Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour
Overview
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9 hours
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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.
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Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour
Pickup included
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Packed too much into short amount of time
Antoinette C,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00I would have been happy with seeing Port Arthur and Isle of the dead, but this tour offered so much more. So I booked with great enthusiasm. However, I think the organizers were over ambitious in the planning. There was too much packed into a short amount of time. So everything was rushed. It didn’t help that some people arrived 25 minutes late for the start of the tour and the driver had to wait for them. He did his best to make up the time by skipping one stop. And to be honest, I didn’t even miss it. As stated on the itinerary, all of the stops (except for Port Arthur) were 15 minutes long. And while it fit the schedule, it felt rushed and would have been more enjoyable if they were a little longer. The biggest disappointment was when we arrived at Port Arthur. We had 55 minutes to see the entire site, before the scheduled Harbor Tour and Isle of the Dead Tour. We literally rushed to the buildings we were most interested in skipping the rest and ate our homemade sandwiches as we walked. The harbor tour was okay, but we really enjoyed the Isle of the Dead tour and thought the guide was knowledgeable and engaging. After the harbor tour we returned to Port Arthur site to see a little more, but it was again rushed, as we then needed to board the bus to drive to the Remarkable Cave, then go back to pick up the people who didn’t go to the cave and then to the chocolate store, (which was okay, but not great). The driver/guide was knowledgeable and provided interesting information about sites and he did a good job of keeping us on the very tight schedule.
The driver is...
Xiaoju L,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00The driver is knowledgeable and friendly. However we have to change bus due to mechanical problem, which caused delays. I guess it is the operator’s responsibility to make sure the bus roadworthy. It should not be taken granted as something beyond control.
It was a very well...
Kerry H,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very well organised tour. Our bus driver/tour guide Evan was outstanding. He was a wealth of knowledge. We all had a great day and would highly recommend this tour.
Amazing - tour not to miss
Jessica L,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an unreal day from start to finish. A tour not to miss. And the added dead isle was so unreal to be there and here the stories
Remarkable day
Donna S,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely worth time and money. Our driver Allan was fun and full of knowledge. The trip to remarkable cave was awesome and the chocolate foundry visit was a highlight.
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