Tram Tours have been run in Fremantle since the early 1980s. They are not actual trams, but diesel buses make to look a bit like trams.
Tony Baker writes that the trams began in 1983, when they were part of tourist packages that included a river cruise to East Street Jetty from Perth.[1]
1985 – 2020-ish
Text from an out-of-date guide:
Since 1985 Fremantle Tram Tours has been providing guided sightseeing tours to thousands of visitors. With the entertaining and educational commentary provided by the driver our passengers quickly discover the authentic charm of Fremantle. Climb aboard at any of the conveniently situated stops and we'll show you Fremantle. Hop off at any stops along the route, take in the nearby attractions and rejoin us at any time during your day. Experience the Ghostly Tour, on every Friday night, with the tram seating converted to dining car style, we take a torchlight tour of Fremantle’s oldest buildings. Rottnest Island and Perth Tours too!
For two successive Heritage Weeks, c. 2016, Don Whittingon conducted special tram tours showing buildings that would have been demolished had it not been for the work of the Fremantle Society, of which at the time he was Vice-President.
I didn't take the photoo. In fact, I'm in it – just to the left of Don's head.
References
- ↑ Tony Baker Ferry Tales 2019, Identifier: p.93
www.fremantle.guide (not up to date)
Loopers, Roel 2024, 'Could Freo Council run the Freo Tram tourist bus?', freoview.
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