Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Hobart, Australia
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take the day to fully explore Port Arthur with a guided tour of all the history of this former convict site, followed by a cruise. You’ll see the ruins and restored buildings, and the surrounding natural beauty of the Tasman National Park on this day out. When finished exploring the historic site, you can hop aboard your vessel, and sit back and relax as you enjoy a short cruise in the Port Arthur Harbour.
- Hotel pick up and drop off are included
- Wifi on board the air conditioned vehicles
- The guided Port Arthur Historic Site tour is included
- Relax on the Harbor Tour, which lasts approximately a half hour
What's Included
- Admission to Port Arthur Historic Site
- 30-minute Harbour Cruise around Isle of the Dead
- Visit to Historic Richmond for photo opportunities
- Opportunity to explore Remarkable Caves and stunning Maingon Bay Lookout
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Visit Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Richmond
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Port Arthur Historic Site
4 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Remarkable Cave
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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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
4.7
based on 683 reviews
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Knowing the history of Port Arthur and some of the great places around Tazzie that you wouldn’t even no they are there.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so pleased you enjoyed learning about the rich history of Port Arthur and discovering some of Tasmania's hidden gems along the way. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable Tasmanian adventures in the future!
The confirmed pick-up from Viator when I purchased the tour was The Tasman, my hotel. The later pick-up change is not know to me until it’s too late.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and thank you for choosing to travel with us on our Port Arthur tour.
We appreciate your comments regarding the pick-up arrangements and understand your concern.
When you made your booking through Viator, the booking confirmation advised that hotel pick-up details would be confirmed separately by the tour operator. It also noted that not all pick-up locations are directly at the hotel and that the exact pick-up location would be provided in a follow-up email.
In accordance with this process, we sent a confirmation email approximately 30 minutes after your booking was made, providing your confirmed pick-up time and location. As part of our standard operating procedure, we also sent a reminder email the day before your tour containing the same information.
While The Tasman was listed as your accommodation, the confirmed pick-up point was a nearby operational pick-up location approximately 150 metres from the hotel's front entrance. This arrangement is sometimes necessary to allow tours to operate safely and efficiently. The pick-up location and directions were clearly communicated in both emails sent prior to your tour.
We would also like to thank you for your 4-star review. We are pleased to see that, despite your concerns regarding the pick-up arrangements, you appear to have otherwise enjoyed the tour experience. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to refine and improve our services.
While we regret any frustration caused, we are satisfied that the confirmed pick-up information was communicated clearly and in accordance with both the booking conditions and our standard pre-departure procedures.
Thank you again for your booking and for travelling with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on tour again in the future.
Phil was PHANTASTIC! Very informative. Gave so much information on a wide variety of topics. Excellent driver. That’s very important when you’re not use to people driving on the opposite side of the street!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park, and for sharing such enthusiastic feedback about Phil. We’re delighted to hear he made your day memorable . We hope to welcome you back for another Tasmanian adventure soon.
Phil the travel guide was very knowledgeable and knew all about the history of the area.Well worth the time .
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur tour. We’re pleased to hear Phil’s knowledge and storytelling added so much value to your day. We appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.
VIC the driver/ guide was excellent - informative and helpful and went out of his way to make sure we had a great trip . Fabulous scenery and interesting history
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Port Arthur tour. We’re delighted to hear VIC made your day so enjoyable with his knowledge and helpful approach. It’s great that you enjoyed the scenery and history — we appreciate your kind feedback.
Port Arthur has a sad history, compliments to our guide Victor who was very thoughtful and respectful. It was an unforgettable experience, learning the history of Australia’s convicts. 5 stars to our guide Victor for the wonderful experience plus his humour that keeps me awake lol😂
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience on our Port Arthur Full‑day Tour. Port Arthur’s history is indeed powerful, and we’re so pleased Victor guided you through it with the respect, care and humour he’s known for. Delighted to hear it was unforgettable for you — we’ll be sure to pass on your 5‑star praise.
This trip is a must the whole tour was fantastic the tour guide was very very good and visiting the chocolate shop was great walked away with 4 blocks of delicious chocolat
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for joining us — we’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day and that your guide made the experience even better. We’re glad the chocolate shop stop was a highlight too. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again.
Rod was a brilliant guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Lovely day trip out and great scenery. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks Rod!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur tour. We’re delighted to hear Rod made your day so enjoyable with his knowledge and entertaining commentary. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
It’s a great experience for me and my family
Enjoyed thoroughly watching beautiful places as per itinerary. Captain was very helpful and supportive.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great experience on our Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour. We truly appreciate you choosing to travel with us and hope to welcome you back for more Tasmanian adventures
It was a wonderful trip. I got tired of turning my head on the way - there are amazing views everywhere: coves, hills, fields, picturesque farms, we were lucky with the weather, the sky is blue overhead, the sun is shining ! Our guide and driver Rod is a charming man with a great sense of humor and a wonderful storyteller who loves and knows the history of his region. The place we visited is simply unique in its beauty, has an unusual dark and instructive history. I recommend this tour to everyone.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning scenery and had such a memorable day exploring Port Arthur and the Tasman National Park. Rod will be thrilled to know his humour, storytelling and deep knowledge of the region helped make your experience even more special. We’re so glad the beauty and history of the area left a lasting impression, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
Sean was an amazing tour guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole day so enjoyable. He shared lots of interesting facts about each place we visited while keeping the tour engaging. I would highly recommend Sean to anyone looking for a fantastic tour. Thanks again for such a wonderful day!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. Your lovely feedback regarding Sean has made our day! And we are so pleased that Sean's knowledge, experience and engaging manner made your Port Arthur experience one to remember. We hope to see you on board again in the future. Thanks again
Really enjoyed this outing, which included history of one of the darkest parts of Australian history, and lots of opportunities to see great views of costal Tasmania. The guide was extremely engaging and knowledgeable, and provided such outstanding narrative of the history and insights of the area.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi David, Thank you for a fabulous review! We appreciate you sharing your experience. Your feedback is very beneficial to us, particularly your comments regarding our very capable and knowledgeable driver guide! We'll be so happy to share this with our team. Thanks again
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience, our guide was an authority on so much information, packed a lot in the day..highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Megan, Thanks so much for leaving a review and sharing your experience. It is lovely to hear that you appreciated the knowledge that our driver guide was able to share.
Great day, lots to see and do. Tour guide is great very informative. Highly recommend doing this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your recommendation. We appreciate your feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your day touring with us.
Great tour and our guide was really good (thanks Shaun). Picked up on time and the day ran like clockwork
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, we very much appreciate the 5-stars. It's fantastic to hear your day ran like clockwork - you were in very capable hands with Shaun. He will certainly appreciate your feedback. Thank you
We booked this journey during winter. Our driver (Shaun) is a pretty friendly guy. Having a good safety concern about driving as well as helping everyone during the whole trip. Not only sharing us the historical background but also willing to answer our questions.
Port Arthur is a beautiful historical attraction. Good spot for learning about history and walking around for relaxing.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your day spent with the very capable and affable Shaun. We agree Port Arthur sure is a beautiful place, steeped in history and we are so pleased you enjoyed it.
Our Guide/Driver Alan was very knowledgeable and gave us an informative narrative of the history of the places we were visiting with a good sense of humour also. He was also very caring and patient with all the guests and gave us a seamless tour experience. 10/10 for him.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for joining us on our full-day Port Arthur tour. We are delighted to hear that Alan provided the very best tour experience, and we look forward to sharing your review with him. You can't get much better than 10/10! Thanks again
It was an absolutely fabulous tour and if there’s only one day tour you can do whilst in Hobart, I highly recommend this. Was a great combination of the historic charm of Richmond, followed by Port Arthur and then catching some wonderful natural wonders along the way. Colin was very informative and highly entertaining tour guide. With his steady flow of trivia, historic facts and dad jokes (yes there were a few :)), he kept everyone engaged and entertained. A+ overall.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for a fabulous review. We are delighted to hear that your day spent with Colin on our full-day Port Arthur tour was A+. We are so fortunate to have an awesome team of hand-picked driver guides, of which Colin is a fine example! We hope to see you on board again in the future.
This was a great way to spend the day around Hobart. Port Arthur was educational and interesting. The other small stops added great views and pictures
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience on the Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park. We’re delighted to hear it was such a great way to spend your day around Hobart. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you on another Tasmanian adventure soon.
Our tour guide and bus driver, Shaun, was professional, highly knowledgeable, punctual and very professional. The tour itself was excellent and included a great range of activities. It was a lot of walking and being outdoors which I liked and many opportunities to go to the bathroom and to purchase food. Loved the day and would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour and for sharing such lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear Shaun’s professionalism and knowledge made your day enjoyable, and that you loved the mix of activities and time outdoors. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
We had a fantastic day trip to Port Arthur with Vic as our tour guide. From the moment we boarded the coach, Vic was friendly, professional and incredibly knowledgeable.
His commentary throughout the journey was engaging, informative and often entertaining, bringing Tasmania's history to life.
Vic went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. He shared fascinating stories about Port Arthur, the local area and Tasmania's history, which made the day even more memorable. Nothing felt rushed, and he was always happy to answer questions and provide helpful recommendations.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hobart. Thank you, Vic, for an excellent tour and a wonderful day out!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a memorable day at Port Arthur with Vic. His knowledge, professionalism and warm personality make him an outstanding guide, and we’re glad this shone through on your tour. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another Experience Tasmania adventure soon.
rod was very very informative with a bit of humour and a great host , and had a passion about what he was telling us
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience on the Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park. We’re delighted to hear that Rod made your day memorable. We’re thrilled you had such a great time exploring this incredible part of Tasmania.
Rod the driver/tour guide was very informative and humorous. He was a joy to have leading way.
I will certainly recommend this tour to family and friends
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Port Arthur Full‑day Tour. Rod will be thrilled to know his humour and insights made your day even more memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation .
I'm so glad I booked this tour at the last minute - it exceeded all my expectations! The small group size was perfect, allowing us to explore at our own pace with ample time to take it all in. Everyone was incredibly cooperative, making the experience truly enjoyable. I'll definitely be keeping this tour in mind for future adventures. 200% recommended!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for this fantastic review! We're thrilled the tour exceeded your expectations. Our small‑group style is all about giving guests the time and space to fully enjoy Port Arthur, the harbour cruise, and Tasman National Park — so it’s wonderful to hear it made your day memorable.
The tour bus picked us up on time & we were given a good history of the area & the memorial. The guide was friendly, helpful & informative.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur Full‑day Guided Tour. We’re glad the pick‑up was smooth and that you enjoyed the history and commentary along the way. It’s great to hear our guide was friendly and informative. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again.
This tour is a great way to see Port Arthur without a car. The visit to Port Arthur includes a harbour cruise done together as a group with the remaining time left free to explore Port Arthur as you like. Our driver/guide Rod was very knowledgeable providing a lot of history on the drive and plenty of recommendations for things to eat, see, and do in Hobart.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur Full‑day Guided Tour. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and found it a convenient way to explore without a car. Rod will be thrilled to know his knowledge, stories, and local recommendations added so much to your day. We’re glad the mix of guided commentary, harbour cruise, and free time worked well for you, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
This was a fantastic day out. So much to see and do along the way. It really is a full day of activities and information.
Our guide was excellent.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park, and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic day and enjoyed the variety of sights, activities, and stories along the way.
The minivan you go in was tiny and had no leg room.
They say it is a guided tour of Port Arthur and all it was a driver driving you there and giving commentary on sights along the way.
Once there you have to do the tour yourself so you are just paying for the transport and it is not worth it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, though your comments are very disappointing to read. Our tour is fully guided, and the experience you describe does not reflect what we deliver every day. It is possible there may have been a misunderstanding of the clear instructions and orientation provided by our guide on the day.
Our tour includes hotel pickup, followed by a fully guided commentary throughout the journey to Port Arthur. Along the way, guests enjoy hosted stops at Richmond, Tasman National Park and the Pirate Bay lookout, each accompanied by information from our guide. When arriving at Port Arthur, our guide provides a complete orientation of the historic site, explaining how the site operates and outlining the many guided experiences available throughout the day. Port Arthur Historic Site offers up to ten separate guided talks and experiences, and our guide ensures guests know exactly how to access them.
Your ticket also includes the short harbour cruise, which is a guided experience operated by Port Arthur staff. We also offer an optional guided visit to Remarkable Caves for those who wish to explore further. Throughout the day, our guide remains available to assist, answer questions and help guests make the most of their time.
Regarding the vehicle, a smaller vehicle was allocated on your travel date. During quieter months of the tourism season, smaller vehicles are used to match the smaller group sizes. Even then, we never travel at full capacity and always leave spare seats to ensure comfort. Our fleet consists of modern, comfortable vehicles, and we take pride in offering the best touring vehicles travelling to Port Arthur daily.
Your claim that the tour “is not guided” is incorrect. The day includes guided commentary, guided stops, a guided orientation, and access to multiple guided experiences at the historic site. Many travelers appreciate having the freedom to choose which of the ten guided talks they prefer, rather than being restricted to a single group.
Our extremely high star rating reflects the quality and enjoyment of this tour for the vast majority of our guests. We take dissatisfaction seriously and always aim to remedy concerns, but your review does not accurately represent the experience we provide. We hope future travelers reading this understand that our tour offers a comprehensive, guided, comfortable and well‑loved experience to Port Arthur.
Different stops with varied things to look at made this a great day out. Guide was really informative & fun.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience on the Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park. It’s great to hear the variety of stops kept the day engaging and that your guide brought both knowledge and fun to the journey. Feedback like this really highlights what makes the tour memorable.
It was amazing experience. The operator Alan was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a fun time during this trip
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for joining our Port Arthur Full‑day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park, and for sharing your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had an amazing experience.
Alan will be thrilled to know his knowledge and helpful approach made your day enjoyable — he’s passionate about bringing the region’s history and landscapes to life.
We’re so glad you had a great time on our tour.
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