Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This full day tour from Hobart has been designed to allow as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Make the most out of your day and join one of the complimentary site talks throughout the day. Gain a deep connection to the history of the convicts as you cruise around the Isle of the Dead on Carnarvon Bay. Enjoy personalised touring with live commentary from our local, experienced driver guides who are on-hand throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments can be purchased on site, or you are welcome to bring your own. Join the optional free Remarkable Caves tour and enjoy a visit to the Chocolate Factory on our return to Hobart. With all the inclusions plus maximum time at the site, this tour provides fantastic value and guarantees a most memorable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry
- Opportunity to explore Remarkable Caves and stunning Maingon Bay Lookout
- Visit to Historic Richmond for photo opportunities
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 30-minute Harbour Cruise around Isle of the Dead
- Admission to Port Arthur Historic Site
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Travel across the Tasman Bridge, into the Coal River Valley, then through the historic town of Richmond. Enjoy a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge
We continue on to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Be in awe of the wonderful views as we visit Pirates Bay Lookout and Tasman Arch.
Join a complimentary site talk and learn about the many restored buildings including the Penitentiary, Commandant's House and the Church. Browse in the Port Arthur Gallery which includes interactive exhibits and displays. Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead. Enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own) from the landscaped grounds or purchase lunch from one of the many options available in the visitors centre.
Experience the power of this rugged coastline. Take the walkway right down the mouth of the cave and feel the power of the waves.
An experience not to be missed! This is the perfect stop on our return to Hobart. Indulge the senses and browse amongst the huge range of hand-forged chocolate. Using the finest Belgian Coverture chocolate there’s sure to be something that tantalises the tastebuds. From the gift shop you can watch these delightful products being hand-made.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fun day at Port Arthur
Fun day. Port Arthur was beautiful. Sean was a great tour guide. Short stops but enough time for the loo.
5Amazing- glad I did it
Great tour, value for money as a lot is included. Picked up 830 and dropped off 530pm. Bus seats 48 and there was 25 of us. Driver/guide was lovely. Lots walking/steps. Cruise on river 20 minutes was great. Port Arthur is quite large area, takes a while to get round. Visited Richmond/blowhole/chocolate factory for choc/ ice cream. Really good tour. We had rain/hail/ wind/sun/rainbows so if you go at that time of year wear a warm coat and take umbrella or poncho.
5Really great day out....
Really great day out. Phil was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour if you want to see some beautiful places and learn about Tasmania’s history
5Great day out
Knowing the history of Port Arthur and some of the great places around Tazzie that you wouldn’t even no they are there.
4Inaccurate pick up info
The confirmed pick-up from Viator when I purchased the tour was The Tasman, my hotel. The later pick-up change is not know to me until it’s too late.
5Good fun day and saw lots
Commentary on bus was fantastic and very informative and lighthearted
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS. Please check-in at the Day Tours desk inside the pier building.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Experience Tasmania Gray Line Day Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Hobart
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 80 day trips we list in Hobart.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 80.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hobart
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is a harbour city of sandstone warehouses and colonial cottages beneath the slopes of Mount Wellington.
Hobart sits where the Derwent River widens into a deep harbour, with Mount Wellington rising behind it to more than 1,200 metres, often dusted with snow in winter. Founded in 1804, it is the second-oldest of Australia's capital cities. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place, the cottages of Battery Point and the yachts moored at Constitution Dock give the waterfront its character.
Top-ranked sights in Hobart: Bruny Island, Richmond Village, Mt. Wellington (Kunanyi).
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