Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across Tasmania

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Tasmania for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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184 tours
Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch
★ 5.0 (270)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

Eight-hour day tour combining a 4-hour cruise around Maria Island with a 2-hour guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement. Departing from Triabunna (90 minutes south of Hobart), you'll spot seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos and migrating whales from the water, then explore UNESCO-listed ruins on foot. The vessel carries maximum 28 passengers, keeping groups intimate. Lunch, drinks and commentary from marine scientists are included. Shuttle buses run from central Hobart if needed.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Cook Like A Pro in Taroona
★ 5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Cook Like A Pro in Taroona

Learn to cook a four-course restaurant-quality lunch in Taroona using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients—many grown on-site. This five-hour hands-on class teaches practical techniques you can replicate in your own kitchen without specialist gear. You'll take home recipes and a small gift, plus all beverages throughout the session.

5 hoursfrom AUD $155
Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent
★ 5.0 (23)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent

Spend a full day exploring Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania's most visited wilderness area. Walk through cool temperate rainforest dotted with prehistoric ferns and eucalypts to reach Russel Falls, then visit a premier wildlife sanctuary to spot native mammals and birds. Your guide handles transport, morning tea, lunch (either packed or at the on-site Agrarian Kitchen restaurant, weekends only), and park entry fees. The park's trails suit all abilities.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1040
Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour
★ 5.0 (23)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour

Explore Hobart across two distinct experiences: a 48-hour hop-on hop-off red double-decker circuit covering 20 city stops with panoramic views from the open top deck, plus a dedicated 4-hour excursion to Richmond Village. Wander Richmond's Georgian streetscape at your own pace for three hours—browse independent shops and galleries, visit Australia's oldest bridge and colonial gaol, sample local producers, then return through Coal River Valley's vineyard country.

1h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $90
2 Day Cradle Mountain Tour / Hobart return / Inc. Accommodation
★ 5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

2 Day Cradle Mountain Tour / Hobart return / Inc. Accommodation

A two-day guided escape from Hobart into Tasmania's rugged backcountry, taking in Cradle Mountain National Park with hikes through temperate rainforest, past thundering waterfalls and into alpine terrain. Small groups (max 13) mean genuine connections with your guide and each other. You'll stay at a lakeside lodge and return to Hobart by day three, having spotted native wildlife and covered some of the island's most dramatic landscape on foot.

2 daysfrom AUD $445
Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart
★ 5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart

This six-and-a-half-hour excursion collects you from Macquarie Wharf in Hobart and drives 90 minutes to Port Arthur Historic Site, where you'll spend up to two-and-a-half hours exploring Tasmania's convict past with a guide. On the return journey, weather and timing permitting, you'll visit a working lavender farm and artisan chocolate foundry before being delivered back to your ship by mid-afternoon.

6h 30mfrom AUD $239
Coal River Valley Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Coal River Valley Wine Tour

Spend a full day exploring the Coal River Valley's finest wineries in small-group comfort. You'll visit four cellar doors (rotated weekly, requests welcomed), enjoy a chef-prepared lunch with valley views, and taste local cheeses. Travel in luxury Mercedes minibuses with pickup and drop-off from central Hobart. All tastings, lunch, and water are included—no hidden costs. Whether you're a curious newcomer or seasoned collector, the relaxed pace and genuine hospitality make this worth the day.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $225
2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour-Hobart Highlights & Bruny Island
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour-Hobart Highlights & Bruny Island

Two days exploring Tasmania's best: start in Hobart with Salamanca Market (Saturdays), Mt Wellington's panoramic views, and the colonial village of Richmond, then venture to Bruny Island for wildlife encounters and local producers. You'll meet kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats and koalas at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, sample regional food and wine, and see why locals love this corner of Australia. Minibus transport with hotel pickups included; suitable for all fitness levels.

2 daysfrom AUD $305
90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry
★ 5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

This 4-hour experience combines a 90-minute coastal cruise with entry to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll navigate the Tasman Peninsula's dramatic shoreline—past sea caves, natural arches, and 200-metre dolerite cliffs—ending at Cape Raoul where Australian fur seals bask on the rocks. The route takes in historical landmarks like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead, plus pristine white-sand beaches at Safety Cove and Crescent Bay, with Mt Brown rising behind.

4 hoursfrom AUD $190
takayna / Tarkine Wilderness Highlights Hiking Tour - 5 Days
★ 5.0 (13)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

takayna / Tarkine Wilderness Highlights Hiking Tour - 5 Days

This five-day wilderness hiking tour explores Tasmania's remote Tarkine region with small groups led by accredited local guides trained in wilderness first aid. Based from Launceston, you'll trek through pristine forests, alpine plateaus, and coastal landscapes whilst staying in basic bush camps. The operator holds eco-tourism certification and handles all logistics—transport, meals, and park fees included—so you focus entirely on the walking and the country itself.

5 daysfrom AUD $3275
LARK Distillery Tour
★ 5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

LARK Distillery Tour

Walk through LARK's heritage buildings and active whisky production site to learn how Tasmania became home to Australia's leading luxury single malt distillery. Over 45 minutes, you'll taste three different expressions whilst hearing the stories behind the craft—from fermentation techniques to the island's role in shaping the final product. Sample some of the best work coming out of Australia's whisky renaissance.

45 minfrom AUD $69
Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart
★ 5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart

This 10-hour guided tour sweeps you across Bruny Island from Hobart, hitting the island's best stops in one go. You'll climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse (the only working one in Southern Tasmania), scout for white wallabies at Adventure Bay, and take in views from Truganini Lookout at The Neck. The afternoon pivots to food: honey tastings, then visits to Get Shucked Oysters, the cheese co., and chocolate makers. Return ferries and national park entry are sorted.

10 hoursfrom AUD $195
Evening Dinner Cruise
★ 5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Evening Dinner Cruise

Spend an evening aboard Spirit of the Wild, a hybrid-powered vessel gliding silently through Tasmania's Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour. Over six hours, savour chef-prepared dinners built from local produce whilst onboard interpreters unpack the region's natural and cultural layers. The boat's quiet engine and low-impact hull let you absorb the landscape without noise or disturbance—perfect for catching dusk light on the water and spotting wildlife that other vessels scare away.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155
Alpaca Farm Tours with Toffeemont
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Alpaca Farm Tours with Toffeemont

Spend 90 minutes at Toffeemont, a working alpaca farm near Orielton on Tasmania's east coast, where you'll feed and interact with the herd at your own pace. The relaxed setting lets you observe these curious animals up close, grab photos, and enjoy homemade refreshments whilst browsing locally made alpaca products. Sessions run at 10am, 1pm, or 3pm daily.

1h 30mfrom AUD $55
1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse

Walk through Turner Stillhouse's production floor with a staff guide to see how Three Cuts Gin, Vodka and Rosevears Whiskies are crafted. You'll witness the distilling equipment and methods firsthand, then sit down to taste the full range of house spirits with expert notes on flavour profiles and serving styles. Stick around afterwards for cocktails and cheese if you fancy it.

1 hourfrom AUD $35
Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)

A seven-hour private charter across Hobart's landmarks, driven by a knowledgeable guide in a climate-controlled vehicle. Start atop Mt Wellington for sweeping views across the city, Derwent River and beyond, then venture to Richmond's convict-era architecture including Australia's oldest standing sandstone bridge. You'll taste fresh oysters and local beer at a working farm and brewery, browse Salamanca Market's weekend stalls, and finish at Wrest Point, Australia's first casino. Requires booking three days ahead.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1200
Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Dove Lake Guided Hike with Lunch
★ 5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Dove Lake Guided Hike with Lunch

This 10-hour Cradle Mountain day tour from northern Tasmania combines transport, a guided 6km loop walk around Dove Lake, and lunch in one accessible package. You'll start early from your accommodation, travel through Sheffield's mural-lined streets, then descend into the World Heritage wilderness to tackle a moderately graded circuit beneath the mountain's dramatic peak. The route threads through ancient rainforest, past glacial boulders and historic structures, with a professional guide explaining the landscape throughout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $265
Private Bruny Island Discovery Tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Bruny Island Discovery Tour

A private six to nine-hour exploration of Bruny Island led by locals who've grown up there. Your small group (two to ten people) travels by air-conditioned vehicle from Hobart, discovering coastal walks, produce trails, and island history at your own pace. Morning tea includes artisan cheese, fresh bread, and oysters. The family-run outfit tailors each day around your interests—extend to an overnight stay or add activities for extra cost.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1096
Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania

A seven-hour guided circuit through Tasmania's Huon Valley wine region, starting and finishing in Hobart. You'll visit five independent producers—three vineyards and two cider makers—sampling their output with knowledgeable commentary. The route takes in fortified wines, liqueurs, gin and ciders at family-run operations handpicked for character. A scenic drive winds through the valley; lunch isn't included but eaten at one of the stops.

7 hoursfrom AUD $250
larapuna / Bay of Fires Hiking Tour - 4 Days
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

larapuna / Bay of Fires Hiking Tour - 4 Days

A four-day walking expedition across Tasmania's Bay of Fires, guided by wilderness-trained locals who cook substantial meals at a working farm between days on the trail. You'll trek through the region's most striking landscapes—red granite cliffs, white sand beaches, coastal heathland—staying in genuine farm accommodation rather than tourist lodges. Includes all meals, park fees and return transfers from Launceston.

4 daysfrom AUD $2595
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Afternoon Tour

This 2.5-hour afternoon excursion takes you to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where you'll traverse distinct alpine ecosystems and absorb views across Hobart and the Derwent River. Your experienced local guide leads you through the Observatory, Exhibition Gardens circuit, and Western Wilderness viewing deck—one of Australia's last untouched wilderness zones. On the way down, you'll pause at Cascade Gardens and the historic Female Factory convict site. Weather permitting, winter visits may include snow.

2h 30mfrom AUD $65
Cape Raoul Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Cape Raoul Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

A 10-hour coastal expedition from Hobart that combines a 90-minute wilderness cruise with a visit to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll travel by coach to the Tasman Peninsula, where the Southern Ocean batters towering dolerite cliffs and sea arches. The cruise takes you to Cape Raoul to spot Australian and long-nosed fur seals lounging amongst 170-million-year-old columnar rock formations. Return transport from Hobart included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $260
Private Winery Tour from Hobart
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Winery Tour from Hobart

Spend seven hours exploring Tasmania's Coal River Valley wine region with door-to-door transport from Hobart. Visit two included tastings at established vineyards, then choose additional sites to explore or let your guide decide. The twist: belt out karaoke tracks between stops in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You'll also pause in Richmond to photograph Australia's oldest bridge and grab a famous scallop curry pie from the local bakery.

7 hoursfrom AUD $265
Port Arthur Day Tour Private Charter Service ( 3 days in advance)
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Port Arthur Day Tour Private Charter Service ( 3 days in advance)

This eight-hour private charter takes you to Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement turned open-air museum on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula. Your driver-guide walks you through convict-era ruins and heritage buildings before heading back via four striking natural formations—Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, Blow Hole and Tessellated Pavement—that showcase the peninsula's raw coastal geology. Book three days ahead.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1600
Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour
★ 5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour

Ascend Hobart's iconic Mt Wellington on a guided minibus tour that covers the 2-hour round trip including transport and exploration time. Your university-trained guide shares Tasmanian stories whilst you traverse alpine terrain—snow gums, boulder-strewn slopes and distinctive rock outcrops—before reaching the Pinnacle for panoramic views across the city and coastline. Thirty minutes at the summit lets you absorb the vistas and spot rare mountain flora at leisure.

2 hoursfrom AUD $55
Hobart Shore Excursion: Bonorong Bus
★ 5.0 (4)
Australia

Hobart Shore Excursion: Bonorong Bus

2h 40mfrom AUD $120
wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days
★ 5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days

Walk the high country around Cradle Mountain, Tasmania's most celebrated summit, over four days in the World Heritage wilderness. Based from Launceston, you'll trek through alpine moorland and ancient buttongrass plains with two experienced guides, staying in comfortable lodges and eating well between days on the trail. This is serious walking in raw, untamed landscape—not a gentle stroll.

4 daysfrom AUD $2650
4 Day Bundle - Hobart, Port Arthur, Bruny, Hastings and Tahune
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

4 Day Bundle - Hobart, Port Arthur, Bruny, Hastings and Tahune

Four days exploring southern Tasmania's most compelling corners. You'll visit Bruny Island's dramatic coastlines and farm gates, walk Hobart's streets and surrounds, stand at Port Arthur's convict ruins, and descend into Hastings Caves before ascending the Tahune Airwalk canopy. Local guides navigate you through each region in air-conditioned comfort, hitting natural reserves and wildlife sanctuaries along the way. National Parks Pass included. Tours operate independently, so sequence varies.

4 daysfrom AUD $635
One-Way East Coaster
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

One-Way East Coaster

A leisurely drive down Tasmania's East Coast from Richmond to Freycinet, stopping to taste Coal River wines and sample local oysters. You'll pass through colonial villages and vineyard country, breaking for lunch with views across the wine region. The 5–7 hour journey gives you time to breathe between tastings and chat with your driver about the coast's history and landscape.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1040
Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania

This 90-minute walking tour through Hobart's Sullivan's Cove and Battery Point quarters traces the city's artistic reinvention alongside its colonial foundations. You'll examine murals and installations by emerging and established artists while uncovering stories of early settlers, convicts, naval figures and the whaling trade that shaped Tasmania's capital. Historical photography punctuates the narrative at key sites.

1h 30mfrom AUD $40
Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

A seven-hour circuit through Tasmania's premier drink producers, starting with wines and cheese in the Derwent Valley, then pivoting to gin and whisky tastings at two working distilleries. You'll explore Old Kempton Distillery with a guided tour, break for lunch (your shout), then finish with more wine at Pooley in the Coal River Valley before returning to central Hobart. Hotel pickups included within 5km of the CBD.

7 hoursfrom AUD $350
Signature Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Signature Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

Spend your day touring six of Tasmania's finest whisky producers across the southeast region, tasting award-winning single malts and learning distillery craft from the makers themselves. This 6.5-hour tour departs Hobart and takes in Belgrove, Old Kempton, Overeem, Lark, Spring Bay and Sullivans Cove, with a lunch break included and all tastings covered. Travel between venues in a cool, comfortable coach so you can focus on what matters—the whisky.

6h 30mfrom AUD $350
Lawrenny Whisky Tasting at the Cellar Door
★ 5.0 (3)
Australia

Lawrenny Whisky Tasting at the Cellar Door

45 minfrom AUD $45
Private Tassie Distillery Tour - Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Tassie Distillery Tour - Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea

This six-hour private tour from Hobart takes you through three of Tasmania's leading distilleries—Spring Bay, Killara, and Hobart Whisky—where you'll taste spirits at various stages of production and blend your own whisky. The day kicks off with morning tea paired with award-winning local cheeses, followed by distillery visits and a leisurely lunch in a rustic loft setting, giving you genuine insight into how Tasmania's craft spirits are made and what drives the people behind them.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1200
Signature Bruny Island Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Signature Bruny Island Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

Spend nine hours on Bruny Island sampling its celebrated artisan producers—cheese, oysters, chocolate, honey, wine—in a small group of six or fewer. You'll ferry from Hobart across to this southeastern Tasmanian island, taste your way through family-run operations, climb to Truganini Lookout for sweeping coastal views, and possibly spot the rare white wallabies that call this place home. An unhurried food-focused day with scenery woven throughout.

9 hoursfrom AUD $360
Devonport Cradle Mt Sightseeing tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Devonport Cradle Mt Sightseeing tour

A 6–7 hour guided excursion from Devonport into Cradle Mountain, built around your schedule and fitness level. You'll walk among native bushland, spot wildlife at close range, and discover alpine lakes and cascading water. The route flexes to fit your pace—pick easier paths or tackle longer stretches depending on what appeals. Stops in nearby villages break up the drive and add local flavour to your day.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $270
Mt Wellington Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Wine Tasting Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
Australia

Mt Wellington Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Wine Tasting Tour

6 hoursfrom AUD $275
Cradle Mountain Day Trip from Hobart with Scenic Stops
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Cradle Mountain Day Trip from Hobart with Scenic Stops

A full-day excursion from Hobart to Cradle Mountain National Park, lasting 15 hours total. You'll travel through rural villages and eucalyptus forests with five hours of guided hiking around Dove Lake and into the high country. Wombats and wallabies regularly appear along the trails. An experienced local guide leads the way, and the air-conditioned coach includes water and park fees. Bring cash for meals in small towns en route.

15 hoursfrom AUD $250
Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.

A locally-guided private tour across southern Tasmania tailored to your interests, running 6–9 hours from Hobart. Your guide draws on deep knowledge of the region's history, natural landmarks and hidden spots—from the Huon Valley and Mt Wellington to Bonorong wildlife sanctuary, distilleries and MONA. The itinerary is built around what matters to you, not a fixed script, with transport and bottled water included throughout.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1912
Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

Test yourself on Tasmania's premier outdoor ropes park, situated 20 minutes from Launceston. Five self-guided courses thread through native forest, ranging from a gentle two-metre start to a heart-pounding 25-metre circuit. You'll navigate wobbling bridges, tightrope sections, and cargo nets at your own pace over two and a half hours. Designed for ages eight and up, it's equally suited to those seeking pure adrenaline and those wanting to quietly confront their nerves among the blue gums.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69
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