Hobart: City & Coal River Valley Shore Excursion
Tasmania
Discover Hobart's history, charm, and local flavor on a shore excursion. Explore the city, sip wine, taste cheese, and snap a photo with your cruise ship in the background.
Tasmanian Wine, Cheese, and History Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers in Hobart
This guided tour in Hobart suits cruise ship passengers seeking wine tastings, local cheese, historic Richmond, and scenic photo spots.
Highlights
- Savor a Tasmanian lunch at Everyman and His Dog Vineyard
- Sample award-winning cheeses at Wicked Cheese Co. in Richmond
- Explore Richmond’s historic convict-built Georgian architecture and Australia’s oldest bridge
- Enjoy a guided Hobart city tour covering over 40 iconic locations
- Capture photos of your cruise ship, Hobart city, Derwent River, and Mount Wellington at Rosny Point Lookout
Description
Begin with a guided tour of Hobart, exploring over 40 significant spots with local commentary. After crossing the Tasman Bridge, travel to the Coal River Valley, known for its quality wines.
Your first stop is Everyman and His Dog Vineyard, a family-run winery where you can taste wines and enjoy a Tasmanian lunch.
Next, visit Wicked Cheese Co. in Richmond to sample award-winning cheeses. Then, stretch your legs in Richmond and explore its convict-era Georgian architecture, shops, cafés, and Australia’s oldest bridge still in use.
Continue with another tasting at a selected local cellar door, sampling more Tasmanian wine varietals. Before returning to the cruise terminal, visit Rosny Point Lookout for scenic photos featuring your cruise ship, the city, river, and Mount Wellington.
Includes
- Guided Hobart city tour with live commentary
- Cellar door tastings at two or three vineyards
- Cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese Co.
- Free time to explore historic Richmond
- Tasmanian lunch at Everyman and His Dog Vineyard
- Optional whisky, gin, or vodka tasting in Richmond
- Driver and commentary throughout the tour
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important Information
- This tour is designed for cruise ship passengers visiting Hobart, with departure and return times set according to each ship’s schedule.
- Pick-up and drop-off at the Centre for the Arts on Hunter Street, opposite the cruise ship terminal.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. Booking in advance is recommended to secure your preferred cruise day and time.