Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise
Description
Looking to visit the multi-award winning UNESCO World Heritage Site Port Arthur? Want the added bonus of visiting some Tasman Peninsula highlights? Or simply just need transportation to the area? Then we have you covered! Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula are a must see and one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist attractions. With its rich history and spectacular scenery on offer, it is easy to see why! Our popular tour allows you to experience it all. Jump aboard with one of our friendly, local drivers who will be keen to show you a fantastic day! On route, we will stop at Eaglehawk Neck's Pirates Bay lookout and the Dog Line Monument, the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry and the Tasmanian Lavender Farm. Next will be Port Arthur historic site (Admission at own cost) where you can enjoy exploring the site and a harbour cruise (included in admission). Stay for the full 4 hours or jump back on the bus after 3 hours to visit Remarkable Cave and Maingon bay.
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Pickup Locations & Times
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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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must inform us if you require room for a pram. No car seats available.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
- We offer pick ups at 8 locations in and around the city. When booking please ensure you select one of those locations.
Reviews(386)
What an incredible tour! Our guide, Nathan, was very knowledgeable on all things Tassie and had a great sense of humour. The bus was very comfortable and pick up and drop off was easy to navigate. We stopped for a quick break and Nathan found some seals in the canal, beautiful to see in the wild. Would highly recommend this tour!
Great day Tour guide was informative and easy going. I enjoyed all the places we stopped. I would definitely recommend to friends.
He was incredibly punctual for all the pick-ups and drop-offs, which made the logistics completely stress-free. What really set this tour apart was his extensive knowledge; he provided so much deep insight into Port Arthur and all the different attractions around Hobart. On top of that, Pascal has a fantastic sense of humor that kept the entire journey lively, engaging, and never boring. It was a thoroughly satisfying and enriching experience. Thank you, Pascal, for such a memorable trip!
I had a brilliant experience with Tassie Tours on their Port Arthur day tour. Our driver-guide, Pascale, was outstanding – informative, friendly and attentive to the needs of everyone in the group. The tour started promptly on time and ran seamlessly throughout the day, with excellent organisation and timing at every stop. The commentary provided along the journey was exceptional and really helped bring Tasmania's history, culture and landscapes to life. I particularly enjoyed the stop at the Lavender Farm, which was a wonderful addition to the day and a great opportunity to experience another side of Tasmania. Port Arthur itself was confronting, beautiful and deeply moving. It is a place that everyone visiting Tasmania should experience, and having the time to explore and reflect made it even more memorable. Although this is a full-day tour, it never felt tiring as the day is thoughtfully broken up with several interesting stops and locations along the way. The pace was comfortable and well suited to all ages and interests. I would highly recommend Tassie Tours to anyone visiting Tasmania – whether you're travelling as a family, a couple or a solo traveller like me. It was a fantastic day from start to finish and one of the highlights of my trip.
Thanks for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the mix of history, scenery and meaningful experiences throughout the day. We’re also pleased the pacing and variety of stops made for a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Hope your next visit to Tassie brings more great memories!
Great day at Port Arthur. Recommend paying an extra $10 on arrival to get an historical perspective before exploring it, as tour operator drops you off and picks up. It takes a long time to get around and we were a little rushed, also fitting in the cruise before a visit to the remarkable cave afterwards. Would have liked a bit more commentary on the cave, chocolate factory and lavender farm. Overall an enjoyable day.
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your day at Port Arthur and appreciated the experience overall. We appreciate your comments about the pacing and commentary at some of the stops, and we'll certainly take that on board. Hope your next visit to Tassie brings more great memories.
Our trip to Port Authur yesterday was excellent. Our tour operator was Sky and she was great, very knowledgeable and professional. She also created a quiet bus ride both there and back by only speaking when she had something very worthwhile and knowledgeable to say. The bus was clean and not crowded. Overall, a wonderful experience.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We're pleased you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the day and appreciated Skye's thoughtful guiding and local knowledge. Hope to see you again.
Absolutely fabulous day. Informative Guide who was very interactive with our small group. Port Arthur was amazing … beautifully kept heritage site. Inclement weather added to the moody vibe of the day. We loved it .
Thanks for sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed Port Arthur and the small group atmosphere, and it's lovely to hear the weather added to the mood of the day. Would love to have you back again at Tassie!
The tour itself was enjoyable, with some great stops before and after visiting Port Arthur. However, the bus was quite old and run down, which was disappointing for the price paid. I was also expecting commentary throughout the journey, along with a more modern and comfortable coach experience.
Hi Tania, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what you were hoping for. I can see you travelled with us back in January. It’s our peak season, so things can get quite challenging with high demand, staff availability, and the occasional unforeseen mechanical issue which are unfortunately out of our control. We work hard to avoid cancellations and keep tours running smoothly, including pulling out our backup bus when needed. However, I understand this didn’t make up for the inconvenience you experienced on the day. I hope the rest of your time in Tasmania was more enjoyable. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and give you a much better experience next time you’re in Hobart. Thanks again Patrick
Nathan is friendly, punctual and helpful. We had a very enjoyable day.
Thanks for joining us. We're glad you had such enjoyable day at Port Arthur. Hope to welcome you back to Tassie in the future.
Really enjoyed the tour with Rob. His enthusiasm for all the places and sights that he was showing us made the entire experience more meaningful and a delight. All the sights are so well maintained and it's quite simple for first timers like us to move around them. Our tour guides explanation made it so much easier. Well planned with enough time to go around each place on the itinerary. I would definitely recommend this to my friends and family. Thank you, Tassie Tours and Rob.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased Rob helped make the history of Port Arthur come alive for you and that you enjoyed the pace of the day. Hope to see you again in Tassie.
