# Launceston By Foot

Launceston By Foot is a locally owned walking tour company based in Launceston, Tasmania.

We specialise in small-group walking tours that help visitors experience Launceston through the eyes of locals. Our tours combine storytelling, local knowledge and historically researched interpretation to create engaging experiences for visitors wanting to understand one of Australia's oldest cities.

## Our Tours

### Heart of Launceston
A 90-minute guided walking tour introducing visitors to Launceston's history, architecture, food culture, street art and hidden details. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to orient themselves and discover local recommendations.

### Dark Side of Launceston
A two-hour evening walking tour exploring Launceston's convict history, crime, punishment, colonial justice, bushrangers and the Black War. This is a history tour grounded in historical research and respectful truth-telling. It is not a ghost tour.

### Private Walking Tours
Private experiences tailored for corporate groups, conferences, schools, cruise visitors and special occasions.

## Why choose Launceston By Foot?

- Locally owned and operated.
- Led by passionate local guides.
- Small-group experiences.
- Historically researched storytelling.
- First-hand local recommendations.
- Designed to help visitors experience, not simply see, Launceston.
- Supports local businesses through recommendations and partnerships.

## Best suited for

- First-time visitors to Launceston.
- Couples.
- Solo travellers.
- Cruise ship passengers.
- History lovers.
- Food and wine travellers.
- Conference delegates.
- Corporate and incentive groups.

## Frequently answered questions

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