Anyone who has tried to do the Perth Christmas Lights Trail on foot with kids knows it’s a big night out. By the time you’ve worked your way along Murray Street Mall and St Georges Terrace, somebody is tired, somebody is hungry and somebody wants to go home. Peddle Perth has a smarter idea. You and your family climb into a rickshaw “sleigh” and your rider, your very own reindeer, does all the pedalling. Peddle Perth says the same stops that take around four hours on foot take about 45 minutes with them.
The tour starts and finishes outside WA Museum Boola Bardip. You meet your rider, get a quick rundown on how it all works and settle in. Then comes the fun part: you choose the Christmas carols you want blasting from the built-in speakers. Everything from the classics to Mariah Carey is fair game. From there you’re whisked along the best spots on the trail, including Murray Street Mall and St Georges Terrace. Your rider points out interesting sights and takes the photos, so the whole family ends up in the pictures instead of one parent always being behind the camera. Peddle Perth will show you a few Perth sights you might not have known about.
It suits a wide range of families. Each rickshaw seats either two adults and one child under nine, or one adult and two children, so check your group mix when booking. If you have a pram or wheelchair, the team will lock it up securely at the meeting point while you ride. That makes it a good option for little ones with short legs and for grandparents who’d love to come along but can’t manage a long walk. As a mum of teens, I know it’s not always easy to get older kids excited about a family outing, but I think this tour could win them over. They get to ride in style, with the music up and the photos sorted, instead of trailing behind on foot. Just remember that a nine-year-old is about the upper limit for a comfortable fit.
Reviews on the Peddle Perth website are glowing. Families talk about patient, friendly riders who are great with excited kids and with elderly relatives. One family hired seven rickshaws to take the grandparents and the kids out together. It’s also a lovely way to give an experience as a Christmas gift instead of another toy.
For the 2026 season, tickets are listed from $85 per adult and $60 per child. The tour runs for about 45 minutes. These tours sell out quickly, often before December, so book early if you have a particular date in mind. If you’re booking separately from friends or family and want to ride together, let Peddle Perth know beforehand and they’ll arrange it. The tour starts and ends at the museum and there are no drop-offs elsewhere. So if you’re planning dinner or a train home, plan around that.
A few tips from one parent to another. Arrive a little early so you can find your rider and settle everyone in. Bring a jumper, because it can get breezy once you’re moving. Make sure your phone is charged for all the photos and videos. It also helps to tell younger kids that they’ll be sitting in the sleigh for the whole ride and can’t hop in and out. It all adds up to a festive outing without the stress of crowds and tired little legs. Booking dinner or dessert in the city before or after makes it a proper Christmas night out.
Peddle Perth Christmas Lights Tour
Meeting point: Outside WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes (check the website for available dates and session times)
Website: https://peddleperth.com/perth/christmas-lights-tours/
