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Hand-picked tours across Tasmania

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

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Historic Battery Point
5.0 (33)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Historic Battery Point

A two-hour guided walk through Battery Point, one of Tasmania's most architecturally significant neighbourhoods. You'll move through tree-lined streets past Georgian residences, officer quarters and workers' cottages that shaped colonial Hobart. Your local guide unpacks the social hierarchies embedded in the built landscape—from grand mansions to modest homes—revealing how wealth and class shaped this waterfront suburb. Most structures date back over 150 years.

2 hoursfrom AUD $38
Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour
5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour

Combine two distinct Hobart experiences with this dual-ticket package: a 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass for the red double-decker city loop, and a guided excursion to Richmond Village with free roam time. Spend 90 minutes circling Hobart's landmarks from the open top deck, then venture into the Coal River Valley to explore Richmond's Georgian streetscape, Australia's oldest bridge, colonial gaol, and independent cafés and galleries. Roughly four hours total, with three hours unscheduled in the village itself.

1h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $90
1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse
5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse

Walk through Turner Stillhouse's production floor in Tasmania to see how Three Cuts Gin, Vodka and Rosevears Whiskies are made, guided by staff who explain each step. You'll taste the full core spirit range and learn how to properly appreciate them, with the option to stay on for signature cocktails and cheese boards afterwards. One hour total.

1 hourfrom AUD $35
Alpaca Farm Tours with Toffeemont
5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Alpaca Farm Tours with Toffeemont

Spend 90 minutes at Toffeemont, a working alpaca farm near Orielton on Tasmania's east coast. You'll wander among the herd at your own pace, hand-feed the animals, and chat with staff about their quirks and care. Afternoon tea with homemade treats and time browsing locally made alpaca products round out the visit. Tours run at 10am, 1pm and 3pm daily.

1h 30mfrom AUD $55
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour

This 2.5-hour afternoon tour takes you by vehicle to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where you'll discover sweeping views across Hobart and the Derwent River. Your experienced local guide leads you through the Observatory, Exhibition Gardens, and Western Wilderness viewing deck—each revealing different ecosystems from temperate forest to alpine plateau. On the way down, you'll pause at Cascade Gardens and the historic Female Factory site. Weather permitting, you'll witness Tasmania's dramatic landscape from one of Australia's most accessible high-altitude vantage points.

2h 30mfrom AUD $65
Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour
5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour

Ride the minibus up Tasmania's most prominent peak in just two hours, skipping the drive hassle entirely. You'll climb through snow gum woodlands and boulder-strewn slopes to reach the Pinnacle, where Hobart sprawls below and the Southern Ocean stretches beyond. Your guide—university-trained and local—shares the mountain's geology and ecology whilst you absorb views that stretch across the Derwent Valley and distant wilderness. Half an hour at the summit lets you wander the alpine zone at your own pace before heading back down.

2 hoursfrom AUD $55
Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania

A 90-minute walking tour through Sullivan's Cove and Battery Point that traces Hobart's layered past alongside its contemporary street art. You'll discover how murals and installations by local and international creatives have transformed the city's visual landscape, whilst learning about the convicts, explorers, governors and whalers who shaped Tasmania's colonial foundations. Historic photographs punctuate the narrative throughout.

1h 30mfrom AUD $40
Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

Test yourself on Tasmania's premier outdoor ropes courses, set among the towering eucalypts of Hollybank Park just outside Launceston. You'll spend two and a half hours navigating five self-guided courses, each offering different heights and difficulty levels—from gentle two-metre sections to nerve-testing 25-metre climbs. Cross suspended bridges, balance along rope lines, and haul yourself through cargo nets at your own pace. Suit anyone from eight years up who's reasonably fit and keen to face a physical and mental challenge.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69
Maria Island 3 hours and 30 mins Scenic Cruise
5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Maria Island 3 hours and 30 mins Scenic Cruise

Spend three and a half hours cruising Maria Island National Park off Tasmania's east coast, watching seals, dolphins, and seasonal whales from a comfortable vessel guided by professional scientists. Departing Triabunna at 10:30am, you'll explore dramatic geology and rich marine life whilst sipping complimentary tea or coffee. The boat accommodates small groups, keeps you sheltered from the elements, and includes a toilet and change room for those keen to swim.

3h 30mfrom AUD $195
Death By Chocolate Experience in Richmond, Tasmania
5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Death By Chocolate Experience in Richmond, Tasmania

Spend 90 minutes in Richmond exploring how artisan chocolate comes to life from Tasmanian cacao beans. You'll walk through the craft process, taste freshly tempered batches straight from production, and sample unreleased varieties whilst sipping a hot drink of your choice. The experience celebrates what local-grown cacao can deliver, revealing why chocolate-makers here are serious about their work.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
Hobart and Surrounds Photography Workshop
5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hobart and Surrounds Photography Workshop

A three-and-a-half-hour photography workshop across Hobart's foothills and Eastern Shore, timed to capture the city's sunset transformation against Mt Wellington. Led by a professional photographer, you'll explore lesser-known vantage points whilst learning field techniques to elevate your shots. The workshop suits beginner to intermediate photographers with their own camera; a tripod can be provided if needed. Exact meeting location and time confirmed after booking, approximately three hours before sunset.

3h 30mfrom AUD $200
Transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain
5.0 (43)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain

A licensed two-hour drive from Launceston to Cradle Mountain with knowledgeable local drivers who share insights about Tasmania's landscape and Sheffield along the way. The service is officially accredited by Transport Tasmania and caters especially to Overland Track walkers and visitors heading to the mountain's accommodation. Return transfers to Launceston can be arranged on request.

2 hoursfrom AUD $180
Hobart Kayak Tour
4.9 (475)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hobart Kayak Tour

Paddle through Hobart's working waterfront on this 2.5-hour kayak tour, discovering heritage homes, tall ships, and native wildlife from the water. Your guide navigates you through Tasmania's most storied harbour, offering glimpses of seals, dolphins, and starfish beneath the surface. You'll see the city from angles most visitors never reach, with equipment and lunch included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $140
Hobart Sailing Experience
4.9 (260)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hobart Sailing Experience

Sail Hobart Harbour aboard a competitive ocean racing yacht with an experienced skipper and crew. This three-hour active sailing experience lets you work the winches, steer if you wish, or simply take in views of the city, Mt Wellington, and the surrounding landscape. Wildlife sightings—penguins, dolphins, seals, occasionally whales—are regular bonuses. Morning or afternoon tea with local treats is included; wine and beer available at bar prices.

3 hoursfrom AUD $170
Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventure - Zipline Tours
4.9 (405)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventure - Zipline Tours

Zip through Tasmania's native forest on this guided canopy tour near Launceston, navigating between elevated platforms via harness and wire. The centrepiece is Australia's longest zipline—a 400-metre flight over the Piper River suspended 50 metres above the forest floor. The roughly three-hour circuit includes safety training, professional instruction, and digital photos of your run. Small groups capped at 12 keep things personal.

2h 30mfrom AUD $145
Hobart History, People & Places - 2 hour city walk
4.9 (235)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hobart History, People & Places - 2 hour city walk

A two-hour walking tour through Hobart's compact centre that traces the city's arc from convict settlement to modern metropolis. Your local guide navigates Hunter Street, the waterfront, and Salamanca Place, unpacking the Georgian and Victorian streetscape along the way. You'll hear yarns about the convicts, explorers, and rogues who built this place, moving past sandstone facades that anchor Hobart's identity.

2 hoursfrom AUD $38
1-Hour Tasmanian Devil Feeding Day Tour at Cradle Mountain
4.9 (77)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

1-Hour Tasmanian Devil Feeding Day Tour at Cradle Mountain

Watch Tasmanian devils at their most animated during a guided lunchtime feeding at Cradle Mountain's sanctuary. You'll walk through mixed-species exhibits before entering the largest walk-through enclosure to observe devils in their most spirited state. The guide explains their notorious feeding behaviour, carnivorous diet, and the sanctuary's conservation efforts. Admission and parking included; allow an hour.

1 hourfrom AUD $41
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
4.9 (68)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks

Paddle the Tamar River near Launceston using foot-powered Hobie kayaks, where pedalling propels you forward while your hands stay free for steering and photography. This 90-minute guided tour lets you explore Tasmania's waterfront at a leisurely pace, suitable for all fitness levels. A local guide leads the way, handling all equipment.

1h 30mfrom AUD $70
Hobart's Liquid History Pub Tour
4.9 (20)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hobart's Liquid History Pub Tour

Walk Hobart's waterfront and heritage quarter with Dave, stopping at four local pubs to sample Tasmanian craft beers, ciders, and wines while learning about convict history, early settlement, and maritime tales. This 2.5-hour tour threads together Australia's oldest pub, colonial architecture, and present-day drinking culture across the city's most atmospheric streets.

2h 30mfrom AUD $115
Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur
4.9 (299)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur

A three-hour coastal expedition navigating the Tasman Peninsula's dramatic seascape from Port Arthur. You'll cruise past the Southern Hemisphere's tallest vertical cliffs, slip into sea caves carved by relentless swells, and spot seals, dolphins, white-bellied sea eagles and albatross in their natural habitat. Runs year-round daily (except Christmas) with an experienced skipper guiding the way. Weatherproof gear supplied.

3 hoursfrom AUD $190
Cascade Historic Tour
4.9 (44)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Cascade Historic Tour

This guided walk through Cascade's grounds in Tasmania traces the site's evolution from its industrial origins to its current standing as a landmark operation. Over an hour, you'll explore spaces shaped by successive owners and workers, learning how the location transformed from a watermill into a major production facility. The tour positions you in the footsteps of earlier custodians, revealing the physical evidence of their decisions and vision across the sprawling property.

1 hourfrom AUD $25
Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off
4.9 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off

Combine a guided ramble through Richmond, Tasmania's best-preserved Georgian village, with 48 hours of unlimited Red Decker bus access around Hobart. Start in Richmond to browse its colonial architecture, Australia's oldest stone bridge, heritage gaol and churches alongside boutique shops and galleries. Then hop aboard open-top double-deckers for 360-degree city views from Hobart's streets, stopping where you fancy during the 90-minute circuit. You'll get exclusive discounts at Richmond attractions and a sightseeing guide to take home.

1h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $90
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)
4.9 (1,312)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

Ride the official shuttle bus up to kunanyi/Mount Wellington's 1270-metre summit for sweeping views across Hobart and southern Tasmania. This 2.5-hour return trip from the waterfront includes 30 minutes at the top to soak in the panorama from the lookout and shelter. You can also hop off at five Wellington Park stops to explore alpine walking tracks at your own pace, then catch a later bus back down. The service runs daily regardless of weather and has exclusive access when snow closes Pinnacle Road.

2h 30mfrom AUD $50
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
4.9 (193)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

Cruise down Hobart's Derwent River aboard a small vessel to reach Iron Pot Lighthouse, encountering key landmarks like Mount Wellington and Shot Tower. Your local guide recounts the river's turbulent past—shipwrecks, colonial settlement, and maritime lore—across two-and-a-half hours. Limited to 12–14 passengers, the tour adapts to what interests your group most.

2h 30mfrom AUD $150
Dave's Eats Hobart Hobart Food Tour
4.9 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Dave's Eats Hobart Hobart Food Tour

A 2 to 2.5 hour walking tour through Hobart's waterfront and key streets, stopping at five or more food producers to taste Tasmanian specialities. You'll visit independent bakeries, fishmongers, delis, chocolate makers and ice-cream producers, sampling regional cheeses, cured meats, seafood and other local produce whilst learning about the makers behind each stop. It's a straightforward introduction to what Hobart's food scene actually tastes like, led by someone who knows where to find it.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $150
Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island
4.9 (307)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

This three-hour coastal cruise around Bruny Island puts you on the Southern Ocean in a purpose-built eco-vessel, threading past sheer cliffs, sea caves and remote beaches. A local skipper navigates the wild coastline while you scan for dolphins, seals and seabirds in their natural setting. Expect genuine encounters with Tasmania's marine wildlife rather than guaranteed sightings—the ocean decides what shows up.

3 hoursfrom AUD $180
After Dark Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour at Cradle Mountain
4.9 (265)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

After Dark Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour at Cradle Mountain

Watch Tasmanian devils come alive after dark at Cradle Mountain. This 75-minute tour puts you metres from these fierce carnivores during feeding time, when nocturnal quolls and devils are most active. A keeper explains their behaviour and the facility's conservation efforts whilst you observe raw social dynamics unfold under specialised lighting designed to minimise stress. Few places let you witness devils in group feeding situations this close.

1h 15mfrom AUD $43
Wildlife Night Spotting at Cradle Mountain
4.9 (85)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Wildlife Night Spotting at Cradle Mountain

A two-hour evening expedition into Cradle Mountain National Park hunting for Tasmania's nocturnal wildlife. Your guide leads you through dusk and into darkness, torches in hand, searching for wombats, wallabies, pademelons, potoroos and quolls—with a chance of spotting the elusive Tasmanian Devil. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with hotel transfers included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $125
Sunset Experience
4.9 (56)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sunset Experience

Join a small evening group at Devils@Cradle sanctuary nestled in ancient Cradle Mountain rainforest for an up-close encounter with Tasmanian devils. Spend 75 minutes wandering the grounds at dusk, sample local Tasmanian produce and drinks, then gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy desserts as the sun sets and devils call across the sanctuary.

1h 15mfrom AUD $99
Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting
4.9 (43)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

Explore Old Kempton Distillery in historic Dysart House, where you'll walk through a working production facility crafting single malt whisky, gin and liqueurs from Tasmanian ingredients. The 90-minute experience includes a guided tasting of four house spirits and stories behind the operation. Browse the on-site cellar door stocked with local wines and produce, or grab a bite at the café serving house-made fare.

1h 30mfrom AUD $50
Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour
4.8 (62)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour

Glide through one of Tasmania's most pristine forests on a Segway, navigating beneath old-growth canopy on a 90-minute guided ride through Hollybank. You'll cover more ground than walking whilst learning about the forest's ecology and unique landscape. The tour includes full safety briefing, protective gear, and a digital photo to take home.

1h 30mfrom AUD $110
The Freycinet Paddle
4.8 (1,007)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

The Freycinet Paddle

Paddle out from Freycinet's shores on a three-hour guided sea kayak journey through Tasmania's most striking coastal landscape. You'll navigate between pink granite peaks and white sand in stable double kayaks, spotting local wildlife and hearing stories from guides who know this park intimately. Midway through, beach up on a quiet stretch for hot coffee and fresh pastries before heading back.

3 hoursfrom AUD $155
Salamanca Walk - History Tour
4.8 (90)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Salamanca Walk - History Tour

Walk through Battery Point's lanes and lanes of colonial Hobart with a guide who knows the neighbourhood's convict-era grit and Georgian elegance in equal measure. This 2.5-hour tour threads together the area's architectural highlights, the stories of its early residents, and the pubs where rum-soaked tales were born. You'll finish with insider tips on what's worth your time in Salamanca today.

2h 30mfrom AUD $40
Wineglass Bay And Maria Island Wildlife Scenic Flight From Hobart
4.8 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Wineglass Bay And Maria Island Wildlife Scenic Flight From Hobart

Fly over Tasmania's East Coast to Wineglass Bay, then land on Maria Island for wildlife encounters and local tastings. This three-hour scenic flight from Hobart combines aerial views of the Freycinet Peninsula with ground exploration of a protected island sanctuary. You'll spot native animals, sample regional produce and wine, and return by air—a rare vantage point on the state's coastline.

3 hoursfrom AUD $549
Grand Hobart Walking Tour
4.8 (28)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Grand Hobart Walking Tour

Explore Hobart's layered story across three hours with a local guide steering you through the city's oldest quarters and waterfront heritage. This walking tour threads together Salamanca's Georgian streetscapes and Battery Point's colonial architecture, stopping at vantage points that anchor the Van Diemen's Land narrative. You'll move at a measured pace through neighbourhoods where convict labour, maritime trade and 19th-century wealth left their marks.

3 hoursfrom AUD $60
Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory
4.8 (20)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory

Combine Hobart's convict past with mountain views on this 3.5-hour tour pairing kunanyi/Mt Wellington's sweeping vistas and the Cascade Female Factory's preserved buildings and stories. Your local driver navigates both sites with insight into Tasmania's colonial heritage and natural landscape. Those keen can walk back towards the city along the Hobart Rivulet—a gentler option than returning by vehicle—keeping eyes peeled for platypuses along the water.

3h 30mfrom AUD $105
Hobart Historic Walking Tour
4.8 (70)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Hobart Historic Walking Tour

Explore Hobart's colonial roots and waterfront evolution on this 90-minute walking tour led by a local guide. You'll navigate the city's heritage-listed buildings and hear accounts of the convicts, merchants, and administrators who shaped Tasmania's capital from its earliest days. The tour moves at an easy pace through accessible streets, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

1h 30mfrom AUD $38
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