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Perth in One Day (Hop On Hop Off, Bell Tower & Perth Mint)
Overview
The Perth Tour that includes the Bell Tower and The Perth Mint gives a superb combination of Perth’s history, culture, and magnificent views. This tour allows you to see two of Perth’s prominent landmarks—the modern and architecturally spectacular Bell Tower, and the historic Perth Mint, where you can learn about the city’s gold rush history. You won't have to lose out on amazing vistas and photo opportunities while travelling. Don't let the opportunity slip to make priceless memories! Start your journey by reserving your tour right now!
About the activity
Free Cancellation
Wheelchair Access
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Mandarin
Japanese
Korean
Hindi
Malaysian
Indonesian
Highlights
- Interactive Experience: You can participate in an interactive bell ringing session where you can try your hand at ringing the bells under the guidance of an expert.
- Stunning Views: The Bell Tower offers panoramic views of the Swan River, Elizabeth Quay, and the Perth city skyline from its observation deck.
- Audio Commentary: Buses are equipped with audio commentary available in multiple languages, providing insights into the history, culture, and significance of the sites you pass.
Itinerary
The Bell Tower:
Start your day at The Bell Tower, located at Barrack Street Jetty, and enjoy the unforgettable Bell Tower Experience, home to one of the largest musical instruments on Earth. Overlooking the picturesque Swan River, the tower offers magnificent views of the city skyline, Elizabeth Quay, and the river from its observation deck.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the impressive bell-ringing chamber, where you may even have the chance to try ringing the bells yourself. This unique and interactive experience is a must-do for any visitor to Perth.
Please go directly to The Bell Tower, where you will be booked on the 10:30am tour. Arrive early to enjoy the spectacular views before your tour begins. Alternatively, you can board the bus at 9:50am from Stops 14 or 15, and we will take you directly to Barrack Street Jetty and The Bell Tower.
Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour:
After completing your Bell Tower experience, cross the road to Stop 1, where the open-top bus departs at 11:15am.
Enjoy the best sights of Perth and Kings Park aboard an iconic open-top double-decker bus. No other tour vehicle offers such exceptional bird’s-eye views of the city’s top attractions. Sit back and relax as our experienced and professional drivers provide full commentary throughout the journey.
The tour includes, Kings Park, Northbridge, Crown Perth, Optus Stadium, The Bell Tower, City shopping malls, The Perth Mint, Art Gallery & Museum and Discount shopping at Watertown.
Your ticket is valid for 48 hours from the time you first board and includes a full loop through Kings Park.
Perth Mint:
Jump off at Stop 7 to visit The Perth Mint and take the Gold Exhibition Tour, one of Western Australia’s premier tourist attractions. You will be booked on the 12:30pm tour.
Explore this grand heritage building and Hold real gold bullion, View some of the world’s largest gold nuggets, See some of the oldest gold coins, Discover if you’re truly “worth your weight in gold”, Witness the spectacular live molten gold pour, where liquid gold is cast into an ingot, Kings Park & Botanical Gardens.
Kings Park:
After your Mint tour, rejoin the bus at 1:55pm and continue your journey toward Kings Park. Enjoy free time to explore this stunning natural space, including the Botanical Gardens and tree-top walkways, with breathtaking views over the city and Swan River.
Your day will conclude back in the city at approximately 4:00pm or 4:45pm, depending on how long you choose to stay in Kings Park. Alternatively, you may remain on the bus for the full loop and finish your tour in the city at 3:00pm.
Popular attractions:
- Kings Park: A vast inner-city park with stunning views of the Perth skyline and Swan River, as well as beautiful botanical gardens and memorials.
- The Perth Mint: The main highlight of this package, where you can delve into the fascinating world of gold production and minting.
- Gold Pour Demonstration: One of the highlights of the tour is the live gold pour demonstration, where you’ll witness molten gold being poured to form a solid gold bar.
- Gold Exhibition: Explore the Gold Exhibition, which includes the world's largest gold coin, weighing one tonne, and displays of precious metals, rare coins, and nuggets.
What's Included
What's Included
- Perth and Kings Park open top bus tour
- Entry to the famous Bell Tower & guided interactive Bell Chiming Experience
- The Perth Mint Exhibition & Gold Pour tour
- Children's channel read by Kev the Kangaroo on the bus! (in English)
Schedule
Bus Tour:
- First Bus: 09:15am, Last Bus: 3:15pm
- Frequency: Every 1 hours
- Full Circuit: 2 Hours (Approx.)
- Departure Point: Barrack St Jetty Elizabeth Quay (Close to Pier 3)
Bell Tower:
- Tour Time: Bell Ringing is on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 1pm.
- Address: Barrack Square, Riverside Dr, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Perth Mint Tour:
- Tour Time: 10:30am
- Address: Bus stop # 7
Redemption Info
- Passengers can board at any stop and simply exchange their booking voucher with the driver/street staff at that point.
- Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
- The company or bus operator will not provide a refund if a voucher or ticket is misplaced.
Know Before You Go
- Flexible Ticket: If you cannot use the ticket on the day, then just keep the voucher and use it on a different day, no need to rebook. Your ticket is valid for 6 months after purchase.
- There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events.
- You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver.
- Stops and timings are subject to alter. There will be an updated map on the bus.
- There may be a small delay in the bus's arrival and departure schedules.
- Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
- Complimentary ear phones are provided, or you are welcome to use your own wired earphones with a jack connector.
- Tours operate in all weather, rain or shine. Refunds due to weather will not be granted unless the service is suspended as a result of weather.
The Bell Tower:
- Your Bell Tower Entry Ticket includes access to all public levels including the observation deck
- Bell Ringing is on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 1pm.
- The ANZAC Bell tour is available once a day at 11.30am (This tour does not run on Sundays). Bus and Bell Tower customers can upgrade their ticket and pay the difference once they get to the Tower if they wish to go on the 11.30am ANZAC Bell tour.
- The Bell Tower is now open only on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 4pm. Tours run 11am and 1.30pm only on Friday, 10.30am, 11am, 1.30pm and 2pm on Saturdays and 1.30pm on Sundays
Perth Mint Tour:
- Please choose a time for the Perth Mint tour at checkout. Get off the bus at stop 7 for your Perth Mint tour.
- Please note the time you choose is the tour start time AT THE MINT therefore you can either
- 1. Go directly to the Mint to arrive 15 minutes before this time and then join the bus outside after your tour
OR - 2. Join the bus in time to arrive at The Mint for the tour.
- If joining at Stop 1 that means: 9:15 for the 10:30 Mint Tour
Cancellation Policy
- To get a full refund, cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time.
- You must contact us through email. The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily book tours and activities through our website. Simply browse our destinations, select your preferred tour, choose your date and number of participants, and complete the secure online payment process. You'll receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase.
After booking, you'll receive a voucher via email. For hop-on-hop-off tours, exchange your voucher with the bus driver or staff at any designated stop to receive your physical ticket. For other activities, present your voucher (digital or printed) at the meeting point specified in your booking confirmation. Keep your ticket safe throughout the tour validity period.
We accept all major credit/debit cards. You can pay with a VISA debit or credit card, a MasterCard debit or credit card, Maestro, Visa Electron or American Express card.
Please note: We are based in the United Kingdom. Depending on your bank, an international transaction fee may apply. For more details about potential charges, please contact your card provider directly.
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You will receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase. If you do not receive it within a few minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.If any activity requires manual confirmation from the supplier/ tour operator, your booking will be confirmed within 24 hours.
Still haven’t received it? Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com and our team will be happy to assist you.
Your reference number will be displayed on the confirmation page after you complete your booking and in the confirmation email you receive once your tour is confirmed. All booking reference numbers begin with “ACTXXXX”.
If you don't receive your confirmation email within 30 minutes of booking, please check your spam/junk folder first. If it's not there, contact our customer support at booking@activity-crest.com with your payment details and booking information. We'll resend your confirmation and voucher immediately.
Yes. You can modify your booking after purchase. Modifications depend on the specific tour's terms and conditions. Some bookings allow date changes up to 24-48 hours before the tour, while others may have stricter policies. Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com as soon as possible if you need to modify your booking. Please note that changes may be subject to availability and additional fees.
Please bring a printed copy of your ticket voucher. Some local suppliers also accept vouchers shown on a mobile device (check the activity page for details). A valid photo ID is required for the traveler named on the ticket. For certain activities, a valid ID for each participant may be required – this will be clearly stated on your ticket.
Our cancellation policy varies by tours. Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. For specific cancellation terms and refund conditions, please check the individual tour page before booking. To cancel your booking, contact us at booking@activity-crest.com with your booking reference number.
Customer Reviews
4.5
based on 2,226 reviews
Rating Distribution
"This tour was a convenient way to explore popular attractions. We enjoyed informative commentary, comfortable transportation, and the flexibility to spend extra time at places we liked."
"We loved seeing the city from the upper deck. The route covered many interesting areas, and the freedom to hop off whenever we wanted was extremely useful."
"The entire tour was enjoyable from beginning to end. Beautiful views, helpful commentary, and convenient stops made it easy to experience the city without feeling rushed."
"The service made our sightseeing day much easier. We enjoyed comfortable seats, excellent city views, and convenient stops that allowed us to explore attractions without unnecessary travel."
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