Port Arthur Historic Site on Saturday including Salamanca Market
Overview
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8 hours 45 minutes
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This full day tour from Hobart has been designed to allow as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur on a Saturday without missing out on the iconic Salamanca Market on Hobart's waterfront. Spend the morning wandering through the numerous stalls of art, craft, fresh produce and gourmet food at Salamanca Market before joining the coach tour to Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula. From here, enjoy a personalised tour with live commentary. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Relax while circling the Isle of the Dead on a Carnarvon Bay Cruise - a bay of picturesque and stunning views. 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.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Free time to explore at your own pace
Pre arranged and included Port Arthur Historic Site entry tickets
30-minute Harbour Cruise
Tasman National Park
Luxury Coach Touring
Full day guided experience
Lunch
Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Salamanca Market
Delight in a shopping experience at Hobart's popular and colourful outdoor marketplace. Spend the morning tasting the best fresh produce in Tasmania, perhaps try a local favourite, Scallop Pie. Wander through this big, thriving market featuring unique Tasmanian crafted products. In the late morning, hop on board your luxury Gray Line coach and travel to the historically significant site of Port Arthur.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Arriving at Port Arthur Historic Site we visit the Interpretation Centre with its interactive exhibits and displays, and follow the life of a convict. Enjoy complimentary site talks at key locations throughout the day and learn about the many restored buildings, including the Penitentiary, Commandant's House and the Church. Then set off on a harbour cruise on Carnarvon Bay to admire the natural beauty of this sombre World-Heritage listed site. From the water, admire the scenery of Tasman National Park and learn the fascinating history while circling the Isle of the Dead.
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Port Arthur Historic Site on Saturday including Salamanca Market
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Two experiences in one great day
arussell424,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful to start the day at the Salamanca Market! Gifts and snacks and farm fresh produce. Then guide Peter took us to Port Arthur where we had several hours to roam the site. I attended several talks by docents who were very knowledgeable of the site, the buildings, and the history of this unique place. Its beauty belies its history. Everything ran smoothly and Peter was an exceptional guide. Highly recommend.
Keren's experience
Keren D,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Salamanca time was toi short and rushed for ys who love shopping. Port Arthur couod have had a perdonal guide so that we could have benefiitted to the fullest.
Great trip to Port Arthur
Clare J,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was interesting to learn about the history of Port Arthur and see many of the original buildings and gardens. The boat trip around the bay at Port Arthur was very enjoyable too.
Impactful and worth the time.
Allan P,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an impactful tour. The markets tour was busy with many stalls and vendors with differing wares. The tour to Port Arthur was insightful and impactful of the period. The remains of some structures were spooky in understanding their past. The complex provided well presented descriptions of events and knowledge of the struggles of the inmates and life in a remote area of the times.
Great trip
michellerC4076ZA,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colin our guide/driver was terrific.He was knowledgeable,had humour and made the day very pleasant.I would highly recommend the trip because of him!
Port Arthur
Marie M,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful, but solemn experience. Was great to see some of our countries history, all be it criminal.
A great day from freedom to remembering freedom
Helen P,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yes just go. - a nice mix of activities prior to a bus trip . Despite wet weather a good rush between buildings culminating with the boat trip was just perfect
Informative historic tour
Emilykemezys,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing and informative tour! Our guide Colin was very knowledgeable and made us laugh throughout the day with his dad jokes. He went above and beyond for all on the tour. We learnt so much about the history of Port Arthur and the site was beautiful. Definitely worth the visit!
A beautiful walk in the past
Edith B,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Historical view of Tasmania set in a magnificently Beautiful peninsula. Beautiful garden, A must see. The local tour staff went out of their way to find me when I miss to show up on time. What a rare act of kindness. Davey , the tour guide was great and knowledgeable . Thank you all from the bottom of my heart,
Excellent trip PA and market
jane b,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Evan (guide) was excellent so helpful and informative. Trip including market was excellent timing great wirh couple of brief stop offs for viewing. Time in PA was just right. Great trip for all including solo female travellers. Would recomend price also great value.
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