Port Arthur Historic Site Tour: Exploring History and Salamanca Market on a Saturday

Immerse yourself in history on a full day tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore the iconic Salamanca Market before delving into the convict past of Port Arthur. Join a guided walking tour, take a relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead, and enjoy live commentary throughout the day.

Duration: 8 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salamanca Market - Delight in a shopping experience at Hobart’s popular and colourful outdoor marketplace. Spend the morning tasting the best fresh produce in Tasmania, perhaps try a local favourite, Scallop Pie. Wander through this big, thriving market featuring unique Tasmanian crafted products. In the late morning, hop on board your luxury Gray…
What's Included
  • Complimentary site talks at key locations throughout the day
  • Free time to explore at your own pace
  • Pre arranged and included Port Arthur Historic Site entry tickets
  • 30-minute Harbour Cruise
  • Tasman National Park
  • Luxury Coach Touring
  • Full day guided experience
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This comprehensive day tour from Hobart is crafted to maximize exploration time at Port Arthur on a Saturday, while still enjoying the renowned Salamanca Market on Hobart’s waterfront. Begin your day by exploring the diverse stalls featuring art, crafts, fresh produce, and gourmet food at Salamanca Market. Afterwards, join the coach tour heading to the…

Location
Mona Brooke Ferry Terminal
Franklin Wharf
Look for the Gray Line Day Tour desk inside the MONA Ferry Terminal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Allan_p
Apr 14, 2025
Impactful and worth the time. - What an impactful tour. The markets tour was busy with many stalls and vendors with differing wares. The tour to Port Arthur was insightful and impactful of the period. The remains of some structures were spooky in understanding their past. The complex provided well presented descriptions of events and knowledge of the struggles of the inmates and life in a remote area of the times.
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Michellerc4076za
Mar 30, 2025
Great trip - Colin our guide/driver was terrific.He was knowledgeable,had humour and made the day very pleasant.I would highly recommend the trip because of him!
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Marie_m
Mar 8, 2025
Port Arthur - Beautiful, but solemn experience. Was great to see some of our countries history, all be it criminal.
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Helen_p
Mar 2, 2025
A great day from freedom to remembering freedom - Yes just go. - a nice mix of activities prior to a bus trip . Despite wet weather a good rush between buildings culminating with the boat trip was just perfect
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Emilykemezys
Jan 25, 2025
Informative historic tour - An amazing and informative tour! Our guide Colin was very knowledgeable and made us laugh throughout the day with his dad jokes. He went above and beyond for all on the tour. We learnt so much about the history of Port Arthur and the site was beautiful. Definitely worth the visit!
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Edith_b
Jan 19, 2025
A beautiful walk in the past - Historical view of Tasmania set in a magnificently Beautiful peninsula. Beautiful garden, A must see. The local tour staff went out of their way to find me when I miss to show up on time. What a rare act of kindness. Davey , the tour guide was great and knowledgeable . Thank you all from the bottom of my heart,
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Jane_b
Jan 12, 2025
Excellent trip PA and market - Evan (guide) was excellent so helpful and informative. Trip including market was excellent timing great wirh couple of brief stop offs for viewing. Time in PA was just right. Great trip for all including solo female travellers. Would recomend price also great value.
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Lance_b
Sep 29, 2024
Great trip! - Wonderful tour! Hugo, our guide, was a wealth of information! We were able to go to the Salamanca craft and vendor fair first, since we went on a Saturday.
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Clare_j
Apr 16, 2025
Great trip to Port Arthur - It was interesting to learn about the history of Port Arthur and see many of the original buildings and gardens. The boat trip around the bay at Port Arthur was very enjoyable too.
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Keryen_s
Jan 6, 2025
I recommend the tour; it... - I recommend the tour; it was a great day out. However, I expected a tour guide through Port Arthur. 1
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).