Hobart · HOBART CITY & WALKING TOURS
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The best of central Hobart is walkable: Salamanca Place, the sandstone warehouses, Battery Point and the waterfront where the boats still come in. These 15 Hobart city and walking tours are the ones to book, with what each covers, how far you walk, and which lean into history, food or the harbour.
A 2-hour small-group walk through Hobart’s colonial roots, Victorian and Georgian streets, parks, and Salamanca Place for market-day atmosphere.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot about Hobart and it's history. Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour and would highly recommend it.....loved it!”
See Hobart’s top landmarks in 3 hours, with hop-off photo stops, convict-era sites, and big views from Rosny Hill.
“We enjoyed our tour very much. Our guide/driver had to change our route due to a foot-race in Hobart. I really appreciated his patience with a few passengers who kept talking during the tour. He politely asked them several time to be quiet. I would have lost my patients with these rude ladies. He handled them very well.”
Hobart highlights by coach, then a Derwent River ferry to MONA with entry and 3 hours to explore art.
“The combination of a city tour and hassle free MONA boat and entry was great. MONA overrated in my opinion but pleased to have been.”
Hobart highlights in one day: Mt Wellington views, Salamanca Market, convict Richmond, Wicked Cheese, and Bonorong wildlife with cruise-port pickup.
“Great day. Enjoyed it all and our overseas friends from the cruise ship loved seeing the Australian wildlife and country side surrounding Hobart”
90-minute Old Hobart Pub walking tour with convict tales, waterfront history, and time to buy a drink. Small group and mobile ticket.
“Maggie was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate host. A great way to spend time drinking beer and learning about the history of Hobart. I’d highly recommend this experience.”
A small-group Hobart shore trip with Mount Wellington views, Richmond Bridge charm, and Bonorong wildlife in about 5–6 hours.
“Excellent driver guide Great view from Mount Wellington Loved the animals at the park. Lovers time exploring Richmond , stopping for lunch.”
A guided 6-8 hour highlights loop in Hobart with Mt Wellington views, Salamanca Market, Richmond, cheese sampling, and Bonorong wildlife.
“Mark was super friendly and was easy to talk to and have a joke with, also knew a lot of information about all the places we visited along with difference places and landmarks in between too!”
Walk Salamanca and Battery Point with a small group, convict-era stories, old photos, and Derwent views. Mobile ticket, easy pace.
“Very informative explanation of the history of the area and many of the changes to that environment made since settlement. We walked around the Salamanka Market area and Battery Point looking at the old houses and where the land was reclaimed and made it the place that it is today”
A 90-minute small-group walk through Hobart’s colonial and convict past, with heritage buildings, photo stops, and a local guide for $27.26.
“So many stories and great information to help us explore and discover on our own. Do was great fun and brought Hobart’s history to life.”
Three days of Hobart, Bruny Island wildlife and views, and Port Arthur’s convict-era site, with guided stops and key entries included.
“Anni our guide for Bruny island was fab! As was David for Port Arthur both were very knowledgable! They were prompt and very helpful, offered lots of extra information and were very helpful”
Paddle Hobart’s waterfront from Sandy Bay to the docks in a stable sea kayak, with fish and chips on the water and local guide stories.
“Amy and Rowdy were great guides. very informative and friendly.”
A 2-hour guided walk through historic Battery Point in Hobart, ending at Salamanca Place markets, with live stories and small groups.
“Fun day - Lisa was very knowledgeable, friendly & professional. Lisa was on time & answered all our questions.”
See Hobart’s highlights in 6.5 hours: Mount Wellington, Salamanca Market on Saturdays, Richmond, and a guided CBD loop with pickup.
“We got to see so much of Hobart and the surrounding area (Mt Wellington, and Richmond) in such a short period of time, it was awesome. Simon, our driver was absolutely the best. He was very nice, professional, and helpful. Thanks for a great time, Simon.”
Hobart history, Derwent River cruise, Royal Botanical Gardens, and MONA entry in one 8-hour day tour with a great guide.
“Professional bus driver/tour guide was excellent. Knowledgeable, pleasant and courteous to everyone.”
A Saturday full-day Hobart combo: Salamanca Market, Port Arthur Historic Site with cruise and talks, then Tasman Arch views in Tasman National Park.
“Perfect shopping time at market followed by awesome and informative tour to Port Arthur. Tim was a fantastic guide with Gray Line. Really tailored the experience to make every person in our group feel valued and left us excited to return to Tassie to do even more.”
