6 Perth Small Bar Tours to Sample the City

Cast Google aside; instead, have a local show you around Perth’s exciting small bar scene.

The small bar scene is booming, with cosy late-night bars found down colourful laneways, fake shopfronts, and discreet pockets within the CBD and port city Fremantle. On tour, your passionate Perth ambassador will reveal history titbits around our city as you discover these venues. You’ll also get to know the friendly faces behind bars and the local tipples they champion, adding another layer to your night out.

Start your journey to become an expert in Perth’s local bar scene by joining one of these small bar tours.

Oh Hey WA – Small Bar and Street Art Tour

Join the vivacious tour guides at Oh Hey WA on a walking tour around the Perth CBD. The Perth Small Bar and Street Art includes a visit to three standout small bars with special treatment – that means enjoying exclusive discounts on drinks. 

Between each stop is a lesson of art and history. Your guide will share stories on Perth’s culture and heritage and curate the larger-than-life murals scattered throughout the city – down laneways, skyscrapers, and places you least expect! 

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Peddle Perth – Small Bar Rickshaw Tour

Take the legwork out of plotting your night out by travelling around Perth on a rickshaw. The unique bar crawl starts at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, with your rickshaw rider ready to use their pedal power to take you to some of Perth’s best small bars. You’ll have half an hour at each stop to soak in the vibe and have a refreshing drink.

The two-hour tour ends in the heart of Northbridge, with your guide ready to give you tips on where to go next and carry on the night.

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Hidden deTours – Perth Hidden Small Bar Walking Tour

Stretch your legs and walk around the city on a theatrical hidden bar tour hosted by Hidden deTours. The three-hour tour visits three small bars within the city centre, with a welcome drink at the first bar and grazing snacks included at the other two venues. Each bar also offers exclusive discounts to make you feel even more VIP, uncovering Perth’s best bits.

Between each bar hop, you’ll hear quirky commentary about Perth’s history, making it a fun way to discover the city on foot. 

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Two Feet and a Heartbeat – Eat Drink Walk Perth

Perth’s first walking tour operator, Two Feet and a Heart Beat, has led tours around the city since 2007. Their ever-popular Eat Drink Walk Perth combines the best of all worlds with enjoying a taste of the city’s flourishing food and beverage scene.

The three-hour tour visits hidden spots and local favourites, spending 40 minutes at each stop and enjoying complimentary nibbles or bevy. While walking between each venue, you’ll receive another bold take on the city, discovering street art and the stories behind the colourful works, laneways and intriguing spaces. 

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Dark Stry – Perth Historical Pub Crawl

Do a tour with a twist with the Dark Stry app. On this self-guided tour, you’ll be led on a 2km journey throughout the Perth CBD, stopping at seven venues. Along the way, you’ll become fully immersed in the chronicles behind each venue with exciting audio, transcript, photos and interactive content. 

Each venue has been picked to ensure it is open on weekends and most weekdays, allowing you to make the most out of Perth’s thriving nightlife on your own watch.

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Eat the Street Walking Tours – Barrack to Beaufort

Experience Perth from both sides on this cross-city walking tour with Eat the Street. Start your urban adventure along Barrack Street in the city’s heart. As you make your way north, you’ll visit five venues for substantial food and drinks and learn of the people behind each venue and their ethos.

The Saturday-only tour ends in Beaufort Street in the trendy inner-city suburb of Mount Lawley. 

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