Hobart History, People and Places: 2-Hour City Walk

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Highlights

Learn all about Hobart from a friendly, knowledgeable guide
Explore the waterfront, the city center and Salamanca
Enjoy stories of convicts, scoundrels, governors and ladies of influence

Description

Explore Hobart on a 2-hour city walking tour that includes historic Hunter Street, the Hobart waterfront, Salamanca Place and more. Hear stories about the hard working convicts, explorers, entrepreneurs, villains and heroes of the convict-built city. You’ll also learn about the original owners, the local aboriginal people and the birth of a new British colony. Visit the original and the current waterfront areas. See the historic Henry Jones IXL jam factory and Australia’s only Georgian corner. Continue to beautiful Salamanca, and admire the well-preserved Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian architecture.

Includes

2-hour walking tour
Friendly, knowledgeable guide
Old images, maps and photographs to enhance the guide's commentary
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks
Souvenirs

Important Information

3-hour parking is available outside the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, in Dunn Place. This is just a short walk from the start of the tour
Note that tours operate regardless of the weather
Be sure to bring whatever you may need to be comfortable while outdoors for 2-3 hours. Hobart is well known for its glorious range of weather conditions (often on the same day), so check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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