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Dark Side of Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
$39.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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.
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Dark Side of Launceston
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- A 2-hour guided evening walking tour through central Launceston
- Historical insights into crime, punishment and colonial life in Tasmania
- Exploration of the city’s darker legends, hauntings and mysterious stories
- Storytelling from a local guide who knows the city’s hidden histories
- Small group experience allowing time for questions and conversation
Meeting point
The tour will kick off in Civic Square, between the Library and the Town Hall.
Return details
The tour will kick off in Civic Square, between the Library and the Town Hall.
- 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. (pass by)
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Dark Side of Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
$39.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!