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Hobart Historic Tours

Hobart Historic Tours

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Discover Hobart by foot and hear the fascinating stories of how Tasmania’s capital city was established and how it became the vibrant waterfront city it now is. Choose your preferred small-group walking tour and explore Hobart with your local guide on the Hobart Historic Walk (90 minutes), the Old Hobart Pub Tour (90 minutes) or the Grand Hobart Walk (three hours).

The Hobart Historic Walk will provide an introduction to Hobart’s history and orientation of the city today. Identify the heritage-listed buildings and hear the stories of the early characters and issues that were major influences in the early days of Hobart. Or join the Old Hobart Pub Tour and learn about old taverns, pubs, brothels, smugglers, convicts and the characters involved. The Grand Hobart Walk combines the Hobart Historic Walk with a tour of Salamanca and Battery Point, this three-hour experience with your local guide will give you in-depth insights into Hobart’s past and present.
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20 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000
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Hobart Historic Tours

Hobart Historic Tours specialise in guided tours of Tasmania’s historic capital city.

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Article Created: 3 September 2025
Last Updated: 12 February 2026

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