The 7 Australia Tuk Tuk Tours That Earn the Fare

1.Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $21 per person Our pick

Ride through Airlie Beach in a private tuk-tuk with local guides including Steve, Julia, Paul, and Hope. Choose a short town tour, a 90-minute run to Cannonvale, a sunset outing, a tailored two-hour ride, or a three-hour progressive dinner. Expect local stories, photo stops, and an easy way to see more without wearing out your feet.

“Well worth it. Easy to book, exceptional service. Great knowledge of the area and above all else a great attitude”

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2.Christmas Lights Rickshaw Tour in Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $81 per tuk tuk · seats 2

Ride through Perth and Northbridge in a personal pedal-powered rickshaw with Christmas music, photo stops, and city light displays. You’ll visit St George’s Cathedral, the Museum of Perth’s Ute display, and the Geomtree. Guides such as Josh, Rachel, Noah, and Chelsea are happy to take photos and adjust the music.

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3.Rottnest Island 90-minute E-Rickshaw Adventure with Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $89 per person

Explore Rottnest Island without cycling on a private 90-minute electric rickshaw tour. Your guide, possibly Tom, Rachel, or Max, takes you to Parker Point, Little Salmon Bay, Henrietta Rocks, the salt lakes, Bathurst Lighthouse, and Oliver Hill Battery, with photo stops and live local commentary.

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4.Private E-Tuk Tuk Adventure through Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $213 per person

Ride an open-air electric tuk tuk around Brisbane with a private driver-guide, visiting South Bank, the City Botanic Gardens, Howard Smith Wharves, New Farm Riverwalk, Story Bridge, and Kangaroo Point. Guide Uwen is praised for his Brisbane knowledge. The two-hour route covers about 35 kilometres and returns to South Bank.

“Excellent 2 hour tour around Brisbane in a vehicle which could use cycle ways and reach interesting places which would otherwise be inaccessible. Very informative guide who took pride in Brisbane and had designed an individualistic perhaps quirky tour.”

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5.Fremantle: Rickshaw Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 6 reviews · from $82 per person

Ride through Fremantle for 1.5 hours in a cushioned rickshaw with built-in speakers and an English-speaking chauffeur-guide. You’ll see Fremantle Prison, the Roundhouse, Fremantle Arts Centre, markets, sandstone buildings, and newer spots such as FOMO. Afternoon departures are usual, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

“Unfortunately our tour was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Have had two experiences previously which we have enjoyed immensely and have no trouble recommending the experience.”

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6.Rottnest Island – E-Rickshaw Tour with private guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $88 per person

Ride from Rottnest Island’s Thomson Lighthouse to Wadjemup Lighthouse in a private e-rickshaw with an English-speaking guide. You will stop for photos at bays, beaches, salt lakes, and wildlife spots, with live commentary and an audio guide. Guide Tom is also an excellent photographer, useful if you want island photos without asking strangers.

“Great fun. Tom was chatty friendly and knowledgeable. It was great to see the island from a different point of view. The rickshaw was very comfy and fun to ride it. Tom is also an excellent photographer. He took photos of us around the island and also of the wildlife we saw which included spiders, snake, almost a lizard but they were too quick for us ! Highly recommended”

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7.eTukTuk Adventure from Shirvington Wines – McLaren Vale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $130 per tuk tuk · seats 3

Start at Shirvington Wines at 11:00 am, learn the eTukTuk, then follow maps and route tips along McLaren Vale’s Shiraz Trail. You can stop at cellar doors on the McMurtrie Mile, buy a farmer’s platter, or picnic among vineyards. Shayne allows a relaxed pace, and your private group of up to three returns to Shirvington after about four and a half hours.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We stayed out longer than expected because we were chilling at one of the wineries and lost track of time!! Shayne was more than fine with it.”

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