Perth (Boorloo) is a vibrant, sun-drenched city where urban landscapes meet ancient traditions.
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At the heart of this dynamic destination is a rich Aboriginal culture — the world’s oldest living culture — inviting you to slow down, listen deeply, and walk in the footsteps of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
With more than 110 Aboriginal tourism experiences across Western Australia, the Perth region offers diverse and immersive cultural experiences that share truth-telling stories, connection to land, and an invitation to see the city through an entirely different lens.
Aboriginal Cultural Experiences in Perth
Whether you're wandering along the Swan River (Derbal Yerrigan) or exploring the leafy expanses of Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba), there are countless ways to learn about Country, culture and community.
Warrang-Bridil Cultural Tours – East Perth and Optus Stadium Precinct
Step into the story of ancient Boorloo with Warrang-Bridil, a 90-minute walking tour along the shores of the Derbal Yerrigan. Led by proud Noongar guide Nick Abraham, you’ll learn about traditional customs, Dreaming stories, and the transformation of Perth from a cultural meeting place into a modern city. Explore the cultural significance of Matagarup Bridge and the Optus Stadium Precinct while discovering the deep-rooted influence of Aboriginal knowledge in shaping this space.
Warrang-Bridil, Optus Stadium
In Culture Tours – Fremantle, Rockingham & Kings Park
Discover the living culture of the Whadjuk Noongar people with In Culture Tours, offering walking and storytelling experiences across the Perth region — from the heart of Fremantle (Walyalup) to Rockingham (Moorditjbeedip) and Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba). These intimate tours blend truth-telling with cultural immersion, inviting you to reflect, connect and gain insights into pre-colonial life, Noongar traditions, and the ongoing strength of First Nations people.
In Culture Tours, Fremantle
Hidden deTours x In Culture – Silent Disco Truth-Telling Tour, Rockingham
This innovative collaboration between Hidden deTours and In Culture uses silent disco headsets to deliver a one-of-a-kind walking experience along the Rockingham foreshore. Take part in a traditional Welcome to Country, sand and smoke ceremonies, and engage in a multi-sensory storytelling journey that brings together modern technology and ancient wisdom.
Dale Tilbrook Experiences – Swan Valley
Join Wardandi Bibbulmun woman Dale Tilbrook for a relaxed and enriching bush tucker and art experience in the Swan Valley. Sample native foods, learn about their nutritional and medicinal uses, and create your own dot painting while listening to Dreamtime stories. Dale’s storytelling weaves together cultural history, food knowledge and healing, creating an experience that lingers long after your canvas has dried.
Dale Tilbrook Experience, Mandoon Estate
Cultural Walking Tours of Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba)
Explore one of the world’s largest inner-city parks through a Noongar lens with Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences or Nyungar Tours. Guided by Traditional Owners, these walks offer a powerful introduction to Whadjuk culture — featuring ancient Dreaming stories, bush medicine knowledge, artefacts, and seasonal insights tied to the Noongar six seasons.
Aboriginal Cultural Tours of Kings Park, Nyungar Tours
A Journey of Connection
Aboriginal tours and experiences in Perth are more than just activities — they’re an opportunity to connect to Country, to understand the depth of Aboriginal culture, and to see the land through a different perspective.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveller, these experiences offer a powerful way to deepen your understanding of the place now called Perth — a city built on ancient stories, knowledge, and cultural resilience.
Let your next visit be guided by the voices of the land’s first storytellers.
Published April 2025.