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
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.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 638 reviews
Joshua_G, Apr 2026
Long day, but was a great experience! Sean was an amazing guide and driver. Very knowledgeable and good sense of humour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you had a great day at Port Arthur and that Sean made the journey even better with his knowledge and humour.
Maria_V, Apr 2026
Such a beautiful place with such a sad history.Lot of lovely views including the beautiful pirates bay. Tour guide was friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! Port Arthur truly is a place of striking beauty layered with powerful history, and it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the views — especially Pirates Bay. We’re also glad your guide helped make the day friendly and informative.
Michelle_N, Apr 2026
Our guide, Brodie, was extremely knowledgeable and informative, gave plenty of information about all the places we stopped at. Gave clear instructions about where we were going and how long we’d have in each place, timings were accurate, coach was comfortable
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're so pleased to hear that Brodie made your day enjoyable with his knowledge, clear communication, and smooth timing. Wonderful to know you found the coach comfortable too. We appreciate you joining our tour.
KARENLEE_J, Apr 2026
Thanks very much for such a memorable Day and a special Thankyou
to Shaun our tour driver and guide he showed great knowledge of Port Arthur and very pleasant to travel with. He's a definate person to
take a tour with Great Guy !!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a memorable day, and Shaun will be thrilled to hear your kind words. His knowledge and friendly nature really do make the tour special. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
ANDREW_r, Apr 2026
A bit of walking but well worth it, the cruiser was great.
Driver Barry was fantastic.
Really good commentary from a very knowledgeable crew.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the great feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the walk, the cruise, and the excellent commentary from our knowledgeable crew. Wonderful to hear Barry helped make the day even better. We appreciate you joining us.
Collen_b, Apr 2026
Great day at Port Arthur. Very interesting.
There is self guided audio available on each building or you can do a guided tour.
The harbour cruise around isle of dead is interesting.
I recommend the scallop pie on the boat. Delicious.
Also the walk to remarkable cave is a must do.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the great review. We’re glad you had such an interesting day at Port Arthur and enjoyed the harbour cruise, the audio guides, and the visit to Remarkable Cave. And yes — that scallop pie is a favourite. Hope to see you again on another tour.
Cindy_J, Apr 2026
Loved this tour from start to finish. I learnt so many things about Port Arthur and other Tasmanian/Australian history
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you loved the tour and enjoyed learning more about Port Arthur and Tasmania’s history. Hope to welcome you back on another adventure.
Refayet_A, Apr 2026
Excellent Tour guide, well managed, took care of participants.
Knowledgeable person about the areas.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guide’s care and local knowledge. Hope to see you again in Tasmania.
Sarah_H, Apr 2026
The tour guide I had was very knowledgable and entertaining. The Port Arthur site is well worth the vist if you are in Hobart. Beautiful grounds and interesting history. I paid an extra $30 for the Isle of dead tour which I thought was worth the price.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the guide knowledgeable and entertaining.
CHERIE_P, Mar 2026
A very scenic trip from Hobart to Port Arthur with a few nice short stops along the way. The bus driver Phil kept us entertained the whole way and provided a lot of history. We had plenty of time at Port Arthur which had so much to see. The short ferry ride was a nice extra as well. So scenic all around.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scenic journey from Hobart to Port Arthur and that the short stops along the way added to your day. Phil will be thrilled to know his stories and commentary made the trip even more memorable.
It’s wonderful that you had plenty of time to explore Port Arthur — there really is so much history to take in — and we’re glad the ferry ride was a highlight as well.
We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Brian_M, Mar 2026
All in all a very good informative day, along with the natural beauty of Tassie, with some light entertainment from the driver in his commentary. It was a great day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed an informative day out and had the chance to take in Tasmania’s natural beauty along the way. It’s wonderful that the driver’s light‑hearted commentary added an extra touch to the journey.
We’re delighted it was such a great day for you and hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
Cindy_P, Mar 2026
It’s a great way to visit Port Arthur and explore the south east area of Tasmania by joining this tour. The guide and driver, Phillip, gave us informative commentary with a good sense of humour. We know more about and specific information and history of Tasmania. The itinerary is excellent. We get to experience the world heritage Port Arthur plus some natural wonders. We enjoyed the day thoroughly. Big thank you to the guide Phillip!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! It’s fantastic to hear that the tour gave you such a memorable way to experience Port Arthur and the beautiful south‑east of Tasmania. Phil clearly made the day even better with his informative commentary and great sense of humour — it’s amazing how much richer a place feels when the history is brought to life like that.
Vicky_A, Mar 2026
Unfortunately, I can't give a review on Port Arthur, as I didn't get picked up to experience Port Arthur. The bus driver was not informed of pickup from my accommodation. I wasn't willing to risk not being picked up again and had other activities lined up
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry you were unable to join the Port Arthur tour, and we’d like to clarify what occurred so future guests have accurate information.
You booked the tour at 6:30am on the morning of departure, just 1.5 hours before the normally scheduled pickup time at your hotel and before the 8:45am tour departure time. All confirmations — including the one provided by the online agent you booked through — clearly state that 8:45am is the tour departure time from Brooke Street Pier, not the hotel pickup time.
Because your booking came in so close to departure, we attempted to contact you multiple times by phone (rather than email, which may not have been seen in time) to confirm whether you required a hotel pickup and, if so, to provide the correct pickup time. Unfortunately, our calls were not answered.
We received a call back from you five minutes before the tour was scheduled to depart. By that time, the vehicle was already at Brooke Street Pier with all other guests on board and ready to begin their day. Returning to your hotel at that point would have significantly delayed the tour and understandably caused frustration for the guests who had arrived on time.
Despite this, we offered to transfer your booking to another day or to advise your online agent to issue a full refund, even though the booking fell outside our cancellation terms.
Given these facts, it is disappointing to receive a negative review for a tour you did not experience — particularly when this tour consistently receives excellent feedback from guests who join us on the day.
We hope this explanation provides clarity.
Margaret_A, Mar 2026
Port Arthur - Very challenging Day of deep history.
History of how badly people were treated.
Mark was a great travel guide, lots of information & stories.
Highly recommend the experience, makes you think and appreciate how people endured.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your reflections on the Port Arthur tour.
We’re so pleased to hear that Mark helped bring the story to life with his knowledge and storytelling. He’ll be delighted to know his guidance added meaning to your day.
James_K, Mar 2026
Mark was a great driver and guide. Kim at the information booth at the pier was awesome on helping us get the best pickup point
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Mark made your tour enjoyable and that our pier team helped you find the ideal pickup point. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again.
Debbie_W, Mar 2026
Port Arthur was greater in area than I had imagined but despite raining most of the day, I had a great experience. The commentary was interesting & informative. I enjoyed the cruise around the isle of the dead and seeing the open southern ocean, nothing between us and Antarctica. Tasman arch was more outstanding than I expected. We stopped on the way home for boutique chocolate & for me some irresistible icecream. I would happily do it all again. Special thanks go to Allan, our knowledgeable and experienced driver.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. It’s wonderful to hear that even with a rainy day, you were still able to enjoy the full Port Arthur experience. The site’s scale and history always leave a strong impression, and we’re glad the commentary added depth to your visit. Your kind words about Allan mean a lot; he’ll be thrilled to know his knowledge and experience helped make your day memorable. We look forward to seeing you again on one of our other tours.
Indaylakwatsera_G, Mar 2026
Awesome experience. Phil was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Lots of fun facts and always on time. Beautiful scenery along the way. The coach is very clean, audio is very good. Value for money. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an awesome experience. Phil will be delighted to know his knowledge, fun facts, and entertaining commentary made the day memorable — he takes great pride in keeping the tour both informative and enjoyable.
It’s great to hear you loved the beautiful scenery and found the coach clean and comfortable, with clear audio throughout. We’re also really pleased you felt the tour offered great value for money.
Thank you again for the high recommendation — we truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
Ainslie_C, Mar 2026
Everything was really easy, tickets came through as expected and we had a lovelyvtime. Thanks Viator
A Cargill
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear everything was nice and easy for you and that your tickets arrived just as expected. It’s wonderful to know you had such a lovely time.
Yolsnda_P, Mar 2026
Great day filled with history, our tour guide Collin was brilliant, very knowledgeable, funny & entertaining . Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day exploring the history of the region. Colin will be thrilled to know his knowledge, humour, and entertaining style helped make the experience so memorable.
Shane_W, Mar 2026
Phil was great as this was the first bus tour that myself and my wife had done we found it to be a great experience and Phil the driver was great with all the history and information he provided ,got to work on the dad jokes haha
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your first bus tour experience was such a positive one. Phil will be delighted to know his history, information, and easygoing style helped make the day memorable for you both.
Louise_L, Mar 2026
This tour was amazing the tour guide was so informative and very passionate about Tasmania. The tour consisted of a short stop in a small village where the oldest bridge in Australia is and then to port Arthur, so beautiful but also sad and eerie. Had a few ghostly experiences. Then to a boat tour of the islands and bay also the option of the caves too but I didn’t go. Well worth every cent !!!! Highly recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear that you found the tour amazing and that your guide’s passion for Tasmania made the day even more memorable. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the stop at the historic village and Australia’s oldest bridge before exploring the beauty, history, and atmosphere of Port Arthur — it truly is a place that stays with you.
We’d love to welcome you back for more Tasmanian adventures whenever you return.
Alana_H, Mar 2026
It’s a full day of informative information on the bus from our tour guide Phil about Tasmania. Lots of quick stops at some great sites and shops. Lots of time to spend at Port Arthur. A nice cruise out and back was included.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that Phil made the full day so enjoyable with his informative commentary and smooth pacing throughout the tour.
Mike_J, Mar 2026
Excellent tour all too short but very worthwhile. Gives a very good idea of life for the unfortunate individuals who got incarcerated here.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review. It’s great to hear you found the tour worthwhile and that it offered such a clear sense of what life was like for those who were sent to Port Arthur
Lisa_K, Mar 2026
A wonderful tour with our very knowledgeable driver Colin, would highly recommend this tour!
We didn’t feel rushed & had plenty of time to explore Port Arthur.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad to hear you had such a wonderful day and that Colin’s knowledge and relaxed approach helped make the experience enjoyable. It’s great to know you felt unhurried and had plenty of time to explore Port Arthur at your own pace.
Catherine_S, Mar 2026
Great place I loved it the first time and the work that has been done over the years I like all the stories and history
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your visit and that the stories and history of Port Arthur really resonated with you. It’s great to know the ongoing work and restoration over the years made the experience even more meaningful on your return.
Louise_S, Feb 2026
Our tour guide, Colin, was very informative. He made the trip very relaxing and enjoyable with his good sense of humour and approachable nature.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Colin’s knowledge, humour, and warm approach helped make your trip relaxing and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on t
MrMichael_C, Feb 2026
Colin is a very knowledgeable person and a fantastic guide. We whole heartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hobart.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Colin will be delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. His knowledge and passion for Hobart really shine through, and it’s wonderful to know that made your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your wholehearted recommendation and hope the rest of your time in Hobart is just as fantastic.
Erica_W, Feb 2026
Vic was a fabulous driver and tremendous guide. So much fun. Such great history and back stories. Wonderful stops on the way! Nothing fazed him. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! Vic will be thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. His mix of history, stories, and easygoing fun really does make the day special. We’re delighted you had such a great experience and truly appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
YOUNGHEE_H, Feb 2026
1. The tour was advertised as a "Guided Tour", which led s to expect an on-site guide accompanying the group throughout the visit, however the guidance was limited to commentary provided on the bus.
2. The bus commentary were not audible from the back seats
3. During the journey, multiple additional stops (including shopping) were included, significantly extending the total travel time.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely value all comments, although it is disappointing to receive a review like this given that our tour consistently holds a higher number of 5‑star reviews than any other operator in the region. We delivered the experience exactly as advertised, so I’d like to clarify a few important details.
Our tour is, and always has been, a fully guided experience from the moment you are collected from your hotel. The day begins with guided commentary on board the coach, followed by a guided orientation at Port Arthur provided by our driver‑guide. Once inside the site, guests join the official Port Arthur guided talks, which our driver‑guide highlights during orientation. The experience also includes the guided harbour cruise as part of your entry, and throughout the day our driver‑guides continue to provide guidance at the scenic stops within Tasman National Park. All of these guided elements are clearly stated in our advertising, including on the online travel agency website where you made your booking. I would encourage you to revisit the tour inclusions to see how each component is described.
We also build some free time into the day, as our guest feedback consistently shows that people appreciate having opportunities to explore at their own pace. This balance between structured guiding and personal time is something travellers regularly tell us they enjoy.
I’m sorry to hear that the commentary was difficult to hear from the back of the coach. We will certainly review this with our team, as clear commentary is an important part of the experience.
Regarding the stops along the way, these are not additional or unexpected. Every stop is clearly listed in our itinerary and appears in all advertising. The tour includes a brief visit to Richmond, a scenic pause at Pirates Bay Lookout, time at Tasman Arch, and a visit to the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. These stops are included for both sightseeing and convenience and form part of the published itinerary. We also offer the opportunity to visit Remarkable Caves as an optional side trip; guests who prefer to remain at the Port Arthur Historic Site are welcome to do so.
Given that the tour delivered every element exactly as advertised—including multiple layers of guided commentary, clearly published stops, and time for personal exploration—it is disappointing to receive a review suggesting otherwise. I hope this explanation helps clarify the structure and inclusions of the tour you joined. If you’d like to revisit the advertised itinerary, We'd be happy to walk you through it.
Gillian_L, Feb 2026
Phil was our terrific guide for the day. Lots of interesting information provided along the way and some great stop-off points. The Port Arthur site is so interesting with guided talks at various points - everything very well organised.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day, and it’s wonderful to know Phil helped make the journey memorable with his insight and engaging commentary.
Port Arthur is an extraordinary place, and we’re glad you enjoyed the guided talks and the well‑organised experience throughout the site. It’s a destination rich with history, and it’s fantastic to hear it resonated with you.
We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
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