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Port Arthur & Richmond: Full-Day Tour with Harbour Cruise★ 4.72 (683) · 9h
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Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: Day Tour with Harbour Cruise★ 4.83 (393) · 8h
Top rated
Port Arthur: Tasman Island Cruise & Sea Cliffs★ 4.90 (306) · 3h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 14 options: AU$ 50–AU$ 470 (median AU$ 185). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 14. With 100+ reviews: 7 of 14.
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Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula tour: Chocolate, seafood, lavenderA three-hour guided tour from Port Arthur explores the Tasman Peninsula with stops at a local chocolate maker, a seafood food van, the soaring cliffs and rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen, and a working lavender farm. The tour includes transport by air-conditioned minibus, a professional guide with live commentary, and port pickup and drop-off; food and drinks are available to purchase at each stop, with cash required at the fish and chip van.Is it for me?If your ship is docked at Port Arthur for a few hours, this tour packs the peninsula's main draws—food, cliffs, and gardens—into the time you have without requiring a car or separate bookings at each stop.
90 Minute Cape Raoul Cruise & Port Arthur Historic Site EntryA 90 minute coastal cruise departing from Port Arthur Historic Site travels to Cape Raoul, passing sea cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula. Your ticket includes two-day entry to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, where you can explore the site before or after the cruise. A live English-speaking guide narrates the route. The cruise is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?The 90 minutes leaves your day open for a full exploration of Port Arthur Historic Site itself—entry is valid for two days, so you can spend the morning or afternoon in the museums and convict buildings, then take the cruise when you're ready, or return to the site another day without rushing either experience.
Tasman Peninsula: Wilderness Cruise & Port Arthur Day TourYou’ll ride a wilderness cruise along Tasmania’s wildest coastline, spot seals sunbathing under soaring cliffs, then walk through Port Arthur’s haunting ruins with time to explore at your own pace. Lunch is included and you’ll hear real local stories from your guide—expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Hobart.
Tasman Peninsula Day Tour: Port Arthur & Sea Cliffs from HobartYou leave Hobart early, walk 2km along sea cliffs to Tasman Arch, then spend four hours exploring Port Arthur's convict-era buildings and taking a harbour cruise. On the return, you stop in Richmond to walk across Australia's oldest bridge. Small groups, professional guides, and all entry fees included — you're back by 6pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Tasman Peninsula's main sights — cliffs, historic sites, and a working convict bridge — without arranging your own transport or timing the stops; the early start and fixed schedule fit everything into one day and get you back to Hobart by evening.
Tasman Peninsula tour: Port Arthur, devils & cliffsA full-day guided tour from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula covers Port Arthur Historic Site (entry and harbour cruise included), the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo with a live feeding, the Waterfall Bay Clifftop Walk, and Richmond Village. The tour runs 10.5 hours with a live English-speaking guide, involves moderate walking on tracks and boardwalks, and suits travelers aged 8 and up with reasonable fitness.Is it for me?Book this for a first full day in Tasmania when you want to pack the main sights — convict history, wildlife and coastal scenery — into one tour with a guide who knows the stories. The fixed itinerary and included entry fees mean you arrive and the day unfolds without arranging stops or paying at each gate.
Port Arthur & Isle of the Dead Day Trip from HobartYou’ll walk through Port Arthur’s haunting ruins, listen to local guides share convict tales, cruise across Carnarvon Bay to explore the Isle of the Dead cemetery, and maybe even taste fresh chocolate before heading back to Hobart. It’s not just history — it’s feeling every step echo with old stories.
Port Arthur: Full-Day Historic Site Tour & Harbour CruiseYou’ll walk Port Arthur’s weathered grounds with a local guide sharing stories that linger long after you leave. Enjoy nearly seven hours to explore historic ruins, gardens scented with eucalyptus, and a peaceful harbour cruise past Isle of the Dead — all with entry ticket and transport included.
Hobart, Port Arthur & Bruny Island: 3-Day Tasmania TourYou visit Hobart's colonial centre and Salamanca Market on day one, then spend day two on Bruny Island exploring rainforest, lighthouses and local oyster farms. Day three takes you through Port Arthur's penal settlement with a guided walk and harbour cruise, plus stops at chocolate, lavender and cheese producers along the way. Hotel pickup, park pass and Bonorong entry are included; you arrange your own transport to the tour start.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Tasmania's three main regions in one trip without arranging your own transport, park passes and timing—the fixed three-day schedule and included guide handle all of that, leaving you to move through each place at the pace the tour sets.
Port Arthur Historic Site Tour: Salamanca Market & CruiseThis full-day Saturday tour from Hobart combines two stops: Salamanca Market in the morning, where you browse Tasmanian crafts and fresh produce, then a guided visit to Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula with entry tickets, site talks and a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead. The coach collects you from Hobart and the driver provides commentary throughout, leaving you free to set your own pace at each location.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend your Saturday morning at Salamanca Market and your afternoon exploring Port Arthur—the coach departs Hobart after market hours, giving you unhurried time at the stalls before the drive to the peninsula.
Hobart: Bruny Island & Port Arthur 2-Day TourYou spend day one on Bruny Island tasting local honey, cheese and oysters while walking beaches and rainforest; day two takes you through Port Arthur's convict history with a guided tour and harbour cruise, plus stops at a chocolate foundry and lavender farm on the way. Hotel pickup from Hobart is included, and you're back by evening both days.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Tasmania's two most-visited attractions in one trip without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed departures and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the island and the history.
Port Arthur Day Tour from Hobart: Convict History & Coastal WalksA full-day guided tour from Hobart to Port Arthur Historic Site on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula, with entry, a scenic harbour cruise around Carnarvon Bay, and four coastal stops showcasing natural rock formations and clifftop ocean views. The tour runs 10.5 hours with a local guide, small-group format, and hotel pickup from Hobart; lunch is not included, so plan accordingly or bring food.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day away from Hobart exploring the peninsula's natural and historical sites with a guide who can explain what you're seeing—not if you're planning to spend time in the city itself.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 14 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Port Arthur & Richmond: Full-Day Tour with Harbour Cruise is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.72 out of 5 across 683 reviews.
