Hobart Historic Walking Tour
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Port
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$80
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This guided walking tour is a look back through the history of Hobart. Learn how and why Tasmania was first settled and the struggle the young colony went through to establish civil amenities alongside its infamous prison system. Historic maps and archival images of old scenes to enhance your understanding of Historic Hobart.
As you walk, the spotlight is on the earliest structures of the city. Many of these are sandstone buildings and are still in excellent condition today. It's important to remember that the early convict builders were the craftsmen responsible for this enduring beauty.
Stories of important characters are covered, from troublesome military officers to those who worked their way up from the very bottom to positions of power. The contribution of the legendary Sir John and Lady Jane Franklin, the 1840s Governor of Tasmania, is acknowledged at his statue.
You'll walk past St David's Cathedral, the old gaol (jail) and the Treasury, and into the lovely park that was the first burial ground in Tasmania.
Your tour ends in Salamanca, built for the whaling industry, with a tribute to discoverer Abel Tasman.
Please note:
Minimum age is 6 years. Tour does not operate on holidays. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.