Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Historic Photography
No F&B items will be served
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

Tour ends nearby the MACq1 hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the courtyard and function of the Bond Store incorporating the oldest standing house in Hobart

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Street Art Tour
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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