Tours Hobart

RED DECKER CITY LOOP HOP-ON, HOP-OFF I Departs Daily I 20 stops I 90 min loop I Hourly Departures I Valid for 48 hours from first boarding Join the official sightseeing tour of Hobart; choose from 20 different stops featuring the best sights and attractions in and around Hobart. Hop-on and hop-off as many times as you like, or stay on board and do the 90-minute city loop tour – the choice is yours! Our red open-top double decker buses provide unrivalled views of this beautiful city, including local landmarks such as the River Derwent, Tasman Bridge and kunanyi/Mt Wellington as well as an abundance of colonial architecture and city streetscapes.
Hop onboard and enjoy professional and informative commentary that is available in English or, on select buses, a choice of 7 additional languages including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish. Complimentary earphones are available from your driver.
The City Loop operates between 20 popular locations including the MONA ferry terminal at Brooke Street Pier, Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay Village, Cascade Brewery, Cascades Female Factory, Hobart CBD, Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery, Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Hobart Convict Penitentiary, Hobart Aquatic Centre, The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Victoria Docks.
Pick up your complimentary copy of The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart when you hop-on the bus. This handy little booklet highlights what there is to see and do in Hobart and also includes exclusive local discounts.

Free Wi-fi is available onboard our fleet of modern open-top and closed-top double decker buses.

Your ticket is valid for 48 hours from the time you first board. Red Decker operates 7 days a week. City Loop buses operate between 9am to 4:30pm. Board the bus at any of our stops throughout the day.
* Red Decker is open everyday except Christmas Day (Saturday 25 December) and Good Friday
The Red Decker Summer bus timetable is currently in operation with departures daily 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (up to and including the 30 April 2023) .
From 1st May through to the 30th September our winter timetable operates - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour | departs @ 9.30am | 2.5 Hour Return Tour + Richmond Village Tour | departs @ 12.30pm | 4 Hour Return Tour (includes 3 hours in Richmond) I Tour operates Sunday - Friday.

On this combination tour, you will start the day with our kunanyi/Mt Wellington tour at 9.30am (departing from Brooke Street Pier), which offers a breath-taking journey to the mountain summit, where you will have half an hour to enjoy the 360 views of the city of Hobart and surrounding areas. We will return you to the Hobart waterfront by 12pm. You will then have 30 minutes of free time, to explore the Hobart Waterfront. We will meet you again at Brooke Street Pier (outside the MONA Ferry Terminal) at 12.30pm, where you will commence the afternoon Richmond Village Tour. Richmond historical village is home to Australia’s oldest bridge, Catholic Church and gaol. This part of the tour offers a generous 3 hours to explore this historical town at your own pace.
(*views from the mountain summit weather dependent)
Duration
7 hours (approx.)


Departs
9:30am Sunday - Friday| 6 days/ week (except Christmas Day -25th December and Good Friday)


Highlights
• Fun and Informative live commentary.
• Experienced local driver/guides.
• Modern air-conditioned vehicles.
• 3 hours (approx.) in Richmond Village to explore at your own leisure.
• Home to Australia’s oldest bridge, Catholic Church and gaol.
• Discounts for some of Richmond’s best shops, cafes and attractions.


Pickup
kunanyi/ Mt Wellington Tour
9:30am Brooke Street Pier (MONA Ferry Terminal) and opposite the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre, 4 Elizabeth Street in Hobart (Outside the Hydro Tasmania building).
Richmond Village Tour
12.30pm Brooke Street Pier (MONA Ferry Terminal) and outside the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (corner of Elizabeth and Davey Street)



Dropoff
kunanyi/ Mt Wellington Tour

11.45am Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre & Brooke Street Pier.

Richmond Village Tour

4.30pm Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre Hobart (Corner Davey & Elizabeth Streets) & Brooke Steet Pier.



What To Bring
We suggest bringing the following items with you on all tours:
• Comfortable footwear
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Warm jacket
• Bottle of water
• Camera
• Mobile phone