Private Shore Tour: Hobart City Highlights & Scenic Lookouts

3 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Discover Hobart on this private shore tour designed to showcase the city’s history, parks, and scenic viewpoints in just a few hours. Travel with an experienced driver-guide and enjoy frequent stops for photos and short walks while keeping the comfort of your seat throughout the tour. Drive along Hobart’s historic waterfront, explore charming districts, and visit peaceful gardens. Admire colonial landmarks, historic churches, and impressive viewpoints overlooking the city, river, and Mount Wellington. With relaxed pacing and port pick-up and drop-off, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Hobart.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: taxiGo DMC

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Pick-up & drop-off from the cruise port
Included: Private walking tour
Included: English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Tips
Not included: Entrance tickets

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Pickup from the port location for a guided tour of Hobart.
Sullivans Cove

15 min

Begin at Hobart’s birthplace with a scenic drive around Sullivans Cove. Pass Parliament House and admire views of the harbor while your guide explains the city’s early history and maritime importance.
Salamanca Place

25 min

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

20 min

Travel to South Hobart and stop at Cascade Gardens. Take time to walk through the park and view the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery, suggesting the city’s industrial heritage.
Stop 5

15 min

View the remains of the Female Factory, once a women’s prison, and learn about its role in Tasmania’s convict history. Continue past Hobart Town Hall, historic churches, and the Penitentiary Chapel.
Tasman Bridge

15 min

Pass Government House before crossing the Tasman Bridge, enjoying views over the Derwent River.
Stop 7

20 min

Stop at Rosny Hill for panoramic views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Mount Wellington. This is one of the city’s best photo opportunities.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

30 min

Enjoy free time to stroll through these beautifully maintained gardens, featuring rare plants, open lawns, and peaceful paths.
Stop 9

15 min

Relax on the return drive to the cruise port, arriving comfortably and on time.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Riverfront Motel & Restaurant
Mantra One Sandy Bay Road Hobart
Maylands Lodge
Islington Hotel
Mantra on Collins Hobart
DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart
Waterman's Hotel
Argyle Motor Lodge
Wrest Point Water Edge
Harrington's 102
Wrest Point
Theatre Royal Hotel

and 44 more pickup points

The driver will meet you in the Hobart Cruise Pier with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private Tour for 4 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Hobart Cruise Pier

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included
Private Tour for 1 passenger

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Hobart Cruise Pier

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included
Private Tour for 5 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Hobart Cruise Pier

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included
Private Tour for 2 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Hobart Cruise Pier

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included
Private Tour for 6 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Hobart Cruise Pier

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included
Private Tour for 3 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Hobart Cruise Pier

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included