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

Uncover the hidden stories of trailblazing women in Perth on this self-guided tour. Explore the legacies of inspiring Australian women from education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, politics, and the arts.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Perth - 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.

  • Elizabeth Quay - 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walk will commence on arrival, including historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
  • Raine Square - 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special augmented reality experience as well as historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
  • Yagan Square - We use Yagan Square as a background to tell the story of one of Australia’s most featured historical women
  • Northbridge - The route continues through Northbridge, showcasing two women connected to the area’s prostitution and sly grog trades.
  • Art Gallery of Western Australia - 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 Each stop includes historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
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
What's Not Included
  • ‘In Person’ Tour Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Self-Guided Tour - uses your phone or tablet
Additional Information

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.

Location
The Island at Elizabeth Quay
Valdura Place
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tour16396654842
Oct 13, 2023
Local Tourist - Amazing stuff I never knew! - Perth CBD: WA Enterprising Women. Female trailblazers: self-guided women's history tour of Perth FANTASTIC! ***** I just finished with a group of friends. So Awesome to be a local tourist. App is designed really well. Even some virtual reality stuff too! I love how it’s designed by a perth business woman who loves her job and history! The Information about the women was interesting. I’m originally from Perth and had NO IDEA about any of this history. Not too much information or too little information. Enough interaction within the app and you can even Re listen to your tour afterwards. Walk at your own speed and take a break for lunch or dinner whenever you want. A tour you can take anytime of the day! I’m buying gift certificates for Christmas & Birthday for sure from their website (darkstry). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Up next another tour I think!
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Leannejk1770us
Oct 13, 2023
Well behaved women seldom make history - What a great walk through! Walking through my home city with new eyes and new experience. Hearing the amazing efforts of women who have left a mark on Perth history from brothel owners, through to politicians and indigenous artists.
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Eefjefrank
Oct 13, 2023
Fab self-paced fun learning experience that isn’t boring!! - Amazing stories of the women of Perth’s history. Fabulous app and value for money. Be a tourist in your own city; and all of your family members will enjoy!
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Emmamf978pt
Oct 13, 2023
Go and hear about Perry’s baddest dames!! - I’m a Perth local gal and OMG! We’ve just finished the Enterprising Women tour and I’ve been absolutely blown away by the ingenuity of this app and the women featured. I’ve been inspired and intrigued by these badass dames of Perth! Cannot wait to do another tour! There are so many stories to be heard! This is a must do! You won’t be disappointed! Thank you Dark Stry!
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