From A$55 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 13 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 13 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: The tour will kick off in Civic Square, between the Library and the Town Hall. The meeting point is recorded in the Inclusable venue database as Macquarie House with an accessibility score of 72/100. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 60 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Where it starts: Macquarie House
Accessibility score 72/100
Details for the meeting point only, from the Inclusable venue database, where available. They say nothing about the tour itself.
Itinerary
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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)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to The tour will kick off in Civic Square, between the Library and the Town Hall.
The nearest accessible public toilet to The tour will kick off in Civic Square, between the Library and the Town Hall. is Civic Square, Launceston, about 60 m away.
Civic Square · about 60 m away in a straight line
94 Cameron Street, Launceston, TAS (other)
- Right-hand transfer
Open: 24 hours — 1 Toilet 24hrs Monday to friday 3 toilets 7.30am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Launceston, Tasmania
- Meeting point
- The tour will kick off in Civic Square, between the Library and the Town Hall
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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