Salamanca History Walk: Tour Through Colonial History, Current Developments, and Local Attractions

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Salamanca, delving into its rich colonial history, discovering local attractions, and uncovering the latest tourism developments. Join now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salamanca Arts Centre - Participate in a guided tour exploring Hobart’s infamous convict history at Battery Point.
    Anticipate captivating tales shared with enthusiasm and depth, as the tour delves into the extraordinary lives of craftsmen, clergymen, free settlers, merchants, and convicts who began quarrying stone, hunting whales, and laying the…
What's Included
  • Explore Hobart with a collection of images and sketches
  • Visit iconic locations such as Salamanca and Battery Point
  • Immerse yourself in the visual history of the area
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

The highly sought-after walking tour provides an engaging exploration of Battery Point, effortlessly merging its fascinating colonial history with its lively modern-day atmosphere.
Beyond a mere historical summary, participants will gain tailored suggestions for contemporary attractions to maximize their experience.
Delve into the remnants of the initial…

Location
Salamanca Arts Centre
Salamanca Place
Meeting Point is the Front Main Entrance of the Salamanca Art Centre Entrance , No 77 ( Front building, near the Kelly steps ) You can easily identify me, holding up an A4 Salamanca Walk logo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lyn_e
Apr 22, 2026
For a fantastic historical walking tour of Salamanca and Battery Point look no further! - We have been to Hobart numerous times previously and never done a Walking Tour before this week. What a great decision it was to book Peter‘s Walking Tour of Salamanca and Battery Point. Our group of six thoroughly enjoyed being shown many little hidden gems around Salamanca that we would previously have walked right past and not noticed or missed visiting. Hearing the many stories and information about so much of what we saw, together with the photographs that Peter had to show us of what it looked like in the old days compared to today were absolutely fantastic. Our whole group thoroughly enjoyed our 2 1/2 hours walking around Hobart with Peter and all agree it was an excellent way to spend the morning. Peter provided us also with a list of recommended restaurants and pointed us in the direction of the pub that we had booked to go to for lunch. If you are looking for a great walking tour of Salamanca and Battery Point area, do yourself a favour and book Peter’s Walking Tour… You won’t be disappointed.
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Pree_s
Apr 9, 2026
Peter is very... - Peter is very knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to spend the afternoon learning about Hobart. Recommended!
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Jonts4149wb
Apr 8, 2026
Highly recommend! - Really enjoyed the historic walk with our guide, Peter. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about Hobart’s history and the walk covered beautiful neighborhoods and parks. I would highly recommend!
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Joyce_c
Mar 20, 2026
A wonderful experience and a highlight of our visit to Hobart - We really enjoyed the Salamanca Historical Walking Tour in Hobart yesterday. Michael was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to listen to. He shared interesting historical stories that brought the area to life and showed us details we would have otherwise missed. A wonderful experience and a highlight of our visit. Highly recommend this tour!
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Y1277rylukem
Mar 6, 2026
Great guide - Really interesting walk. Guide Peter was really good. Kind, informative, passionate about Hobart. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn about the history of Hobart
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Ellen_c
Feb 20, 2026
A wonderful overview of local history - We enjoyed a historical walk through the Salamanca and Battery Park areas of Hobart with our guide, Lydia. Lydia shared a wealth of interesting stories and local history that enriched our visit to Tasmania. Highly recommend.
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Louise_r
Feb 18, 2026
Excellent- highly recommend!! - Excellent walking tour with a friendly & knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed it immensely. We learnt a lot about Hobart’s early history.
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William_t
Feb 16, 2026
Hobart history a-z - Very complete rendering of Hobart history in general. Excellent rendering of history of structures visited. Very passionate guide who really had a firm grasp of Hobart history.
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1karinas
Feb 18, 2026
Learn some less well known facts about this interesting place - Interesting and very informative historical walk with Lydia around Salamanca and Hamden Road, Battery Point. Was pleased to learn some less well known facts. Would recommend this to visitors to Hobart.
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Cheryl_b
Jan 26, 2026
Walking tour of the Salamanka Markets and Battery Point viewing the lovely houses and changes that have been made. - Very informative explanation of the history of the area and many of the changes to that environment made since settlement. We walked around the Salamanka Market area and Battery Point looking at the old houses and where the land was reclaimed and made it the place that it is today
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).