Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Set off on a full day trip from Hobart and discover Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman National Park and the Isle of the Dead! Our Grand Port Arthur Tour is suitable for the whole family, with plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Includes a relaxing, scenic cruise on Carnarvon Bay, where you'll be entertained and informed with the 1-hour guided walking tour on the Isle of the Dead. Formerly a convict site this now UNESCO world heritage listed site is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Our driver/guide will be on hand throughout the day to provide additional information about this fascinating site and to ensure your time is well spent. Lunch and refreshments can be purchased on site or you are welcome to bring your own. Join the optional free Remarkable Caves tour and enjoy a visit on our return to Hobart at the Chocolate Foundry.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Richmond Bridge
Travel across the Tasman Bridge into the Coal River Valley then onto the historic town of Richmond. Enjoy a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge.
Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck
We continue on to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Be in awe of the wonderful views from the Pirates Bay Lookout.
Options
Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Complimentary site talks at key locations throughout the day
Harbour Cruise at Port Arthur
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided Tour of the Isle of the Dead
Hotel pick-up and drop-off ( selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful tour
Sylvie-n-Joe,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely wonderful day. Very well organised. Barry our coach driver kept us entertained and was so knowledgeable. Port Arthur itself is haunting and beautiful. The Isle of the Dead tour was definately a highlight not to be missed. Our guide was a true wealth of knowledge and a wonderful narrator of the history of the site and it's characters. So glad we did this. The chocolate factory stop on the way home was great.
Was an amazing experience...
Annick P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was an amazing experience and Phill our driver had a very good knowledge that he shared with the group. Good sense of humour too.
Awesome
Discover50302373429,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phil the driver made this trip. Highly informative and a grand sense of humour. Run with this lot - they're great.
Very good
R663XHshanep,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good . The driver Phip was excellent.
Satisfying
252pingc,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The bus driver is an excellent storyteller and very pleasant
Spectacular and Heartfelt
Sharon B,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour Guide/Coach Driver Vic made this experience unforgettable. His depth of knowledge, warmth, and humour, made this Tour spectacular. I would recommend going on the Guided Walking Tour of Isle of the Dead, which is ONLY Included on this Grand Tour. Big full day, but worth it. Highly recommend this Tour.
Wonderful excursion
margaretsawicki,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was lovely trip! The driver/ guide was exceptional with his knowledge, professionalism and kindness. All commentary was very informative and well delivered. He should be commended for his work.
Love everything about...
Patricia L,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Love everything about this. the coach driver. Port Arthur. The Isle of the Dead. And many sites along the way, that I would have missed if driving on my own.
Scenery, history and great "Dad" jokes
elainew388,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was perfect for our short stay in Hobart as it covered a few different stops as well as a good amount of time to explore Port Arthur. The bus arrived on time to pick us up and from the start we knew it would be a good day as Colin, our driver and guide was so welcoming! His knowledge was amazing and we learn quite a bit that we weren't aware of. I thought the day was good value and the process for admittance at Port Arthur was quick and easy. We had a great day and really appreciated that everything was so well organised, there was no stress and we could sit back and relax.
Nice experience in Port Arthur
Liesbeth A,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The very nice views, the very interesting place, we were 10 mins in Richmond, I would have liked to be longer, the whole tour was in English I had hired him because I thought there was going to be some audio in Spanish or something written as it said in the tour announcement but it wasn't.
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