Female trailblazers: self-guided women's history tour of Perth

5.0 (4 reviews) Perth, Australia
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Duration1h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Well-behaved women seldom make history!

There are few historical monuments erected in their honour, but with this tour their legacies live on. Stories Unseen's charismatic companions share stories of inspiring women at each tour stop; an eclectic mix of women from education, enterprenuership, entertainment, politics and the arts.

> Exploring made easy - experience some of Australia’s most iconic and unknown locations like never before.

> Experience places differently - Dig deeper with immersive stories that blend text, photos, videos and audio across past and present.

> Love the journey - Adventure your way with your people.

> Make moments - Stories Unseen helps you to capture your best memories. Create space for spontaneity. Tune in to your surrounds and see more. Stop. Take a breath, and soak up every little moment.

> Even the locals don’t know - Connect with places and people you’d never know existed.

A sprawling world of hidden stories awaits.

What's included

  • Extended stays: Savour hidden history & wide open spaces. Spend more time where your interest lies.
  • Audio & immersive narration: our virtual guides make locations come alive with history and anecdotes
  • Social media integration: capture and share moments with immersive media
  • Turn-by-turn navigation: seamlessly guided with maps, media & commentary, on-demand, on any device
  • 'In Person' Tour Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Self-Guided Tour - uses your phone or tablet

What to expect

  1. Perth
    2h
    Enterprising Women shares 7 stories of inspiring and notorious women from Western Australia’s past.

    Time off is scarce and touring can be tense. Rushed itineraries miss the magic.

    Stories Unseen's curated tours seamlessly bring locations to life with audio & immersive narration from our charismatic companions.

    While 4 hours is recommended for this tour, you can choose to spend longer at the places that pique your interest and discover more of what’s on offer.
  2. Elizabeth Quay
    Pass by
    This is the starting point of the tour. Your self-guided walk will commence on arrival, including historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
  3. Raine Square
    Pass by
    Your self-guided tour continues to Raine Square where we feature two women connected to the Queens Building and The Wentworth Building. This stop features a special augmented reality experience as well as historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
  4. Yagan Square
    Pass by
    We use Yagan Square as a background to tell the story of one of Australia's most featured historical women
  5. Northbridge
    Pass by
    The route continues through Northbridge, showcasing two women connected to the area's prostitution and sly grog trades.
  6. Art Gallery Of Western Australia
    Pass by
    The tour concludes at AGWA featuring an inspiring indigenous artist whose work is on display in the Gallery. Each stop includes historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

BEFORE YOU LEAVE - Make sure that you have the Stories Unseen app downloaded.
START POINT - Your tour will play automatically when you reach Elizabeth Quay.

End point

The latest stop on the tour, AGWA, is easily accessible from the Perth Train Station and the Perth Bus Station. It is close to Perth's shopping malls and Yagan Square.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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