Monique Boucher is the passionate Founder, Lead Tour Guide, and self-appointed Director of Merriment at Hidden deTours, a boutique tour company dedicated to uncovering Western Australia’s best-kept secrets.
Raised in the Wheatbelt town of Narrogin and fuelled by a lifelong love of travel, Monique has always been drawn to hidden venues and unique experiences in the countries she visits. She actively seeks out ways to experience places like a local, not a tourist.
With over 20 years in the performing arts industry, a Diploma in Arts Management from WAAPA, and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theatre Arts from Curtin University, Monique brings a unique theatrical flair to tourism. In 2013, she launched Hidden deTours to fuse storytelling, creativity, and local discovery to create fresh, engaging tours full of personality!
Since launching in 2013, Monique has developed a diverse suite of small-group bus and walking tours uncovering the hidden and the different sides to Perth, Fremantle, Bickley Valley, Swan Valley, Rockingham, and Peel. Her experiences range from hidden bar adventures and astro tours; to cross-cultural truth-telling collaborations and comedic history tours featuring silent disco headphone technology.
She is also the Founder and Producer of the Rocky Fringe Festival in Rockingham, collaborating with local businesses to program a vibrant and diverse lineup of local, national, and international acts for the community to enjoy.
A seeker of truth and a proud champion of WA’s tourism industry, Monique crafts immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences that uncover hidden histories, celebrate local producers, venues and artists, and leave guests feeling inspired, entertained, and deeply connected.
