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Top-Rated Hobart Convict Penitentiary Historical Tours

Step back in time and explore the hauntingly beautiful history of the Hobart Convict Penitentiary. As a premier historical attraction in Hobart, this site offers immersive guided tours and sightseeing experiences that bring Australia's convict past to life. Discover chilling tales of survival, explore dark prison cells, and witness breathtaking views of the Tasmanian landscape. Whether you prefer an educational group tour or an engaging audio guide, our curated selection of Hobart tourism experiences ensures an unforgettable journey through time. Book your historical adventure today!

4.39/5 avg ratingTours from $33.801,113+ traveler reviewsGuided tours included

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$43–$60 typical

Median price is $53, with a range of $34–$61

Rating

Rating

4.39★ average

Based on 1,113 pooled reviews, featuring breathtaking views

Tour Length

Tour Length

7.5 hrs–1.8 days

Median duration is 1.1 days

Tour Type

Tour Type

Sightseeing & Cultural

100% of options are sightseeing tours

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Includes English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean

Inclusions

Inclusions

Guide included

100% of tour options include a guide

4 Products

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

2 daysFree cancellation
$61
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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Summary

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour! Starting with the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus, you'll travel 1270 metres above sea level, experience spectacular views over Hobart and be...

Inclusions
  • A complimentary copy of Red Decker's The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart
  • kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all day (English commentary)
  • 48-hour Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket
  • Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
  • Fern Tree Playground
  • Organ Pipes Circuit Trail
  • Mount Wellington
  • Brooke Street Pier
  • Salamanca Market
  • Wrest Point Casino
  • Cascade Brewery
  • Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
  • Village Cinemas
  • TASMANIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
  • Maritime Museum of Tasmania
  • Hobart Penitentiary
  • The Hobart Aquatic Centre
  • Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, 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
Cancellation Policy

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

Red Decker: Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Red Decker: Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

$32
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Red Decker: Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Summary

Hop on the Red route and dive into the heart of Hobart at your own pace, where adventure awaits at every turn! As you settle into the red double-decker bus, you get to choose from 20 different stops to soak in the city's most sought-after attractions. You’ll catch breathtaking views of kunanyi/Mt We...

Inclusions
  • - 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • - Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & Spanish
  • - Free Wi-Fi & earphones
  • - Complimentary guidebook with exclusive discounts
Combo (Save 6%): Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

Combo (Save 6%): Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

$60
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Combo (Save 6%): Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Summary

Get the best of both worlds with this value-packed, budget-friendly combo! Explore Hobart at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour, and elevate your adventure by catching jaw-dropping summit views on a 1-day kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass. Hobart HOHO Red route Hop on the Red Route a...

Inclusions
  • **Hobart HOHO**
  • - 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by Red Decker
  • - Access to Red route
  • - 90-minute city loop tour
  • - Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & Spanish
  • - Free Wi-Fi & earphones
  • - Complimentary guidebook with exclusive discounts
  • **kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer**
  • - 2.5-hour round-trip bus ride
  • - 30 minutes on the summit
  • - Hop on & off at 5 stops
  • - Live commentary in English
  • - Free Wi-Fi
  • - Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
Hobart Half-Day Sightseeing City Tour

Hobart Half-Day Sightseeing City Tour

3 hrsFree cancellation
$46
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Hobart Half-Day Sightseeing City Tour
Summary

Welcome to Hobart, Tasmania! A city of yachts and spinnakers' gardens, galleries, sandstone cottages and stately Georgian Homes. A city built on the pain and toil of yesteryear English convicts. The perfect introduction to Hobart's best sites - this is the ultimate city tour!

Inclusions
  • Live Commentary
  • Fully guided experience
Exclusions
  • Food and Drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
  • Battery Point
  • Sullivans Cove
  • St. David's Cathedral
  • Queens Domain
  • Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
  • Hobart Penitentiary
  • Cascade Gardens
  • Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, 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.

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