Private Shore Tour: Hobart City Highlights & Scenic Lookouts

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Hobart on this private shore tour designed to showcase the city’s history, parks, and scenic viewpoints in just a few hours. Travel with an experienced driver-guide and enjoy frequent stops for photos and short walks while keeping the comfort of your seat throughout the tour. Drive along Hobart’s historic waterfront, explore charming districts, and visit peaceful gardens. Admire colonial landmarks, historic churches, and impressive viewpoints overlooking the city, river, and Mount Wellington. With relaxed pacing and port pick-up and drop-off, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Hobart.

What's Included

Private transportation
Pick-up & drop-off from the cruise port
Private walking tour
English-speaking guide
Food and drinks
Tips
Entrance tickets

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will meet you in the Hobart Cruise Pier with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Pickup from the port location for a guided tour of Hobart.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sullivans Cove

    Begin at Hobart’s birthplace with a scenic drive around Sullivans Cove. Pass Parliament House and admire views of the harbor while your guide explains the city’s early history and maritime importance.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Salamanca Place

    Drive past the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place and continue through Battery Point. Enjoy photo stops and short walks among historic cottages and streets that reflect Hobart’s colonial past.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Travel to South Hobart and stop at Cascade Gardens. Take time to walk through the park and view the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery, suggesting the city’s industrial heritage.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    View the remains of the Female Factory, once a women’s prison, and learn about its role in Tasmania’s convict history. Continue past Hobart Town Hall, historic churches, and the Penitentiary Chapel.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Tasman Bridge

    Pass Government House before crossing the Tasman Bridge, enjoying views over the Derwent River.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Stop at Rosny Hill for panoramic views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Mount Wellington. This is one of the city’s best photo opportunities.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

    Enjoy free time to stroll through these beautifully maintained gardens, featuring rare plants, open lawns, and peaceful paths.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Relax on the return drive to the cruise port, arriving comfortably and on time.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by taxiGo DMC

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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