What to do and see in Tasmania, Australia: The Best Cultural Tours

May 3, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
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1. Small-Group Cradle Mountain Day Tour From Launceston

Cradle Coast Tours
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Take a small-group day trip with a knowledgeable and friendly local tour guide, who is ready to show you around the magnificent icon; Cradle Mountain. You will have a great day out, not only will you visit Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, you will get to see a vast range of scenery, from rolling hills and forests, to beautiful coastlines.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Launceston or along the NW Coast, Professional guide, cold bottled water, Transportation by air conditioned, comfortable mini van between all places, Minimum Numbers apply. Call first

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By mansimon852

A very experienced tour guide provides his professional & experience to us about this day tour of Cradle mountain. very impressive trip. We got to know a lot about Tasmania from the tourist guide. Very worth to join this private tour. The tourist guide is very nice & gentle, and willing to help all to us.

2. Shore Excursion-Hobart Wanderer

Tasports, Trafalgar Building, 110 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia iWander Tasmania
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Mt. Wellington, Richmond, Bonorong, Cascade Brewery and Hobart city tour all in one day on this unforgettable shore excursion. Explore Hobart’s city streets before summiting (driving) Mt. Wellington for breathtaking views and panoramic pictures. Your guide will drive by Hobart’s cherished monuments giving detailed descriptions of their origins. We stop at Australia’s oldest brewery (Cascade Brewery) to stroll their glorious gardens or sample some local largers. The journey then passes through Tasmania’s farmland and cool climate wine region to the picturesque town of Richmond.

Inclusions: Small Groups, Local guide, Flexible Itinerary

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By 673tic

Jarrod was on time, he was a kind and knowledgeable gentleman. The van was clean and Jarrod was very accomodating. All the activities were super fun. Richard and I really enjoyed our day and time was allocated perfectly for each activity. Thank you Jarrod, we definitely and highly recommend travelling with Jarrod.

3. Cradle Mountain Park Explorer Guided Tour

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The Cradle Mountain Park Explor­er Tour is a ful­ly guid­ed inter­pre­tive tour where­by you dis­cov­er the unique flo­ra, fau­na and geo­graph­i­cal fea­tures of the World Her­itage list­ed Cra­dle Moun­tain Nation­al Park. Enjoy a 2‑hour guid­ed tour amongst the wilder­ness and expe­ri­ence the awe­some views across Dove Lake to the jagged dolerite peaks of Cra­dle Mt, wan­der through the ancient King Bil­ly Pine For­est at Wald­heim Chalet. Highlights: • Waldheim Chalet • Dove Lake • Cradle Mountain • Professional Guides • Great all weather transport • Local wildlife

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional Tour Guide

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Reviewed By Bruce and Anne C

very knowledgeable driver with passion for the area. would hve liked to had a 15 min coffee break at Shiefield so we would not have had to hang out till lunch at close to 2 pm.

4. Private Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Walking Tour

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Lower Domain Rd, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
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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

Reviewed By Dawn C

With exercise to boot ! A very pleasant walk and lunch at Succulents Restaurant to follow. We had loads of Eastern Rosellas on our travels which was a bonus .

5. Tasmania 6 Day 'Tour in Circle'

Fun Tassie Tours
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Our 6 Day Tasmania in Circle tour is our most popular offering. Designed to fit neatly into a calendar week this tour is a fantastic option for sampling Tasmania's best in relatively short time. Covering approximately 1500km we explore many of Tassie’s premier attractions, moving fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the island, yet slow enough to enjoy the scenery! Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely an amazing, small group travel experience.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Evening Meal x 1, Free Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, All attraction entry fees, All National Parks passes and fees, Daily afternoon tea/coffee & biscuits stops Free at scenic locations, Bottled water provided free on tour, 5 Nights accommodation, Free wine, chocolate, cheese, oyster and honey tastings.

Exclusions: Transport to/from Hobart Airport and Hobart City

Reviewed By Gofind70

Did the 13 day Tassie Tour with Fun Tassie Tours .the whole trip was fantastic Robert our guide showed us the best of Tasmania with a small group and so many highlights ..I would recommend them highly to anyone wanting to go there.

6. Port Arthur, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula Day Trip from Hobart

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Travel east of Hobart to explore the beautiful natural wonders of the Tasman Peninsula and Tasmania’s dark convict past in Richmond and Port Arthur. Your day will be completed with a delicious chocolate tasting at Federation Chocolate Factory.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), National Park fees, Chocolate tasting, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

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Reviewed By VelarieR

Short but sweet, Well spent 3 days, covered all that we wanted to see. Met some great people and had a good time! Highlights - cradle mountain climb, marshmallows roast!

7. Grand Historical Port Arthur Walking Tour from Hobart

Gray Line Tasmania Day Tours, Brooke Street Pier, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia Gray Line Tasmania Day Tours
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Set off on a full day trip from Hobart and discover Port Arthur Convict Site, Tasman National Park and the Isle of the Dead! Suitable for the whole family, you'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Port Arthur and a scenic cruise to the Isle of the Dead where you'll be amazed at the magnitude of the Devils Kitchen.

Inclusions: Guided Historical Walking Tour of Port Arthur, Harbor Cruise at Port Arthur, Guided tour of the Isle of the Dead, Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By keeze587

Mark is a excellent tour guide,views from mt wellington amazing,cascade prison for women informative well worth seeing brief stop at brewery for photos opportunities great tour, grayline very good,overall a great tour

8. Tasmania 4 Day East Coast + Launceston

Fun Tassie Tours
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Our 4 Day Eastern Tasmania Coastline + Launceston Tour provides an intimate little getaway for those that have limited travel time available. This tour is a great option to explore the more populated east coast of Tassie along with the 2 biggest cities of Hobart & Launceston. Covering approximately 850km we explore many of Tasmania’s memorable attractions, moving fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the islands eastern side, yet slow enough to enjoy the sights! Concluding at Thursday lunchtime this tour offers fantastic coastal scenery, historical learnings, fresh air and dozens of incredible photo opportunities. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely an memorable, small group travel experience.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast

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Reviewed By KylieF167

My mum and I throughly enjoyed this six day tour. Robert is a knowledgeable and kind tour guide who has many years experience. He has put together a great itinerary which manages to include some of the local gems that the larger companies seem to miss such as the Wall. So much to see and do on this trip - accomodation in major towns is good and the best that smaller towns offer. All the supplied meals were generous and tasty. Highly recommend this tour - Thank you Robert and Pam.

9. The Port Arthur MEGA Day Trip from Hobart

Hobart, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania Adventure Island Tours
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The popular Port Arthur Mega day tour is a flexible and great value for money tour showcasing the fascinating Tasmanian history, the natural attractions of the Tasman Peninsula, and Tasmania’s unique wilderness. Port Arthur Historic Site has been awarded Tasmania’s best Major Tourism Attraction for the fourth consecutive year. Furthermore, the World Heritage listed site was also named Tasmania’s best Cultural and Heritage tourism attraction for the third year in succession. To do the Port Arthur Mega tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Tasmania.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Video screens in bus

Exclusions: Port Arthur entrance fee, Unzoo entrance fee

Reviewed By NicolaMcArthur

We spent a total of 2 days with Mark and Adventure Island Tours. Unfortunately Marks extensive knowledge of the area was overshadowed by his seemingly incessant need to provide his views on Politics, Gender and Race. This was very disappointing and at times very uncomfortable. Nicola

10. Hobart: 3-Hour Craft-Beer Walking Tour

New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia See Tasmania

Tasmanian craft beer is booming, with over 30 beer producers, the Island state is gaining a reputation for quality, locally produced beer.  Visit 4 venues on this 3.5 hour walking tour, each with a different take on the scene. A pub, cellar door, micro-brewery and brew-pub. Sample up to 10 beers along the way. Enjoy a good old yarn about Hobart's history along the way. The tour has a 1.7km walk between the city, midtown and North Hobart. We limit this tour to 2-6 people to keep and intimate experience.

Inclusions: Beer tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Local Guide

Exclusions: Larger food items can be purchased along the way from select venues., We pass by a couple of cafes along the way if you need a coffee fix, Gratuities

Reviewed By ChrisRusling

From the moment our tour guides Daniel & Brenton picked us up you new the day was going to be a relaxing and enjoyable day!...Our informative and friendly guides walked us around the painted cliffs and many lookouts on the northern tip of Maria Island.. A beautiful lunch provided and regular spotting of native wildlife along the way.. I would highly recommend this tour for a great day trip.

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