Port Arthur Tour: Explore Historic Site and Scenic Ruins

Immerse yourself in history and natural beauty with a full-day guided tour of Port Arthur. Explore the scenic ruins, restored buildings, and take a relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Richmond - Travel across the Tasman Bridge, into the Coal River Valley, then through the historic town of Richmond. Enjoy a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge
  • Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck - We continue on to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Be in awe of the wonderful views as we visit Pirates Bay Lookout and Tasman…
What's Included
  • Explore Remarkable Caves and Maingon Bay Lookout
  • Visit Historic Richmond for photo opportunities
  • 30-minute Harbour Cruise around Isle of the Dead
  • Admission to Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

This comprehensive day tour departing from Hobart is crafted to maximize exploration time at Port Arthur. Once a convict settlement, Port Arthur is rich in history and now features stunning natural landscapes, picturesque ruins, and restored structures. Enhance your experience by attending one of the complimentary site talks available throughout the…

Location
Mona Brooke Ferry Terminal
Franklin Wharf
Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS. Please check-in at the Day Tours desk inside the pier building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rosalinds876
Apr 25, 2025
Melbournian In Love With Tassie! - It was brilliant. Phil our tour guide and bus driver was extremely knowledgeable about Tasmania’s history and facts. He was friendly, professional and an enthusiastic person. I appreciated his frequent acknowledgement of the First Nations People of Tasmania/Van Diemen’s Land. Do it! Grey Line are awesome. And if you get Phil, his “dad jokes” are hilarious ;)
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Mirjana_p
Apr 24, 2025
Great tour - Very well organized tour. Our tour guide Phil was amazing. He was very knowligable and we learnt a lot about Tasmania.
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Michael_b
Apr 18, 2025
Excellent trip - Very cool place to visit. We had a great time on this trip, our guild (I forget his name) was extremely polite and knowledgeable
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John_y
Apr 17, 2025
A Glimpse of Port Arthur Penal Colony - Wanting to learn more ahout Australia’s convict history, I joined this tour, and I came away fully satisfied and more informed. The tour's highlight is the UNESCO World Heritage Site designated Port Arthur Penitentiary and various buildings within the compound, which visitors can explore at their own pace. Site guides provide interesting commentaries on certain buildings. The modern visitor centre has excellent displays and interactive exhibits. Our wonderful Gray Line tour bus driver-guide, PHIL, did an excellent job, providing commentaries with lots of historic and informative detail, in a personable and humorous manner. The tour also included a short boat cruise to get a view of the waters where the convicts in the 1800's were shipped in, and there's also an optional photo opportunity of a cave-blowhole at the nearby Tasmanian National Park. Overall, this was a most enjoyable Australian penal colony tour and I highly recommend it.
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508nigelb
Apr 16, 2025
Port Arthur day trip - Excellent trip, exactly as it was described and reflected other reviews. Easy, relaxing and enjoyable with knowledgeable guide Phil.
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Jasmina_m
Apr 11, 2025
Amazing - Colin was awesome, friendly and super funny We were entertained the whole time. Colin is full of knowledge about Tasmanian history. We absolutely loved it. Thanks Colin James and Jasmine from WA
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Josephinec178
Apr 3, 2025
A very knowledgeable n caring driver cum tour guide. - A very knowledgeable n caring driver n tour guide. Explained well to us on each of our itineraries. Comfortable bus and a very pleasant trip.
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Rosemary_h
Apr 29, 2025
Port Arthur - Knowledgeable tour leader/bus driver, comfortable coach. A full day of activities and learning. It has a brutal and sad history.
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Ian_s
Apr 27, 2025
An enlightening view into... - An enlightening view into the difficult history of Tasmania. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us all to have a great time.
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John_b
Apr 9, 2025
Port Arthur enjoy serenity and historical - Very interesting and beautiful god bus trip just as good guide, very nice stops Time frame also good
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From $109
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).