Hobart City Highlights and Scenic Lookouts Tour
Overview
About
Explore Hobart on this private shore tour, carefully crafted to highlight the city’s history, parks, and scenic spots in just a few hours. Accompanied by an experienced driver-guide, enjoy multiple stops for photos and short walks while remaining comfortable in your seat. Cruise along Hobart’s historic waterfront, wander through charming neighborhoods, and visit serene gardens. Take in colonial landmarks, historic churches, and stunning viewpoints with views of the city, the Derwent River, and Mount Wellington. With a relaxed pace and convenient port pick-up and drop-off, this tour provides an ideal introduction to Hobart.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 21-75, max of 15 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 6h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Hobart, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Start your journey at Hobart’s historic birthplace, taking in a scenic drive around Sullivans Cove. Pass by Parliament House and enjoy beautiful harbor views as your guide shares insights into the city’s early history and its maritime significance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Sullivans Cove, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 Australia
Begin your experience at Hobart’s birthplace with a picturesque drive around Sullivans Cove. Travel past Parliament House and take in stunning harbor views as your guide shares stories about the city’s early beginnings and its rich maritime heritage.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Salamanca Place Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
Drive past the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place and continue through Battery Point. Enjoy photo stops and short walks among historic cottages and streets that reflect Hobart’s colonial past.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At:
South Hobart, South Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Head to South Hobart and pause at Cascade Gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park and admire the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery, reflecting the city’s rich industrial heritage.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, 16 Degraves St South Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania 7004 Australia
Explore the remnants of the Female Factory, a former women’s prison, and discover its significance in Tasmania’s convict past. Then, continue your journey past Hobart Town Hall, historic churches, and the Penitentiary Chapel.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Tasman Bridge, Tasman Highway, Hobart, Tasmania 2004 Australia
Drive past Government House and cross the Tasman Bridge, taking in the scenic views of the Derwent River.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Rosny Hill Lookout, Rosney Hill, Rosny Park, Clarence, Tasmania Australia
Pause at Rosny Hill to enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Mount Wellington—one of the city’s top spots for photography.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Lower Domain Road Queens Domain, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 Australia
Take some leisure time to wander through these beautifully kept gardens, showcasing rare plants, open lawns, and tranquil walking paths.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Admission fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Sullivans Cove
- Entry/Admission - Salamanca Place
- Entry/Admission - Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
- Entry/Admission - Tasman Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Rosny Hill Lookout
- Entry/Admission - Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
What is not included?
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Hobart Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Hobart City Highlights and Scenic Lookouts Tour in Hobart, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Hobart
Start your journey at Hobart’s historic birthplace, taking in a scenic drive around Sullivans Cove. Pass by Parliament House and enjoy beautiful harbor views as your guide shares insights into the city’s early history and its maritime significance.
Sullivans Cove
Begin your experience at Hobart’s birthplace with a picturesque drive around Sullivans Cove. Travel past Parliament House and take in stunning harbor views as your guide shares stories about the city’s early beginnings and its rich maritime heritage.
Salamanca Place
Drive past the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place and continue through Battery Point. Enjoy photo stops and short walks among historic cottages and streets that reflect Hobart’s colonial past.
South Hobart
Head to South Hobart and pause at Cascade Gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park and admire the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery, reflecting the city’s rich industrial heritage.
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Explore the remnants of the Female Factory, a former women’s prison, and discover its significance in Tasmania’s convict past. Then, continue your journey past Hobart Town Hall, historic churches, and the Penitentiary Chapel.
Tasman Bridge
Drive past Government House and cross the Tasman Bridge, taking in the scenic views of the Derwent River.
Rosny Hill Lookout
Pause at Rosny Hill to enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Mount Wellington—one of the city’s top spots for photography.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Take some leisure time to wander through these beautifully kept gardens, showcasing rare plants, open lawns, and tranquil walking paths.
This concludes the tour.
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