Food Tours in Perth

Around the world, Australia may not be known especially for its cuisine, but Down Under there’s a fine variety of food and drink for you to enjoy. Join up for the best food tours in Perth and have a marvelous time around the city and the enchanting Swan Valley.

During these enjoyable culinary excursions, you can now experience the area’s world-class wineries, breweries and a wide variety of gourmet foods.

Here's all you need to know about food tours, one of the most delicious options for food experiences in Perth.

What are the best food tours in Perth?

Perth offers a fine variety of food tours with options to suit everybody’s taste, from food and wine-tasting tours to an American BBQ and Asian food walking tour.

Swan Valley food and wine trip from Perth

On this day's food tour from Perth, you will enjoy some of the Swan Valley's finest foods and wines, as well as its fascinating and diverse historical environment.

You will be picked up in central Perth by an air-conditioned bus and, while traveling northwards into the Swan Valley, take in the lovely views of the region. You will pass through a countryside dotted with old villages and wineries, and stop at top wine producers for exquisite wine tastings.

At Providore, visit the food shop and tasting center. About halfway through the tour, you will sit down for a gourmet lunch with a glass of wine. Before the end of the tour, you can still indulge in some beer tasting.

Asian street food walking tour

Set off into the vibrant neighborhood of Victoria Park, alive with multiple cultures with many hidden gems to be explored. Just a few minutes from Perth’s central business district lies Victoria Park's own Chinatown.

The area boasts a variety of popular eateries, varying from old pubs and settled restaurants to modern cafés and bistros. Victoria Park is said to be the longest strip of cafés in the Southern Hemisphere.

Through its cuisine, you will discover the neighborhood’s cultural diversity and taste about 10 different dishes.

American BBQ food tour

One of the popular Perth food tours is the half-day American BBQ, where you can enjoy a continuing lunch and be served smoked ribs, tender brisket and pulled pork. While experiencing the range of Perth's neighborhoods, you can taste expertly barbecued meats and sides by three different pitmasters.

Between your meals, there will be a stop at one of the city’s foremost small pubs where you can down a handcrafted cocktail. You’ll also have the chance to savor a locally brewed beer or cider along the way.

Private food tour in Perth with 10 tastings

Join a flavorful private food tour in Perth and enjoy 10 of the best foods popular with the city’s locals. These tastings are typical of local cuisine and are specially chosen by a local guide. The tour is not just about food, it’s also a cultural experience through exploring Perth’s highlights between food breaks.

Important cultural and historical places you will visit along the food route are the WA Museum Boola Bardip, the State Theatre Centre, Western Australia’s Art Gallery and the Revolutions Transport Museum.

From an Australian perspective, there is a special stop at the Blue Room Theatre, where they will treat you to Australian crocodiles and kangaroo meat. Your tour will end with visits to the RAC Arena, the Northbridge Piazza Ginger Beer Brewery and the London Court shopping arcade with its popular Asian food court.

Which places are visited?

Swan Valley

The Swan Valley offers many authentic Aboriginal experiences but also colonial historical heritage in the form of a variety of old buildings. The valley saw large migrations after World War I and World War II.

A very large part of this migration was Croatian farmers who were largely responsible for changing the agricultural lands to the wine lands of today.

Perth landmarks

Notable Perth landmarks include the Museum Boola Bardip, housing WA’s scientific and cultural collection, the State Theatre Centre, and Western Australia’s Art Gallery exhibitions.

The latter include indigenous art from the Northern Territory and Western Australia, as well as art from the 1820s to the 1960s. An interesting center for transport fanatics is the Revolutions Transport Museum which showcases the history of transport in Western Australia.

An attraction not to miss is the Perth Bell Tower, housing the famous 12 Swan Bells, originally produced in the 14th century for London’s St Martin-in-the-Fields church.

Then there is the Perth Mint, the oldest gold mint in the world where you can visually see the largest collection of gold bars in the world. Also special is the Perth Town Hall, the only building built by convicts in Australia, between 1868 and 1870.

How much does it cost?

Swan Valley food and wine day trips from Perth cost from US$90 per person to about US$120 per person for a VIP experience.

Asian street food tours in Perth cost about US$65 per person.

The American BBQ tour costs about US$80 per person.

Private food tours in Perth with 10 tastings cost about US$150 per person.

What is included?

• Stops at restaurants and bars for lunch
• Snacks and alcoholic beverages
• Wine tastings
• Limited vegetarian options
• Driver-guide
• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
• Transportation in an air-conditioned van
• Wheelchair accessibility (on some tours)

Where does it start?

The starting points for the best food tours in Perth are usually the Perth central business district.

How long does it last?

The half-day tours last about 3 to 4 hours, while the day tours last for about 6 to 7 hours.

When is the best time for a food tour in Perth?

As there is a lot to see in Perth, it’s best to do food tours during the day when you can at the same time appreciate the scenery. It is probably better to do it towards the end of your stay when you will have a better idea of what food tour(s) to look out for.

Is there any combo tours available?

Swan Valley cruise plus food tour and wine tasting

Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Swan River while enjoying the striking scenery of the Swan Valley. You will enjoy morning tea and wine tastings onboard, and connect with a coach tour of the Swan Valley.

You can sample the region’s wines at two wineries, visit a chocolate company and feast on chocolates and truffles. Then enjoy a set lunch with a glass of beer or wine at a brewery, before a visit to a second brewery for beer and snacks. The cost of the tour starts at about US$125 per person.

Is it safe?

It is safe to go on a food tour in Perth, but if someone had previous serious health conditions such as heart attacks or suffered from vertigo, he or she should preferably not go on such a tour. In terms of crime, Perth is a very safe place to travel.

Are children allowed?

Food tours in Perth set the minimum age at 18 years. Some allow children of 16 to accompany the tour with their parents. Some tours also provide infant seats for the tour.

Travel tips

• If you have dietary needs, inform the tour providers prior to your tour date.
• Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes during walking tours.
• Bring drinking water and stay hydrated.