History Tours in Port Arthur: The 5 We Would Pay For

1.Port Arthur Historic Site Admission and Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 509 reviews · 1 day · from $37Our pick

Spend a full day at Port Arthur Historic Site, 1.5 hours from Hobart. Use the self-guided audio, join free talks, cruise around the Isle of the Dead, and add guided options with guides such as Nim. Your ticket includes two consecutive days of entry, more than 30 historic buildings, and a 20-minute harbor cruise.

“The guide was very knowledgeable, the tour went at a good pace and I got to see a lot of the site and buildings!”

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2.Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · from $236Top rated

Travel from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula by guided bus, then spend three hours on a fast wilderness cruise past sea caves, cliffs, seals, dolphins, and seabirds. After lunch, explore Port Arthur Historic Site for three hours. Waterproof jackets, tea or coffee, transport, and entry are included.

“Fabulous and recommend. Phil was a great tour guide and very accommodating. The boat ride was awesome. The prison was very interesting.”

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3.Tasman Peninsula Tour, Cruise & Port Arthur Historic Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 339 reviews · 10h 30m · from $233

Travel from Hobart by guided coach to the Tasman Peninsula, enjoy morning tea, then cruise for three hours past sea stacks, caves, cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife. After lunch, spend three hours at Port Arthur Historic Site before returning to Hobart. Warm layers matter, and hotel drop-off is available.

“The shuttle picked us up on time and the boat adventure was wonderful - exciting, beautiful, and fun. I was also very grateful to our driver for being so accommodating. The highlight of my trip was to get to feed and pet the roos!”

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4.Port Arthur Historic Site [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · from $38

Explore Port Arthur’s former convict colony across 100 acres with a 2-day pass. Use the self-guided audio tour, join free site talks, tour the Dockyards and Museum, and take a narrated 20-minute harbor cruise past the Isle of the Dead and Point Puer. Wear good shoes and allow at least half a day.

“There’s so much to do, but we managed with a single day. The ferry cruise was very informative and worth the time. The layout is easy and accessible, but it is definitely worth while working out where you’ll be eating so that you’re not too far away from the food you want. Pick your time of year well, because I doubt a very hot day or rainy day would be pleasant. On our trip it was low 20s which was perfect. Overall, a great experience and very memorable.”

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5.Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 173 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Best value

Join an English-speaking guide for a 90-minute, two-kilometre walk through Port Arthur Historic Site after dark. By lantern light, you’ll hear documented ghost stories linked to the former penal settlement, with guides such as David and Guy bringing plenty of energy to the evening. Make your own way from Hobart and dress for changeable weather.

“Stories and guide was very informative about history and encounters on other tours.”

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