Dark Side of Launceston
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step beyond Launceston's beautiful streets and discover the stories many visitors never hear. The Dark Side of Launceston explores the city's true history of crime, punishment, bushrangers and infamous characters through engaging storytelling and the places where these events unfolded. Led by passionate local guides, this small-group walking tour brings together fascinating historical research, little-known stories and hidden locations to reveal a very different side of Tasmania's oldest city. You'll hear about notorious murders, daring escapes, public executions and the people who left a lasting mark on Launceston's past—all while exploring the streets where history happened. More than just a history lesson, this is an immersive evening experience that will change the way you see Launceston long after the tour ends.
Inclusions
What's included
- Small group experience allowing time for questions and conversation
- Storytelling from a local guide who knows the city’s hidden histories
- Exploration of the city’s darker legends, hauntings and mysterious stories
- Historical insights into crime, punishment and colonial life in Tasmania
- A 2-hour guided evening walking tour through central Launceston
Itinerary
Walk through Launceston after dark and experience the city from a different perspective. Hear stories of murder, punishment and public executions from the colonial era. Discover the locations of former gaols, gallows and infamous crimes. Learn about the impact and legacy of the Black War in northern Tasmania. Uncover ghost stories, unexplained happenings and local legends.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour will kick off in Civic Square, between the Library and the Town Hall.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Launceston By Foot
- 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
How it compares in Launceston
- Its from-price is 69% below the median of the 43 experiences we list in Launceston.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 43.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Launceston
Launceston is northern Tasmania's main city, set at the head of the Tamar River with Georgian streets and a wild gorge close to the centre.
Launceston lies at the head of the Tamar River, where the North Esk and South Esk meet, and is Tasmania's second city. Georgian and Victorian buildings line its streets, and Cataract Gorge, a steep ravine of the South Esk, opens within walking distance of the centre, with a suspension bridge, bush tracks and a chairlift. City Park holds a Japanese macaque enclosure and a conservatory.
Top-ranked sights in Launceston: Cradle Mountain, Tamar Valley, Bay of Fires.
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