Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart
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Hobart, Australia
- 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Shore excursions can be the best parts of any cruise, but it can also be so hard to know what to do with your limited time off the ship. With the help of a local guide, rest assured that you’re making the most of your Hobart stop as you’re whisked off to Port Arthur, the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, and a lavender farm for a well-rounded look at the area.
- A Hobart tour planned specifically with cruise passengers in mind
- This is an intimate, small-group tour limited to just six people
- Don’t worry about watching the clock—your guide does that for you
- Includes stress-free transfers to and from the ship terminal
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry into Port Arthur
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Macquarie Wharf No. 2 Cruise TerminalHunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Pickup details
We will pick you up at the Ship Terminal in Hobart Only. Start time will depend in ship arrival time and we will return you to the ship with plenty of time before departure.
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Port Arthur Historic Site
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Port Arthur Lavender
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Macquarie Wharf No. 2 Cruise Terminal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
based on 17 reviews
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Lynn_N, Mar 2026
Ross provided an excellent value including transportation, ongoing interesting discussions enroute and a personalized, detailed tour of the Port Royal complex with its deep, dark and complex history. The day was quickly over.
His tour groups are only 2 to 6 people so plenty of personal attention.
Sue_C, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful time with Ross, who is so very knowable about Hobart and Port Arthur and would recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional excursion.
Jonathon_C, Jan 2026
Great informative tour, would recommend it to anyone wanting to know about port Arthur. My wife and I enjoyed this tour very much
George_D, Nov 2025
Pick up and drop off at your ship. Ross is an excellent tour guide, drove us safely to and from Port Authur and provided just the right amount of information about the history of the penal colony and the 1996 massacre.
Connie_S, Apr 2025
Good small group tour. We were delayed getting through Australia customs but the driver kept checking in with us. Good drive. Driver gave us a large amount of information.
Deborah_H, Feb 2025
Ross was absolutely amazing!! He shared his in depth knowledge of Port Arthur and made our day! Van was clean and comfortable!
Jon_J, Feb 2025
It was a long drive but well worth it.. we traveled with Bespoke tours. Only 6 people on the tour. The guide Ross was excellent. He explained the sad history of Port Arthur which was a prison for the poor of England who mostly committed minor offenses. They could not escape and we're alive labor in horrible conditions. It's in a beautiful location. We're glad we went to learn the history of Port Arthur.
Diana_G, Jan 2025
Learned a lot about Port Arthur. Very beautiful grounds and so much history. Our tour included stops at the chocolate foundry and the lavender store. Our guide Ross was very knowledgeable and friendly!
Jeanette_L, Jan 2025
Ross picked us up from the ship. He was very professional and friendly. He took us to Port Arthur, with stops along the way. He gave us the option of walking around on our own or he could come with us and be our guide. We were happy for him to come along and he was very knowledgeable on the area.
Xuan_T, Dec 2024
We had the pleasure of experiencing a guided tour with Ross (Bespoke Tours Hobart) during my recent cruise trip to Hobart. From start to finish, it was an exceptional experience. Ross was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area, but also engaging and passionate, which made the tour so much more enjoyable. He helped understand the Port Arthur Historic site.
Ben_A, Dec 2024
Ross took great care to ensure we were safe and comfortable the entire trip. The information provided was substantial and the stops made for a well rounded visit to the region.
Steve_R, Apr 2024
Had a cruise ship stop in Hobart and an amazing excursion with Ross to visit the Port Arthur Historical Site, a British colonial prision. He was very knowledgeable of the area and made our party feel like one of the family. Would highly recommend him for any of your touring needs while in the area.
Donna_H, Apr 2024
This tour was a wonderful mix of rugged scenery and dramatic history, with a touch of lightness at the lavender and chocolate stops. We were not rushed at any of the stops. Ross escorted us around Port Arthur and gave us wonderful insight that we wouldn’t have gotten if we had explored on our own. Ross was a pleasant combination of down home hospitality and professional tour guide. He not only shared the history of Tasmania and Port Arthur, but took interest in his passengers, treating us more like friends than paying guests. His driving was very good, especially considering the rainy conditions. We appreciated the smaller group.
Carol_K, Mar 2024
This is an amazing tour. From the moment we got into Ross’ nice air conditioned van to when he dropped us off at the cruise terminal, it was a perfect day. Ross was not only a tour guide as he shared facts of Hobart and Tasmania. He personally escorted us around Port Arthur and told us the history of the prison. By the end of the tour we had become friends. Great day!! Todd & Carol
Brent_T, Feb 2024
Ross did a great job as tour guide. There was some misunderstanding as to where we were to meet and Ross went out of his way to locate us and make the most out of the day. He was personable, friendly and knowledgeable. At the end of the day he still felt bad about how things got started so he met us at our ship in Hobart (his hometown) the next day and took us on a private tour of Mount Wellington. He truly went out of his way to make us more than satisfied. We would highly recommend him and his company.
Larisa_E, Feb 2024
Amazing tour, feels like private tour.
Ross made it very interesting , very convenient for cruise travelers
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