Hobart Historic Tours

If you would like a privately guided walking tour or a tailor-made experience for for larger groups, please contact our team to discuss a special tour for you.

Join your local guide on a journey through 200 alcohol soaked years of enterprise, hardship and hilarious tales at some of our old waterfront taverns. Enjoy a drink (own purchase, no obligation) as you learn of Hobart's underbelly through stories of pubs, brothels, smugglers, convicts and some rip-roaring characters who played an unforgettable part in the murky yet fascinating history of Hobart.

Discover Hobart on foot and hear fascinating stories of how Tasmania's capital city was established and how it became the vibrant waterfront city it now is. Your local guide will bring to life the stories of many charismatic characters that influenced early Hobart and show you the wonderful heritage listed buildings these people created. A 'must do' Hobart experience.

Combining the Hobart Historic Walk with a tour of Salamanca and Battery Point, this three hour experience with your local guide will give you in depth insights into Hobart's past and present.

Newly refurbished Salamanca Suites is ideally located on the eastern end of Salamanca Place, home to the famous Salamanca Market (Saturdays) and a fabulous selection of Hobart’s restaurants, bars, and galleries. Located in historic Sullivan’s Cove, very easy walking distance to the waterfront, MONA ferry terminal, historic Battery Point and CBD. Salamanca Suites offers 18 spacious apartments each with its own balcony or courtyard. Salamanca Suites offers complimentary parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and Foxtel. All rooms are non-smoking, one and two Bedroom Apartments offer fully equipped kitchens. Studios offer a kitchenette with cooktop. All have king-split bedding, air-conditioning and full laundry facilities. Salamanca Suites is a perfect location from which to explore the adjacent Salamanca and historic Battery Point precincts, and only a short walk to ferry terminal (MONA Ferry) and numerous local bars, pubs, restaurants and galleries. Salamanca Suites is operated by Lenna of Hobart, located directly across the road and guest check in is via Lenna of Hobart’s 24 hour reception. Breakfast is available at Lenna of Hobart.

Lenna of Hobart is not just a place to rest your head. It’s an experience. Open the door to this 1874-built sandstone mansion and connect with Hobart Town’s story. This landmark hotel puts you right on the historic doorstep of Hobart’s vibrant waterfront. Salamanca Place, home to Australia’s largest outdoor market and fine eateries are a few hundred metres away and a short walk leads to the CBD, Mona ferry terminal and waterfront precinct. About 100 years after the mansion was built, a new accommodation wing opened. With it came a new level of luxury for Lenna of Hobart. Today, rooms with harbour, mountain and park views blend with the same elegance and level of service the hotel is regarded for. In any room Nespresso coffee machines, complimentary wifi and modern comforts come standard. Want to really treat yourself? Stay in a penthouse with 360-degree sweeping rooftop views. The restored mansion is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register as a superb example of early colonial architecture. The delicate restoration preserves Lenna of Hobart’s past while affording generous luxuries of today.

Salamanca Galleria is in the heart of Salamanca Place on the Hobart waterfront. It is located on the 5th level of the Galleria building, overlooking Salamanca Place and the Salamanca Markets. Salamanca Galleria offers the perfect location to explore the Hobart waterfront, Salamanca, and its surrounds Salamanca Galleria has 9 all-suite accommodation rooms that offer views of the Hobart Waterfront and Salamanca Place. Stay in the heart of Salamanca at one of the best locations in Hobart with cafés, restaurants, bars, galleries, and the historic Hobart waterfront right on your front door.