About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring Hobart's landmarks and Tasmania's most talked-about art venue. Your guide steers you through the city's key spots before delivering you to MONA, where provocative contemporary works sit alongside ancient artefacts in converted sandstone bunkers. The river views and museum's subterranean galleries make for an absorbing day that balances local history with boundary-pushing art.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Hobart's central landmarks and streets
- Derwent River views from the water
- MONA admission included—no separate ticket required
- Ancient Neolithic pieces through experimental installations
- Subterranean gallery spaces carved into heritage buildings
- Air-conditioned vehicle with live commentary throughout
- Suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
The morning kicks off with a city tour where your guide points out Hobart's defining features and tells you why locals care about them. You'll cruise the Derwent to see the waterfront from the river itself. Then it's into MONA—a deliberately provocative space where the building itself is as much the point as what's inside. Expect candid, sometimes confronting art. The museum is partly underground; there's plenty of walking, but nothing strenuous. Allow time to linger; two hours barely scratches the surface.
Good to know
Bring comfortable shoes for the museum's corridors and stairs. MONA's collection shifts, so what you see depends on visit timing. Prams and strollers work on-site. Food and drinks aren't included; the museum has a café if you need refuelling. Service animals welcome.
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