Hobart Historic City Self-Guided Walk Tour
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
Dare to explore ghosts at Hobart Convict Penitentiary
Wander eerie lanes and legends through haunted Battery Point
Wander Hobart’s historic Waterfront Harbour with stunning views
Discover the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Dunn Place Hobart
Dive into sea history at the Maritime Museum Tasmania
Admire colonial elegance at Hobart Town Hall
See the iconic Elizabeth Post Office & Hobart GPO clock tower
Taste whisky heritage at Lark Distillery Tasmania
Enjoy best pub meals in Hobart at the Hope & Anchor
Walk beside the historic Hobart Rivulet through the city
Step into drama at Theatre Royal Hobart Tas
Explore stories at Penitentiary Hobart historic prison site
Experience local theatre at Playhouse Theatre Hobart
Step into convict history at Cascades Female Factory, a UNESCO site
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 Stops
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town Hall
Admire Hobart’s elegant Town Hall, built in 1866. Once the city’s civic heart, it hosted debates, concerts, and gatherings as Hobart transitioned beyond its convict past.
Hobart Gpo
See Hobart’s grand Elizabeth Post Office, a historic postal hub. Wondering about postal offices open on Saturday hours? This landmark once connected Hobart to the world.
Lark Distilling Co Ltd
Discover the birthplace of modern Tasmanian whisky at Lark Distillery Tasmania, where a single idea in 1992 revived an entire island whisky industry.
Hobart Rivulet
Follow the gentle flow of the Hobart Rivulet, the freshwater stream that powered early mills and helped the colony of Hobart grow from a small settlement.
Theatre Royal, Hobart
The Theatre Royal Hobart TAS opened in 1837 and remains Australia’s oldest working theatre—where Shakespeare, drama, and even ghost stories still take the stage.
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.
The Playhouse Theatre
The Playhouse Theatre Hobart is an intimate stage for bold performances and local storytelling, bringing Tasmania’s modern theatre scene to life.
St David's Cathedral
Admire the Gothic beauty of St David’s Cathedral, often compared with St David's Cathedral Wales, where stained glass and history reflect Hobart’s colonial heritage.
Parliament House
Visit Australia’s oldest continuously used parliament building, where Tasmania’s laws, debates, and historic decisions have shaped the island for nearly two centuries.
Irish Murphy's Hobart
Experience Hobart’s lively pub culture at Irish Murphy’s, where live music, local beers, and harbour views keep Salamanca buzzing.
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