Fremantle's True Crime Tour: Notorious criminals and dark history

Fremantle's violent past shaped the rough port town you walk through today.

Fremantle's True Crime Tour is a guided walking tour through the port town's darkest corners, led by a knowledgeable host who revisits the paths of notorious criminals and uncovers grisly secrets buried beneath the city's surface. The tour runs roughly 90 minutes and covers the stark contrast between Fremantle's picturesque charm and its violent history. Wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and service animals are allowed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Fremantle's dark history

• Join guided journey through dark corners
• Revisit paths of notorious criminals
• Uncover grisly city secrets
• Witness contrast of charm and violence
• Take photographic opportunities

The experience

What stories does a port town keep hidden? Fremantle's history runs far deeper than salt and seafaring. Beneath the lively wharves and rough streets lies a darker legacy forged by the notorious men who called it home: tales of intrigue, mysterious disappearances, and cold-blooded acts that shaped the city's character. This tour takes you through the streets where those stories unfolded, guided by someone who knows which corners hold which secrets.

You'll walk Fremantle's darkest corners over roughly 90 minutes, moving between the sites where criminals operated and the places where their crimes left marks on the city. The guide points out the contrast between what you see now, the picturesque charm that draws visitors, and what happened in those same spots decades ago. There's plenty of room to stop and photograph the locations, so you can hold onto the visual detail of where history happened.

The tour is led in English by a knowledgeable host who carries the stories. It's accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, and all areas and surfaces are navigable. If you're traveling with a service animal, it's welcome on the tour.

What’s included

• Knowledgeable tour host guiding you through Fremantle's darkest corners.
• 90-minute walking tour in English.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDeparts at 17:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dark Stories Pty Ltd

Is this one for you?At roughly 90 minutes, the tour fits neatly into a morning or afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free for Fremantle's markets, waterfront and cafes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of crimes and criminals does the tour cover?

The tour revisits the paths of notorious criminals and uncovers grisly secrets from Fremantle's violent past: stories of intrigue, mysterious disappearances, and cold-blooded acts. The guide reveals the darker legacy forged in the shadows of the wharves and rough streets, tales Fremantle thought it had sentenced to history.

How long is the tour and can I fit it into a half day in Fremantle?

The tour runs roughly 90 minutes, which leaves you time to explore other parts of Fremantle (the markets, the waterfront, or a meal) in the same morning or afternoon.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.

Does the tour include food or drink?

The tour does not include food or drink, so you'll want to plan a meal or coffee stop before or after the 90 minutes on the streets.