8 reviews
Location: Hobart, Australia
Duration: 2 hours
Product code: 58223P3
Overview
Meet your guide outside Parliament House near Salamanca Place on the waterfront, and then set off on your 2-hour walking tour to explore historic Battery Point. Soak up the elegance, beauty and history of this quiet and exclusive area that was once farmland known as Cottage Green. This tour includes Arthur Circus and is full of stories including dubious property dealings by Governor Arthur, the fall of the carousing Reverend Knopwood and the ship building tycoon Alexander MacGregor whose finest of grand Georgian homes still stands today.Battery Point is best appreciated at a leisurely pace on foot with a guide who can bring to life how wealth flowed into Battery Point from the influx of trade and the British Royal Navy shipping timber, wool and rum from the Salamanca docks and warehouses.This easy walking tour starts at Parliament House and ends in Salamanca Place - world famous for its Saturday markets, the oldest markets in Australia. Your guide will be happy to direct you to some of our favourite cafés for a reviving coffee after the tour.
Supplier Name
Hobart Walking Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessible,Children must be accompanied by an adult,Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship,This is a 2 hour walking tour along city pavements,There are places to sit or perch along the route,Wheelchair accessible along city pavements - if assistance is required, guest must provide their own carer,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Inclusions:
Professional local guide
Exclusions:
Food and drinks,Gratuities,Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveler Reviews
Only the 2 of us on this walk. Such personal service. Arthur Circus was a highlight. So cute! Lisa our Guide was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
Reviewed by: nomes4175, 04/04/2021 12:00:00 AM
It may be a little chilli at Hobart in September but don't let the weather keep you away. The Historic Tour of Battery Point was so interesting and great value for money. Thanks Lisa!
Reviewed by: Carolyn C, 09/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
Fantastic stories and architectural highlights about this historic part of Hobart. Deb brought it to life with her lively and informative tour. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by: geoffsto, 06/03/2019 12:00:00 AM
Lisa was upbeat and friendly despite the freezing conditions that day. With humour and insight, she took us on a fascinating walk, imparting facts we'd never otherwise had discovered. Lisa was keen to answer all our questions - even the obscure ones. We can highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a bit more depth to their Hobart experience.
Reviewed by: ghostwritermc, 05/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
We did the 2 hour tour of Battery Point with Robyn and thoroughly enjoyed it! We learned lots of interesting things and Robyn was very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the information. This was our second tour with Hobart Walking Tours and we will definitely be back to do one of the other ones on our next visit. Thank you
Reviewed by: warnie, 04/25/2018 12:00:00 AM