--- description: Join the Swan Guildford Historical Society and Dr Shane Burke, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology and History at The University of Notre Dame Australia on a… title: Historic Guildford Guided Walking Tour | Swan Valley image: https://assets.swanvalley.com.au/325e2ba239fe5/assets/7cfa803e-c9c0-4968-56e7-d432515b5300/w=1788,h=1200?mtime=1793769834 --- # Historic Guildford Guided Walking Tour ![]() × ![SGHS Barkers Bridge](https://assets.swanvalley.com.au/325e2ba239fe5/assets/7cfa803e-c9c0-4968-56e7-d432515b5300/blur=50,gravity=0.5x0.5,fit=cover,h=683,w=1024) *Photo 1/1* Join the Swan Guildford Historical Society and Dr Shane Burke, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology and History at The University of Notre Dame Australia on a Walking Tour of Guildford to explore the *Swan District and the Coming of the Convicts.* This guided walk takes in Barker's Bridge and other historically significant sites related to the convict history of Guildford. The tour will commence at the Guildford Colonial Gaol and morning tea will be provided upon return to Judy Hammersley House, where Shane will present a talk highlighting significant artefacts from the Swan Guildford Historical Society's collection and discuss their background and significance. **Bookings essential** ## Price General public $20 per person | SGHS Members $17.50 per person | SGHS Volunteers $15 per person ## Please note - Please meet at Guildford Colonial Gaol for 8.45am - Morning tea will be provided upon return to Judy Hammersley House - Due to the limited number of seating, any cancellations must be advised 72 hours in advance, otherwise a refund may not be possible ## Find Us Meet at Heritage Precinct Corner of Meadow and Swan StreetsGuildford WA 6055 [Driving Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Meet%20at%20Heritage%20Precinct%2C%20Corner%20of%20Meadow%20and%20Swan%20Streets%2CGuildford%2C6055) ![Historic Guildford Guided Walking Tour location]() ![Historic Guildford Guided Walking Tour location]() © [Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps/) © [OpenStreetMap](http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) [Improve this map](https://www.mapbox.com/map-feedback/) ## Dates ### 2026 #### November - Nov 15th (9:00am - 10:30am) [Book now](https://events.humanitix.com/walking-tour-explore-guildford-coming-of-the-convicts) [Website →](https://swanguildfordhistoricalsociety.org.au/) [Email This Business →](mailto:sghs@swanguildfordhistoricalsociety.org.au) [(08) 9379 1829](tel:+61893791829) Meet at Heritage Precinct Corner of Meadow and Swan StreetsGuildford WA 6055 [View on map](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Meet%20at%20Heritage%20Precinct%2C%20Corner%20of%20Meadow%20and%20Swan%20Streets%2CGuildford%2C6055)   1. 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