Richmond Historic Afternoon Tour from Hobart
Overview
Spend a delightful afternoon in the town of Richmond, one of Australia's most original historic villages on a guided coach tour. This tour will give you maximum time at Richmond Village, nestled on the beautiful Coal River. Nowhere else in Tasmania is the romance and nostalgic charm of colonial days more alive than in the beautiful setting of Richmond. Stroll across the historic convict-built Richmond Bridge and use your complimentary discount coupon to visit the Richmond Gaol or Old Hobart Town Model Village. There's plenty of time to explore the village, its quaint cottages, unique shops, galleries and cafe's. Perhaps try a famous scallop pie from Richmond Bakery or taste some Coal Valley regional wines (at own expense) shop or just relax.
What's Included
- Coach Transport
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Discount Coupon (selected businesses)
- Driver/guide
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick-ups commence approximately 40 minutes before listed start time/tour departure time. If you selected a hotel pick-up, you will receive a separate email from the tour operator. Please check your emails for the confirmed hotel pick-up time. You will receive the email within 24hrs of booking. For bookings made after closing time for the following day, you will receive your email confirming pick up details the following morning, at least 2 hrs prior to departure. Please be waiting at your hotel pick-up location 5 mins prior to your confirmed pick-up time. Not all pick-up locations are directly at the hotel. The exact pick-up location will be provided in the email sent from the tour operator. If a hotel has not been selected, your pick-up will be confirmed as Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart (central departure point) at 1.00pm.
Franklin Wharf
Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Richmond Bridge
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Richmond
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Richmond Gaol
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Coal Valley Vineyard (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Coach Transport.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pick up and drop off (selected hotels only).
- Discount Coupon (selected businesses).
- Driver/guide.
- Food and Drink.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Richmond Historic Afternoon Tour from Hobart is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Richmond Historic Afternoon Tour from Hobart will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Coach Transport
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Discount Coupon (selected businesses)
- Driver/guide
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
