Christchurch Highlights Tour (Private Lyttelton shore excursion)
Description
Experience the charm, culture, and beauty of Christchurch on a guided day tour through New Zealand's Garden City. Enjoy panoramic views stretching from the coastline across Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps, offering a unique perspective of the region's stunning natural beauty. Along the way, discover the stories and heritage that have shaped the city, with fascinating local commentary and excellent photo opportunities. The tour also includes a visit to the Greenstone Shop, where you can learn about New Zealand pounamu (greenstone) and browse authentic local products. A perfect introduction to Christchurch, combining the city's highlights, culture, and spectacular scenery in one memorable experience. Join your local and knowledgable guide and feel good supporting a small local family owned business.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Travel around the beautiful torquoise bays of Lyttelton Harbour learning about the Maori and Eurpean history.
Enjoy stunning panoramic views at the top of the Port Hills with views looking down at Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch City.
Be amazed at the history of the city with an informative guided walking OR driving tour of Christchurch.
Visit the best gradens in Christchurch. See the beautiful Peacock Fountain, giant trees and imaculate flower beds.
Lunch time at Riverside Market or another great spot that suits your needs!
Enter into the unique Cardboard Cathedral, a sybmbol of inovation.
Visit and learn about Christchurch's bizzare and interesting 'Red Zone'. A large area of suburbia abandoned after the 2011 earthquake. If time permits, we have the option to finish with a stop at Sumner beach before heading back to your drop off spot.
Walk the beach and enjoy an ice cream at Christchruch's coolest beach town, Sumner.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As well as Lyttelton Port, we can pick up guests from any accommodation or specified location within the Christchurch central city area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
We had a great guide for the day-Simon. We saw so many cool places in Christchurch that we would have missed on our own. The botanical gardens were beautiful. Definitely recommend this tour.
Hi Cathy and thank for taking the time to leave your feedback. Im happy you enjoyed the tour. I had a great day with you all too. All the best to you all!
Simon was on top of it from the first e mail on. He was so flexible working out a tour that saw some of the countryside and then also part of the city. He dealt well with all of us-especially myself who had been motion sick for several days. Gorgeous scenery, Good driving and time management. Wonderful microphone so we could all hear. Thank you Simon
Thanks for your review Terry! Between Castle Hill, The Port Hills and Christchurch City it was a great day out. Thanks to your group for the positive spirit and great sense of humour! Safe travels onwards.
We were a group of nine friends. Simone picked us up at the cruise terminal (we were passengers of the Princess Royal Cruise). He toured us along the island's outskirts, offering breathtaking views of the island. What a magnificent geographic feature Christchurch has. Simone is awesome. He is super friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him and his tour company, Green Kiwi Tours.
Hello, and thanks for your very kind review. I had a great time showing you all around. We hope to welcome you again!
If you’re looking for the perfect way to explore Christchurch and its breathtaking surroundings, look no further than the Christchurch Highlights Tour by Green Kiwi Tours. From start to finish, this tour was an unforgettable experience, made even better by our amazing guide, Simon. He went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcome, comfortable, and fully immersed in the sights and stories of the city. We loved the scenic drive around Lyttelton Harbour, taking in breathtaking coastal views. One of my favorite unexpected moments was enjoying a coffee at the historic Sign of the Kiwi Café, where we soaked in the views and atmosphere. As we explored key landmarks, including the fascinating Red Zone, which tells the story of the city’s resilience after the earthquake, we gained incredible insights into Christchurch’s past and present. We even popped over to Sumner Beach, where we explored the charming town and its historic sites. On top of all that, the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off made the tour seamless and stress-free. Whether you’re a first-time visitor (like us) or a returning traveler, this tour offers an unbeatable way to experience Christchurch. A huge thank you to Simon for making this adventure so special! If you’re considering a guided tour of Christchurch, don’t hesitate, book this tour and hope you get Simon as your guide but we are certain the other tour guides are just as wonderdul. You won’t regret it!
Hi Whil and thank you so much for your kind and comprehensive review! It is very much appreciated! It was an absolute pleasure showing you both around for the day. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip. Would love to catch up if you end up back in Christchurch. Thanks again.
Simon our tour guide was amazing. He took us to all the best places to see amazing views. We were dancing in town where there was a dance flat form. It was an amazing trip. Our full day excursion in Christchurch was a blast.
Hello and thanks for taking the time to review us! You guys ripped up that dance floor with those slick zumba moves! It was a pleasure showing you around. Safe travels.
Simon was a terrific guide and excellent host. He gave us a detailed guide to the main city areas and I would definitely recommend him if you ever visit Christchurch.
Hello, and thanks for joining me yesterday. Im glad you had a great day out in Christchurch and the surrounds. Enjoy the rest of your cruise!
Absolutely outstanding tour and day. This tour was private, intimate and fun with a great group of newbies from the Crown Princess. The weather was amazing as was the day. Well done Simon
Hi Allan, It was really nice to meet you and thanks for the review. It is worth noting for travellers reading this - this is always booked as a private tour on Viator, however on the this occaision, the two groups decided to book together staight off the cruise ship bus and we were happy help! Thanks and safe travels Allan.
Our second day in New Zealand was to Christchurch, and I have to say, this is one of the most beautiful stops on our journey. Our tour guide, Simon, from Green Kiwi Tours, gave us the royal treatment. From stunning views of the harbor and surrounding areas, to the carefully manicured botanical gardens, we were delighted with each stop. Simon was quick to adapt to our wants and needs and took us to a vibrant downtown market where we feasted on meat pies and chips for lunch. We capped off our journey by punting along the Avon river, a relaxing boat ride accompanied by a tour guide who guided us up and down the river, using a long pole, Venetian style. I highly recommend Green Kiwi Tours and Simon, the master tour guide! You won’t be disappointed.
Thank you so much for your very kind and comprehensive review, it is much appreciated! Yes, we are always happy to adapt tours to what guests need so that was no issue. I had a great day showing you all around and wish you all the best for the rest of your trip! We hope to welcome you again. Safe travels.
Simon was a wonderful guide. He gave us a thorough overview of Christchurch and the surrounding area and a ton of information about the places that we visited. We really enjoyed our time!
Hi Margaret. Thank you so much for your review! It was great to show you both around the city and I hope the rest of your trip has been great! All the best.
My entire group of six adults thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Christchurch with Simon. His love and knowledge of Christchurch and the surrounding area was obvious. We saw beautiful scenery, incredible views, learned a lot about the 2011 earthquake and its impact on Christchurch, and even got a quick and fun lesson on Māori culture. Simon was easy to communicate with and responsive from booking to pickup. He was even able to adjust our tour on the fly to accommodate some last-minute shopping we wanted to do. I highly recommend this tour and Simon as a tour guide.
Hi Elisa. Thanks for your review and kind words. What a fun and enthusiastic group you were to hang out with for the day! I'm so glad you had a great time exploring the Christchurch area with me. All the best for the future.
