Tours/Wellington/Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Viator · Private tour

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

4.8(80)Wellington1 hour
VIATOR4.7(41)TRIPADVISOR4.8(39)

Description

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast line to Red Rocks with the South Island providing the backdrop. Discover the stunning views from Mt Victoria, ride the Cable Car and wander through the Botanical Gardens, before visiting Old St Paul's Church and Parliament grounds with the iconic Beehive building Lunch is taken at Chocolate Fish cafe by the beach and we stop in at Peter Jackson's film empire at Weta Cave to view their museum and for a photo and shopping opportunity

Tour Options

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

45 min

Stunning views of the city and harbour

30 min

View the Weta Cave, museum and shop

Admission included60 min

Lunch with refreshments by the sea

60 min

Visit the Outdoor museum and take in the view across to the South Island

Admission included30 min

Enjoy the ride up the hill and the views from atop

60 min

Wander down through the Botanical Gardens to smell the roses

45 min

Meander past the buildings where the big decisions are made

30 min

One of the most beautiful wooden churches in the world

60 min

This is a historic military site with commanding views of the greater Wellington region.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea
Transport by private vehicle

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up from any Wellington location including hotels and the port

Traveller Ratings

4.8
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes

Reviews(80)

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Patricia_P
March 4, 2026
Could have been a great tour if not cut short and a different guide.

While we were waiting for our tour guide we asked another coach driver if we were in the right place for this tour he directed us and also informed us we would have a great day well sadly this didn’t happen. We felt this tour was very rushed due to the guide informing us our tour would finish early at approx 3pm and not 4.30pm due to a road closure to the port, this information was given to us part way through the day after lunch. Parts of the tour were amazing but being rushed through the botanical garden and other places was very disappointing. We also feel the guide needs some pointers on etiquette in the company of guests as her frequent use of the F word and C word profanities used were extremely off putting and disgusting. Would we book this tour again ? yes with a different tour guide and full tour time.

Operator response

apologies that the day did not pan out as you expected Patricia. Yes, there was a festival in Wellington on that day that impacted some roads and led to the earlier finish time. I have no explanation for the use of profanities and have taken this up with the Guide to ensure this is never repeated. Once again I can only apologise that your tour was not up to our normal standards on this occasion regards John

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joy2026
February 2, 2026
Discovering Wellington’s Charm with Great Company

I had such an enjoyable experience on the private tour of Wellington. Our guide was thoughtful, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the day. Steve took the time to check in with us, asking what we wanted to know and tailoring the tour to our interests. Not only did they share great advice on places to visit and things to watch out for, but they also kept the conversation engaging and insightful. We explored a variety of attractions around Wellington e.g. the Weta Cave, Beehive Parliament, with fascinating stories and history that brought the city to life. There's also good lunch near wellywood. To top it off, our guide helped us capture some wonderful photos around the city, making the memories even more special. Overall, it was a fantastic way to experience Wellington, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a personalised and memorable tour to top attractions in Wellington.

Operator response

thanks for that glowing review Joy - I'll pass on your feedback to Steve cheers John

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Helen_Y
September 14, 2025
Short on time? Just the city tour for you!

I had a quick trip to Wellington so this city day tour was perfect to see all around Wellington. The tour guide was very informative and catered the private tour to accommodate.

Operator response

Glad to see you enjoyed your time in Wellington with Captours cheers John

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LL98765432
February 10, 2025
Auckland Excursion

I know you can't see a city in one day but Andrew did a wonderful job of taking my husband and I around Auckland. We started by driving along the harbor and up to the highest point in Auckland with a 360 view of the city. We drove along the beach, saw the Wellington city sign, the Weta studios, had a very good lunch at the Chocolate Fish Cafe, saw the NZ War Museum, downtown, rode the cable car, etc. Andrew was very friendly, and knowledgeable and we enjoyed the day we spent with him! I would definitely recommend Andrew and this tour! You won't regret it!

Operator response

thanks for that great review of your day in Wellington. I'll pass on your feedback to Andrew cheers John

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FredD869
February 2, 2025
Great small group experience

Liz was a fun, low key tour guide. It was us with 2 other couple’s in her Mercedes Van. We were stress free as she navigated the highlights of Wellington! The Chocolate Fish Cafe was delicious!

Operator response

Hi Fred - great to see you had a great day with Liz and I'll pass that feedback on to her cheers John

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Stephen_N
January 26, 2025
One day in Wellington

Steve our guide was superb. We hit it off with him from the moment we met because of his extremely likeable nature. Although he had a plan of Wellington highlights, we discussed what best worked for us and he adapted his schedule to suit. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Wellington being an ex-teacher and we discussed a whole range of topics throughout the day. Although we had never met before, it was comparable to having a day in the company of an old friend. We only had a day to appreciate the sights and sounds of Wellington and Steve made sure that we did just that.

Operator response

that's great to hear Stephen and happy you got to personalise your tour to give you a fun day in Wellington. I'll pass on that feedback to Steve cheers John

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tz54
December 14, 2024
Great Wellington

Thanks to our guidedriver we had a great time in Wellington and enjoyed a beautiful city and landscape. We only regretted that time passed by very quickly.

Operator response

you must have had a fun day out then. Glad to hear that thanks John

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Teri_P
September 9, 2024
Our tour guide had taught...

Our tour guide had taught as what there is to know about the city and points of interest. It was an enjoyable experience

Operator response

glad to hear that Teri cheers John

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Greg_P
September 2, 2024
A wonderful sightseeing experience!

We had a wonderful guide, Selwyn, who was very knowledgeable and very adaptable to our requests. We visited many prominent landmarks - Parliament House, the Mt Victoria Lookout, the Cable Car, The Basin Reserve, to name a few - and had a delicious lunch on the waterfront. It was an entertaining day from start to finish. I highly recommend it. Thanks, Selwyn!

Operator response

thanks Greg and I'll pass that great feedback onto Selwyn cheers John

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Eileen_E
August 31, 2024
A windy, but fun day in Wellington

We booked this trip just two days in advance, and Andrew was able to make our private trip a reality. Andrew was fantastic, prompt, kind, informative, and accommodating. It was a very overcast and windy day, that because of Andrew, was made fun. We learned a lot about Wellington, which was our hope for the day! Thank you Andrew for a lovely day!

Operator response

thanks Eileen and great that Andrew was able to give you an informative and memorable day in our cool little Capital city cheers John

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