Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour
Overview
Join our tour of the historic village of Richmond, known for its beautifully preserved, Georgian architecture and home to Australia’s oldest bridge, colonial gaol and Catholic Church. Richmond is a hub for gourmet food and wine lovers. Visit shops, galleries, historic sites, and eateries with exclusive attraction discounts.
Your 48-hour CITY LOOP ticket allows you to join the official sightseeing tour of Hobart. Hop-on and experience stunning 360 degree views of Hobart from the top deck of our open-top double-decker buses. Stay onboard to complete the full 90 minute tour or hop-on, hop-off at any of the 20 convenient stops around the city.
Includes a 48hr Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket and a 3.5 hour Richmond Village Tour and scenic drive through the Coal River Valley with 2.5 hours (approx.) in Richmond to spend at your own leisure.
Inclusions
- 48-hour Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket
- 3.5-hour Richmond Village Tour - 2.5 hours in Richmond to spend at your leisure (English commentary)
- A complimentary copy of Red Decker's The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart
- Exclusive discounts to many of Richmond’s attractions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
What to expect
Richmond Village Tour
Route Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Brooke Street Pier - 1st Hobart city pick up - Tour Start
- Hydro Tasmania Building - 2nd Hobart city pick up - Tour Start
- Richmond Gaol
Richmond Bridge
Operates: Buses depart Daily at 1pm from the bus stop located at Brooke Street Pier.
Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour
Route Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre - Start and finish of the 90 minute city loop
- Brooke Street Pier
- Princes Wharf No.1 - Outside the main entrance of Princes Wharf No.1
- 3 Castray Esplanade - Outside CSIRO
- 34 Hampden Rd - Corner of Hampden Rd and Colville St
- 22 De Witt St - Near Cromwell St intersection
- 64 St Georges Terrace - Near Sandy Bay Rd
- Wrest Point - Outside main entrance
- 143 Sandy Bay Rd - Corner of Sandy Bay Rd and Queen St
- Cascade Brewery Bar
- 123 Cascade Rd - Corner of Cascade Rd and McRobies Rd
- 409 Macquarie St - Corner of Macquarie St and Weld St
- Village Cinemas Hobart - Near Barrack St intersection
- 119 Collins St - Near Murray St intersection
- Maritime Museum of Tasmania
- 101 Campbell St - Corner of Brisbane St and Campbell St
- University Rose Gardens - Corner of Brooker Hwy and Liverpool Street (opposite ABC building)
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens - Outside main entrance
- Zero Davey Boutique Apartments - Corner of Davey St and Hunter St
Brooke Street Pier / Salamanca Market / Narryna Heritage Museum / Wrest Point Casino / Army Museum of Tasmania / Cascade Brewery / Cascades Female Factory Historic Site / Village Cinemas / Mawson's Hut Replica Museum / Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery / Maritime Museum of Tasmania / Convict Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site / The Hobart Aquatic Centre / Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens / Tasman Bridge / Constitution Dock / Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre / Battery Point Sculpture Trail / Queens Domain
Operates: Buses depart daily from the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre on the corner of Elizabeth and Davey Streets in Hobart. Summer timetable (October - April) buses depart every hour from 9.00am - 3.00pm and finish at 4.30pm. Winter timetable (May - September) buses depart every hour from 10.00am - 3.00pm and finish at 4.30pm.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- What you can do: Please observe directions from staff at all times. If you are feeling unwell, please do not board the bus. Clean your hands before and after you travel. Avoid touching surfaces inside the bus whenever you can. Do not consume food and drinks on board the bus.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Great shuttle to Richmond. Knowledgeable driver and pleasant drive to and from Richmond. We loved the Richmond Bridge (including the rooster that appeared to live there!) and the gaol, very interesting. We were a bit disappointed that several of the shops (e.g. antique shops) in Richmond were clo...
Great shuttle to Richmond. Knowledgeable driver and pleasant drive to and from Richmond. We loved the Richmond Bridge (including the rooster that appeared to live there!) and the gaol, very interesting. We were a bit disappointed that several of the shops (e.g. antique shops) in Richmond were closed on the days that the bus tour goes there.The most memorable part of our tour was discovering and finding my Great Great Grandfather in the Anglican Cemetry in Richmond, was a very moving moment. Also thinking about the immigration of my family into Richmond from the UK and how hardworking they were. Loved Richmond and the historical sit...
The most memorable part of our tour was discovering and finding my Great Great Grandfather in the Anglican Cemetry in Richmond, was a very moving moment. Also thinking about the immigration of my family into Richmond from the UK and how hardworking they were. Loved Richmond and the historical sites.Driver very informative. Lovely views of the countryside. Architecture and bridge very reminiscent of England. Fab bakery and Lolly shop.
Driver very informative. Lovely views of the countryside. Architecture and bridge very reminiscent of England. Fab bakery and Lolly shop.Great service to Richmond - easy to book. Cute little village is a must see and there is enough time allowed to wander around. Great value
Great service to Richmond - easy to book. Cute little village is a must see and there is enough time allowed to wander around. Great value