About this tour
Explore Perth's pub heritage at your own pace using the Stories Unseen app, guided by virtual narrator Riley through 1–4 hours of self-directed discovery. Wander between heritage-listed bars and neighbourhood locals, piecing together how these venues shaped the city's social and architectural fabric. The app layers archival photos, audio anecdotes, and present-day images to show how each pub's role has shifted across decades. You control the rhythm—linger over a drink or move swiftly between stops.
Highlights
- Heritage pubs revealing Perth's social and economic turning points
- Audio stories from Riley linking past patrons to today's drinkers
- Side-by-side archival and current photography of each venue
- Flexible timing; pause, explore, or skip based on your curiosity
- Turn-by-turn navigation on your phone with embedded media
- Stories locals rarely hear or share themselves
What to expect
Download the app, pick your starting point, and let the map guide you between 6–10 pubs across Perth's inner suburbs. As you arrive at each location, Riley's voice and text reveal why the building matters—a speakeasy during Prohibition parallels, a union meeting hall, a site where notable figures gathered. You'll see archival images alongside your own view, making history tangible. Most stops take 10–20 minutes; you decide whether to order a drink, chat with bar staff, or move on. The route is genuinely walkable for most fitness levels, though comfortable shoes help.
Good to know
You'll need a smartphone or tablet and the free app. Pubs stay open during standard licensing hours, though some may be quieter mid-afternoon. Bring headphones or accept that Riley will speak aloud—locals often find it charming. The tour works offline after download.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.