HOBART
Tasmania’s best days out, from Hobart.
The 15 most popular hobart city sightseeing tours within reach of Hobart. What each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator behind it.
Take a guided bus ride to kunanyi/Mt Wellington for summit lookouts, then use a 48-hour Red Decker hop-on hop-off loop to explore Hobart.
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3-hour coach tram tour of Hobart: Sullivan’s Cove, Salamanca, Battery Point, Female Factory, Cascade Gardens, Rosny Hill and the Botanical Gardens.
Hobart highlights by coach, Derwent ferry to MONA, and a 3-hour museum visit with entry and return transfer included for $99.
Hobart highlights in one port day: Mt Wellington views, Salamanca Market, convict Richmond, Bonorong wildlife, plus cruise pickup.
“Unfortunately because the weather would not allow us to dock, we were not able to do our tour. The staff at Viator and Tasie Tours were awesome! We will definitely go on a tour with them in the future!”
Hobart Wanderer shore excursion: Mount Wellington views, Richmond Bridge, Bonorong wildlife, Richmond break, small-group guide, pickup.
“Paul gave us a great tour. He's very knowledgeable about the area. Richmond is a very pretty little town. The view from Mt. Wellington is fabulous! Highly recommend this tour!”
See Hobart’s best in 6–8 hours: Mt Wellington views, Salamanca Market, Richmond, Wicked Cheese, and Bonorong Wildlife by minivan.
“Be prepared for all kinds of weather. Wear comfortable shoes. Bonorong was fun. Lots to see. The day we went, it was hot so the animals were not active. Didn’t get up see the Tasmanian devil”
A guided Hobart highlights loop: kunanyi (Mt Wellington), Salamanca Market (Sat), Richmond, plus a full CBD drive with commentary.
“Easy tour stopping at Mt Wellington and Richmond. Mini bus was fine. Our guide was a nice young man but didn’t really know much and couldn’t answer many of our questions. Overall, I’d say not great value for money.”
Hobart coach sights plus a Derwent River cruise and MONA entry. Cascade Gardens, lookout views, Royal Botanical Gardens, 8 hours.
“Alan was our Bus Driver; he was exceptionally knowledgeable and shared his knowledge comfortably. He was very helpful and friendly. We would recommend him anytime”
8-hour Hobart highlights packed with Kunanyi views, Salamanca Market culture, convict Richmond streets, and optional Bonorong wildlife time.
90 minutes of Hobart sights by bus: Mount Nelson Signal Station views, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, and Convict Chapel.
“This tour was a very informative history lesson about the beginnings of Tasmania (Van Diemans Land). I was travelling with my two youngest grandchildren aged 7 & 9 and my nine year old grandaughter could certainly empathise with the yRead more”
Private luxury half-day tour of Hobart with pickup, Salamanca & Battery Point walks, local markets, brewery stories, and a guide for $358.62 pp.
“Penny Dyer was a fantastic tour guide.”
One-day Hobart shore trip: Mt. Wellington views, Bonorong wildlife, Richmond heritage, and a live city tour from your cruise.
A 3-hour Hobart highlights tour with live commentary, Botanic Gardens, waterfront sights, and the Female Factory site, from $46.62.
“It was great to get "the lie of the land" and to see a bit of everything. The information provided by the driver was good.”
A tight 5-hour Hobart highlights loop with Mount Wellington views, convict-era Richmond, a guided city drive, and Salamanca Market on Saturdays.
5-hour Hobart highlights by minibus: Kunanyi views, Saturday Salamanca Market, CBD loop, and Richmond walk with pickup from the cruise terminal.
“I had a delicious meal in Richmond. Such a lovely town to visit with lots of history as well. High concentration of bakeries here offering an amazing choice to choose from. The Salamanca Market is located in an historic area. Well deserved stop. Mt Wellington offers a stunning view of Hobart.”
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