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Port Arthur Tour & Cruise Day Trip from Hobart

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Activity provider: Under Down Under Tours
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    Port Arthur Tour & Cruise Day Trip from Hobart

    Activity provider: Under Down Under Tours
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    From US$ 95.83 per person

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    Learn about Tasmania’s ruthless convict past at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, and experience the beautiful coastline of the Tasman Peninsula along the way.

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    Duration 1 day
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup included
    Pickup is provided from centrally located hotels and hostels in Hobart. When booking, ensure that your pickup hotel or hostel is clearly stated, or provide these details as soon as possible prior to your tour.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Learn the convict past of Tasmania at the Port Arthur Historic Site
    • Take a guided tour of one of Australia's notorious penal colonies
    • Enjoy a 25-minute harbour cruise around Port Arthur
    • See the curious geological formations of the Tasman Arch and Blow Hole
    Full description

    Depart Hobart on a full-day tour exploring Tasmania’s ruthless convict past and experience the rugged landscapes of the Tasman Peninsula. Start with a visit to the well-preserved colonial village of Richmond. Admire sights like Australia's oldest bridge that is still in use.

    Head south to the Tasman Peninsula and enter the Tasman National Park for some amazing views of the coastline and sea. Upon arrival at the Port Arthur Historic Site, learn the story of the convict settlement.

    Listen to stories about the chilling realities of life as a prisoner amid the preserved jail ruins on a guided tour. Hear more about the penal colony's terrible past.

    Take a cruise of the harbor to see the site from a different perspective, and get a look at the Isle of the Dead where those who died at the prison were laid to rest in mass graves.

    Return to Hobart and benefit from the opportunity to stop by the remarkable geological formations of the Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen and Blow Hole. Get dropped off in Hobart in the early evening.

    Includes
    • Full-day tour from Hobart
    • Transportation
    • Entrance to Port Arthur Historic Site
    • Guided walk and harbor cruise
    • Hotel/hostel pick-up and drop off
    • Meals and drink
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 8 years

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    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 112 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.4/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
      4.7/5

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    This all day tour to the Tasman peninsula and Port Arthur was fabulous. Our guide Justin was amazing, hilarious and very knowledgeable. There was a long bush walk to one site on the way which we weren’t expecting but still very well worthwhile. Very much recommend this tour and company. Great communication.

    October 31, 2022

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    Excellent trip. We went for a very nice walk to see the Tasman Arch and Blow Hole. Port Arthur is worth the visit. The cruise is a bit of waste of time unless you have a ticket to see the Island of the dead. This was not included in this trip.

    May 20, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Australia Verified booking

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    Besides the fact that we had a stunning day weather wise- Port Arthur is so well set up. Lots of historical facts to keep you interested. Lots of amazing displays. The grounds are really well maintained. Staff really helpful. The bus driver was very entertaining with historical facts and local interests. A fabulous day.

    April 20, 2022

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