Tales-on-Tap: self-guided tour of Perth's Historical Pubs

Perth, Australia

1 to 4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Audio & immersive narration: our virtual guides make locations come alive with history and anecdotes
Turn-by-turn navigation: seamlessly guided with maps, media & commentary, on-demand, on any device
Social media integration: capture and share moments with immersive media
Extended stays: Savour hidden history & wide open spaces. Spend more time where your interest lies.

Private transportation
'In Person' Tour Guide
Self-Guided Tour - uses your phone or tablet

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave, Perth WA 6000, Australia
BEFORE YOU LEAVE - Make sure that you have the Stories Unseen app downloaded. START POINT - Your tour will play automatically when you reach the State Buildings (Barrack St, St Georges Tce and Cathedral Ave). The start is within a 5 min walk of the Perth Train Station and CAT bus routes.

End point

The Globe
495/497 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
The latest stop on the tour, The Globe Hotel, is easily accessible from the Perth Underground Station, the Perth Bus Station and the Perth Train Station. It is also a close distance from Perth's shopping malls and Yagan Square.

Operating hours

06/13/2022 - 04/08/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Perth

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

State Buildings (Pass By)

St George's Terrace (Pass By)

Hay Street Mall (Pass By)

Shafto Lane (Pass By)

Market Grounds (Pass By)

Yagan Square (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.0

based on 2 reviews

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Mike_F, Jan 2026

It was great for the history of the buildings and the people involved. Some of the places were not exactly what you would call a pub. One pub in Perth, just off the path that this takes, had a lot of history having been built in Ireland, taken down and shipped over to Australia, but that wasn't on the tour....but we found it anyway. It was okay, but not brilliant. We had a good day, but we made it that way.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review — we’re so glad you enjoyed learning about the history of the buildings and the colourful characters behind them. You’re absolutely right — Perth has more historic pubs than we could ever fit into one tour. We have to make some tough choices when curating the route. And yes, one of our featured stops does lean more restaurant than traditional pub — but we’ve always loved its back story and how it fits into the broader story of the city. It sounds like you discovered the Irish-built pub along the way — what a great find! That’s exactly the spirit of a self-guided tour. We provide the outline and the stories, and you get to shape the day to suit your own interests. We regularly review and refine our routes, so we’ll definitely take your feedback on board as we continue to evolve the experience. Thanks again for exploring with us — and for sharing your perspective.