Australia · PORT ARTHUR & CONVICT HISTORY
This is the shortlist you would send a mate: 15 port arthur & convict history tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review the 3-hour Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur, with towering cliffs, sea caves, seals, dolphins, birds, and practical tips.
“We just loved the trip. It was fantastic. Hamish was so friendly and informative. Couldn’t have asked for more.”
Explore Port Arthur, Richmond, Tasman National Park and a harbour cruise on a guided Hobart day tour with hotel pickup.
“It was a wonderful day and I really appreciated the driver’s kindness. He did a great commentary and was very clear with instructions. I was only on the tour to see Port Arthur so I really enjoyed the drive along the coast, the oyster beds, the Tasman arch, the chocolate factory and Richmond. I still had plenty of time at Port Arthur.”
Review Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania, including admission, cruise, audio guide, tours, value, access, and practical tips.
“The guide was very knowledgeable, the tour went at a good pace and I got to see a lot of the site and buildings!”
Review of the Tasman Island Cruise and Port Arthur tour from Hobart, with wildlife, sea cliffs, costs, timing, food, and practical tips.
“I was a bit worried I might get bored spending the day on the cruise and at Port Arthur, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The coastline views were absolutely mesmerising, and the three hours on the water flew by. There was also so much to explore while walking around the historic Port Arthur site. I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough.”
Review of Gray Line Tasmania’s Port Arthur and Tasman National Park day trip, with historic sites, coastal views, cruise, guides, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide, Evan, made the trip so fun and it was great to hear all about his knowledge on the stops. The traveling with both the bus and the ferry was so comfortable and we got to see so many nice and historical stops throughout the whole day!”
Explore Port Arthur, Eaglehawk Neck, Remarkable Cave, chocolate and lavender on an 8-hour Hobart day tour with cruise included.
“we had a fabulous day Mark our guide was interactive funny and just an all round awesome driver. we learnt alot on our trip out to Port Arthur. Mark also gave us an option to see remarkable cave. Thoroughly enjoyed our day”
Review of Hobart’s Port Arthur tour with scenic stops, lavender, chocolate, harbour cruise, and optional Remarkable Cave visit.
“Our tour guide Gino was incredibly knowledgable, and cracked as many jokes as he could with our quiet group! The stops along the way are amazing, and Port Arthur itself is so vast, make sure you come with a plan of what you want to see! Unfortunately didn’t make it to the Remarkable Cave detour, but heard those who did go had an amazing time!!! Thanks again Gino!!!”
Review of Hobart’s 10-hour Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula and Tasmanian Devil Unzoo tour, with walks, wildlife, history and Richmond.
“Ian was a great and informative guide! Loved the Tassie Unzoo! Port Arthur was really amazing but based on the size of it, 3 hours wasn’t enough time there.”
Review of Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula tour, wilderness cruise and Port Arthur visit, with wildlife, meals, practical tips and value advice.
“The tour guide was unbelievably knowledgeable has the best day thanks”
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Review of Port Arthur’s two-day pass, with convict history, 30-plus ruins, audio tour, harbor cruise, practical tips, and value advice.
“Our tour guide was very informative both on the Port Arthur Site and the Isle of Dead site. Nice day out for the family.”
Cruise Tasmania’s wild coast from Port Arthur, with towering cliffs, sea caves, seabirds, seals, dolphins, and helpful crew.
“Incredible cruise. Highly recommend booking. We saw a lot of wildlife and crew were fantastic. Great spot.”
Review of Hobart’s Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula tour, with cliff walks, coastal sights, historic Port Arthur, a cruise, and Richmond.
“As a whole the day was excellent, action packed, lots to see/do. Two concerns: 1) we had only 30 minutes for waterfall bay hike which is NOT enough! was very rushed for most of us, giving no time to enjoy beautiful views. 1 hour should be provided for walk so people can be comfortable/ enjoy. Several of us agreed & weren't happy w/ speed. 2) While our guide Ian was interesting, knowledgeable storyteller he was like a drill sergeant which made us feel very rushed. the Bruny island tour the previous day with Mark our guide kept us on schedule with more Pleasant demeanor. Some of us visited Tasmanian devil…”
Review of Port Arthur’s 90-minute lantern-lit ghost tour, with practical tips on price, walking, guides, weather, access, and value.
“The Port Arthur ghost tour is not as ‘scary’ as you may think. The stories are informative and a little spooky but all in good fun. Our guide knew his stuff and had been taking ghost tours for 27 years. Tours are best done in the dark so in SRead more”
Explore Port Arthur after dark on a 90-minute lantern-lit ghost tour with haunted stories, historic ruins, and exclusive nighttime access.
“After volunteering my sister (Deb) to hold the special lantern for David (our tour guide) we set off. It was fantastic david’s Enthusiasm was infectious. The stories he told kept us on edge and with one member of our group seeing a ghost all of us hearing strange noises I knew I wasn’t going to be able to sleep that night. To safely get to the end of the tour in one piece was awesome- thankyou David for scaring the #### out of me. I pretty proud of earning my bravery certificate. You were fantastic David! Regard Christine”
Review of Hobart’s 11-hour Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula tour, with coastal walks, convict history, Richmond Bridge, price, tips, and drawbacks.
“port arthur. walking the seacoast. excellent fun guide with Ben Bus ride comfortable thank you will recommend to others”
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