6 City Tours in Hobart That Survive a Second Look

1.Hobart History, People & Places – 2 hour city walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $27Our pick

Meet your local guide outside the Henry Jones Art Hotel for a two-hour walk through Hobart’s colonial past. Visit Hunter Street, the waterfront, city parks, the seat of power, and Salamanca Place. Guides including Lisa, Deb, and Jan have led engaging, story-filled walks for groups of up to 10 people.

“Talk Leader did a great job, very clear communication and approachable. The walk was very easy and not arduous at all.”

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2.3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 179 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Start at Brooke Street Pier and tour Hobart with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Salamanca Place, Battery Point, the Female Factory, Cascade Gardens, Rosny Hill, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Guides such as Colin, Phil, Tim, Hugo, and Allen are praised for clear local stories, though the converted tram may be replaced by a standard coach.

“I loved the bus drivers sense of humour and relaxed style. Nigel was knowledge but also fun and the little excursion was fun for us.”

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3.Hobart City Sightseeing Tour including MONA Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 153 reviews · 8 hours · from $99

Start at Brooke Street Pier for a guided Hobart tour by coach or converted tram, visiting Cascade Gardens, the Female Factory remains, Rosny Hill, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Then take a Derwent River ferry to MONA for three hours, with entry included, before returning to Hobart at about 5:30 pm.

“Best day , learnt so much and our guide was great.”

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4.48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · 2 days · from $38

Use a 48-hour Red Decker ticket to tour Hobart on a 90-minute open-top loop, hopping off at 20 stops including Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, MONA ferry terminal, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Commentary comes in English and seven other languages. Tony is one guide praised for adding friendly extra detail.

“I've always liked and done the hop on hop off bus when ever I visit a different city as it always showcase the best of the city. I highly recommend doing this on your first day in Hobart so as to know which places you want to go to for the rest of your trip.”

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5.Hobart City 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Set out from Sandy Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Amy, Rowdy, or Mike, then paddle past Battery Point, fishing wharves, yachts, tall ships, and Hobart’s docks. The 150-minute outing includes a fish and chips snack, double sea kayak, paddling gear, and weather protection. No kayaking experience is needed.

“Amy and Rowdy were great guides. very informative and friendly.”

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6.48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $60

You get a 48-hour Red Decker hop-on hop-off ticket for Hobart plus an all-day kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass. Ride to the 1,270-meter summit, stop for short walks or bike trails at five Wellington Park stops, and return on a later bus. City commentary is available in eight languages, with Wi-Fi and headphones included.

“We enjoyed the hop on hop off bus in the morning and the Wellington tour in the afternoon. We got lucky with a beautiful day and really enjoyed it all.”

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