Hobart Highlights

Welcome to Hobart, a city of yachts and spinnakers, gardens and galleries, sandstone cottages and stately Georgian homes, a city built on the pain and toil of yesteryear English convicts.

Your tour of Hobart begins as you join an experienced and knowledgeable local driver guide, who will share tales of life in the city. Pass through Salamanca Place with its restored sandstone warehouses, now repurposed as cafes, galleries and shops. Continue then through Battery Point, an area filled with historic quaint cottages, Georgian mansions and cafes.

Proceed on through the suburb of South Hobart to the Cascade Gardens at the foot of the historic Cascade Brewery building. View the outside of this unique example of early architecture in a lovely garden setting. Your next stop in this tour of Hobart is to view the exterior of the ruins of the Female Factory, a one-time prison for female convicts and mentioned in Bryce Courtenay's novel, "The Potato Factory."

Your journey returns to the city streets before heading across the Tasman Bridge, which spans the Derwent River and stops at Rosny Park Lookout. Views of Hobart from the Eastern Shore with Mount Wellington as a backdrop make for a great photo opportunity. The next stop will allow you free time to explore the exquisite Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, before returning to the Hobart City waterfront and your ship.

Melbourne Lanes, Arcades and Chocolate Walking Tour

Meet at the magnificent Block Arcade, where you'll join your local representative and your small group of fellow foodies. Each tour has a maximum of 12 participants so you have the opportunity to join and share the knowledge with both the local representative and the rest of the group. You'll sometimes have other locals participating in our tours, determined to unearth some of Melbourne's hidden gems they were previously unaware of.

Around the course of more or less three hours we'll walk about two kilometres (1.2 miles) and visit five of the most undisclosed secret chocolatiers and dessert bars in Melbourne. A majority of of our partners are solely Australian and are original to Melbourne, all with their exclusive tastings and experiences. While the specialized partners we visit will differ from tour to tour (depending on their opening hours) we ensure incredible food and amazing ventures on every tour.

The tour starts with your local expert teaching you how to properly taste chocolate for a few valuable minutes. There are correct and incorrect methods for doing things, and once you know , you'll want to advise everyone else! Once equipped with this information, you're prepared to commence your Melbourne dessert and chocolate walking tour. While discussing and sharing some of the amazing tales of the history, and origins they contain, you'll stroll through some of Melbourne's most famous arcades. Your local guide will reveal some of their prized locations for drinks and dinner as we travel through unknown alleyways.

As we enjoy our specially arranged tasting experience, we will spend some time learning about the history of each chocolate shop as we arrive. At some, we may even be fortunate enough to meet the chocolatier, the store's owner, or the manager (sometimes they are the same person!)

At the end of the tour, you have the opportunity to look around the establishment and take advantage of the special guest discounts. (Please note that all tour trips are scheduled in advance and there is no pressure to procure any merchandise.)

Sydney True Crime Tour

Embark on a gripping journey through The Rocks, Sydney's oldest and once most notorious neighborhood. This leisurely guided walking tour takes you through cobblestoned streets, retracing the steps of the city's most infamous figures.

Our expert guides will transport you back to an era riddled with gangs, mysterious crimes, and dark secrets. You'll uncover stories of fatal "lead poisoning," ingenious alibis, and the gritty reality of life in Sydney's earliest and most turbulent neighborhood. This tour is not just a history lesson; it's an immersive experience into a time when The Rocks was home to the desperate and the dastardly.

Your journey begins close to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. From there, you'll wander through the cobblestoned streets of The Rocks, retracing the steps of Sydney's most notorious characters. Wander through hidden alleyways, revealing secrets of a bygone era filled with crime and intrigue as you delve into Sydney's tumultuous past. Your tour concludes at Cadmans Cottage at Circular Quay.

Throughout the tour, you'll be treated to incredible photo opportunities, showcasing the best of Sydney's scenic beauty alongside its gritty past. The juxtaposition of stunning cityscapes against the backdrop of true crime stories offers a unique sightseeing experience.

Booking this tour guarantees an unforgettable experience, blending the allure of true crime with the beauty of Sydney. Join us for a journey through time and crime, and witness a side of Sydney you never knew existed. Secure your spot now and get ready to unravel the mysteries of Sydney's fierce past.