Salamanca Place: Hobart's Sandstone Waterfront
80 min · 3.2 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Hobart. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 75 to 80 minutes and 2.6 to 3.2 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Hobart
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca Place: Hobart's Sandstone Waterfront | 80 min | 3.2 km | 7 |
| Sullivans Cove: The Convict Port Where Hobart Began | 75 min | 2.6 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
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Salamanca Place: The Sandstone Waterfront
- Salamanca Place: Hobart's Sandstone Waterfront: Read Hobart's honey-coloured Georgian waterfront like a page, from the convict-cut warehouses of Salamanca Place up Kelly's Steps into the sailors' and shipwrights' village of Battery Point.
- Sullivans Cove: The Convict Port Where Hobart Began: A level walk around Hobart's working harbour reads how a convict port on the far edge of the world grew into a capital city, told soberly, with its Aboriginal history held plainly.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Hobart is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Hobart?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Hobart: Salamanca Place: Hobart's Sandstone Waterfront and Sullivans Cove: The Convict Port Where Hobart Began. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Hobart cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Hobart history tours?
- About 75 to 80 minutes, covering 2.6 to 3.2 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Salamanca Place: Hobart's Sandstone Waterfront
80 min · 3.2 km · moderate
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