54 reviews of Port Arthur Tour from Hobart
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Reviewed by Christine M, USA, October 2012
Overall the tour was excellent. Port Arthur is well worth seeing. However I could have done without the ghost story video all the way back - there was a reason I didn't choose to do the Ghost Tour. Still, very well organized and well worth the money
Reviewed by Aimee K, July 2012
Comfortable trip there and back, imformative friendly driver. Not enough time there to take ferry to both isle of dead and other island stop.(i did do isle of the dead tour- worthwhile) But enough time if you just want to wander and enjoy. Beautiful!!!
Reviewed by Susan K, June 2012
If you don't have much time- this tour is great. We had brilliant historic commentary by the fabulous Bruce all the way there and back which was wonderfully dense, quirky and fascinating. On arrival you get a potted history tour of the site which allows you to choose what you'd like to focus on. If you're not a keen walker this is great as it is quite spread out but surprisingly accessible- ie its not as far as it looks . We were happy with the amount of time we had to explore but that will be a personal judgement. I would forgoe the cruise tour around the Isle of the Dead in favour of more time to explore the site. We got the opportunity for some 'kodak ' moments on the way up with stops to take pics of The Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen. We loved being given our convict 'playing card' and finding our convict in the exhibition, which you must give yourself time to tour- at least 1/2hr- but its chocca with facts, figures, artefacts and atmosphere! The cafe is good too!
Reviewed by MAREE P P, May 2012
We enjoyed our trip to Port Arthur. It is a very beautiful place and well worth the trip. The bus that we had for the day was pretty uncomfortable though.
Reviewed by linda h, May 2012
this was a very enjoyable day in spite of the fact that it's at a former prison. the grounds are beautiful, and you get the feeling that you're in a beautiful park. the history is there, and the tour guide is very helpful along the way. overall, I was glad I visited this site.
Reviewed by Tanya N, April 2012
Had a great day, very relaxed and nice to just let someone else worry about the details, highly recommend this day out if you haven't been before...
Reviewed by Ruth G, April 2012
Very pleasant day. Lots of time to see all of Port Arthur. Some beautiful scenery on the way.
Reviewed by Eve K, April 2012
This was my fourth visit to Port Arthur and the best! Kevin our driver made the whole journey interesting and entertaining. The only change I would make is that the boat cruise is scheduled later in the day as the 1.pm time interupted the flow of the seeing the buildings. I highly recomment this tour and make sure you get the Kevin trip!! Desmond
Reviewed by Venka P, March 2012
The bus driver was good, friendly and informative on the way there and back. Once at Port Arthur we were given clear instructions on what was where and how to make the most of the day. Walking around the site was easy and the signs and paper guide were informative. The time at the site could have been 1 hour longer to enable a more relaxed walk around and have time to spend on the island of the dead, which I didn't do.
Reviewed by Koon Hung W, March 2012
A very beautiful historical site that you must travel to learn about the history of Tasmania.
Reviewed by Rosalind L, March 2012
The tour was brilliant! The bus driver/guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, I am unable to climb steep surfaces, but received assistance from the Trolley/Cart driver who roams the site assisting where required. He was able to drive us to the top of Port Arthur where I was able to really get a good view of the ruins. Only downside was I felt the tour could have been a little shorter as it felt like a very long day. Overall a wonderful experience
Reviewed by douglas m, January 2012
Excellent. On time, comfortable (even though full) with enough time at all stops. Competent driver with entertaining commentary.
