Top Hobart Private Sightseeing Tours

If you've ever wandered through an historic garden and wanted to know more about its creation, then a guided tour of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is for you. There’s a lot to uncover at the 14-hectare site. Keen gardeners will love the chance to delve deeper into the history and present of the delightful garden.

There’s no need to draw straws for the role of designated driver when you want to discover Tasmania’s wine country—simply book your choice of private tour. Whether you’re enthused by the Huon Valley, the Derwent Valley, Coal River, or the east coast, your private driver lets you choose which venues you want to visit, what you want to sample, and how long you want to stay.

Enjoy both the sunrise and sunset on this full day tour of Cradle Mountain from Hobart. This is one of Australia’s most beautiful national parks, and you will have up to five hours to explore it by hiking, walking, climbing, taking photographs, or just sitting and relaxing. On the way there, you’ll pass through villages, farmland, forests, grass plains, forests, and so much more. Your guide will take care of all the logistics so you can enjoy it.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to fly, Hobart is a great place to take a lesson. During this one-hour flight experience you’ll get the chance to take the controls of a Cessna 172 aircraft. Your qualified flying instructor will make sure you stay safe. Enjoy the views of the city and the surrounding landscape while practicing a new skill.

Enjoy aerial views of Hobart on a 30-minute flight that takes in natural sights like Mt Wellington and manmade attractions like the MONA. As you fly over the city and River Derwent, look down on the Hobart skyline, northern suburbs and Clifton Beach. This flightseeing experience is limited to 10 passengers. 

Take in the highlights of central Hobart on a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Stroll along Hunter Street and the Hobart waterfront, view Salamanca Place, and walk through a city park as you hear about the colonial roots of the capital of Tasmania, and see heritage buildings with Victorian and Georgian architecture. Enjoy a more intimate perspective on the city during this small-group tour that has a maximum group size of eight people.

Enjoy Hobart from the water on Derwent River cruise. Choose your preferred time of day for your cruise, including lunch and dinner options, and then glide through the city to admire the harbor and waterfront attractions such as the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Tasman Bridge, Government House, Montagu Bay, and Rose Bay.

Book a 1- or 2-day pass on a Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour for an easy way to explore the city's top attractions at your own pace. Travel by double-decker red bus to 20 stops around the city, where you can hop off whenever you wish to visit the places that interest you. Or opt to stay onboard the bus for the full loop.

Visit some of the top attractions outside of Hobart on this day trip to Mount Wellington, Mount Field National Park, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and the historical town of Richmond.

Discover the gourmet delights of Bruny Island during an all-inclusive tour full-day food tour with a knowledgeable guide who takes you to meet the local producers. You can expect enough food and drink to satisfy a hearty appetite, enjoying seven courses that include oysters, award winning cheeses, local honey, mead and chocolates. Soak in the island’s breathtaking scenery during visits to the Bruny Island Neck, historic Two Tree Point in Adventure Bay, white-sand beaches and nature reserves where rare white wallabies live.

The 4,170-foot (1,270-meter) peak of Mt Wellington is Hobart’s most famous landmark and lies just west of the city. This Explorer Bus ticket offers hassle-free transfers between Hobart and the mountain summit—a 30-minute journey each way. Your ticket is valid all day and there are several different departure times, so you can hop off to hike the mountain trails and spend as long as you like admiring the views from the summit.

Hobart’s history is full of colonial conquests and convict stories, and what better way to discover it than a walking tour? Follow your guide on a 90-minute route around Hobart, stopping to admire city landmarks and heritage buildings. Along the way, learn about the key characters and events that helped shape Hobart into the city it is today, and enjoy plenty of great photo opportunities.

Discover the scenic coastline, beaches, national parks, flora, and fauna of Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Travel via ferry to the island (tickets included), and walk through the temperate rain forest, stop at a viewing platform at the Neck, and sample locally made products.

Get panoramic views from the top of majestic Mt. Wellington on this half-day tour. With a guide to provide commentary on the flora, fauna, history, and culture of Hobart, take an easy walk around the summit and visit the country's oldest brewery, Cascades.

Mt Wellington is the landmark of Hobart, where is definitely the place in awe. Standing on the top of the mountain, the view that surrounds you is amazing. You can see the whole city of Hobart, the Derwent River and beyond. In Richmond, you can see the oldest convict constructed sandstone bridge still in use in Australia and St. John’s Catholic Church, the oldest Catholic Church in Australia. Then heading to Oyster Farm and Cascade Brewery, you can buy and taste the fresh oyster and Australia beer. On Saturday, Salamanca Market is the best place for both tourists and locals. It is Tasmania's most visited tourist attractions and has won many awards for excellence. The last stop is Australia oldest casino--Wrest Point (Alternative option: Wharf Sightseeing)

Get to know the charming Australian city of Hobart in just half a day with this private tour. Visit a range of key sights, including Salamanca and Battery Point, vibrant local markets, the historic boulevards of the city and much more. As you walk, learn about the fascinating indigenous and colonial history of the city from your local guide.

Mt. Field is one of the Island’s best-loved national parks. Experience iconic Russel Falls and stunning rainforest walks among ancient ferns and towering gumtrees. Visit one of Australia’s best wildlife sanctuaries and enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild or a fabulous dining experience at the Agrarian Kitchen (open Friday-Sunday).

Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is a must-visit attraction in the Tasmanian capital, but to enjoy a day here to the fullest, join this tour. You’ll sail to MONA in the “Posh Pit” area of the ferry, where you’ll have access to complimentary wine, beer, canapes, and a private deck. Tour MONA independently, then progress to a guided tour of Moorilla Estate vineyard followed by lunch with paired wines. Very fancy.

A city experience with a dash of country charm. Get acquainted with Hobart’s fascinating history and local life, backstreets, galleries, markets and street eats with an expert local host. Head to The Agrarian Kitchen for a sensational meal and a tour of the fabulous surrounds and finish with a visit to the peerless MONA. It’s best to explore the museum at your own pace and return to downtown via a wonderful scenic ferry.

Get to know Hobart, with a relaxed private walking tour. Wander Hobart with a local guide to learn the stories of Old Hobart Town and why now, Hobart offers an alluring idyllic lifestyle. Visit each of Hobart's precincts, Salamanca, the waterfront, city and Battery Point. The route covers approx. 5km, though can be tailored for more or less.

Take your time and savour a fabulous journey along Tasmania’s East Coast through historic Richmond, the Coal River wine region and charming seaside villages. Stop to sample fresh oysters, excellent local pinot and chardonnay and enjoy a fabulous lunch overlooking the vines. Finish mid-afternoon at your hotel in Freycinet.

Explore Port Arthur, founded in 1830 as a penal settlement and timber station for the punishment of convicts on the Tasman Peninsula by private charter service. It is now an open air museum and a well preserved piece of history. Your guide will explain all the stories and history, and after lunch (extra expense) you can visit four natural wonders: Devils Kitchen, The Tasman Arch, Blow Hole, ND Tessellated Pavement.

We are a small private family run operation. Bruny Island is our second home, we have grown up on Island and have a deep history and great network of friends and local providers. We are passionate to share and introduce our backyard to guests and believe its a privilege to offer small private experiences. We are allow of guest needs and provide a sensitive balance to our day on Bruny Island. With all things native, wilderness landscapes, local produce and our deep history. Optional walks to spectacular coastal bluff are available or follow a different trail of history and produce. Please mention interests and we will provide the balance in your next Tasmanian adventure.

Enjoy a private chartered boat ride to Wineglass Bay, a world-famous beach in Tasmania. Enjoy morning tea at a berry farm before heading out to a lodge for lunch with a seaview. Take a short hike to Wineglass Bay lookout to take in the scenery. You will also have the chance to visit Freycinet Marine Farm for seafood.