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For a city with so much to see and do, how can you pack your trip with the best experiences? Book one of the many Fremantle Tram Tours! There are several tram tour offerings, each with unique things to discover in and around Fremantle. Discover the highlights of the port city, cruise to the nearby Rottnest Island, or test your courage on a ghost tour of Fremantle. Fremantle tram tours are recommended for all visitors.
Hop On Hop Off Tour
Take a ride around the historic Fremantle with the Hop On Hop Off Tour. The tourists favourite tram tour gives you the opportunity to discover the best parts of the port city in one loop. Stops are found around Fremantle at the top attractions. As the name suggests, just hop on the tram when it arrives, and you’ll head out to the next destination along the tour route.
Eight stops are included with the Hop On Hop Off Tour. Trusted local driver guides provide entertaining commentary as you tour around the city, at the main attractions and other places of interest along the way. Explore Fremantle at your own pace as you choose your favourite stop to hop off the tram for a closer look. Tickets to the tram tour allow all-day access, and trams run frequently. They’ll be plenty of time for photo opportunities.
Hop off at Town Hall to take a walk along the Cappuccino Strip and Fremantle markets. Victoria Quay is where you’ll have access to Rottnest Island and special river cruises. Learn more about Fremantle’s history in the Maritime Museum. The Station stop along the tram route connects to Perth train arrivals. Join one of the prison tours every half-hour when you hop off at the Fremantle Prison. The next stop brings you to The Roundhouse, WA oldest public building. Lunch is included with a ticket purchase, which is enjoyed in the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle’s premier hotel. You won’t want to miss the final stop at the Fishing Boat Harbour, the most popular area in Fremantle.
Rottnest Combo
Take a tram tour for a chance to discover Rottnest Island, a favourite getaway for locals and visitors to Freo. The Rottnest Combo combines the benefits of the Hop On Hop Off Tour along with a trip to the island just off the coast of Fremantle. Ride around the tram during the morning for Fremantle’s landmarks before transferring to the Rottnest Express at the Victoria Quay tram stop. You’ll have a half-day to enjoy the exclusive island.
The 30-minute ferry ride will bring you to Rottnest Island, where you’ll be taken away by the island’s beauty. There is a lot to do on Rottnest Island and enough time to explore its offerings. With 60 beaches and a beautiful landscape, you’ll start your exploration on the Island Tour Bus. Ride around to the best parts of Rottnest, immersing yourself in the natural landscapes, landmarks, and tour commentary provided by your guide. Your friends back home will be amazed by the photos you take at the most picturesque spots around the island.
Now that you know the lay of the land, spend some time at Thompson Bay or Pinky Beach to cool off in the pristine waters. Before returning to Fremantle, be sure to snap a selfie with a quokka, a native mammal of the island.
Triple Tour
If you’re looking for variety and maximizing your visit, the Triple Tour is the best tram tour available. It’s not often you get the chance to explore two cities on three forms of transportation. The Triple Tour makes it easy to combine all of your exploration of the region in one trip.
Start your Triple Tour on the Fremantle Tram Tour. You’ll have time to venture around all of the best spots in Fremantle before heading outside the city for a unique experience. Transfer from the tram to the Swan River Cruise for the second leg of the tour. Cruise along Swan River where you’ll witness the more affluent side of Fremantle. You’ll pass multi-million dollar houses on either side, so you don’t have to be picky where you sit on the boat. The panoramic view of Perth greets you as you dock at the Elizabeth Quay. Choose your favourite restaurant at the quay to spend lunch. Welcome to Perth.
The Perth Explorer Open Top Bus awaits you to take you on a loop of the metropolis. You’ll have a great vantage point of the city while you ride on the elevated bus. You’ll pass by landmarks such as the cultural centre, Northbridge, Crown Resort Perth, and Kings Park. After the tour, you can either return to Fremantle or opt to spend the night in one of the recommended serviced apartments in Perth.
Ghostly Tour w/Dinner
When the night falls on Fremantle, the dark history of the city will be revealed on the Ghostly Tour. Hop on the tram tour held every Friday night beginning at the Fremantle Town Hall. Stay close to the group as you arrive at some of Fremantle’s oldest buildings and cemeteries.
The unique tour takes you up close and personal with landmarks that many wouldn’t dare hang around in the night hours. Hear the cries of tortured prisoners at The Roundhouse and the Fremantle Prison. The Fremantle Arts Centre, by day, was once an old asylum, with the dark energy still lingering in the atmosphere. The final destination on the tour, and hopefully not yours, is the Fremantle Cemetery. Walk among the tombs of deceased prisoners buried on these grounds.
Be sure to keep an eye out for any ghosts on the Ghostly Tour, as they won’t be far. If fear hasn’t taken you over, you’ll be treated to dinner during the tour. Trams are converted into dining carts where fish and chips are served along with drinks. Age restrictions apply to the tour so leave the young and afraid in your hotel.
