About this experience
Take a 90 minute tour onboard an open-top, double-decker City Explorer bus and discover Hobart’s rich heritage and local culture. Visit historical galleries, sandstone buildings built during the time of convicts, and Georgian houses. Visit colorful Salamanca Place for a huge variety of local crafts, fresh produce, and fabulous dining. Continue to Battery Point, named after the 1818's gun battery who historically protected the town from nautical threats, then stroll along picturesque Sandy Bay.
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What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet your guide
10 minArrive at Brooke Street Pier between 13:00–13:10 for the afternoon departure, or the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre between 15:00–15:10 for the later slot.
Tour departs
Board the open-top double-decker and set off through central Hobart as your guide begins the historical commentary.
Salamanca Place
Pass through the iconic sandstone precinct, with its heritage warehouses, craft markets and waterfront dining strip.
Battery Point
Hear the story of the 1818 gun battery and take in the tightly preserved colonial village streets that surround it.
Sandy Bay
Cruise along the Derwent estuary foreshore for views across the water before looping back towards the city.
End of tour
Return to Brooke Street Pier by 14:45 (early departure) or the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre by 16:45 (later departure).
Meeting point
Brooke Street Pier, Hobart TAS — OR — Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 16–20 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000
Choose your preferred departure point at booking. Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Have your mobile ticket ready to show the guide.
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- Mobile ticket or printed confirmation
- Sunscreen and sunglasses (open-top deck, weather dependent)
- A light layer — the upper deck can be breezy even on warm days
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?
A mobile ticket on your phone is accepted — just have your booking confirmation ready to show at the meeting point.
Which meeting point should I choose?
Both Brooke Street Pier and the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre on Davey Street run the same route. Pick whichever is more convenient for where you're staying or what you're doing beforehand.
How long does the tour last?
The tour runs for approximately 90 minutes from departure to return at the original meeting point.
Is the tour suitable for young children?
Yes. Children aged three and under travel free when sharing a seat with a parent or guardian. Older children require a paid ticket.
What happens if the weather is poor?
The bus has an open-top upper deck, so dress for the conditions. The tour is not weather-dependent and generally runs as scheduled — check your booking confirmation for any operator updates on the day.
Can I hop on and off at the stops, or is it a seated tour throughout?
This is a guided circuit tour rather than a hop-on hop-off service — you remain on board for the full route and return to your departure point at the end.
Cancellation policy.Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your chosen departure time. Cancel within 24 hours of the tour and the booking is non-refundable.