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Things to Do in Fremantle, Perth

Known for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and the Fremantle Markets, where there are local produce and handmade crafts. The area has a lively arts scene, with street performers and galleries lining South Terrace.

Known for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and the Fremantle Markets, where there are local produce and handmade crafts. The area has a lively arts scene, with street performers and galleries lining South Terrace.

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  • Fremantle MarketsFremantle MarketsMarket
  • Army Museum of Western AustraliaArmy Museum of Western AustraliaHistory Museum
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Top things to do in Fremantle

  • Fremantle Prison in Fremantle, Perth

    Fremantle Prison

    ★ 4.7 · 4.3k
    World Heritage Site★

    Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Fremantle Markets in Fremantle, Perth

    Fremantle Markets

    ★ 4.4 · 17.7k
    Market★

    Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts.

    Mon
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Army Museum of Western Australia in Fremantle, Perth

    Army Museum of Western Australia

    ★ 4.8 · 441
    History Museum★

    Museum in an artillery barracks with exhibits on Western Australia's military since colonial times.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 PM
  • New Edition in Fremantle, Perth

    New Edition

    ★ 4.8 · 562
    Bookstore

    A bookshop located in Walyalup on Whadjuk Noongar land, offering new and notable titles, staff recommendations, and events.

    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • The Piercing Places in Fremantle, Perth

    The Piercing Places

    ★ 4.7 · 688
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 4 PM
  • Bill Campbell Books in Fremantle, Perth

    Bill Campbell Books

    ★ 4.9 · 128
    Bookstore
    Mon
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Fremantle

  • Dolce Venezia in Fremantle, Perth

    Dolce Venezia

    ★ 4.9 · 608
    Café & Bakery
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 4 PM
  • Sail and Anchor in Fremantle, Perth

    Sail and Anchor

    ★ 4.5 · 3.7k
    Pub· $20-40

    Bustling 1900s watering hole with a huge balcony, for gourmet pub grub & craft beers.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Flint and Ember in Fremantle, Perth

    Flint and Ember

    ★ 5.0 · 214
    Coffee Shop· A$1–20
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
    Map ↗
  • Sweetwater Rooftop Bar in Fremantle, Perth

    Sweetwater Rooftop Bar

    ★ 4.5 · 2.1k
    Bar· A$40–120

    Signature cocktails & Asian-inspired nibbles featured in an airy, elegant space with scenic views.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Thu
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Darling Darling in Fremantle, Perth

    Darling Darling

    ★ 4.7 · 755
    Bar· $20-40

    Cocktails, beer & peanuts in the shell served in a dark watering hole resembling a ship's interior.

    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • For The Record Coffee House in Fremantle, Perth

    For The Record Coffee House

    ★ 5.0 · 427
    Cafeteria· A$1–20
    Map ↗
  • Strange Company in Fremantle, Perth

    Strange Company

    ★ 4.6 · 873
    Bar· $20-100
    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • Coffee Shop illustration for Best Wishes Coffee

    Best Wishes Coffee

    ★ 4.8 · 328
    Coffee Shop
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 1 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 12 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Amante & Co Coffee in Fremantle, Perth

    Amante & Co Coffee

    ★ 4.9 · 192
    Coffee Shop· A$1–20
    Mon–Fri
    6:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 12 PM
  • Coccolicco in Fremantle, Perth

    Coccolicco

    ★ 5.0 · 291
    Cafeteria· A$1–20
    Mon–Fri
    6:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Fremantle with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Fremantle Prison
  2. 2Fremantle Markets
  3. 3Army Museum of Western Australia
  4. 4Dolce Venezia
  5. 5New Edition
  6. 6The Piercing Places
  7. 7Sail and Anchor
  8. 8Flint and Ember
  9. 9Bill Campbell Books
  10. 10Sweetwater Rooftop Bar

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