Top Hobart City Tours

Discover the past and modern-day highlights of Hobart on a 3-hour tour that combines a city history tour with a look around Salamanca and Battery Point.

Hobart’s history is full of colonial conquests and convict stories, and what better way to discover it than a walking tour? Follow your guide on a 90-minute route around Hobart, stopping to admire city landmarks and heritage buildings. Along the way, learn about the key characters and events that helped shape Hobart into the city it is today, and enjoy plenty of great photo opportunities.

Visit some of the top attractions outside of Hobart on this day trip to Mount Wellington, Mount Field National Park, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and the historical town of Richmond.

Admire Bruny Island by both land and sea on this full-day trip from Hobart that includes a 3-hour eco-cruise around the island. See remote beaches, rugged coastlines, and native wildlife such as dolphins and fur seals as you cruise past steep cliffs and deep sea caves. Ferry transport to the island is included, plus hot drinks and lunch.

Maximize your time while in port in Hobart and visit five top attractions in one day on this full-day shore excursion. Take in the views from Mt Wellington, browse the stalls at Salamanca Market (Saturday only), and learn about Hobart’s convict history in Richmond. After lunch (own expense), spot kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils at the Bonorong wildlife Sanctuary.

Discover Hobart on this private shore tour designed to showcase the city’s history, parks, and scenic viewpoints in just a few hours. Travel with an experienced driver-guide and enjoy frequent stops for photos and short walks while keeping the comfort of your seat throughout the tour. Drive along Hobart’s historic waterfront, explore charming districts, and visit peaceful gardens. Admire colonial landmarks, historic churches, and impressive viewpoints overlooking the city, river, and Mount Wellington. With relaxed pacing and port pick-up and drop-off, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Hobart.

The 4,170-foot (1,270-meter) peak of Mt. Wellington is one of Hobart’s most famous landmarks. This Explorer Bus ticket offers hassle-free transfers between Hobart and the mountain summit—a 30-minute journey each way. Your ticket is valid all day and there are several different departure times, so you can hop off to hike the mountain trails and spend as long as you like admiring the views from the summit.

A combined ticket where you get to explore Richmond, one of Tasmania's most iconic historic towns and then enjoy the official sightseeing tour of Hobart on the Red Decker's Hop-on Hop-off open top buses. Join our tour of the historic village of Richmond, known for its beautifully preserved, Georgian architecture and home to Australia's oldest bridge, colonial goal and Catholic Church. Richmond is a hub for gourmet food and wine lovers. Visit shops, galleries, historic sites, and eateries with exclusive attraction discounts. Your 48- hour CITY LOOP tickets allows you to join the official sightseeing tour of Hobart. Hop on- on and experience stunning 360 degree views of Hobart from the top deck of our open- top double decker buses. Stay aboard to complete the full 90 minute tour or hop-on, hop-off at any convenient stops around the city. (*To do both Richmond and the Red Decker city tour on the same day please join the city tour at 10am or 11am prior to the Richmond Tour at 12.30pm)

Discover the scenic coastline, beaches, national parks, flora, and fauna of Bruny Island on an easy full-day tour from Hobart. Travel via ferry to the island (tickets included), and walk through the temperate rainforest. Stop at a viewing platform at the Neck, and sample locally made products, such as chocolate and honey. Explore the beautiful Tasmanian landscape without having to drive yourself and return to Hobart in time for dinner.

Start your adventure at the Hobart Zoo, where you can hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos and come face-to-face with the legendary Tasmanian Devil during their morning feeding presentation. Next, head to Salamanca Place, the historic heart of the capital. Stroll past magnificent 1830s Georgian sandstone warehouses, browse boutique artisan galleries, and enjoy a premium local lunch in this vibrant waterfront precinct. In the afternoon, explore the world-famous MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). Descend into its subterranean labyrinth to experience thought-provoking contemporary art and immersive installations at your own pace. Finally, ascend Mt Wellington (kunanyi). From the 1,271-meter summit, enjoy an unmatched, panoramic bird’s-eye view of Hobart, the Derwent River, and the Southern Ocean before a comfortable descent back to the city. Please note: Tour is unavailable on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check dates before booking!

With a wealth of artisan food producers, it can be hard to know where to get started if you want to tackle Bruny Island's gourmet food scene. Take out the guesswork and join a guided tour that takes you from Hobart, straight to a variety of delicious food tastings. Sample award-winning cheeses, premium wines and beer, freshly shucked oysters, handcrafted fudge, mead, and local honey—and top off the day with a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant. There's also time to take in the island's pristine vistas during scenic stops around the island.

This active, fast-paced tour is ideal for travelers who want to see and do a lot in a single day. There’s something for everyone on this tour, as long as you’re prepared to work those feet. Learn about Tasmanian history at the Port Arthur Historic Site, watch Tasmanian Devils feeding, hike along cliff-tops and to spectacular lookouts, walk across Australia’s oldest bridge still in use in the historical town of Richmond and much more. Ideal if you're short on time.

Travel from Hobart to Tasmania’s east coast to visit the famous Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park. Hike up to the Wineglass Bay Lookout and, if you're up for more of a challenge, continue down to Wineglass Bay beach. For an easier adventure, walk to Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse. On the return drive, enjoy wine and oysters (own expense) at a local winery with sweeping views of Freycinet.

Book a 1- or 2-day pass on a Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour for an easy way to explore the city's top attractions at your own pace. Travel by double-decker red bus to 20 stops around the city, where you can hop off whenever you wish to visit the places that interest you. Alternatively, opt to stay onboard the bus for the full loop.

Visit Wineglass Bay and other Tasmanian landmarks with a full-day small-group tour from Hobart. See seaside towns, historic sites, and coastal views as you travel to Freycinet National Park, where you’ll take an easy walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout, and view wildlife, beaches, and coves. Refuel with fresh local seafood, wood-fired pizza, and local Tasmanian wine (own cost). Learn more about this beautiful area from your guide.

Experience the Tasman Peninsula by both land and sea on this day trip from Hobart that includes a cruise along the coast of Tasman National Park. Gaze up at towering sea cliffs, look for wildlife like falcons and seals, and learn about the peninsula’s ecosystem. Then visit the UNESCO–listed Port Arthur Historic Site for an in-depth look at Australia’s penal history at this former penal colony.

Experience the Local fresh produce and natural beauty of Bruny Island on this all inclusive full-day escape from Hobart. Indulge in freshly shucked oysters, artisan cheeses, local honey, fudge, and chocolate, as well as a delicious lunch made from local produce. In addition to the tasty treats, visit the island's must-see spots, including an exclusive guided tour and stair climb of the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, for beautiful ocean views.

Enjoy an active full-day tour from Hobart that includes views of the natural world from up high and down low. Start with a walk through the treetops at the Tahune Airwalk — a suspended walkway that reaches heights of up to 131 feet (40 meters). Gaze across the forest canopy and Huon River, or opt for an easier walk on the ground. Continue to Hastings Cave Reserve where you take a guided cave tour that goes into amazing caverns deep underground, then take a dip in the natural hot springs.

This Private Shore Tour takes you from Hobart cruise port to the wild beauty of Bruny Island. Discover a perfect mix of nature, wildlife, and local flavors in one unforgettable day. Enjoy an easy walk through a temperate rainforest, relax on quiet beaches, and look out for unique wildlife, including the rare albino wallaby. Visit famous viewpoints like The Neck and Cape Bruny Lighthouse, offering spectacular coastal scenery. The tour also includes stops to taste local specialties such as honey, chocolate, and fresh oysters (at your own expense). A relaxed and scenic island escape.