Port Arthur, Tasman Sights and Harbour Cruise
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Hobart, Australia
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get out of Hobart for the day without the hassle of driving yourself on a full-day tour to Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula. Stop at many scenic lookouts along the way. Explore the storied prison camp of UNESCO-listed Port Arthur (tickets cost extra) and enjoy a harbor cruise. Stay for a full four hours or reboard the bus after three to visit the nearby Remarkable Cave before returning to Hobart.
- Catch a convenient bus from Hobart to Port Arthur with stops en route
- Spend a half day exploring Tasmania's former prison colony
- Choose from two daily morning departure times
- Hop on board at eight handy pickup points in Hobart
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port Arthur Lavender Farm stop
- Pirates Bay lookout stop
- Eaglehawk Neck and Dog Line Monument stop
- Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry stop
- General Admissions to Port Arthur Historic Site including a Harbour Cruise (return ticket only)
- Food and drinks are not included in this ticket
- Remarkable Cave add onA$25.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
This tour picks up at 8 locations in and around the city ONLY. Please ensure you have selected a location from the list. Please let us know what pickup point you have selected if you haven't selected one during the booking process. If you are carrying luggage or a stroller, it essential that you inform us directly at the time of booking. Please ensure plenty of time to get to your selected pick up location. This is a shuttle service which means if you are not at your location on time the bus cannot wait. Please do not call if the bus is a few minutes late remembering traffic and other pick ups can cause delays. The bus will never leave before the time specified.
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Start time.9:30 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You must inform us if you require room for a pram. No car seats available.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- The departures and duration of transfers are exact. Bus departing times are strict (to and from Port Arthur), No refunds if you miss the bus. Please understand that the bus cannot wait around and that you will have to make other arrangements if you miss the return bus. Allow plenty of time to get to your pick up locations.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- We offer pick ups at 8 locations in and around the city. When booking please ensure you select one of those locations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Guide Gino was great ! A perfect mix between knowledgeable, friendly and easy going on the tour. All our groups questions were answered with ease. It was truly great to have a passionate local for our guide who gave us great recommendations and tips, I couldn’t recommend him and this company enough to get a taste of Port Arthur and some other beautiful landmarks Tassie had to offer.
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based on 399 reviews
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Travelers appreciate Port Arthur for its rich history and tranquil setting, highlighting the engaging harbor cruise and notable caves suitable for families and seniors. The natural landscapes, including bays and lookouts, receive praise for their beauty and diversity. Guides are consistently noted for their friendliness, extensive knowledge, and engaging storytelling, providing informative commentary and personalized attention that enhance the overall tour experience.
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Fantastic, well thought out timing. Most importantly, this is a small group, we were 18. Fabulous, funny and well educated Tim told us stories and informative information about Tasmania. We could tell he loves this place as do we!
Port Arthur is an amazing visit..
beautiful landscape.. boat cruise was terrific..
The gallery so interesting..
Great kiosk..
Our tour guide Andy, was excellent. He went over and beyond when my knee popped and I could no longer walk. He helped us every which way he could. Even got me a wheelchair when we hit port Arthur, so that I wouldnt miss out. He was funny and informative and just a pleasure to be around.
Really enjoyable and well-organised tour from Hobart. It was a very convenient way to visit Port Arthur without having to worry about driving, and the stops around the Tasman Peninsula added a lot to the experience. The scenery along the way was beautiful, and there was enough time to explore the Port Arthur Historic Site and enjoy the harbour cruise.
The trip was comfortable, the schedule ran smoothly, and the whole day felt relaxed rather than rushed. Port Arthur itself was fascinating and definitely worth visiting.
A great option for anyone staying in Hobart who wants to see Port Arthur and some of the surrounding sights in one day. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience.
We are glad you enjoyed the scenery, Port Arthur and the harbour cruise, and that the day felt relaxed and well organised.
Hope to welcome you back to Tassie in the future.
First the time frame of 9:30am-5:30pm was perfect. Really like the two short stops at the chocolate and lavender stores. We traveled with Rob, who is just great. his commentary along the way showed how knowledgeable he is of the area. I really liked when we got to Port Arthur that Rob took the time to walk the group in and in front of the penitentiary building he gave us some tips including where he thought would be the best starting spot.He answered all questions and genuinely wanted everyone to enjoy their time there. If you have the opportunity to leave Port Arthur, I little bit early and go see the Remarkable caves …do it. The views of Maingot bay and the cave are beautiful.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for your lovely feedback.
We’re glad you enjoyed the stops along the way and appreciated Rob’s knowledge and guidance throughout the day.
Hope to welcome you back again.
We were so lucky with our tour bus driver Michael N. He was so friendly, informative and even gave us 1 extra side trip.
The tourist spots he took us were interesting and of historic importance.
I'm glad we chose to go on this tour and company.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for your kind words.
We’re glad your guide helped make the day enjoyable and informative for you.
Hope to welcome you back at Tassie.
This tour was a delightful and informative experience, largely thanks to our excellent driver and guide, Mark. Mark's extensive knowledge kept everyone on the bus thoroughly engaged throughout the day. The small group of nine people also contributed to a very relaxed atmosphere. The Port Arthur area and its surroundings were serene and beautiful. I wish to extend a sincere thank you to Mark for making this such a memorable trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We are pleased Mark made the day engaging and relaxed for everyone.
We hope to host you again soon!
Fantastic day out. Although the history of Port Arthur is somewhat grim, it is also fascinating and worth getting to know. The scenery is beautiful. Our driver/guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and helped the small group to gel. He went out of his way to ensure we had a good time. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience!
We are glad you enjoyed the scenery and history, and that your guide helped make the day welcoming and enjoyable.
Hope to welcome you back to Tassie in the future.
A good day out for all and manageable for the elderly as buggies go around port Arthur making accessible to all areas near and far
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We are pleased you enjoyed the day and that Port Arthur was accessible and comfortable to explore.
Hope to welcome you back to Tassie again.
Andrew is awesome bus tour guide. He was on time. Explaining the detail of some historical site. Giving also give us recommendation of where to dine. Weather is great day and spotted one of the wild life animal. It was amazing experience definitely come back for different tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We truly appreciate you sharing this!
It is wonderful to hear Andrew made the day informative and enjoyable, and that you had such a great experience.
Would love to have you back at Tassie!
Wonderful day trip to Port Arthur with Tassie Tours. Rob was a good guide and gave a running commentary on the trip there which was very interesting. Would definitely recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Lovely to hear you had a great day out and found the commentary interesting!
Thanks for recommending the tour.
Hope to welcome you back again!
Port Arthur Historic Site is a perfect place for families and even seniors to stroll. A cruise tour provides travellers with another chance to enjoy views!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for sharing this!
We are glad you enjoyed the Port Arthur Historic Site, it is a great way to take in the views at a relaxed pace.
Hope to welcome you back to Tassie again!
The drive to Port Arthur was beautiful. Unfortunately we had an old bus with no working speaker system or AC. There was miss communication with driver on our pickup location as I received texts asking us to meet at the Travel Center. Additionally, we were not given detailed information regarding our visit to Port Arthur.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
I am sorry to hear about the poor experience you had with us.
While 90% of our fleet consists of modern vehicles under warranty, we occasionally utilise backup buses when mechanical issues arise. We are aware of a tour in early January where a backup bus was used; however, I am investigating why the PA system and air conditioning were not operational. I will follow up with the driver involved to get more clarification on this matter.
Despite the issues with the vehicle, I hope you enjoyed the stops along the way and your time at Port Arthur.
Very informative and full of history with amazing stories. Tour in Tasmania is not complete without visiting Port Arthur. A must see site.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the lovely review and recommendation!
Booked a bus trip to Port Arthur. Rob was a fabulous driver very knowledgeable and friendly guide too. Good value !
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Great to hear you had a great day at Port Arthur and enjoyed Rob's guiding.
We would love to have you back on Tassie again!
A great way to get a snapshot of some of Australia and Tasmania’s history and landscapes. Was just enough to satisfy the curiosity.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for your review!
Hope to see you again soon.
A really pleasant and well paced day trip from Hobart to Port Arthur. The tour company were easy to deal with and super informative. Our tour guide Gino was wonderful and the weather was perfect. We enjoyed seeing this part of Tassie we have not seen before.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the lovely review!
We had a lovely day exploring the Tasman Peninsula. We visited many beautiful lookouts, chocolate factory and lavender farm. Make sure you try the lavender daiquiri. The 3 hour visit to Port Arthur was very enjoyable. Skye our tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for sharing your day with us!
Lovely to hear Port Arthur was a highlight.
Hope to see you again in Tassie.
Best Experience. Bill the driver was punctual, soft spoken and had rich experience of the region. The harbour cruise and Remarkable caves included in the tour was the highlight of the day. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
It is lovely to hear you enjoyed the tour!
We hope to welcome you to Tassie again!
Great to be picked up on time. Chatty driver. Fun group and weather was good to us. Thanks for a good day.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for joining us, great to hear you had a good day. Hope to see you again soon!
This was a great Tour where we stopped at a number of places. Port Arthur was amazing. The only downside was we weren't offered the Cruise.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for joining us on the tour, we hope to welcome you back to Tassie in the future!
Nice scenery .enjoy my trip with my hubby ...will recommend my friends so that they also can enjoy the trip.
The trip included stops at a lavender farm, chocolate factory and harbour cruise. Also able to visit an interesting cave. Our guide was perfect, combining knowledge with a pleasant personality. So much to see at Port Arthur that one has to be selective as to which buildings to visit.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Hope to welcome you back to Tassie again.
Shuttle arrived on time as scheduled. A comfortably drive all the way. Rob (driver) was very knowledgeable in Tasmanian history. Ran a very well timed schedule to all pre-planned site stops. Made sure our admission to Port Arthur was well organised. Provided a great introductory talk about the settlement once we’d arrived. A very well organised & scheduled day. Thank you Rob & Cocoa for a great day & great experience. I highly recommend this day tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback!
Hope your next trip to Tassie brings more good memories.
It’s a very full day with many aspects and experiences. However there was no rushing. Time was given to all the sites and our tour director was very attentive to each traveller ensuring everyone had the best experience
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience!
We are glad the trip added something special to your journey. Hope your next visit to Tassie brings more good memories!
A lot of walking and to wear comfortable walking shoes. Transport is available to older people if required to help get around
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review and helpful tip for future guests!
I loved how informative and friendly the bus driver was, and how efficiently we covered a few key spots before going to Port Arthur; a chocolate factory, a lavender farm, and a great lookout area, as well as another lookout spot on the way back. I liked that I was able to cover a fairly big portion of the site with a fellow traveller, and in less than 3 hours! The Isle of The Dead was also incredible, as well as the history behind the whole site, which was shocking.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback.
We’re so happy you enjoyed exploring Port Arthur and the scenic stops along the way.
We hope to see you in Tassie again one day!
Nathan was our tour guide, he is very knowledgeable with the tour and very open to questions.
he let us know about what to expect and give us clear instruction and meet up time.
Highly recommend join this tour and explore the beauty of Tasmania.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing this!
We’re glad you got to take in the beauty of Tassie. Hope to see you again!
Our tour guide Gino was incredibly knowledgable, and cracked as many jokes as he could with our quiet group! The stops along the way are amazing, and Port Arthur itself is so vast, make sure you come with a plan of what you want to see! Unfortunately didn’t make it to the Remarkable Cave detour, but heard those who did go had an amazing time!!! Thanks again Gino!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your great review!
We're so glad to hear you had a memorable day with Geno and we will be sure to pass on your lovely message.
We hope to welcome you back to Tassie again soon!
The driver was very friendly & knowledgeable.
Lots of walking around the Port Arthur site is required, which may not suit persons who are elderly or slightly infirm.
A service is available for those unable to walk far, but not all areas of the site are accessible with this.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your review on our Port Arthur Day Tour!
We understand that there is quite a bit of walking involved around the site, and are thankful that the historic site provides a complimentary transfer service.
We hope to welcome you back to Tassie again soon!
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