Penitentiary Tours and Tickets

Visit Port Arthur Historic Site, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites, on this day trip from Hobart. If you're a history buff, this is the tour for you, as it's been designed to provide as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur in one day. On a guided walking tour of the grounds, learn about the site's history as a convict colony, visit ruins and restored buildings, and admire the coastal scenery that highlights the natural beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. A 30-minute cruise is included.

Experience the Tasman Peninsula by both land and sea on this day trip from Hobart that includes a 3-hour cruise along the coast of Tasman National Park. Gaze up at towering sea cliffs, look for wildlife like falcons and seals, and learn about the peninsula's ecosystem. Then visit the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site for an in-depth look at Australia's penal history at this former convict colony. Lunch is included.

See Hobart's major sights and visit one of Tasmania's most important historical destinations on this Super Saver that combines two bestselling tours into one 2-day sightseeing experience at a discounted price. On Day 1, get to know Hobart on a city tour by historical coach tram that takes in sights like Battery Point, the Cascade Brewery and Rosny Hill. Then visit World Heritage"“listed Port Arthur Historic Site for a guided walking tour of this former convict colony on the Tasman Peninsula. It's an ideal combo for first-time Hobart visitors.  

Explore Port Arthur Historic Site, part of the World Heritage"“listed Australian Convict Sites, on a day trip from Hobart. On a guided walking tour of the grounds, learn about the site's history as a penal colony, check out ruins and restored buildings, and admire the coastal scenery that highlights the natural beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. Plus, take a cruise to Isle of the Dead for a walking tour of this prison cemetery.