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Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour
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Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour
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- 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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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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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What's Included
Local guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre , 20 Davey St (and Elizabeth Mall Information Hub, Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Salamanca Place , Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000, AustraliaDeparture Point: Hobart Travel & Information Centre Corner of Davey and Elizabeth Streets
What To Expect
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.
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.
Additional Info
- 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
Cancellation Policy
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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
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
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
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
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Best pub tour
JadeNaylor
, Aug 2022
Maggie was the best tour guide! So full of knowledge about the history of settlers and the first pub that was built in 1807. Did not disappoint ☺️
Escaping the QLD sun holiday in Tassie
Danni_H
, Jul 2022
Very knowledgeable guide however he did talk a lot outside and it was freezing. Would have liked to go to more than two pubs though.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Thank you for your feedback which we have taken on board. It certainly gets cold in Hobart during this time of year and we do aim to spend as much time inside as feasible, however the outdoor component of the tour is also a vital part of the experience.
Kind regards,
Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team
Maggie knew what she was...
Jodi_C
, Jun 2022
Maggie knew what she was talking about and had me listening intently. My husband and I enjoyed the tour very much and wished it had been longer.
Walking pub tour.
Tracey_K
, Jun 2022
Ash was great, full of information and history. Really enjoyed the evening. Would highly recommend this walking tour.
Informative Tour
Kathryn_F
, Jun 2022
Very informative into the life of convicts Maggie was awesome a wealth of knowledge we really enjoyed this tour
Great way to see and learn about the history
Christine_W
, Mar 2022
We loved learning about some of the old history of the pubs and some of their stories. Walking around is a great way to learn, and appreciate the buildings.
Worst tour in m life
trays
, Mar 2022
Nothing. Felt embarrassed to be a Tasmanian.
Could not hear anything with traffic going past all the time. The tour was nothing like advertised.
Response from Host , Mar 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy the tour. We are currently operating this tour slightly differently due to Covid-19 and hence we are spending less time indoors in pubs. This is only an interim phase until we can return to our usual program. It is mentioned on our website as well as the booking confirmation that program alterations are in place currently.
We are more than happy to discuss your concerns in more details and you can reach us on 03 6234 5550 or via email to info@hobarthistorictours.com.au.
Kind regards,
Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team
Worth doing and it doesn’t take long
KellyAnne_K
, Feb 2022
Great drinks, great people, great stories. A good way to spend a few hours and have some laughs. We enjoyed the Stormy Seas cocktail at Hope and Anchor.
Disappointing to only enter one pub
Christina_W
, Feb 2022
Historic information and stories of convict times.
Guide was informative and engaging but only entered one pub
Response from Host , Feb 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed about only visiting one pub. We usually visit three pubs, however due to COVID, we are operating a slightly different tour currently in order to keep our customers as well as staff as safe as possible. Each venue is slightly different in terms of space to ensure social distancing. And each venue has different rules currently. We look forward to returning to our normal schedule in due course.
It is great to hear that you found our guide to be informative and engaging.
Kind regards,
Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team
Learning the original...
Andrea_D
, Feb 2022
A great jaunt
Anthony_B
, Dec 2021
Maggie was terrific and we were told of many great tales of merriment and revelling. Worth a walk. Enjoyed gin beer wines ..all too good
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.
Response from Host , Oct 2021
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.
Good tour!
Clive_M
, Sep 2021
Interesting stories, very knowledgable tour guide, recommended. We enjoyed the tour very much, happy that we did it
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.
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.
Excellent Walking Tour!!
ChelZ43
, Nov 2019
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.
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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