Hand-picked tours across Tasmania
Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Tasmania for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

Historic Battery Point
A two-hour walking tour through Battery Point, one of Hobart's most architecturally significant neighbourhoods. Your local guide leads you through tree-lined streets lined with Georgian mansions, Victorian terraces and workers' cottages, revealing how colonial Tasmania's social hierarchy played out in brickwork and street layout. You'll discover why this waterfront suburb became Tasmania's address for the well-to-do, and explore gardens and heritage landmarks that still define the area.

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour
Explore Hobart across two distinct experiences: a 48-hour hop-on hop-off red double-decker circuit covering 20 city stops with panoramic views from the open top deck, plus a dedicated 4-hour excursion to Richmond Village. Wander Richmond's Georgian streetscape at your own pace for three hours—browse independent shops and galleries, visit Australia's oldest bridge and colonial gaol, sample local producers, then return through Coal River Valley's vineyard country.

Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart
This six-and-a-half-hour excursion collects you from Macquarie Wharf in Hobart and drives 90 minutes to Port Arthur Historic Site, where you'll spend up to two-and-a-half hours exploring Tasmania's convict past with a guide. On the return journey, weather and timing permitting, you'll visit a working lavender farm and artisan chocolate foundry before being delivered back to your ship by mid-afternoon.

2 Day Cradle Mountain Tour / Hobart return / Inc. Accommodation
A two-day guided escape from Hobart into Tasmania's rugged backcountry, taking in Cradle Mountain National Park with hikes through temperate rainforest, past thundering waterfalls and into alpine terrain. Small groups (max 13) mean genuine connections with your guide and each other. You'll stay at a lakeside lodge and return to Hobart by day three, having spotted native wildlife and covered some of the island's most dramatic landscape on foot.

2 day Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay
Pack Tasmania's standout landscapes into two days: start at Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park, then head to Freycinet for the Wineglass Bay hike and a swim at Honeymoon Bay. You'll travel between Hobart and Launceston with local guides who know where wombats hang out and can point out what makes each region tick. Parks passes and transport are sorted; you choose your own meals and where to stay the night.

2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour-Hobart Highlights & Bruny Island
Two days exploring Tasmania's best: start in Hobart with Salamanca Market (Saturdays), Mt Wellington's panoramic views, and the colonial village of Richmond, then venture to Bruny Island for wildlife encounters and local producers. You'll meet kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats and koalas at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, sample regional food and wine, and see why locals love this corner of Australia. Minibus transport with hotel pickups included; suitable for all fitness levels.

Private Bruny Island Discovery Tour
A private six to nine-hour exploration of Bruny Island led by locals who've grown up there. Your small group (two to ten people) travels by air-conditioned vehicle from Hobart, discovering coastal walks, produce trails, and island history at your own pace. Morning tea includes artisan cheese, fresh bread, and oysters. The family-run outfit tailors each day around your interests—extend to an overnight stay or add activities for extra cost.

Shore Excursion Hobart and Coal River Valley
This 4–8 hour shore excursion whisks cruise passengers through Hobart's colonial landmarks and out to the Coal River Valley wine district. A local guide leads you past 40-plus city highlights before crossing the Tasman Bridge to family vineyards and artisan cheese makers. You'll taste wines at Puddleduck, sample award-winning cheddar at Wicked Cheese Co., wander the Georgian cottages of Richmond, and finish at Rosny Point where your ship frames the Derwent estuary and Mount Wellington backdrop.

Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)
A seven-hour private charter across Hobart's landmarks, driven by a knowledgeable guide in a climate-controlled vehicle. Start atop Mt Wellington for sweeping views across the city, Derwent River and beyond, then venture to Richmond's convict-era architecture including Australia's oldest standing sandstone bridge. You'll taste fresh oysters and local beer at a working farm and brewery, browse Salamanca Market's weekend stalls, and finish at Wrest Point, Australia's first casino. Requires booking three days ahead.

Coal River Valley Wine Tour
Spend a full day exploring the Coal River Valley's finest wineries in small-group comfort. You'll visit four cellar doors (rotated weekly, requests welcomed), enjoy a chef-prepared lunch with valley views, and taste local cheeses. Travel in luxury Mercedes minibuses with pickup and drop-off from central Hobart. All tastings, lunch, and water are included—no hidden costs. Whether you're a curious newcomer or seasoned collector, the relaxed pace and genuine hospitality make this worth the day.

Cape Raoul Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
A 10-hour coastal expedition from Hobart that combines a 90-minute wilderness cruise with a visit to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll travel by coach to the Tasman Peninsula, where the Southern Ocean batters towering dolerite cliffs and sea arches. The cruise takes you to Cape Raoul to spot Australian and long-nosed fur seals lounging amongst 170-million-year-old columnar rock formations. Return transport from Hobart included.

Private Winery Tour from Hobart
Spend seven hours exploring Tasmania's Coal River Valley wine region with door-to-door transport from Hobart. Visit two included tastings at established vineyards, then choose additional sites to explore or let your guide decide. The twist: belt out karaoke tracks between stops in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You'll also pause in Richmond to photograph Australia's oldest bridge and grab a famous scallop curry pie from the local bakery.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour
This 2.5-hour afternoon excursion takes you to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where you'll traverse distinct alpine ecosystems and absorb views across Hobart and the Derwent River. Your experienced local guide leads you through the Observatory, Exhibition Gardens circuit, and Western Wilderness viewing deck—one of Australia's last untouched wilderness zones. On the way down, you'll pause at Cascade Gardens and the historic Female Factory convict site. Weather permitting, winter visits may include snow.

Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania
A seven-hour guided circuit through Tasmania's Huon Valley wine region, starting and finishing in Hobart. You'll visit five independent producers—three vineyards and two cider makers—sampling their output with knowledgeable commentary. The route takes in fortified wines, liqueurs, gin and ciders at family-run operations handpicked for character. A scenic drive winds through the valley; lunch isn't included but eaten at one of the stops.

Mona Like a Rockstar
Board the ferry's exclusive Posh Pit lounge for a thirty-minute cruise down the Derwent River to Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art, where you'll spend six and a half hours exploring David Walsh's subterranean collection of provocative art and antiquities. A dedicated host guides you through cocktails at The Void Bar, a chef-curated lunch with wine pairings in Faro Bar, James Turrell's immersive light installation, and final views from The Source Restaurant—all bookended by ferry snacks and drinks.

Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour
Ascend Hobart's iconic Mt Wellington on a guided minibus tour that covers the 2-hour round trip including transport and exploration time. Your university-trained guide shares Tasmanian stories whilst you traverse alpine terrain—snow gums, boulder-strewn slopes and distinctive rock outcrops—before reaching the Pinnacle for panoramic views across the city and coastline. Thirty minutes at the summit lets you absorb the vistas and spot rare mountain flora at leisure.

Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart
This 10-hour guided tour sweeps you across Bruny Island from Hobart, hitting the island's best stops in one go. You'll climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse (the only working one in Southern Tasmania), scout for white wallabies at Adventure Bay, and take in views from Truganini Lookout at The Neck. The afternoon pivots to food: honey tastings, then visits to Get Shucked Oysters, the cheese co., and chocolate makers. Return ferries and national park entry are sorted.

Signature Bruny Island Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
Spend nine hours on Bruny Island sampling its celebrated artisan producers—cheese, oysters, chocolate, honey, wine—in a small group of six or fewer. You'll ferry from Hobart across to this southeastern Tasmanian island, taste your way through family-run operations, climb to Truganini Lookout for sweeping coastal views, and possibly spot the rare white wallabies that call this place home. An unhurried food-focused day with scenery woven throughout.

Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania
This 90-minute walking tour through Hobart's Sullivan's Cove and Battery Point quarters traces the city's artistic reinvention alongside its colonial foundations. You'll examine murals and installations by emerging and established artists while uncovering stories of early settlers, convicts, naval figures and the whaling trade that shaped Tasmania's capital. Historical photography punctuates the narrative at key sites.

Private Tassie Distillery Tour - Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea
This six-hour private tour from Hobart takes you through three of Tasmania's leading distilleries—Spring Bay, Killara, and Hobart Whisky—where you'll taste spirits at various stages of production and blend your own whisky. The day kicks off with morning tea paired with award-winning local cheeses, followed by distillery visits and a leisurely lunch in a rustic loft setting, giving you genuine insight into how Tasmania's craft spirits are made and what drives the people behind them.

Signature Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
Spend your day touring six of Tasmania's finest whisky producers across the southeast region, tasting award-winning single malts and learning distillery craft from the makers themselves. This 6.5-hour tour departs Hobart and takes in Belgrove, Old Kempton, Overeem, Lark, Spring Bay and Sullivans Cove, with a lunch break included and all tastings covered. Travel between venues in a cool, comfortable coach so you can focus on what matters—the whisky.

Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
A seven-hour circuit through Tasmania's premier drink producers, starting with wines and cheese in the Derwent Valley, then pivoting to gin and whisky tastings at two working distilleries. You'll explore Old Kempton Distillery with a guided tour, break for lunch (your shout), then finish with more wine at Pooley in the Coal River Valley before returning to central Hobart. Hotel pickups included within 5km of the CBD.

Hobart Signature Shore Excursion Small Group
This six-hour small-group excursion makes the most of a cruise stop in Hobart by combining wildlife encounters, mountain vistas and colonial heritage. You'll meet Tasmanian devils and feed kangaroos at Bonorong Sanctuary, climb Mt Wellington (Kunanyi) for sweeping views across the city and surrounding landscape, then explore Richmond's sandstone architecture and local cafes. A knowledgeable guide contextualises Tasmania's history throughout, keeping numbers low to foster genuine conversation rather than coach-tour anonymity.

6 Day Island Icons Tassie Day Tour Bundle
Pack Tasmania's highlights into six days with this bundled tour series covering the state's most distinctive landscapes and attractions. You'll move between Cradle Mountain's alpine terrain, Wineglass Bay's coastal drama, Port Arthur's convict history, Richmond's colonial architecture, kunanyi/Mt Wellington's vistas, Bruny Island's wildlife and clifftops, and the Hastings Caves system with its treetop Airwalk. Days are structured tours operating independently—Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay and Hobart Highlights are fixed anchor points, while other days may shift based on availability. The bundle includes entry fees, passes and hotel transfers from selected Hobart locations.

Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.
A locally-guided private tour across southern Tasmania tailored to your interests, running 6–9 hours from Hobart. Your guide draws on deep knowledge of the region's history, natural landmarks and hidden spots—from the Huon Valley and Mt Wellington to Bonorong wildlife sanctuary, distilleries and MONA. The itinerary is built around what matters to you, not a fixed script, with transport and bottled water included throughout.

3 day Bay of Fires Photography Workshop from Hobart
A three-day guided photography workshop based at Panorama Resort in St Helens, exploring Tasmania's Bay of Fires. Work with a professional photographer to capture dawn light on dramatic coastlines, nocturnal skies, wildlife and native forest. Days combine beach shooting with rainforest visits to St Columba Falls for waterfall and macro work. Includes accommodation, meals, park entry and transport—everything you need to focus on composition rather than logistics.

4 Day Bundle - Hobart, Port Arthur, Bruny, Hastings and Tahune
Four days exploring southern Tasmania's most compelling corners. You'll visit Bruny Island's dramatic coastlines and farm gates, walk Hobart's streets and surrounds, stand at Port Arthur's convict ruins, and descend into Hastings Caves before ascending the Tahune Airwalk canopy. Local guides navigate you through each region in air-conditioned comfort, hitting natural reserves and wildlife sanctuaries along the way. National Parks Pass included. Tours operate independently, so sequence varies.

Richmond Village And Kunanyi and Mt Wellington Combo Tour
Scale Hobart's highest peak at 1270 metres, then wander the Georgian streets of Richmond in a single seven-hour outing. You'll reach kunanyi/Mt Wellington's windswept summit for sweeping views across the Derwent, then drop into one of Australia's oldest European settlements to examine convict-era stonework and browse independent shops. A local driver guides both legs, unlocking discounts at Richmond's best haunts.

4-Day Private Tasmania Wilderness and Whiskey walks.
A small-group walking tour across Tasmania's wilderness, pairing day hikes with distillery visits over four days. You'll trek through carefully selected landscapes with a local guide who adjusts the route to suit your group's fitness and interests. Each day includes lunch and tastings at whiskey producers, with private transport between walks and your Hobart base. Groups run between 2 and 10 people, keeping things intimate and allowing real conversation about the country you're moving through.

Highlights of Tasmania Group 7 Days Touring Package
A seven-day guided journey through Tasmania's most compelling landscapes, departing Hobart and concluding in Launceston. You'll spend four nights exploring the island's southeast via small-group coach—threading through Port Arthur's convict history, Wineglass Bay's dramatic coastline, Freycinet's granite peaks, and Mt Field's alpine forest. A lunch cruise to Peppermint Bay and wildlife encounters at Bonorong break up the touring. Five nights' accommodation, select meals, and airport transfers are included.

Hobart and Surrounds Photography Workshop
A three-and-a-half-hour photography workshop across Hobart's Eastern Shore and Mt Wellington foothills, timed to capture the city's sunset transformation. Led by a professional photographer, the session suits beginners through intermediate shooters keen to refine their technique in genuinely striking locations. You'll scout lesser-known vantage points in the hills before positioning yourself for golden-hour and twilight shots as the urban landscape illuminates against the mountain's silhouette. Bring your own camera and tripod (loan available) and expect practical, on-location guidance tailored to your skill level.

Cradle Mountain Day Trip from Hobart with Scenic Stops
A full-day excursion from Hobart to Cradle Mountain National Park, lasting 15 hours total. You'll travel through rural villages and eucalyptus forests with five hours of guided hiking around Dove Lake and into the high country. Wombats and wallabies regularly appear along the trails. An experienced local guide leads the way, and the air-conditioned coach includes water and park fees. Bring cash for meals in small towns en route.

3 Day Tassie Tour Bundle Hobart, Wineglass Bay and Bruny Island
Pack three distinctly different Tasmanian experiences into one guided tour: Bruny Island's secluded beaches and native wildlife, Hobart's Saturday markets and colonial villages, and the postcard-perfect arc of Wineglass Bay. This three-day bundle handles transport and logistics so you arrive with minimal planning. Local guides navigate you through rainforest walks, coastal drives, and small-town charm whilst an air-conditioned vehicle does the heavy lifting between stops. See why Tasmania's east coast and island communities feel genuinely separate from the mainland.

3 Day Private Tour in Tasmania
A bespoke three-day exploration of Tasmania's most compelling regions around Hobart, led by the same local guide throughout. Skip the coach tours and their fixed itineraries—this private experience adapts to your interests, whether that's wilderness, heritage, or coastal scenery. You'll cover significant ground with genuine locals who know where to linger and where to move on, building real rapport over the three days whilst accessing Tasmania's character beyond the usual stops.
