Discover the secrets of the old taverns, brothels and pubs of old Hobart during a 1.5-hour walking tour. Your guide shares entertaining stories of the smugglers, convicts and other characters that were involved in shaping the city's history and legends.

1.5-hour walking tour of Hobart's historic pubs
Hear about old Hobart's legendary pubs
Purchase a drink while enjoying the tour
Uncover the seamier side of Hobart's past

What's Included

Local guide

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre
20 Davey St (and Elizabeth Mall Information Hub, Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Departure Point: Hobart Travel & Information Centre Corner of Davey and Elizabeth Streets

End point

Salamanca Place
Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

What To Expect

Discover more than 200 alcohol-fueled years of history and legend in Hobart's old waterfront taverns. Meet your knowledgeable guide at the Hobart Travel Centre to start your 1.5-hour tour.

Learn about the underbelly of old world Hobart while sipping a drink (own expense) with your guide. Hear about the pubs, brothels, smugglers and convicts that have played a role in the murky history of Hobart.

Go back in time as you discover the stories of the city with a small group limited to 12 people, which ensures a more customized experience.

Hobart (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

Operated by Historic Hobart Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

72 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Great way to have a beer & learn some history

Graeme_S, Apr 2023

Maggie was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate host. A great way to spend time drinking beer and learning about the history of Hobart. I’d highly recommend this experience.

Hobart Pub walk

David_H, Apr 2023

I did like the info and the knowledge supplied by the guide, but I did actually think we were going to see more Pub's than just two. Spent a lot of time in the streets ... Just wasn't what I was expecting. That's all ...

More to come

Deb_L, Jan 2023

Our tour guide was excellent, with it being a very hot evening the beer went down easily. A good knowledge of history I feel there’s more to discover.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

It is great to hear you enjoyed our Old Hobart Pub Tour. Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Well with the money

Dianne_L, Oct 2022

Info given by guide. Very entertaining and informative. History of bubs and docks amazing. Ready to answer any questions we put to her. Maggie.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback. It is great to hear that you found our Old Hobart Pub Tour with Maggie entertaining and informative. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Lovely walk. Great info

Tina_P, Sept 2022

Guide went above and beyond. Great walk and great info shared by the guide. She went above and beyond afterwards.

Response from Host, Sept 2022

Thank you kindly for your feedback. It is great to hear that you had a lovely tour and that our guide went above and beyond. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Best pub tour

JadeNaylor, Aug 2022

Maggie was the best tour guide! So full of knowledge about the history of settlers and the first pub that was built in 1807. Did not disappoint ☺️

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our Old Hobart Pub Tour with Maggie. Many thanks, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Escaping the QLD sun holiday in Tassie

Danni_H, July 2022

Very knowledgeable guide however he did talk a lot outside and it was freezing. Would have liked to go to more than two pubs though.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback which we have taken on board. It certainly gets cold in Hobart during this time of year and we do aim to spend as much time inside as feasible, however the outdoor component of the tour is also a vital part of the experience. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Maggie knew what she was...

Jodi_C, June 2022

Maggie knew what she was talking about and had me listening intently. My husband and I enjoyed the tour very much and wished it had been longer.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thanks you very much for your feedback. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our Old Hobart Pub Tour with Maggie! Many thanks, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Walking pub tour.

Tracey_K, June 2022

Ash was great, full of information and history. Really enjoyed the evening. Would highly recommend this walking tour.

Response from Host, June 2022

Dear Tracey, Thank you kindly for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a great time on our Old Hobart Pub Tour with Ash. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Informative Tour

Kathryn_F, June 2022

Very informative into the life of convicts Maggie was awesome a wealth of knowledge we really enjoyed this tour

Response from Host, June 2022

Thank you kindly for your feedback. We loved to hear that you really enjoyed the Old Hobart Pub Tour with Maggie. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Great way to see and learn about the history

Christine_W, Mar 2022

We loved learning about some of the old history of the pubs and some of their stories. Walking around is a great way to learn, and appreciate the buildings.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you kindly for your feedback. It is great to hear that you loved learning about the history and the old pubs in Hobart. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Worst tour in m life

trays, Mar 2022

Nothing. Felt embarrassed to be a Tasmanian. Could not hear anything with traffic going past all the time. The tour was nothing like advertised.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy the tour. We are currently operating this tour slightly differently due to Covid-19 and hence we are spending less time indoors in pubs. This is only an interim phase until we can return to our usual program. It is mentioned on our website as well as the booking confirmation that program alterations are in place currently. We are more than happy to discuss your concerns in more details and you can reach us on 03 6234 5550 or via email to info@hobarthistorictours.com.au. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Worth doing and it doesn’t take long

KellyAnne_K, Feb 2022

Great drinks, great people, great stories. A good way to spend a few hours and have some laughs. We enjoyed the Stormy Seas cocktail at Hope and Anchor.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. It is great to hear that you had a great time! Many thanks, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Disappointing to only enter one pub

Christina_W, Feb 2022

Historic information and stories of convict times. Guide was informative and engaging but only entered one pub

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed about only visiting one pub. We usually visit three pubs, however due to COVID, we are operating a slightly different tour currently in order to keep our customers as well as staff as safe as possible. Each venue is slightly different in terms of space to ensure social distancing. And each venue has different rules currently. We look forward to returning to our normal schedule in due course. It is great to hear that you found our guide to be informative and engaging. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Learning the original...

Andrea_D, Feb 2022

Learning the original shoreline and oldest buildings in Hobart. Plus have a drink at the oldest pub in Australia

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for your feedback! Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

A great jaunt

Anthony_B, Dec 2021

Maggie was terrific and we were told of many great tales of merriment and revelling. Worth a walk. Enjoyed gin beer wines ..all too good

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Thanks for your feedback. It is great to hear that you enjoyed our Old Hobart Pub Tour with Maggie. Thanks Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours Team

Excellent tour guide

Jane_S, Oct 2021

Excellent our tour guide was awesome she was professional and very engaging. The first venue wasn't friendly and felt we were in the way. Quite rude.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you for your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that you found our guide professional and engaging. Thank you also for letting us know about your disappointing expedience at one of the venues. We will look into it. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Our guide Brendon was very friendly and has so much information, our questions were answered so well. Thoroughly enjo

Sandy_W, Sept 2021

History was very informative. We enjoyed our experience very much. Thankyou Brendon. Mark and Sandy.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Dear Mark and Sandy, We are so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your tour with our guide Brendon. Thank you so much for your feedback. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours Team

Good tour!

Clive_M, Sept 2021

Interesting stories, very knowledgable tour guide, recommended. We enjoyed the tour very much, happy that we did it

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our Old Hobart Pub Tours. Kind regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team

Great fun

Stuart_w, Aug 2021

We had a fantastic evening, Our guide Maggie was lovely and had a good knowledge of local history and a obvious love for the town in which she lives. Good Value.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Hi Stuart, Thank you so much for your feedback. How wonderful to hear that our guide Maggie was able to share her love and knowledge for Hobart with you on the Old Hobart Pub Tour. Best regards, Christina and the Hobart Historic Tours team