Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket

4.66

4.7(92 reviews)

10 hours

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Spend the day exploring the UNESCO World-heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site.

The timing of our bus means you'll have nearly 7 hours to explore the Port Arthur Historic Site at your leisure. Your site entry ticket includes a guided introductory walking tour and a harbour cruise, as well as entry into the site's many historic buildings.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Port Arthur Historic Site

Your tour includes general admission to UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site including its guided walking tour and 25 minute harbour cruise. Explore more than 30 historic buildings, ruins, restored houses, heritage gardens and walking trails.

7 hours • Admission Included

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Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket

What‘s Included

Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.66

92 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour too long.
Kathryn E,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The day was very, very long. Started at 7:45am, finished at 6:45pm. This tour catered mainly for people who wanted to hike in Tasman National Park, as Port Arthur is a drop off and pick up point. We spent 5 hours walking around the site and going on a brief harbour cruise, we then had to sit and wait 1 and a half hours till 4:30 for the bus. For people like myself, who only want to visit Port Arthur this tour probably isn’t for you.
Good rating
Z684MLolivers,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice day trip with interesting harbour cruise. Good value for money
An interesting tour in a beautiful setting.
Alice D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Informative and interesting commentary on the bus. Our bus driver, Murray was friendly and very helpful. It was a long but very enjoyable day at the site with excellent talks by the guides. The cafe served good food and catered well for those with dietary requirements.Such a beautiful location.
Great Tasmanian experience
J4011QUcarolynb,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day out. Bus times were spot on and the driver, Ben, was very personable and informative. Because we were a little ahead of schedule, he stopped at the Pirate Bay lookout on the way to Port Arthur and chose a more scenic drive back to Hobart in the afternoon- very much appreciated by all on board.
Port Arthur historic site
563gaylef,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We learned so much of what actually happened in Port Arthur. We were not aware that convicts came to Tasmania, only other parts of Australia. The information about the young boys was very disturbing even for that time. Driver was good, and bus was comfortable.
Incredible Port Arthur Day
Benko61,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a full day trip with Gray Line tours. Firstly a massive shout out to our Bus driver Colin Dean. Well organised and not one hiccup. Fantastic knowledge of everything historical from Hobart to Port Arthur and every little village in between, made for an amazing day out. Also loved his ‘Dad’ jokes. Our trip took in so many highlights including Tasmans Arch, Remarkable Cave and a brilliant chocolate foundry. Plenty of photo ops also. Port Arthur itself was incredible and well beyond what I expected. Thank you Colin for a great day.
Port Arthur history
Jennifer R,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Lots to see, site on slope so some climbs involved. Interesting history about men and boys who were sentenced there.
It was very long,...
Ziyad A,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was very long, finished everything and still 3 hours left for the return. It would be great if the bus departs earlier than 4:45 PM knowing that you already in the site by 9:30 AM and activities take 3 hours at maximum.
Stay warm
Michael H,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is very exposed will need to rug up if forecast for cold weather. Great time. The staff were very friendly.
Interesting tour
Resort54850,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Pennicott’s driver picked us up from a hotel near where we were staying. The driver from Hobart to Port Arthur also had a toilet stop which was considerate. The Port Arthur site is serviced by a very well appointed visitor’s centre, the site itself is NOT to be missed while visiting Hobart. Going with Pennicott tours everything was organised for us and all the staff were very nice and helpful.