Stop 1
Waterfront Harbour
Start at Hobart’s sparkling waterfront harbour, where boats sway on the River Derwent and historic docks meet lively cafés—perfect introduction to Tasmania’s oldest harbour city.
Hobart, Australia
Hobart Historic City Self-Guided Walk Tour
Hobart, AustraliaNew Tour 3 - 4 Hours 35 stops
Duration3 - 4 Hours
Stops35
LanguageEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
OfflineAvailable
GPS GuidedYes
About This Tour
Discover Hobart’s history on this self-guided walking tour through the Waterfront, Salamanca Market, Battery Point, and Cascade Brewery. Explore top Hobart attractions and historic sites in Tasmania.
What You'll Experience
1
Dare to explore ghosts at Hobart Convict Penitentiary
2
Wander eerie lanes and legends through haunted Battery Point
3
Wander Hobart’s historic Waterfront Harbour with stunning views
4
Discover the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Dunn Place Hobart
5
Dive into sea history at the Maritime Museum Tasmania
6
Admire colonial elegance at Hobart Town Hall
7
See the iconic Elizabeth Post Office & Hobart GPO clock tower
8
Taste whisky heritage at Lark Distillery Tasmania
9
Enjoy best pub meals in Hobart at the Hope & Anchor
10
Walk beside the historic Hobart Rivulet through the city
11
Step into drama at Theatre Royal Hobart Tas
12
Explore stories at Penitentiary Hobart historic prison site
13
Experience local theatre at Playhouse Theatre Hobart
14
Step into convict history at Cascades Female Factory, a UNESCO site
15
Take in breathtaking views from Mount Wellington summit
What's Included
Included
- Access to the Hobart Historic City Self-Guided Walk Tour on our App
- 30+ narration points of popular locations in Hobart
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Audio Guide
Not Included
- In Person Guide
- Entry fee of The Mawson's Huts Replica Museum (Optional) ($10.60)
- Entry fee of The Maritime Museum Tasmania (Optional) ($11.31)
- Entry fee of The Hobart Convict Penitentiary (Optional) ($24.74)
- Entry fee of The Cascades Female Factory Historic Site (Optional) ($24.74)
Tour Starting
Tour Starting Point
Waterfront Harbour
Victoria Dock Bridge, Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
35 stops along the wayTotal drive · 7.76 km3 - 4 Hours including stops
Tour Stops
Stop 2
Landmark
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
Visit the Mawson's Huts Replica Museum and explore the story of Antarctic survival at the Mawson's Hut Museum Hobart, a replica of Sir Douglas Mawson’s expedition base.
View on Google Maps:Mawson's Huts Replica MuseumStop 3
Landmark
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Explore the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Dunn Place Hobart TAS Australia, where Aboriginal heritage, art, Antarctic artefacts, and the legendary thylacine bring Tasmania’s story to life.
View on Google Maps:Tasmanian Museum and Art GalleryStop 4
Landmark
Maritime Museum Tasmania
Step into Tasmania’s seafaring past at the Maritime Museum Tasmania, filled with ship models, navigation tools, and stories of sailors who shaped Hobart’s harbour history.
View on Google Maps:Maritime Museum TasmaniaStop 10
Landmark
Hobart Convict Penitentiary
Step into Tasmania’s convict past at the Penitentiary Hobart, once a prison, chapel, and execution site. Explore the history with Hobart Convict Penitentiary tickets.
View on Google Maps:Hobart Convict Penitentiary
Stop 16
Landmark
Salamanca Market
Every Saturday Salamanca Place transforms into the famous Salamanca Market, packed with local food, crafts, and Tasmanian produce.
View on Google Maps:Salamanca Market
Stop 25
Landmark
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
The Cascades Female Factory, now a UNESCO Heritage Site, once held thousands of female convicts under harsh colonial discipline.
View on Google Maps:Cascades Female Factory Historic Site7 of 35 stops shown. Stops 1 to 3 and the tour's landmark stops are open; the full route unlocks in the app after purchase.
Tips & recommendations
Download Before You Go
Save the tour to your device — it works fully offline once downloaded.
GPS Guides You
Audio narration triggers automatically as you approach each stop.
Lifetime Access
Buy once, replay forever. Resume anytime, on any of your devices.
Skip Any Stop
All stops are optional — the app re-routes seamlessly to the next one.
Bring Headphones
For the best storytelling experience, bring headphones or a portable speaker.
5 Languages
Switch between English, French, German, Spanish or Italian anytime.
Why Trippy vs. a traditional tour
Feature
Traditional Tour
Trippy Tour Guide
Flexibility
Fixed schedules, no pausing
Start, pause, resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of strangers
Private — just you and your group
Pricing
$30–$60 per person
One price for the whole group
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access, 24/7
Pace
Set by the guide
Set by you — stop wherever you like
Languages
Typically one language
5 languages, switch anytime
Flexibility
×Fixed schedules, no pausing
✓Start, pause, resume anytime
Privacy
×Crowds of strangers
✓Private — just you and your group
Pricing
×$30–$60 per person
✓One price for the whole group
Availability
×Requires advance booking
✓Instant access, 24/7
Pace
×Set by the guide
✓Set by you — stop wherever you like
Languages
×Typically one language
✓5 languages, switch anytime
Starting from
$11.99