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Explore Hobart on this private shore tour, carefully crafted to highlight the city’s history, parks, and scenic spots in just a few hours. Accompanied by an experienced driver-guide, enjoy multiple stops for photos and short walks while remaining comfortable in your seat. Cruise along Hobart’s historic waterfront, wander through charming neighborhoods, and visit serene gardens. Take in colonial landmarks, historic churches, and stunning viewpoints with views of the city, the Derwent River, and Mount Wellington. With a relaxed pace and convenient port pick-up and drop-off, this tour provides an ideal introduction to Hobart.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The pickup location is at the Lower Dock Car Park (Macquarie Wharf Car Park) on Hunter Street, Hobart. It is located directly opposite the Grand Chancellor Hobart, on the waterfront side of the road. The pickup point is within the open-air car park area along Macquarie Wharf. Our tour coordinators always share the driver/guide’s contact details with guests after the booking process to ensure smooth and easy communication prior to the tour.
Itinerary
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1Hobart
Start your journey at Hobart’s historic birthplace, taking in a scenic drive around Sullivans Cove. Pass by Parliament House and enjoy beautiful harbor views as your guide shares insights into the city’s early history and its maritime significance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sullivans Cove
Begin your experience at Hobart’s birthplace with a picturesque drive around Sullivans Cove. Travel past Parliament House and take in stunning harbor views as your guide shares stories about the city’s early beginnings and its rich maritime heritage.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Salamanca 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 included -
4
Head to South Hobart and pause at Cascade Gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park and admire the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery, reflecting the city’s rich industrial heritage.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Explore the remnants of the Female Factory, a former women’s prison, and discover its significance in Tasmania’s convict past. Then, continue your journey past Hobart Town Hall, historic churches, and the Penitentiary Chapel.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Tasman Bridge
Drive past Government House and cross the Tasman Bridge, taking in the scenic views of the Derwent River.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Rosny Hill Lookout
Pause at Rosny Hill to enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Mount Wellington—one of the city’s top spots for photography.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Take some leisure time to wander through these beautifully kept gardens, showcasing rare plants, open lawns, and tranquil walking paths.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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