Private tour in Perth Paul M

Historic Swan Valley Wine Region - Full Day Private Tour from Perth- Shore Excursion

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Paul M.

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Hi there! I'm Paul - a 3rd generation born and bred Perth Local. I'm a wine, whiskey and food lover who is passionate about sharing the very best local experiences - so that you can see our City from a local's perspective, and get a taste of why Perth is such a great place to live, eat and drink. I've been running private tours here in Perth and the South West of Western Australia since 2017. I started my own business after working in an office for 20 years, and I decided to follow my passion for travel, food and discovery rather than being stuck behind a desk every day. After all, Perth has 300 days of sunshine a year - why not make the most of it? Having grown up in Perth, I love showing people around my home town and giving my guests a real, authentic experience - taking them to hidden gems and places that I personally love to visit in my own free time. For me, it's all about the details and the little things that will give you a unique, memorable and personal experience, and I hope that everyone on my tours walks away knowing something they didn't know yesterday. I love to travel and discover new places, especially wine regions - and we do have plenty of those right on our doorstep too! As well as tours in and around Perth, I also host tours to the beautiful Margaret River region (departing and returning to Perth). I am more than happy to share my insider tips and suggest other things to see and do on other days when you are not touring with me. I want to ensure your visit to Perth is the best it can be so that you love it as much as I do! • WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 2 Accreditation • Quality Tourism Accredited Business (Tourism Council WA) • Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business • COVID Clean Practicing Business • First Aid certificate • 2018 & 2019 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence • 2020 & 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice • Bronze Medal 2021 WA Tourism Awards - Tour & Transport Operators • Silver Medal 2022 WA Tourism Awards - Food Tourism • Tours can only be operated in English • I don't run hiking or adventure tours

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Overview of your Perth tour

With almost 200 years of winemaking history under its belt, the Swan Valley is home to the oldest vines in Western Australia. With many stories to tell, many of the vineyards are now run by third or fourth generation winemakers continuing the legacy of their ancestors. The Swan Valley wine region features world-class boutique wineries, breweries, distilleries and countless gourmet food producers - all within a 32km loop, making it very easy to see all that the Swan Valley offers within a relaxed day tour. Although this region is generally well travelled by tourists, there are plenty of hidden gems to be discovered off the beaten path. I understand that everyone has different interests and has their own style of travel, and your exact itinerary for the day will be customised accordingly. This is a full day tour of 7.5 hours, with door-to-door pick up and drop off. Timing can be flexible if you need to be back for your ships departure.

Recent Reviews

James R.United States
March 2026

You can’t go wrong with Paul as your guide. He’s personable, knowledgeable and very nice to be around. We had an absolutely fantastic day with Paul exploring the swan river wine region. He picked us up at our hotel promptly in a spacious and spotlessly clean ford van and we headed out exploring. We visited three different wineries for tastings, focusing on small boutique places with outstanding wines, had a fantastic lunch at a 4th winery overlooking the vineyards and even stopped off to try amazing local honey before finishing at a large chocolate producer. Paul provided lots of great information along the way and was a superb guide. While the swan river is tiny in terms of Australian wine production, the quality and variety were first rate. We have had many guided wine excursions around the globe in Europe, South Africa and South American yet there’s always something new to discover in a new place from the Chenin Blanc to the blends. Highly recommended

John S.
November 2025

Fantastic tour! Looking for a great day of touring some of WA best wineries in the Swan Valley, make sure to hire Paul Montague. Paul is knowledgeable about Perth & the Swan Valley area, also has a good understanding about wines & specifically those made locally. He has good relationships with the wineries we visited (Olive Farms, John Kosovich & Mondoon) which made each stop very enjoyable. We sampled some of the best wines. There were 3 of us on this tour & Paul fit right into our group. His comfort in conversation showed he was an experienced tour guide. We learned a lot & also had great fun. This made the day truly enjoyable for all. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone travelling to Perth and is interested in learning about Perth, Swan Valley area & local wineries. I will look up Paul again when I get back to the area for a tour. Thank you Paul for the great day!

Suzanne T.United States
August 2025

This was a well planned experience-great day-with an equally professional and friendly guide. I would repeat !

Gary M.United Kingdom
April 2025

I can’t recommend this enough, it really was a treat. Paul collected us in his minivan, on time from the hotel. On the way to the Swan Valley, Paul told us the story of wine making in WA from the earliest vineyards to modern day methods & grape varieties. His knowledge was astonishing. A couple of vineyards, lunch at an amazing restaurant, and visits to a chocolatier, a cider producer & finally a stop at a boutique gin & vodka producer & we were on the way home. Fantastic day & a great guide.

Deborah K.United States
April 2024

Paul was a wonderful guide! He geared our tour to our needs and was extremely well versed and knowledgeable. He also was a delight to spend the day with. My husband and I enjoyed his insights and enthusiasm. He made our day in Perth one of the most memorable tours we've taken!

Patty P.United States
March 2024

Fantastic tour. Even though our cruise ship changed its itinerary, Paul adapted our tour to ensure we got the maximum experience in our shortened amount of time. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a true local experience to Swan Valley. Wish we lived closer to take advantage of this tour more often.

Your Perth tour itinerary

As this is a private tour just for you, the itinerary can be tailored to suit your taste and interests. My suggested itinerary for this tour is; • Start the morning with a Scenic Drive through the historic Guildford town centre • Visit the oldest winery in Western Australia (WA) for wine tasting • Meet the owners at WA's 2nd oldest continually operating family winery and taste wines in their hand dug cellar (Note: closed Tuesdays) • Enjoy Lunch overlooking the vineyards at one of the 5 oldest wineries in Australia (own expense) • Finish the day with a wine tasting at WA's most awarded boutique winery on the property famously once owned by WA's first surveyor general. Take a look at the original homestead circa 1905 overlooking the upper reaches of the Swan River (open as an indigenous gallery on Thur-Sun) • Return back to the cruise port

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Your tour will be in a 2025 8-seat Ford Tourneo. The 6 seats in the rear can face inwards to create a more intimate experience with your travelling group. The vehicle is air-conditioned, has tinted windows, phone charging points plus electric doors for ease of entry/exit.

What's included
Other: -• Door to door pick up and drop off at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal• Wine Tastings fees at 3 wineries• Bottled Water is provided• Customised itinerary*Or can be customised with a similar included experience if these recommended options don't interest you.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch (plus any drinks with lunch) is at your own expense on the day.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Pick-up can be from anywhere in Fremantle. If you are on a cruise ship then it will be from the Fremantle Passenger Terminal

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
1015814
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Perth best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts and those interested in exploring the historic Swan Valley wine region with a local guide. It's also ideal for travellers who want a personalized experience, as the itinerary can be customized to suit your interests and travel style. Additionally, it's suitable for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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