Top Things to do in Fremantle
What to do and see in Fremantle, Western Australia: The Best Historic Sites
Fremantle (Freo), Perth’s maritime center, offers a pleasant change of pace from the nearby state capital. From the Victorian Fremantle Markets to the convict-built History Museum to the strikingly modern Maritime Museum, Fremantle is an elegant and energetic spot. Head south and enjoy patio dining on the Cappuccino Strip, famous for its great beaches and boisterous nightlife.
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1. Fremantle History Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 743jillianh
This was the highlight of our trip. We feel in love with Fremantle’s old architecture and Big Al was able to give us the stories behind these lovingly maintained streetscapes. He has a wealth of knowledge and his book full of drawings, paintings and photographs helps you to see back through the years at how the city has changed and grown. We loved the tour and would recommend it to anyone as Big Al will adapt his focus to suit your interests.
2. Oliver Hill Battery
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By bracky1
Thank you Bill for such an informative tour. The guns are amazing and the tunnels just blew me away - hard to believe all that is under the earth. I recommend this to everyone.
3. Fremantle Prison
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4.5 based on 4,057 reviews
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s premier tourist attractions and the only World Heritage listed building in the State.The Prison was built by convicts in the 1850s and was used as a place of incarceration for almost 140 years. With solitary cells and gallows Fremantle Prison is a monument to a system of punishment that is uncomfortably recent. Fremantle Prison now holds the key to history, mystery and fun. Step inside and do time with experienced guides on a fascinating Prison Day Tour. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels 20m beneath the Prison by foot and by boat on a Tunnels Tour adventure. Feeling brave? Delve into the darker side of the Prison’s history on an eerie Torchlight Tour.
Reviewed By R2072TOjulieb - Caulfield, Australia
We had Chris for our True Crime Tour and Janine for our Torch Light tour which were both really good and worth doing. The True Crime tour talks about crimes committed but does not go in to too much detail and therefore is not gross. If you want to hear more about the Claremont case I can recommend the Crime Junkie pod cast which has an episode on the case... This does however go in to a fair amount of detail and would not be recommended for under 16s. The Torch Light tour is good and a very different experience again. A little scary at times but great fun and interesting history on the place.
4. Norm wrightson hairway
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
ANTIQUE Traditional Barber Shop WAS established in 1933. It is a traditional barber shop that has old fashioned service but with a modern slant. Come in and get a stylish haircut with a neck shave & a hot towel or a cut-throat face shave by our friendly staff whom are qualified and have many years of experience. We are a walk in barber shop with no appointments needed.
5. The Fremantle Round House
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4.0 based on 713 reviews
The Fremantle Round House is the oldest public building in Western Australia, purpose built as a gaol (jail) when the Swan River Colony was first settled. Volunteer Guides are available to share the history of the Round House with visitors and the Round House is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm daily (except for Christmas Day and Good Friday). The cannon is fired (weather permitting) at 1.00pm every day on the Gun Deck and we welcome visitors applying to be the Honorary Gunner for the day.
Reviewed By leonea313 - Bibra Lake, Australia
run by volunteers on the day I visited, interesting history worth coming in to listen and look around, the round house was a prison and lookout, more interesting history to check out
6. Kingstown Barracks
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Bellridge - Caversham, Australia
Very nice visit. We walked but hop on bus if i were you. Take water and wear walking shoes. Barracks now accommodation blocks so all heritage glossed over
7. Proclamation Tree & Marmion Memorial
8. Rottnest Chapel
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By IBenevolentDictatorI
This Chapel is really lovely. I have been vacationing at Rottnest for decades and this was the first time I've seen the Chapel. This historic colonial building was built by the aboriginal prisoners according to the design of their jailer, Henry Vincent. It has a gorgeous stained glass window and pews.
9. Salt Store Gallery and Exhibition Centre
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3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By CaleMcMillen - Rottnest Island, Australia
The RIA has turned this beautiful old building into a classy gift shop. Very reasonable pricing, and an epic collection of island resident photographer ‘Wadjemup Dreaming’ prints, postcards, and magnets for sale.
