A gold and brown camouflaged ferry labelled MR-II is docked beside a modern waterside building under a clear blue sky, ready to embark on a Morning City Tour as part of the renowned MONA tour experience.
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MONA & Hobart City Tour

from A$150
7 hours 45 mins
Hobart
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

This full day tour leaves Brooke Street Pier at 9.45am for a guided coach loop through Hobart, with stops at Cascade Gardens, Rosny Hill Lookout and The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. From there you'll ferry across to MONA for a self guided look through Australia's largest private art collection, returning to Hobart in the late afternoon.

  • A gold and brown camouflaged ferry labelled MR-II is docked beside a modern waterside building under a clear blue sky, ready to embark on a Morning City Tour as part of the renowned MONA tour experience.
  • Contemporary museum building with rust-coloured walls and a curved concrete structure sits by the water, surrounded by trees and hills—perfect for a visit during your Morning City Tour, especially to experience MONA’s unique architectural design.
  • A long bridge with multiple support columns spans a body of water, with cars travelling across and the city and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky—an ideal view to admire during a Morning City Tour or while heading towards MONA.
  • Bright red tulips bloom in the foreground of a garden with green grass, trees, purple flowers, and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky—creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of what you might discover during a Morning City Tour near MONA.
  • A wooden circular boardwalk with railings sits over a pond with lily pads in a lush garden at MONA. One person is leaning over the railing, enjoying the tranquil scenery—perhaps as part of a Morning City Tour exploring this unique setting.
  • Five adults stand and talk on a red wooden bridge over a pond in a garden with trees and a small wooden structure in the background, captured during a Morning City Tour at MONA.
  • A gold and brown camouflaged ferry labelled MR-II is docked beside a modern waterside building under a clear blue sky, ready to embark on a Morning City Tour as part of the renowned MONA tour experience.
  • Contemporary museum building with rust-coloured walls and a curved concrete structure sits by the water, surrounded by trees and hills—perfect for a visit during your Morning City Tour, especially to experience MONA’s unique architectural design.
  • A long bridge with multiple support columns spans a body of water, with cars travelling across and the city and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky—an ideal view to admire during a Morning City Tour or while heading towards MONA.
  • Bright red tulips bloom in the foreground of a garden with green grass, trees, purple flowers, and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky—creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of what you might discover during a Morning City Tour near MONA.
  • A wooden circular boardwalk with railings sits over a pond with lily pads in a lush garden at MONA. One person is leaning over the railing, enjoying the tranquil scenery—perhaps as part of a Morning City Tour exploring this unique setting.
  • Five adults stand and talk on a red wooden bridge over a pond in a garden with trees and a small wooden structure in the background, captured during a Morning City Tour at MONA.

Quick read before you book.

  • Cover Hobart's colonial landmarks and Australia's boldest art museum in one day
  • Wander Cascade Gardens and take in the view from Rosny Hill Lookout
  • Cruise the Derwent by ferry instead of just driving there
  • Explore MONA at your own pace with a handheld audio guide

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. It's a full day on the coach, so wear comfy layers and plan your must sees, as some stops are self guided.

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Included in this tour.

  • Guided coach tour of Hobart, including Cascade Gardens and Rosny Hill Lookout
  • Free time at The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
  • Return ferry transfer to MONA
  • Entry to the Museum of Old and New Art
  • Individual handheld audio guide for your MONA visit

Commonly asked questions.

It runs Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, departing Brooke Street Pier at 9:45am. The ferry brings you back to Brooke Street Pier around 5pm.

Check in at the Gray Line day tour desk inside the Brooke Street Pier building at 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart, at least 15 minutes before departure.

A three hour guided coach tour of Hobart, entry to MONA and your ferry ticket back to Hobart are all included, plus free use of the museum's handheld guide.

After the morning city loop you have the afternoon at MONA at your own pace, before the ferry returns you to the city around 5pm.

Meals aren't included. MONA has places to eat and drink, so most people grab lunch there.

Child prices apply for ages 4 to 17. Infants and children under 7 can't sit in the first two rows of the coach. MONA is known for provocative art, so check what is showing before you bring kids.

No, the day finishes at Brooke Street Pier, a short walk from Salamanca and the waterfront.

Food and hot drinks are not allowed on board, so grab your coffee before you check in or during the stops.

Tours run in all weather. They are only cancelled for extreme weather warnings, safety issues or road closures, in which case you are refunded.

If you only want the city sights, the Hobart city morning tour covers the same loop in about three hours.

More about this tour.

Most Hobart tours make you choose between the city and MONA. This one does both in a single day, starting with a coach loop through Hobart's landmarks before you board a ferry to Australia's most talked about art museum.

Your morning around Hobart

You'll depart at 9.45am from Brooke Street Pier on Franklin Wharf for a guided coach loop through Sullivans Cove, Salamanca Place and Battery Point, with a stop to wander Cascade Gardens and views from Rosny Hill Lookout. Your guide shares real stories about the city's convict and colonial history as you go, with plenty of chances to hop off for photos before the coach rolls on.

Free time at the Botanical Gardens, then MONA by ferry

You'll have free time to explore The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens before heading back to the water for a scenic ferry ride to the Museum of Old and New Art. MONA is David Walsh's private collection, Australia's largest, and the self guided visit gives you as long as you like among its ancient, modern and contemporary works before the ferry brings you back to Hobart in the late afternoon.

Good to know before you book

Meals and hotel drop off are not included, so plan on grabbing lunch at MONA or back in the city. If you would rather stick to a shorter city loop without MONA, our Hobart city tour covers the same landmarks in half the time, and our guide to things to do in Hobart is worth a look if you're planning the rest of your stay.Explore what else Hobart has on offer, check availability for your dates, then lock in your spot with Book Now.

Additional info.

Meals and hotel drop off are not included Infants and children under seven cannot sit in the first two rows of the coach Runs Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Check in at the Gray Line desk inside Brooke Street Pier at least 15 minutes before departure