Hobart Highlights Day Tour: Mount Wellington & Salamanca Market

See Hobart's landmarks and two historic towns in one morning or afternoon, with a local guide and time to explore on your own.

This 6.5-hour guided tour of Hobart covers Mount Wellington, Richmond Village and a city loop past Parliament House, Cascade Brewery and the Tasman Bridge, with hotel pickup included. On Saturdays, the tour extends to 8 hours and includes a 75-minute stop at Salamanca Market. You ride in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide providing live commentary, and get free time at each stop to explore at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Wellington30m
2. Salamanca Market1h 15m
3. Richmond Village2h

Explore Hobart and Surroundings

• Drive city loop with guided commentary
• Visit kunanyi (Mount Wellington) summit
• Stop at Salamanca Market (Saturday only)
• Explore Richmond Village and local shops

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup from nine locations within 5km of the city centre, then heads straight to kunanyi (Mount Wellington). At 1272m, the summit gives you views across Hobart and the surrounding landscape. The guide handles the drive while you take in the air and the vistas. From there the minivan loops through Hobart's CBD, passing Salamanca Place, Parliament House, Cascade Brewery, Battery Point and the Tasman Bridge with live commentary on board.

Richmond comes next: a small township in the Coal Valley wine region with sandstone colonial buildings, Australia's oldest bridge and gaol, and convict-era streets. You have time to walk around, grab lunch at a local spot, or browse the art and craft shops. On Saturdays only, the tour includes a 75-minute stop at Salamanca Market, where 300 stallholders sell fresh produce, coffee, homemade food, souvenirs and handmade goods. This is when the tour runs 8 hours instead of 6.5.

The minivan is air-conditioned and seats a small group, so the pace stays relaxed. Your guide is a local with deep knowledge of Tasmania, and you're free to spend your time at each stop however you want: some people linger on the mountain, others take their time in Richmond's shops. Hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5km of the city.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• live guide commentary.
• time at Mount Wellington to explore.
• city loop past Salamanca Place, Parliament House, Cascade Brewery, Battery Point and the Tasman Bridge.
• time in Richmond to walk the streets and visit shops.
• 75-minute Salamanca Market stop on Saturdays only.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tassie Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in central Hobart without a car and want to see the main sights in one morning or afternoon. The fixed route and included pickup mean you don't need to arrange transport or navigate between stops. The 75-minute market stop on Saturdays gives you real time to browse rather than a quick walk-through.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Mount Wellington like when you get to the top?

Mount Wellington (kunanyi) sits at 1272m and offers panoramic views across Hobart and the surrounding landscape. You have time to walk around the summit and take in the air and the views. The minivan brings you up so there's no climbing involved.

Can I visit Salamanca Market on this tour?

Salamanca Market is included on Saturdays only, with a 75-minute stop. The market has 300 stallholders selling fresh produce, hot coffee, homemade food, souvenirs and handmade goods. On other days of the week, the tour skips the market and runs 6.5 hours instead of 8.

What is Richmond Village like to walk around?

Richmond is a small historic township with colonial sandstone buildings, convict-era streets, and sites like Australia's oldest bridge and gaol. You have free time to explore the streets, visit local art and craft shops, or stop for lunch at a local restaurant or café.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Food and drinks are not included, but you have time at Richmond and at Salamanca Market (Saturdays) to buy lunch, coffee or snacks. The minivan stops are long enough to sit down and eat if you want.

How does hotel pickup work?

The tour picks you up from nine locations within 5km of Hobart's city centre, and drops you back at the same spot at the end of the day. Let the operator know where you're staying when you book so they can confirm your pickup point and time.