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Heart of Launceston
Highlights
- Explore Launceston's rich history through engaging stories that reveal the city's unique character and charm.
- Savour local gastronomy on guided tours that tantalise your taste buds with delightful flavours and textures.
- Wander through the streets with knowledgeable locals who share hidden gems and quirky tales of the city.
- Enjoy family-friendly experiences in a pet-friendly environment, ensuring everyone has a memorable adventure.
As one of the oldest cities in Australia, Launceston provides some interesting insights into the Australian history and way of life, and has infused this into the modern-day city it has become today.
Looking for things to do in Launceston? Come explore the city through the eyes of a local and discover Launceston’s history, its quirky stories, our gastronomy, and what makes Launceston, well Launceston.
This town is the ultimate home for food lovers and information seekers. With a rich and diverse history waiting to be explored, we offer a range of tours designed to delight each of your senses and show you a side of the city that you otherwise never would have seen.
Our Heart of Launceston walking tour offers the perfect introduction into the city and is a must for your ‘things to do’ list while in Launceston.
Bookings essential and can be made at www.launcestonbyfoot.com
Tour details
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Available from 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2027
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Available from 2 December 2023 to 31 December 2027
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Available from 30 March 2026 to 31 December 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Operation information
Launceston By Foot
As one of the oldest cities in Australia, Launceston provides some interesting insights into the Australian history and way of life and has infused this into the modern-day city it has become today.
Looking for things to do in Launceston? Come and explore the city through the eyes of a local and discover Launceston’s settlement history, its quirky stories, how you can spend days exploring the area and what makes Launceston, well Launceston.
The walking tour offers the perfect introduction to the city and is a must for your ‘things to-do list while in Launceston.
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