2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Hobart
Overview
You’ll love this extensive, 2-hour small-group walking tour of Hobart with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. Explore historic Hunter Street, Hobart waterfront, beautiful Salamanca Place, and other significant city locations. As you walk, learn the history of this contemporary city and its colonial roots and see the best Georgian and Victorian architecture. Hear wonderful stories about the hard working convicts, explorers, entrepreneurs, villains and heroes of this convict-built city and fall in love with the picturesque city of Hobart. The maximum group size for this tour is 8.
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
What to expect
Meet your guide outside the Henry Jones Art Hotel and then set off on your 2-hour walking tour to explore streets, buildings, people and history of Hobart. Elegant heritage listed buildings are in abundance on your tour route, and as you walk, your guide will point the details of the beautiful, well-preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture.
You’ll enjoy the stories of the colonial beginnings of city, detailing the troubles and successes the British settlers experienced, as well as stories of the Indigenous people of the area and their responses to British invasion. Continue your walk through time and into town working your way up to the seat of power housing church, court and prison. Stroll through a city center park and be delighted – and amazed – at the statues and the stories behind them.
Then head down to another lovely park with a dark secret that many of the locals still don’t know about. Finally arrive at Salamanca Place – world famous for its Saturday markets, the oldest markets in Australia. Your guide will be happy to direct you to some favorite cafes for a reviving coffee after the tour.
You’ll enjoy the stories of the colonial beginnings of city, detailing the troubles and successes the British settlers experienced, as well as stories of the Indigenous people of the area and their responses to British invasion. Continue your walk through time and into town working your way up to the seat of power housing church, court and prison. Stroll through a city center park and be delighted – and amazed – at the statues and the stories behind them.
Then head down to another lovely park with a dark secret that many of the locals still don’t know about. Finally arrive at Salamanca Place – world famous for its Saturday markets, the oldest markets in Australia. Your guide will be happy to direct you to some favorite cafes for a reviving coffee after the tour.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Service animals allowed
- This is a 2-hour walking tour along city pavements
- There are places to sit or perch along the route
- Near public transportation
- Wheelchair accessible along city pavements - if assistance is required, guest must provide their own carer
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Brenda_N
September 2023
Connecting with convict ancestors via assistance from knowledgeable guide. Lisa was a wealth of interesting facts and information.
Connecting with convict ancestors via assistance from knowledgeable guide. Lisa was a wealth of interesting facts and information.Adam_H
September 2023
Fun. Very knowledgeable. Fine for all ages. Well paced. Focus is on the harbour area. Engaging. Ask questions.
Fun. Very knowledgeable. Fine for all ages. Well paced. Focus is on the harbour area. Engaging. Ask questions.Morag_B
September 2023
Taking a look at the historic stories and society of Hobart. Very moving, intriguing and informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.
Taking a look at the historic stories and society of Hobart. Very moving, intriguing and informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.gpjrm
September 2023
Lisa did a great job telling and showing us the history of Hobart. On the two hour walk, she explained many things that you would never have known without being on the tour. Lisa was friendly and knowledgeable providing lots of interesting anecdotes. She was well organised bringing along histor...
Lisa did a great job telling and showing us the history of Hobart. On the two hour walk, she explained many things that you would never have known without being on the tour. Lisa was friendly and knowledgeable providing lots of interesting anecdotes. She was well organised bringing along historic photos to show us on the way. Lisa was always willing to answer questions. A great tour to introduce you to the city of Hobart and its past.Highly recommended.Maria_W
May 2023
Our tour guide Deb, was amazing, her telling of Tasmanian history extremely knowledgeable. We saw some great architecture,
Our tour guide Deb, was amazing, her telling of Tasmanian history extremely knowledgeable. We saw some great architecture,AnneP789
March 2023
My friend & I enjoyed the walking tour. Lisa our guide was very informative and friendly. I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of Hobart, looking at the beautiful architecture and being part of a small group tour.
My friend & I enjoyed the walking tour. Lisa our guide was very informative and friendly. I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of Hobart, looking at the beautiful architecture and being part of a small group tour.