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Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania

5.0 (3 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania

About this activity

Explore the streets of Sullivan's Cove and Battery Point's street art scene

and history by joining our Art & History walking tour.

Find out how local and international artists shaping Hobart's urban identity by creating unique public art for us to appreciate.

Learn about Hobart's colonial past, convict men and women, explorers,

governors und whalers.

Private and Luxury Historical Tours Art Tours Walking Tours Street Art Tour Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–20
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Peter Lutz

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–15 years) · Adults (16–60 years) · Seniors (61–92 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Historic Photography

Not included

  • Not included: Tea and coffee: No F&B items will be served
  • Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

  1. TASMANIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

    10 min Admission included

    Explore the courtyard and function of the Bond Store

    incorporating the oldest standing house in Hobart

  2. Hobart Town Hall

    10 min Admission included

    A remarkable building construction and features past and present celebrated by the people of Hobart

  3. Franklin Square

    15 min Admission included

    Named after Governor Franklin after he left Hobart leading an expedition and vanished in the Arctic ice

  4. Two Islands Sculpture

    15 min Admission included

    The two islands by Nigel Helyer incorporating a soundtrack representing voices offering a potential to reflect upon the past to continue a dialogue in the future

  5. Brooke Street Pier

    10 min Admission included

    Meet the street mural artist's Bonsai and Ghostpatrol creation of the Weedy Tasmanian Sea Dragon, Commissioned in 2015 by the City of Hobart

  6. Bernacchi Tribute Sculptures

    10 min Admission included

    An inspiring story of a migrant child, who became the first Australian in 1898 spending the entire winter in Antarctica

  7. Footsteps Sculpture

    15 min Admission included

    The Irish artists Rowan Gillespie created four figures, representing thousands of convict women and children transported to Hobart

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We'll meet inside the courtyard of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

End point

  • Tour ends nearby the MACq1 hotel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania

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