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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
