Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End Point

End point

Tour ends nearby the MACq1 hotel

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. TASMANIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
Explore the courtyard and function of the Bond Store incorporating the oldest standing house in Hobart
Duration: 10 mins
2. Hobart Town Hall
A remarkable building construction and features past and present celebrated by the people of Hobart
Duration: 10 mins
3. Franklin Square
Named after Governor Franklin after he left Hobart leading an expedition and vanished in the Arctic ice
Duration: 15 mins
4. Two Islands Sculpture
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
Duration: 15 mins
5. Brooke Street Pier
Meet the street mural artist's Bonsai and Ghostpatrol creation of the Weedy Tasmanian Sea Dragon, Commissioned in 2015 by the City of Hobart
Duration: 10 mins
6. Bernacchi Tribute Sculptures
An inspiring story of a migrant child, who became the first Australian in 1898 spending the entire winter in Antarctica
Duration: 10 mins
7. Footsteps Sculpture
The Irish artists Rowan Gillespie created four figures, representing thousands of convict women and children transported to Hobart
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Historic Photography

Exclusion

Tea and coffee

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Peter Lutz

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