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Hobart Tours & Day Trips: 15 Around the Mountain and the Channel

63 tours  ·  from $17

Hobart is a small city with a mountain behind it and Bruny Island an hour south. These 15 cover kunanyi, the Bruny food day, the Tasman Peninsula and the Saturday market, priced and timed around the ferry.

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - From Hobart to Kettering and across the channel
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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

1.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · from $190Our pick

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by ferry and minivan, with morning tea, lunch, tastings, and a guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse climb. Guides such as Jimmy, Dave, Andy, and David add local stories and humor. Expect a full day with plenty of driving, scenic stops, and generous food.

“Great way to see the island! Anthony was knowledgeable and accommodating. Lunch was great! Views were spectacular.”

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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart - Get Shucked and Bruny’s food culture
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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

2.Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,331 reviews · from $129

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with guides such as Mark, Bryony, Jodie, Nathan, and Pascal. The day combines ferry travel, oysters, beaches, rainforest, the Neck lookout, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, chocolate, honey, and lunch. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, commentary, and the national parks pass are included.

“Perfectly timed day with a great group & activities. Bryony was a super fun & informative guide. Hotel pick ups & drop off were also so helpful!”

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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours) - Leaving Brooke Street Pier in central Hobart
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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

3.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,249 reviews · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Enjoy local commentary from guides such as Tony, Paul, Greg, or David, with time for views and optional stops at Fern Tree Park and The Springs. The all-day pass suits hikers, families, and anyone without a car.

“All very well organised informative and entertaining! Loved the views and enjoyed the ride highlu recommended”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour - A long day that starts with a ferry ride
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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

4.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 960 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Spend 10 hours touring Bruny Island with Bruny Island Safaris. You’ll eat oysters and cheese on a beach, seek white wallabies, climb to Truganini Lookout, tour Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and taste local honey, chocolate and fudge. Guides such as Nigel, Dave, Andy and Rick are known for lively local stories.

“Thank you to Andy for this great tour! I can highly recommend it!”

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Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass - Fern Tree gives you the first walking option
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Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

5.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 848 reviews · 60 hours · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 1,270 metres. Enjoy commentary from drivers such as Paul, Tony, Greg, or Jack, spend about 40 minutes at the summit, or hop off at Fern Tree, The Springs, The Chalet, and Big Bend for walks. The all-day pass costs $35 and includes Wi-Fi and a walking map.

“Amazing trip we are so pleased we booked this our tour guide tony was so informative and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others”

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Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart - The Neck lookout and Bruny’s big views
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Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

6.Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · from $197

Spend about 9 hours and 45 minutes touring Bruny Island by air-conditioned vehicle, with a local guide, ferry crossing, food tastings, lunch, The Neck lookout, rainforest walks and producer visits. Guides such as Murray, Claire, Dan and Liam are known for local stories, gentle humor and careful driving.

“Bruny Island day trip was excellent- highly recommend! Our guide, David, was amazing! Tour included cheese tasting, honey tasting, oysters, chocolates, lunch, great viewing at Neck point outlook, walk through private gardens and lots more!”

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Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Sandy Bay and Wrest Point add a change of pace
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Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

7.24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Take a 90-minute loop around Hobart on the official Red Decker sightseeing bus, then use your ticket for 24 hours from first boarding. Ride the open top, follow GPS commentary in eight languages, and hop off at places such as Salamanca, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, the Female Factory, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Drivers including Paul and Tony add local tips.

“Busch’s clean and tidy. Well appointed and good recorded info along with good driver input. Stops in good spots. Such a great was to see the highlights of Hobart.”

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From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide - The ferry crossing and the first views
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From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

8.Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 755 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with guides such as Mark, Jodi, Andrew, Pascal, and Bryony. Expect easy to moderate walks, beaches, rainforest, the Neck lookout, wildlife spotting, a pub lunch, and optional tastings of oysters, honey, chocolate, cider, wine, or beer. Pickup, ferry tickets, transport, and the national parks pass are included.

“The tour had many stops, no long drives, always something surprising on the next stop. Our guide Andrew was a professional on his place and told us many interesting facts which only local people know. Thank you! It was worth it.”

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Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond - Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and close-up Tasmanian animals
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Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond

9.Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · from $128

Spend about nine hours beyond Hobart with a local guide such as Brett, Jarrod, Hans, or Jo. Walk through Mt. Field’s rainforest to Russell Falls, feed kangaroos at Bonorong, explore historic Richmond, then drive up kunanyi/Mt. Wellington for broad city views. Pickup, entry fees, and transport are included.

“A fantastic full day of relatively local south Tassie attractions. Jo was efficient and extremely knowledgeable on Tasmanian history and very accommodating on adapting to the changeable weather conditions. His local expertise on the sites visited allowed optimal experiences for the time frame available. Wonderful waterfalls and rainforest wilderness trails, native animals up close, heritage Richmond is a charm and finalised with wonderful Hobart views from Kunanyi complete with snow flurries... spectacular. Had a fantastic day 😀”

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Hobart: Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond Trip - Walking to Russell Falls through Mt Field National Park
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Hobart: Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond Trip

10.Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 722 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Spend nine hours beyond Hobart with an English-speaking guide such as Brett, Jarrod, Gary or Scott. Walk through Mt Field’s fern forest to Russell Falls, feed kangaroos at Bonorong, explore historic Richmond, and reach Mt Wellington when weather allows. Hotel pickup, transport and entry fees are included.

“Brett’s the best! He made a detour at the end of the trip for us to spot platypuses, really appreciated it :)”

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From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise - Choosing between Hobart and Bruny Island departures
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From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

11.From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 601 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $127

Ride a fast, open-air boat along Bruny Island’s rugged southern coast with an English-speaking guide. Look for seals, dolphins, migrating whales, albatross, penguins, and seabirds near The Friars, then explore the island. Choose a Bruny Island departure or a Hobart package with ferry crossings and a guided bus return.

“Amazing. To be able to see incredible rock formations and layers up close that you couldn’t see from car is amazing. Beautiful wildlife along the way and a fun boat tour overall”

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Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart - The south route past Battery Point and Sandy Bay
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Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

12.Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · from $25Best value

Board at Murray Street Pier for a one-hour Derwent River cruise with live commentary from the captain. Choose a north route beneath the Tasman Bridge, a south route past Battery Point and Sandy Bay, or add lunch or dinner. It is a simple, affordable way to see Hobart from the water.

“Great commentary very interesting information and facts. Lunch was delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful.”

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Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Starting at the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre
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Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

13.Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · from $32

Ride Red Decker’s open-top double-decker bus around Hobart on a 90-minute loop with recorded commentary and driver tips. Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to visit Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, Wrest Point, the Maritime Museum, and the Botanical Gardens. WiFi, air conditioning, and a sightseeing guide are included.

“good informative and fun hop on hop off/bus ride around Hobart and surrounding suburbs. would recommend as the full loop only takes 90mins”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Gourmet Sightseeing Day Tour - Cheese, beer and a surprisingly good start to the day
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Hobart: Bruny Island Gourmet Sightseeing Day Tour

14.Bruny Island Gourmet Sightseeing Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 553 reviews · 9h 30m · from $194

Spend 570 minutes exploring Bruny Island with a local English-speaking guide such as Zoe, Daniel or Paul. The day combines ferry views, artisan tastings, The Neck lookout, Mavista Rainforest, the Bligh Museum, HIBA’s private gardens and a beachside lunch with oysters and two drinks. Hotel pickup is available from select CBD hotels.

“Overall it was brilliant. Well planned out & covered all the places we were interested in. Tour guide was helpful, & very informative with the area, & history of the Island. Great way to spend our 10th Wedding Anniversary in our own state, visiting places we hadn’t been to before.”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch - Morning tea and the road to Adventure Bay
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Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

15.Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by coach, ferry, and custom-built coastal boat. Guides such as Zoe, Jamie, Liam, and Murray bring the island to life, while the cruise takes you beneath sea cliffs, into caves, and past Friar Rocks seals. Lunch, morning tea, jackets, water, and hotel drop-off are included.

“It was amazing, I mananged to see whales, seals, and dolphins on the boat. The tour guide showed us a lot of beautiful place!”

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