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Hobart, Australia
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Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour
Hope and Anchor Pub
Old Hobart Pub Tour
Visit some of Australia's oldest pubs
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icon1 hour 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Overview

Discover the secrets of the old taverns, brothels and pubs of old Hobart during a 1.5-hour walking tour. Your guide shares entertaining stories of the smugglers, convicts and other characters that were involved in shaping the city's history and legends.
  • 1.5-hour walking tour of Hobart's historic pubs
  • Hear about old Hobart's legendary pubs
  • Purchase a drink while enjoying the tour
  • Uncover the seamier side of Hobart's past
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Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Hobart , Hobart, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
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Departure Point: Hobart Travel & Information Centre Corner of Davey and Elizabeth Streets

Salamanca Place , Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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Discover more than 200 alcohol-fueled years of history and legend in Hobart's old waterfront taverns. Meet your knowledgeable guide at the Hobart Travel Centre to start your 1.5-hour tour.

Learn about the underbelly of old world Hobart while sipping a drink (own expense) with your guide. Hear about the pubs, brothels, smugglers and convicts that have played a role in the murky history of Hobart.

Go back in time as you discover the stories of the city with a small group limited to 12 people, which ensures a more customized experience.
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Join the Old Hobart Pub Tour and learn about old taverns, pubs, brothels, smugglers, convicts and the characters involved.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Historic Hobart Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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What is the social distancing policy during Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour.

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star-5
Excellent tour guide
Jane_S
, Oct 2021
Excellent our tour guide was awesome she was professional and very engaging. The first venue wasn't friendly and felt we were in the way. Quite rude.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Thank you for your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that you found our guide professional and engaging. Thank you also for letting us know about your disappointing expedience at one of the venues. We will look into it. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team
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star-5
Our guide Brendon was very friendly and has so much information, our questions were answered so well. Thoroughly enjo
Sandy_W
, Sep 2021
History was very informative. We enjoyed our experience very much. Thankyou Brendon. Mark and Sandy.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Mark and Sandy, We are so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your tour with our guide Brendon. Thank you so much for your feedback. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours Team
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star-5
Good tour!
Clive_M
, Sep 2021
Interesting stories, very knowledgable tour guide, recommended. We enjoyed the tour very much, happy that we did it
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our Old Hobart Pub Tours. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team
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star-5
Great fun
Stuart_w
, Aug 2021
We had a fantastic evening, Our guide Maggie was lovely and had a good knowledge of local history and a obvious love for the town in which she lives. Good Value.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Hi Stuart, Thank you so much for your feedback. How wonderful to hear that our guide Maggie was able to share her love and knowledge for Hobart with you on the Old Hobart Pub Tour. Best regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team
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Fantastic
Kayleigh_R
, Feb 2021
Our guide was passionate about the history of Hobart. We received lots of information and stories about the pubs and surrounding buildings.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide some feedback about our Old Hobart Pub Tour. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours Team
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star-5
Excellent Walking Tour!!
ChelZ43
, Nov 2019
Really loved this tour a lot!! Gained a lot of knowledge of the history of Hobart and went to some really interesting pubs. It was a perfect combination of history and socializing/fun! Would highly recommend.
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Fantastic
David_Y
, Oct 2019
A really interesting tour, lots to look at, lots of rich amazing history, coupled with a drink! Our guide was easy going, and quite an interesting fellow himself. We have already recommended this tour to friends & family. We only had two nights in Hobart, this was 1.5hrs very well spent, do yourself a favour.
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Wet and Windy Walk through Hobart History
Kathryn_J
, Sep 2019
What a great way to start a holiday in Hobart, grounding yourself in the history around you. Informative and fun, the cold crazy weather only made it more memorable and helped you get a feel of what it would have been like in the early 1800s, living in tents and all the other hardships faced during settlement.. Maggie was lovely, full of energy and extremely knowledgable about Hobarts architecture and its progression into the city it is today.
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star-4
Guide very knowledgeable. Would swap...
Cathy_B
, Apr 2018
Guide very knowledgeable. Would swap the order of the tour to finish at the best pub Hope and Anchor Tavern. Was a great place for a drink and dinner.
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star-3
Disappointing, guide obviously knew...
Sharon W
, Oct 2017
Disappointing, guide obviously knew a lot about the area. Was expecting to actually go into the pubs and hear the history over a beer but instead mostly stood outside in the noisy busy street, hogging the paths and people having to navigate around us.
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