Port Arthur Tours from Hobart: 15 Visits Compared

1.From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $127Our pick

Set out from the Tasman Island Cruises office for a fast, open-air 3-hour cruise along Tasmania’s wild southern coast. You’ll pass Cape Pillar’s towering cliffs, rock arches, waterfalls, blowholes, caves, seals, seabirds, dolphins, and possibly whales. The crew, including guides such as Tim, Damo, Andrew, and Hamish on different departures, provides lively commentary and wildlife spotting.

“We had the tour a few days ago and it was fantastic. Incredible sights!!! Be warned that the temperatures can swing a fair bit (this is Tasmania after all!) - if you're in the sun you will likely grill, but when the boat goes at full speed, the wind will cool you down really fast! We took the pick-up option from Hobart harbour, which was very practical.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121

Spend about nine hours visiting Richmond, Pirates Bay, Tasman Arch, Port Arthur Historic Site, Remarkable Cave and the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. Your guide handles the driving and commentary, while you get 4.5 hours at Port Arthur, including the site talk and a 30-minute cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and entry are included.

“Port Aurthor is remarkable historical spots ,with special old buildings, apartment, churchs and fabulous sea view. The visitors can get the idea of the pitty live of convict and how the prison officers manage those convicts.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Port Arthur Historic Site Admission and Tour Options

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

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · 8h 30m · from $120

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur with an English-speaking Gray Line guide, stopping at Richmond Bridge, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Arch, Pirates Bay, Remarkable Cave, and the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. You get four hours at Port Arthur, a harbor cruise around the Isle of the Dead, and time for the site talks and restored buildings.

“Fantastic day trip! Mark was very informative and liked to keep us all entertained with his dad jokes lol. It’s a big day so make sure you bring lots of energy! Mark took us to Port Arthur with side trips to Richmond, Doo Town, Remarkable cave, Tasman Arch and gave an excellent historical overview of Hobart city. We were picked up and dropped off at our accommodation which was very much appreciated after such a big couple of days. Make sure you put this tour on your list!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $35

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Hobart to Port Arthur with a local guide, stopping at Pirates Bay, the Dog Line, a chocolate factory, and lavender farm. Spend three or four hours at the historic site, including a harbor cruise, with an optional Remarkable Cave visit. Guides such as Rob, Gino, Nathan, and Skye are praised for clear commentary.

“Port Arthur Historic Site is a perfect place for families and even seniors to stroll. A cruise tour provides travellers with another chance to enjoy views!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Port Arthur, Richmond & Tassie Devil – Active Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 351 reviews · 10 hours · from $138

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur, Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen, Waterfall Bay, Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, and Richmond. You’ll join a devil feeding, hand-feed wallabies, take a Port Arthur harbour cruise, and walk along coastal cliffs. Guides such as Ian, Clinton, Peter, and Nick are known for lively local stories, but allow for a long, active day.

“The tour was amazing! The views are great and the Unzoo was amazing, I specially enjoy feeding the birds! Ben, the tour guide, is so knowledgeable, friendly and patience. This tour was great, I highly recommend it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $129

Cruise from Port Arthur toward Eaglehawk Neck with a local guide, passing Tasman Island, sea caves, towering cliffs, and a lighthouse. Full-length waterproof jackets are provided, and you may spot seals, dolphins, albatrosses, eagles, or whales. The boat ride can be lively, so dress warmly and arrive by 9:15am for the briefing and bus transfer.

“Cliffs were amazing! Everyone who's into nature should definitely see it! I was there at the right season and we also did some dolphin and whale watching in addition.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Port Arthur Shuttle and Tasman Sights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 283 reviews · from $96

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur in a small group with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll stop at Eaglehawk Neck, the Chocolate Foundry, Port Arthur Lavender Farm, and Port Arthur Historic Site. Choose a longer site visit or a Remarkable Cave detour before returning to Hobart.

“Awesome trip, Jodie was knowledgeable helpful and a great driver.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Tasman Peninsula Day Trip with Cruise & Devils from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $230

Ride from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula, then spend three hours on a wilderness cruise past sea cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and rock arches. Guides such as Phil and Kieran keep the long day friendly and well organized. Lunch, morning tea, return transport, and Tasmanian Devil Park entry are included.

“Had a great day exploring the coast line! Was very relaxing and no hassle at all, plus we had a fabulous driver Phil and a wonderful crew (Jye and Kane) on the boat too. Will recommend, thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 225 reviews · 1 day · from $120

Start early from Hobart with guides such as Nick, Heather, Peter, or David, then walk the Waterfall Bay clifftop track, see Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen, explore Port Arthur for about four hours, take the Isle of the Dead cruise, and stop in Richmond. It is an active, full-day tour with entry fees included.

“We had a fabulous day with Ian as our extremely knowledgeable guide and driver. So we’ll thought out and we enjoyed everything the day entailed, driving to Port Arthur, the beautiful walk on the way, and Port Arthur was amazing. Again the trip home was equally enjoyable with a stop off in the quaint little town of Richmond. Extremely well priced and would highly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Port Arthur, Harbor Cruise and Isle of the Dead Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 1 day · from $134

Travel from Hobart to Richmond, Tasman National Park, Port Arthur, and the Isle of the Dead with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll get site entry, a harbour cruise, a one-hour island tour, free time at Port Arthur, and stops at Remarkable Cave, Tasman Arch, and a chocolate factory. Guides such as Phil, Victor, Mark, and Peter are praised for lively commentary.

“Very good phil was a good driver and interesting guide his dad jokes where sort of funny explains all the way from pickup to drop off . Everything went well cruise to dead island worth it. It's just an island with graves different guide tells stories about certain dead people. Port Arthur bit different to what I thought it be . Grounds so nice hard to believe it was a convict goal. Interesting would recommend it as a day trip”

Check availability →Read our full review