crime and history. Our tour guides were lovely so friendly, and considerate. Well done we were honoured to be a part of your opening. All the best with all of your future tours Nicole, Shan & Tracey 😊
Great walking tour. Our guides were passionate and funny. Enjoyed the sordid details. Brought the history of our city to life. Recommend!
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
