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Our Master Storyteller and their team know the tales of Tasmania. These engaging individuals have been hand-picked as guardians of the stories of Tasmania’s past, with a gift for captivating delivery that engages the imagination. More than tour guides, our storytellers will give you an authentic insight and connection to Tasmania that is not to be missed.

The four different storytelling tours are complimentary for MACq 01 and Henry Jones Art Hotel guests and $20 per person for non-hotel guests, which is payable at the MACq 01 reception prior to departure.

Gin Tales is $35 per person for all guests, payable at The Story Bar before the start of the experience.

  • Tours

    • Gin Tales

      1 hour

      Hosted by our storytellers, you are invited to sip your way through a flight of the exclusive MACq 01 gin range. Inspired by iconic Tasmanians, our bespoke suite of five gins encapsulate the essence of the 114 Tasmanian characters that ...

    • Hidden Hobart: The Viewfinder Tour

      1 hour 30 minutes

      Discover fascinating fragments of the history of Hobart that even locals would miss. As you wander from Hunter Street, through the centre of Hobart and onto Salamanca, you will use retro viewfinders to see today's views through the eyes ...

    • Sticky Stones & Secrets

      1 hour 15 minutes

      For those with a penchant for intrigue, the Sticky Stones & Secrets Tour awaits. Our Storytellers will take you behind the scenes of the historic Hunter Street buildings, which are some of the oldest in Australia. Don’t miss exploring h ...

    • One Hundred & Fourteen Doors

      1 hour

      Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and unwind before dinner as you explore a selection of the one hundred and fourteen stories of our unique hotel. On this must-do tour, our storytellers will bring to life the rich tapestry o ...

    • Henry Jones Art & History Tour

      1 hour 30 minutes

      Hosted by our Art Curator or History Liaison, this tour explores the corridors of our hotel, explaining contexts of artworks and the deep history etched in the fabric of our heritage buildings. Enjoy a glass of sparkling as the narrativ ...

    • Drinks With The Distiller

      1 hour

      Are you a whisky lover? Or a curious newcomer? A renowned distiller is on call. Explore your passion for whisky or ignite a new love with expert guidance from an Overeem distiller, exclusively here at MACq 01 Hotel. This whisky-tasting ...