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USD $110.00
Grand Historical Port Arthur Walking Tour from Hobart
Hobart, Australia
Set off on a full day trip from Hobart and discover Port Arthur Convict Site, Tasman National Park and the Isle of the Dead! Suitable for the whole family, you'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Port Arthur and a scenic cruise to the Isle of the Dead where you'll be amazed at the magnitude of the Devils Kitchen.
Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of Australia's past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage. Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula.
Highlights:
Aquatic Centre and Royal Botanic Gardens (drive past only)
Government House (drive past only)
Cross the Tasman Bridge
Head out on the Tasman Highway over the Pitwater Causeway onto Forestier Peninsular
Pristine Pirates Bay
Eaglehawk Neck
Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
Find out what's unique about Doo Town
Take a guided walking tour of the historic convict site - Port Arthur, with access to over 30 restored buildings and ruins
See the Penitentiary - a one time granary and flour mill, the separate prison, the Commandant's House, the church and much more...
Take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay to the Isle of the Dead for a 45 minute guided tour
Visit Highlights of the Tasman National Park
Wonder at the spectacle of the Tasman Arch
Superb views of the rugged coastline
Be amazed at the magnitude of the Devils Kitchen
Lunch (not included) is available at the Port Cafe at the entrance to the Port Arthur Visitor Center. There is also a sit down restaurant called Felons. Both have a large selection of sandwiches, hot food and drinks.
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This is a great tour, very informative and cultural. The bus driver is just the right amount of chatty enough to be interesting without droning on too much as some do. Once you get to Port Arthur, you have the choice of making your own way around the site, or joining with a tour guide. Either option is good, one you go at your own pace, the other you get all the information. We did a bit of both._br/_ The site itself is beautiful, but has a dark history. Also highly recommend taking the tour of the Isle of the Dead
Review by: Auscat, April 2017
Good tour, but not enough time to see everything in Port Arthur. You really need a whole day.
Review by: Craig A, July 2016
This tour was wonderful! We learned some very interesting things about Port Arthur. The guides were very knowledgeable and had stories to make the history come alive! I would recommend this tour for anyone!
Review by: Brooke S, June 2016
Having Port Arthur on my bucket list for some time, while in Tasmania for a wedding, I took advantage of the time and booked this tour. _br/_ My tour included the boat tour, a friend had highly recommended NOT going on the boat, as if you do, you won't get a chance to really explore the site and all it has to offer. I'm glad I took this up, as the boat tour doesn't leave much time at the end for lunch and further exploring before the coach returns to take everyone back to Hobart. _br/_ The site itself was incredible, it would have been good to have a longer walking tour only 30-45 minutes or perhaps the ability to book one of the on-site tour guides to walk with you. _br/_ I was in awe of the location and the history associated with it. Our coach driver didn't highlight much on the way to or from Port Arthur. Wether you're an Australian resident or a tourist visiting, do visit Port Arthur and learn about this important place.
Review by: serena c, June 2016
Our bus driver was a very friendly and informative guide and a lot of fun._br/_ The tours both the walking tour and Isle of Dead were great but because I chose to do the Isle of Dead I really had trouble spending any quality time looking around the historical site of Port Arthur. Good tour.
Review by: Christine Bryson, November 2015
FANTASTIC TRIP - GREAT BUS DRIVER COLIN - GRAYLINE BUSES ARE THE BEST. GOOD TOUR GUIDE ON A REALLY BEAUTIFUL HISTORICAL SITE. HAD A FANTASTIC TIME. CHRIS and SCOTT BRYSON
Review by: Sarah E, June 2015
Such a cool place! Definitely recommend checking it out if you're at all interested in Australia's prisoner history. _br/_
Plus this tour company offers wifi on the bus. Always a nice bonus when cell service is spotty.
Review by: Paul F, March 2015
All in all I would recomend. Our trip was a little disapointing in that the microphone on the bus did not work on the way down so we missed all that good information the driver was trying to tell us. Would recomend that you take your own lunch as the line for food was long. But these are minor things it is a great place to visit.
Review by: Kaisa H, March 2015
The tour was really good, there's lots to see and are given ample time to fit it all in.
Review by: Mike, February 2015
This was a fantastic opportunity to experience the history of a place like Port Arthur. The tour from the moment of pickup through to delivery back to the hotel was professional and courteous. The tour driver was A being both knowledgeable and friendly._br/_
Port Arthur itself is wonderful. So much to see and experience. If history is your thing then this is the one tour you must take
Review by: Gillian F, January 2014
I really enjoyed this tour, it's a great way to see Port Arthur. The bus driver was informative on the drive down and gave advice on the 'must sees' which helped to work out where to go first. Don't miss the Separate Prison and the Commandants House which have restored and give a good example the life at Port Arthur. The walking tour of the Isle of the Dead was also a great way to hear more about the convicts and their lives.
Review by: David C, January 2014
Thanks for a great tour, we enjoyed whole day, but we just couldn't take it all in, in one day.
Review by: Jason S, June 2013
Port Arthur was great
Review by: Deirdre P, February 2013
Very interesting and informative
Review by: Joanne G, January 2013
Due to the bushfires we were unable to take our much anticipated trip to Port Arthur. However the tour organisers transferred us to another day trip at no extra cost. We were very impressed with this service.
Review by: Kathleen G, May 2012
Delightful, informative tour. A great day.
Review by: DougC, April 2012
Weather was great, Tour was great!_br/_
Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen were worthwhile extras. Isle of the Dead tour and tales most interesting.
Review by: Cali, February 2012
Well worth the trip! Loved the Isle of the Dead tour though a little rushed. The only negative in the day was the bus driver's inappropriate commentary on the way down, asking us to imagine the horrible stretch marks and breasts of his ancestor after having 22 children. He also gave the wrong tickets to a couple who got off the bus. When he realised he said "Oh well, they don't speak English anyway".
Review by: Cali, January 2012
Well worth the trip! Loved the Isle of the Dead tour though a little rushed. The only negative in the day was the bus driver's inappropriate commentary on the way down, asking us to imagine the horrible stretch marks and breasts of his ancestor after having 22 children. He also gave the wrong tickets to a couple who got off the bus. When he realised he said "Oh well, they don't speak English anyway".
Review by: julianne k, August 2011
A fascinating place, informative and scenic bus tour en route and the on site guided tour was informative and entertaining despite the macabre nature of the place. Just enough time provided to explore,perhaps a little rushed.
Review by: julianne k, July 2011
A fascinating place, informative and scenic bus tour en route and the on site guided tour was informative and entertaining despite the macabre nature of the place. Just enough time provided to explore,perhaps a little rushed.
Review by: anthony c, May 2011
Well organise tour; friendly staff
Review by: Cherilyn M, February 2011
Fantastic tour. really loved it. The Isle of the dead was disapointing, but the rest of the settlement was very impressive.
Review by: Andrew E, February 2011
Port Arthur was excellent..
Review by: Ruth H, January 2011
Great tour with a few scenic detours on the way! Some commentary on the bus, followed by a walking tour of Port Arthur with an enthusiastic and engaging guide. After a spot of lunch we caught the ferry to the isle of the dead which was also fascinating. All in all a very excellent tour to a beautiful place with a tragic history!
Review by: Chris H, January 2011
Definitely worth it. The trip down was made enjoyable by the bus driver’s commentary. One down side was that there needed to be another hour allocated to have enough time to fully take in the area. Otherwise highly recommended.
Review by: Triveni N, January 2011
Port Arthur is absolutely beautiful, and this tour includes a cruise to the Isle of the Dead. Definitely must do, recommended by locals.
Review by: Harry M, January 2011
Even better than when I did a similar tour 25 years ago. Because of a slight walking disability over longer walks, took the buggy and went through three of the most important buildings - something that was not included in the tour on foot. Could not fault the helpfulness afforded by the buggy driver. Well done!
Review by: Evelyn D, December 2010
This tour is definitely recommended. I must complement the driver of the tour, he was punctual and provided excellent commentary during the bus journey to Port Arthur. The commentary given on the Isle of the Dead was also superb.
Review by: Harry M, October 2010
Even better than when I did a similar tour 25 years ago. Because of a slight walking disability over longer walks, took the buggy and went through three of the most important buildings - something that was not included in the tour on foot. Could not fault the helpfulness afforded by the buggy driver. Well done!
Review by: Rene J, May 2010
The drive to Port Arthur was beautiful and the site itself quite spectacular. Also recommend visiting the Isle of Dead a few min boat ride from the Port Arthur site.
Review by: Nigel T, January 2010
Definitely worth doing.
Review by: Denis M, January 2010
We enjoyed our day at Port Arthur. The bus trip down was very informative, with great views. Everything went to plan as advertised.
Review by: Anonymous, United States of America, December 2009
The drive to Port Arthur was beautiful and the site itself quite spectacular. Also recommend visiting the Isle of Dead a few min boat ride from the Port Arthur site.
Review by: Rene J, December 2009
The drive to Port Arthur was beautiful and the site itself quite spectacular. Also recommend visiting the Isle of Dead a few min boat ride from the Port Arthur site.
Review by: Denis M, Australia, August 2009
We enjoyed our day at Port Arthur. The bus trip down was very informative, with great views. Everything went to plan as advertised.
Review by: Janelle T, Australia, August 2009
Definitely worth doing.
Review by: Nigel T, August 2009
Definitely worth doing.
Review by: Robert W, June 2009
It was an excellent tour. The tour guides were fantastic.
Review by: Anonymous, Australia, May 2009
It was an excellent tour. The tour guides were fantastic.
Review by: Anton W, United States of America, March 2009
We had lots of problems getting off our ship, but with one call to the office, they hooked us up with a driver to meet us at our ship, drive us to our coach on the highway and secured our very wonderful day of touring. Everyone was top notch, and our guides at Port Arthur Historical site were excellent. The tour to Isle of the Dead was really worthwhile. We had someone with us that was somewhat incapacitated, and the little golf cart trolleys were extremely helpful. Really worthwhile day of touring!
Review by: Sally C, Australia, February 2009
Everything was great apart from the driver. He was a bit impatient and rude to other passengers, not to me. He didn't really explain to us what we have to do, like the time of the cruise. I know it's written on the ticket, but he should have told us the difference between different tickets and what we can do there, etc. Devils Kitchen and Port Arthur are very good!!
Review by: Andrew P, Australia, September 2008
Had a great time plenty to see and do.
Review by: Patricia L, Australia, March 2008
This is a tour that no one should miss. I felt a connection with the surroundings.
Review by: Anonymous, March 2008
Good trip with lively tour guide who's interested and enthusiastic about his job, and fairly thorough.
Review by: Nancy W, March 2008
I struggle with the option it could have been better to I do not recommend it.
The bus broke down before we started. I understand this was unavoidable but the bus driver did not have to make a joke about it. hen we were at Port Arthur he did the walking tour because we missed the 1130. I felt he was rude in pushing everyone along, 'don't read the signs, you don't have time!' Not very well appreciated especially since we had very elderly people on the tour and they were struggling to keep up. He could have gotten the shuttle for us to make the tour quicker. Also where we were to have lunch. They ran out of sandwiches.
Review by: Mark C, United Kingdom, April 2007
The tour was good, but was a bit brief to reach its full potential. Although the day was well organised, the early leaving time from the venue in the afternoon meant that we couldn't enjoy the venue to the full.
Review by: Anonymous, United States of America, March 2007
Very good tour to Port Arthur. The tour guide was very well informed. Port Arthur is a great place to go for an idea of how Australia started as a penal colony. Would recommend.
Review by: Gregory B, Australia, March 2007
Our tour guide was very friendly and it was very informative, would recommend.
Review by: Ying C, Australia, March 2007
Can't believe Port Arthur has a such sad history. Definitely worth visiting.
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