Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get more value with this combination ticket, which grants you access to two of Hobart’s top experiences: a tour of the historic village of Richmond and the hop-on hop-off Red Decker City Loop bus tour. Explore Richmond’s beautifully preserved Georgian streets and Australia’s oldest bridge, then enjoy 48-hour hop-on, hop-off access to the city sightseeing tour, with panoramic views from open-top double-decker buses and 20 convenient stops.

Explore Hobart your own way, at your own pace, with a hop-on hop-off bus tour
Check off plenty of Hobart's highlights with one combination ticket
Includes a complimentary Hobart sightseeing guide
Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected as you travel

What's Included

48-hour Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket
4-hour Richmond Village Tour - 3 hours in Richmond to spend at your leisure (English commentary)
A complimentary copy of Red Decker's The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart
Exclusive discounts to many of Richmond’s attractions
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours
.12:30 pm

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

Richmond Village Tour

3 Stops

1 Point of Interest

Duration: 4 hours

Operating Schedule: Buses depart Sunday - Friday at 12.30 pm from the bus stop located at Brooke Street Pier.

Brooke Street Pier

Hydro Tasmania Building

Richmond Gaol

Points of interest passed by on this route

Richmond Bridge

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour

19 Stops

19 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: Buses depart daily from the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre on the corner of Elizabeth and Davey Streets in Hobart. Summer timetable (October - April) buses depart every hour from 9.00am - 3.00pm and finish at 4.30pm. Winter timetable (May - September) buses depart every hour from 10.00am - 3.00pm and finish at 4.30pm.

Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre

Brooke Street Pier

30 Morrison St

3 Castray Esplanade

34 Hampden Rd

22 De Witt St

64 St Georges Terrace

Wrest Point

143 Sandy Bay Rd

Cascade Brewery Bar

123 Cascade Rd

409 Macquarie St

Village Cinemas Hobart

119 Collins St

Maritime Museum Tasmania

101 Campbell St

University Rose Gardens

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Zero Davey Boutique Apartments

Points of interest passed by on this route

Brooke Street Pier

Salamanca Market

Narryna Heritage Museum

Wrest Point Casino

Army Museum of Tasmania

Cascade Brewery

Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

Village Cinemas

Mawson's Huts Replica Museum

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Maritime Museum of Tasmania

Hobart Penitentiary

The Hobart Aquatic Centre

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Tasman Bridge

Constitution Dock

Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre

Battery Point Sculpture Trail

Queens Domain

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 20 reviews

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Loved the Richmond Bus...

Sharon_H, Jan 2026

Loved the Richmond Bus Trip only thing that could be improved is if it went for longer than 4 hours as I did not get to see everything.

Best day

Catherine_M, Aug 2025

It was a wonderful trip the whole experience was just the best way to see everything. Very nice driver how loves what he does

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Catherine_M, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great 5-star review! I’m really pleased to hear you had such a great experience and felt it was a fantastic way to see everything. It’s also lovely to know your driver made a positive impression — our team genuinely enjoys what they do, and it’s great to hear that comes through. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again. Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Loved it

leoraabraham, Mar 2025

A lovely afternoon tour, Richmond is a lovely city a must visit while in Hobart. Our tour guide was great, knowledgeable and the visit to the winery was awesome. Highly recommended

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear leoraabraham, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your afternoon tour and had a great time in Richmond—it really is a beautiful spot! It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the winery visit and found the tour guide to be knowledgeable. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon! 😊 Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Excellent Tour with a Wonderful Tour Guide

Jeni_R, Feb 2025

The female tour driver was fabulous - both knowledgeable and lots of fun telling the stories and histories behind so many of the places we passed or visited. Richmond is a beautiful town with so much history and interesting sites, as well as shops and cafes catering to every taste.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Jeni_R, Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Suze and that you found her fun and knowledgeable! Richmond is such a charming town with a rich history, and it's great to hear you had time to explore its sights, shops, and cafés. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Great trip - don’t miss it!

Sandy_P, May 2024

Great and informative commentary, warm friendly welcome and fabulous scenery. Our driver couldn’t have been more helpful and was entertaining too!

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Sandy_P, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great and informative commentary, warm and friendly welcome, and fabulous scenery during your tour with us. Our team takes pride in providing informative and engaging commentary while ensuring a warm and friendly atmosphere for all our guests. It's fantastic to know that our driver went above and beyond to make your experience enjoyable, being both helpful and entertaining. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable journey in the future! Best regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Good way to spend a few hours

Deborah_B, May 2024

Ed our driver was excellent. Cute town, recommend stopping off along the way as there is plenty of time. The Richmond gaol is an eye opener :)

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Deborah_B, Thank you for your review and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ed, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. Exploring the charming town of Richmond and its surroundings is indeed a treat, and we're glad you found it worthwhile to stop off along the way. The Richmond Gaol is indeed an eye-opener, offering a glimpse into Tasmania's colonial history. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back aboard for more memorable experiences in the future! Warm regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Relaxed afternoon

Paul_M, Apr 2024

Having the free time to look around at our leisure was great. The driver explained clearly where places were of interest and gave us suggestions and time frames. Drop off and pick up times were clear and then we had free time to explore.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Paul_M, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility of having free time to explore at your leisure. It's great to know that our driver provided clear explanations of places of interest, along with helpful suggestions and time frames. We strive to make our tours convenient and enjoyable for all our guests, and we're glad to hear that you found the drop off and pick up times clear. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board for another exploration soon! Best regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Very Well Worth Your Time

Sherry_S, Mar 2024

We love Hop-on Hop-off in cities. The addition of Richmond was a great experience. Our driver was great and very knowledgeable of the area. I recommend this tour.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Sherry_S, Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our Hop-on Hop-off tour and enjoyed the addition of Richmond to the itinerary. It's fantastic that you found our driver to be great and knowledgeable about the area. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on board for more memorable experiences in the future! Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Perfect

Gregory_M, Dec 2023

Jason was informative, punctual, accommodating, polite, and entertaining. In other words perfect for the task at hand. Do not lose this man.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Gregory_M, thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Jason provided you with an excellent tour, being informative, punctual, accommodating, polite, and entertaining. Your feedback about his performance is much appreciated. Thank you for choosing Red Decker, and we look forward to serving you again for more enjoyable experiences in the future! Best regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager

Beauitful, Historical and Magical Richmond

Kathleen_V, Oct 2023

The most memorable part of our tour was discovering and finding my Great Great Grandfather in the Anglican Cemetry in Richmond, was a very moving moment. Also thinking about the immigration of my family into Richmond from the UK and how hardworking they were. Loved Richmond and the historical sites.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Kathleen_V, thank you for sharing such a deeply personal and touching experience during your tour with us. We're honored to have played a part in your journey of discovering your Great Great Grandfather in the Anglican Cemetery in Richmond. It's moments like these that make our tours truly special, connecting individuals with their personal histories and heritage. We're moved to hear that this discovery was a memorable and emotional experience for you. Richmond indeed holds a rich history, and we're delighted that you enjoyed exploring the historical sites and reflecting on the immigration and hard work of your family. It's a testament to the power of travel in connecting us with our roots and understanding the stories that shaped our past. Thank you for choosing us for this significant journey, and we hope to have the privilege of hosting you again for more meaningful explorations in the future. Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager