Perth City Tour: Perth Mint Gold Pour & Bell Tower Chiming

Five hours: Swan River views, a live gold pour, chiming historic bells, and panoramic Perth from Kings Park

A 5-hour small-group tour of Perth with hotel pickup includes The Perth Mint Gold Tour with live gold pour, the interactive Bell Chiming Experience at The Bell Tower where you ring the historic Swan Bells and receive a certificate, and panoramic views from Kings Park. The guide covers the city's landmarks, the Swan River, and Western Australia's gold-rush heritage, with a maximum of 12 guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Perth Mint1h · entry included
2. The Bell Tower45m · entry included
3. Elizabeth Quay15m
4. Kings Park and Botanic Garden1h

Perth city tour and attractions

• Enjoy panoramic Swan River views
• Admire pedestrian suspension bridge
• Join Perth Mint Gold Tour
• Visit Elizabeth Quay waterfront precinct
• Drive along historic city boulevard
• View WA government building exterior
• Take part in Bell Tower chiming
• Stroll through Kings Park and Botanic Garden

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and takes you through Perth's defining sights in a single morning or afternoon. You'll see the Swan River panorama and the modern Elizabeth Quay waterfront, pass the Parliament House and the city's historic boulevard, then arrive at The Perth Mint: a working facility inside the original 1899 melting house. There you watch a live gold pour, see the world's largest gold coin, and from September 2026, the Guinness World Records™ World's Largest Gold Bar at 521.2 kg. The guide walks you through Western Australia's gold-rush history while the molten gold flows.

At The Bell Tower, you step inside and ring the historic Swan Bells yourself (an interactive moment most visitors don't expect), then receive your Bell Chiming Certificate. The tower sits at the water's edge with views across Perth and the Swan River. From there, the tour moves to Kings Park, one of the world's largest inner-city parks, where you stroll through native bushland and war memorials with panoramic views over the city and river before returning to your hotel.

The guide is a local professional who speaks either English or German, depending on which option you book at checkout. Transport is air-conditioned, and you'll travel with no more than 12 people, which keeps the pace relaxed and the stops unhurried. An onboard information pack is provided, and the whole day is structured to fit the major attractions without rushing between them.

What’s included

• Professional local guide.
• air-conditioned transport for up to 12 guests.
• hotel pickup and return.
• onboard information pack.
• The Perth Mint Gold Tour with live gold pour.
• Bell Tower interactive Bell Chiming Experience and certificate.

Options for this experience

2 options

Starting from Perth, with a German-speaking guideGuide in English · 08:30Pickup is included

Starting from Perth, with an English-speaking guide08:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by WA NT TOURS

Is this one for you?Choose the English-language option if you want a guide who can answer detailed questions about Perth's history and architecture. The German option is identical in every other way, so pick based on the language you're most comfortable with. The small-group size and fixed 5-hour window mean you see the major sights without the pace of a larger tour or the planning of a self-guided day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens at The Perth Mint during the tour?

The Perth Mint Gold Tour includes a live gold pour inside the historic 1899 melting house, where you watch molten gold flow in real time. You also see the world's largest gold coin and, from 26 September 2026, the Guinness World Records™ World's Largest Gold Bar weighing 521.2 kg, plus exhibits on Western Australia's gold-rush history.

Can I actually ring the bells at The Bell Tower myself?

Yes. The Bell Chiming Experience is interactive. You try chiming the historic Swan Bells yourself and learn about the centuries-old art of bell ringing from the guide. You receive a Bell Chiming Certificate afterward.

Is Kings Park included in the tour, or is it a separate stop?

Kings Park is included as the final stop. You stroll through one of the world's largest inner-city parks, see native bushland and war memorials, and enjoy panoramic views over Perth and the Swan River before the return to your hotel.

What language does the guide speak?

You choose either English or German when you book. Both options are available. The guide is a professional local in either language.

Does the tour include transport from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and return are included. Transport is air-conditioned, and the group stays at a maximum of 12 guests.