Things to do in Greater Hobart, Tasmania: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Entertain friends, family, colleagues and clients with a private harbour cruise on the Derwent River. Create the perfect atmosphere for up to 40 people with the best view of Hobart, cruising on the Derwent River with its picturesque buildings, wharf and Mount Wellington as your backdrop. Comfortable and stylish, the 20-metre vessel Odalisque offers a memorable experience ideal for corporate functions, Christmas parties and birthdays. For visitors & locals alike, it’s a beautiful way to experience Hobart from the water.

Inclusions: Skipper and crew, Port pickup and drop-off, Harbour cruise aboard MV Odalisque

Exclusions: Catering and drinks (unless specified), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy a relaxing, informative guided tour among the most quiet, conservative and class conscious area of Tasmania which adjoins waterfront Salamanca and prestigious Sandy bay. See the elegant Georgian homes of the colonial gentry, picturesque accommodation for officers and quaint workers cottages. Walk through this very fashionable suburb, containing some of Tasmania’s oldest homes, gardens and iconic sights. If you can't make it on a scheduled tour, please call to arrange a tour on a day and time to suit you.

Inclusions: Professional local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Sail to Barnes Bay on Bruny Island as the sea, sky and landscape transform with the shifting angle of the sun. See shadows lengthen across rock faces on the shoreline as they are gradually silhouetted against a golden sky. See clouds stretch across the infinite sky, aflame and glowing with every conceivable colour and watch as the sea mirrors the changing sky. Enjoy local wines or premium beers and a cheese platter as we moor in a sheltered bay. The light during Tasmania’s long summer twilight hours provides the perfect opportunity to take some truly memorable photographs. Take the helm and participate in the excitement of sailing the vessel, or simply relax in comfort and enjoy the sumptuous scenery.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Wine and Beer, Cheese Platter, Professional guide, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off

This scenic flight departs from Hobart's iconic waterfront and heads South-East to the spectacular Tasman Peninsula. From here we will take in the famous Three Capes from a perspective that not many people get to experience. A touch down at Port Arthur to view the UNESCO World Heritage listed convict site and its surrounds from the water. We’ll then make our way towards Cape Raoul and return to Hobart with fantastic views of the capital city and Kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

Inclusions: Private Guide

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Drink Tasmania is now available to accommodate customised private tours from Hobart in our luxury, fully electric Tesla Model S sedan. Do you have a special celebration that requires a uniquely memorable experience that you are looking to organise in Tasmania? We can arrange single day or multi-day tours for the avid whisky or wine aficionado’s that want the absolute in-depth experience of everything Tasmania has to offer, including visiting places that aren’t on our public tours. We can cater for small groups of 3 people (4 maximum), on single or multi-day tours. We are experienced in helping you with a special day such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries and even in helping set the scene for that special intimate moment, such as for marriage proposals. If you have a birthday or wedding anniversary or would simply prefer to tour privately, we can customise this tour to your tastes and preferences.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea, Brunch, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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Exploring Tasmania's only botanic garden with a personal guide is the best way to find out the stories and secrets behind the plants and architecture on this expansive 14 hectare site. Your guide will reveal which Tasmanian plants bees like to make honey from, which species are rare and threatened, and the unusual efforts taken to save an historic Cork Oak from threat. This tour includes time to wander the set of The Patch (as featured on ABC television's Gardening Australia).

Inclusions: Exclusive commentary of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden's main highlights.

Exclusions: Private transportation

Touring with passionate fully trained and knowledgeable local Driver/guides who want to share their stories and provide an unforgettable experience. Your driver guide will be able to take you to places that interest you and can give information and make suggestions so that you get a unique and personal experience. There are so many itinerary options depending on your interests, from our fascinating wildlife, our pristine nature and our history. You can experience it all on these customised private tours while travelling in safety and comfort with every detail taken care of so you sit back relax and enjoy.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Attraction Entry fees

After taking off from the heart of Hobart’s waterfront, this scenic flight will give you a bird’s eye view over our beautiful city, before heading south to follow the River Derwent’s western shore as far as North West Bay. From here, our journey heads east to the rugged cliffs and white sandy beaches of the northern tip of Bruny Island. We then head back up the river’s eastern shore, reaching the famous Tasman Bridge and experiencing views of the majestic kunanyi/Mt Wellington. We finish with a river landing and return to dock at Franklin Wharf.

Inclusions: Tour Guide

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You will be sailing in a Sydney to Hobart race maxi - really sailing - and on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The three hours takes in most of Hobart's large sheltered harbour. See Hobart at its best, with stunning views of the city, Mt. Wellington and the surrounding forests and hills that make up this most picturesque of cities. You might even see penguins, dolphins or seals (regular visitors), and sometimes even whales and orca. Grind the winches, take a turn on the helm or relax and enjoy the experience. Delicious local treats will be served for morning or afternoon tea (included in the price,) and local wines and beer are available at regular bar prices. The skipper and crew are all experienced professionals with plenty of stories of the high seas and a wealth of local knowledge to share.

Inclusions: 3-hour sail on Hobart Harbour by luxury ocean racing yacht, Gourmet treats for morning or afternoon tea, Professional skipper and crew

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

You’ll love this extensive, 2-hour small-group walking tour of Hobart with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. Explore historic Hunter Street, Hobart waterfront, beautiful Salamanca Place, and other significant city locations. As you walk, learn the history of this contemporary city and its colonial roots and see the best Georgian and Victorian architecture. Hear wonderful stories about the hard working convicts, explorers, entrepreneurs, villains and heroes of this convict-built city and fall in love with the picturesque city of Hobart. The maximum group size for this tour is 8. 

Inclusions: Professional local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off