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.
Youll 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 dont 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.
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
Monday 9:30 am, Tuesday 1:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am, Saturday 11:00 am, Sunday 11:00 am, Our tours always start on time, and your fellow walking tour guests will be eternally grateful for your prompt ar.. read more
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Departure Details :
25 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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Return Details :
Salamanca Place, Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Youll 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 is8.
Highlights
Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
Led by a local guide
Small group ensures personal service
Tour is wheelchair accessible
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Inclusions
Professional local guide
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
This is a 2-hour walking tour along city pavements
There are places to sit or perch along the route
Wheelchair accessible along city pavements - if assistance is required, guest must provide their own carer
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers