Up Close and Local Tours

Up Close and Local Tours Whether you're a wine connoisseur, a food enthusiast, or simply seeking an authentic taste of Perth, our award-winning tours promise an unforgettable journey.

Join us as we celebrate the passion and craftsmanship of Perth's amazing small producers. Up Close and Local Tours are not your average tour operator! We are passionate about giving our guests a unique and memorable experience and really showing the best of what Perth has to offer. Join one of our tours to meet new people with like-minded interests or get a group together. FOR TOURISTS/VISITORS TO

PERTH 🍇

We take you to places that you would otherwise not be able to find or easily get access to. See Perth's hidden gems that only locals know, and get a real look at what Perth has to offer with your local tour guide - plus get insider tips for the best places to go for the rest of your trip. FOR LOCALS đŸ„‚

How often do you really take the time to get to know your own City? Our tours are a great opportunity to discover something new, and learn a thing or two along the way. Our tours are unique and personal, and locals will enjoy them just as much as visitors will - plus you just get to sit back and relax for the day! CUSTOM TOURS 🚘

We welcome custom and private tours. If you have a special interest or would like a certain type of experience, drop us an email at [email protected]

We will create an amazing experience that is tailored to you and your guests.

08/03/2026

Hosting visiting Italian journalist Mirco Paganelli in the Swan Valley was an absolute treat. Paul spent the day taking him through the region’s winemaking roots - meeting families who’ve been crafting wine here for four generations, long before the Swan Valley was on any visitors' radar.

And yes, we fully expected some healthy scepticism from someone whose homeland has been making wine for about 4,000 years - but Mirco leaned right into this slightly younger chapter of wine history. He met the families behind the labels, heard the stories that don’t make it into guidebooks, and very happily enjoyed plenty of wine and food - the ultimate compliment.

It’s the kind of day we love sharing on our private tours: real people, real heritage, and a region with far more depth than most visitors ever expect.


Swan Valley Winemakers Swan Valley, Perth Western Australia

01/03/2026

Not your average 'lookout stop', this little detour for the curious traveller is the Lake Clifton Thrombolites - ancient, living microbial structures that are rare, fragile, and absolutely fascinating. It's one of the few places on the planet where you can get a window into a world that existed billions of years before any of us! To many, it may look like a simple boardwalk over a lake... to us it's a favourite hidden gem for our guests who love delving beneath the surface for a good story.


Destination Perth Visit Mandurah

Before the doors open, we were invited to preview the new Idée Fixe sparkling salon - aka The Margaret River Region's ne...
15/02/2026

Before the doors open, we were invited to preview the new IdĂ©e Fixe sparkling salon - aka The Margaret River Region's new temple of Blanc de Blancs. Think mĂ©thode traditionnelle production with serious precision, but served in a space so calm and beautiful you’ll want to move in. The tasting experience here is a deep dive into clone and terroir: saline edges, minerality, fine bead, and that gorgeous tension between citrus brightness and creamy lees complexity. It’s every bit as elegant as you’d expect from this team, and something that our sparkling‑obsessed guests are going to savour. We can’t wait to include IdĂ©e Fixe on our Perth to Margaret River tour itineraries, very soon đŸŸ


Australia's South West Western Australia

Do you have what it takes to be a winemaker? This year's Wine Blending Tour is on Sunday 19 October - and there's only 3...
27/09/2025

Do you have what it takes to be a winemaker? This year's Wine Blending Tour is on Sunday 19 October - and there's only 3 spots left! If you've ever wanted to go behind the scenes and get hands-on to learn the art of wine blending alongside award-winning winemakers, this is your chance đŸ· You also get a full size bottle of your blend to take home and show off, and a delicious lunch overlooking the Bickley Valley afterwards 🍇

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