Hobart Historic City Self Guided Walk Tour with an APP
Discover the charm of Tasmania’s capital with this Hobart Historic City Self-Guided Walk Tour. Stroll from the lively Hobart Waterfront to iconic landmarks like Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum, Theatre Royal, Salamanca Market, Battery Point, and Cascade Brewery while uncovering stories of convicts, explorers, sailors, and Antarctic expeditions. Enjoy views of Mount Wellington also known as kunanyi and the River Derwent as you explore historic streets, markets, parks, and hidden corners at your own pace. This Hobart walking tour is perfect for travellers looking for the best things to do in Hobart Tasmania, combining history, culture, scenic views, and local attractions in one engaging self-guided Hobart sightseeing experience.
Highlights
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Half-day Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Walking Tours
- Audio Guides
- Cultural Tours
- Historical Tours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
What's Included
• Audio Guide
• 30+ narration points of popular locations in Hobart
• Access to the Hobart Historic City Self-Guided Walk Tour on our App
• Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
Tour Itinerary
Start at Hobart s sparkling
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.
Explore the Tasmanian Museum and
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.
See Hobart s grand Elizabeth
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.
Discover the birthplace of modern
Discover the birthplace of modern Tasmanian whisky at Lark Distillery Tasmania, where a single idea in 1992 revived an entire island whisky industry.
Step into history at the
Step into history at the Hope and Anchor, Australia’s oldest pub and a local favourite for best pub meals in Hobart, once serving sailors, merchants, and thirsty travellers.
Step into Tasmania s convict
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 Hobart is
The Playhouse Theatre Hobart is an intimate stage for bold performances and local storytelling, bringing Tasmania’s modern theatre scene to life.
Admire the Gothic beauty of
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.
Visit Australia s oldest continuously
Visit Australia’s oldest continuously used parliament building, where Tasmania’s laws, debates, and historic decisions have shaped the island for nearly two centuries.
Experience Hobart s lively pub
Experience Hobart’s lively pub culture at Irish Murphy’s, where live music, local beers, and harbour views keep Salamanca buzzing.
This monument honours Abel Tasman
This monument honours Abel Tasman, the explorer who first mapped Tasmania for Europe in 1642, placing the island onto world maps.
Every Saturday Salamanca Place transforms
Every Saturday Salamanca Place transforms into the famous Salamanca Market, packed with local food, crafts, and Tasmanian produce.
Hidden in Princes Park stands
Hidden in Princes Park stands the 1814 gunpowder magazine, built with thick stone walls to safely store explosives for Hobart’s early defenses.
Stroll through Battery Point s
Stroll through Battery Point’s charming lanes lined with colonial cottages once home to sailors, shipbuilders, and merchants.
The sculpture marked celebrates the
The sculpture marked 1923 celebrates the community that helped preserve Battery Point’s historic character and heritage homes.
The sculpture marks the deep
The 1250 sculpture marks the deep Indigenous history of Tasmania, reminding visitors that the island’s story began thousands of years before colonisation.
Walk through Hobart Linear Park
Walk through Hobart Linear Park, a green corridor following the Hobart Rivulet, offering peaceful trails through the city.
Enjoy the tranquil Hobart Rivulet
Enjoy the tranquil Hobart Rivulet Park, where flowing water, trees, and birds create a calm natural escape inside the city.
Founded in Cascade Brewery is
Founded in 1824, Cascade Brewery is Australia’s oldest operating brewery, famous for its pure mountain water and convict founder.
At the summit of kunanyi
At the summit of kunanyi or Mount Wellington, enjoy breathtaking views across Hobart, the River Derwent, and Tasmania’s wild landscapes.
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Additional Information
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels