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Top 5 cultural & heritage things to do in Hobart

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Hobart, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Richmond and Wine Tour, Hobart1

    1. Richmond and Wine Tour

    5.0· 64 reviews· 7.5 hours

    Our Richmond & Wine Tour offers a perfect mix of history, wine, and local produce. Departing Hobart at 9:30 AM from the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre, this small-group tour (max 13 guests) visits four boutique cellar doors for guided tastings of exceptional Tasmanian wines. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Puddleduck Vineyard, paired with their wines. Along the way, visit the Wicked Cheese Co. for a tasting of their award-winning cheeses and enjoy free time to explore the historic Richmond Village. You can stroll through the village, visit local shops, or opt for spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House. With full live commentary from your expert guide, this tour offers the perfect balance of food, wine, and fascinating local stories in one beautiful day.

  2. Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse, Hobart2

    2. Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

    4.9· 195 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Discover Tasmania’s coastal beauty and maritime history on a boat cruise from Hobart down the Derwent River to Iron Pot Lighthouse and Betsey Island. See highlights including Mount Wellington, Shot Tower and Hope Beach as your expert local guide shares tales of early shipwrecks, settlers, sailors and maritime life. Small-group tour with a maximum of 12-14 people allows for a customized experience with your guide.

  3. Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise, Hobart3

    3. Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

    4.8· 381 reviews· 8 hours

    Looking to visit the multi-award winning UNESCO World Heritage Site Port Arthur? Want the added bonus of visiting some Tasman Peninsula highlights? Or simply just need transportation to the area? Then we have you covered! Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula are a must see and one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist attractions. With its rich history and spectacular scenery on offer, it is easy to see why! Our popular tour allows you to experience it all. Jump aboard with one of our friendly, local drivers who will be keen to show you a fantastic day! On route, we will stop at Eaglehawk Neck's Pirates Bay lookout and the Dog Line Monument, the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry and the Tasmanian Lavender Farm. Next will be Port Arthur historic site (Admission at own cost) where you can enjoy exploring the site and a harbour cruise (included in admission). Stay for the full 4 hours or jump back on the bus after 3 hours to visit Remarkable Cave and Maingon bay.

  1. Bonorong Wildlife Park and Richmond Afternoon Tour from Hobart, Hobart4

    4. Bonorong Wildlife Park and Richmond Afternoon Tour from Hobart

    4.5· 123 reviews· 4.3 hours

    Explore Richmond village and meet the Tasmanian Devil when you join this popular tour for a wonderful afternoon of history and wildlife.

  2. Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart, Hobart5

    5. Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

    4.5· 608 reviews· 1 hours

    Hobart Historic Cruises organises and operates the Derwent River harbour cruise tour, providing quality service to both global tourism and participating delegates. We have highly experienced crew members and also provide a boat charter service on our vessel ‘Spirit of Hobart’. The company, which has been running the Derwent River harbour cruise tour for more than 30 years, has an excellent track record.  We provide a first class service at affordable prices, which are highly competitive.

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