Private Shore Tour: Hobart City Highlights & Scenic Lookouts
Discover Hobart on this private shore tour designed to showcase the city’s history, parks, and scenic viewpoints in just a few hours. Travel with an experienced driver-guide and enjoy frequent stops for photos and short walks while keeping the comfort of your seat throughout the tour. Drive along Hobart’s historic waterfront, explore charming districts, and visit peaceful gardens. Admire colonial landmarks, historic churches, and impressive viewpoints overlooking the city, river, and Mount Wellington. With relaxed pacing and port pick-up and drop-off, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Hobart.
Highlights
- Shore Excursions
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Half-day Tours
- Car Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Bus Tours
- Port Pickup
- City Tours
- Ports of Call Tours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
What's Included
• Pick-up & drop-off from the cruise port
• Private walking tour
• English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
• Tips
• Entrance tickets
Tour Itinerary
Pickup from the port location for a guided tour of Hobart.
Pickup from the port location for a guided tour of Hobart.
Begin at Hobart s birthplace
Begin at Hobart’s birthplace with a scenic drive around Sullivans Cove. Pass Parliament House and admire views of the harbor while your guide explains the city’s early history and maritime importance.
Drive past the Georgian warehouses
Drive past the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place and continue through Battery Point. Enjoy photo stops and short walks among historic cottages and streets that reflect Hobart’s colonial past.
Travel to South Hobart and
Travel to South Hobart and stop at Cascade Gardens. Take time to walk through the park and view the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery, suggesting the city’s industrial heritage.
View the remains of the
View the remains of the Female Factory, once a women’s prison, and learn about its role in Tasmania’s convict history. Continue past Hobart Town Hall, historic churches, and the Penitentiary Chapel.
Pass Government House before crossing
Pass Government House before crossing the Tasman Bridge, enjoying views over the Derwent River.
Stop at Rosny Hill for
Stop at Rosny Hill for panoramic views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Mount Wellington. This is one of the city’s best photo opportunities.
Enjoy free time to stroll
Enjoy free time to stroll through these beautifully maintained gardens, featuring rare plants, open lawns, and peaceful paths.
Relax on the return drive
Relax on the return drive to the cruise port, arriving comfortably and on time.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels