Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin city, take in the highlights and enjoy a café lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 5 hour tour explores the city before heading out onto the stunning Otago peninsula. A visit to Larnach Castle , New Zealand's only castle is a must see. There is a café here which has tea coffee and a variety of food on offer. Then spend the rest of the visit enjoying the very extensive gardens. (Admission to the gardens is included. The tour inside castle can be booked and paid on the day). During the tour you will view some outstanding scenery that we have on offer here in paradise (AKA Dunedin). There are fantastic photo opportunities during the tour.
Take a walk to the top of the steepest street in the world if you feel inclined
The number 1 photo spot for Dunedin City
Visit New Zealand's first University. founded in 1879. See the stunning Edwardian clock tower.
Stop and have a wander through the most photographed building in the southern hemisphere. Another beautiful example of Edwardian architecture.
Visit New Zealand's only castle. Have a bite to eat then wander the very extensive gardens. (Garden entry cost included. Castle tour extra)
Visit the Otago peninsula and take the opportunity to get some amazing photos. Time to stop and take in the scenery.
We will pick you up from the port ( Cruise Terminal) or your accommodation. Just let us know which one.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $127 per person for this Port Chalmers experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up from the port ( Cruise Terminal) or your accommodation. Just let us know which one. Pickup points include Ebb Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 87 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourworks NZ Limited.
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Awesome experience touring around and learning about Dunedin's rich history! Far exceeded all our expectations, highly recommended. Russ was SUPER friendly and obviously passionate about his hometown, I don't think anyone could have given us a better tour of Dunedin.
Wow. Thanks for taking the time to place your review. I enjoyed reading it and it's always great to read the positive comments. Thanks again and safe travels. Cheers Russ. Tourworks NZ.
Amazing tour. Russ was incredibly knowledgeable and took us all over Dunedin. Photo stops and stunning views. A must do if you're in Dunedin!
Kia ora, thanks for placing your review. And thank you for the great comments. Cheers Russ. Tourworks NZ.
With Russ we had a fantastic day. From start to finish Russ provided us with a lot of information with his very good mood. Russ drove us safely to all places. The highlight of course Larnach Castle with a fantastic view as well as a very nice and really worth seeing garden. We had a lovely day and can highly recommend this trip.
Kia ora, thanks for placing your review. It's great to read the positive comments, obviously you enjoyed your visit to Dunedin with Tourworks NZ. Vielen Dank, Russ.
I had the impression that we will be seeing seals and penguins/ other than that was a very good informative tour
Kia ora, thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the tour. As this is not a wildlife tour, seals and penguins are not included; you definitely won't find them at Baldwin Street or Larnach Castle. 😁Cheers, the team at Tourworks NZ.
Russ is our favorite guide across the 6 NZ ports we visited. Our day was filled with great sites and photo ops.
Kia ora Terrence that is a great read thanks heaps. Please come back any time. Cheers Russ. Tourworks NZ.
Malcolm was a wonderful guide, filling us in on what we were seeing from his perspective as a local. The description of the tour was accurate. We had enough time at the castle to have some Coffee and treats, hear the bagpipers and have lunch, as well as tour the inside and outside of the castle. Would highly recommend this tour.
Kia ora Beth, thanks for placing your review. Looks like Malcolm hit the mark on our small group tour as usual. Safe travels. Cheers from the team at Tourworks NZ.
The tour and experience was amazing. The tour guide was from the area. He was very knowledgeable and helpful at explaining every area we drove by, too and the activities. Well worth your time and money.
Kia ora Susan, thanks for placing your review. All our guides are locals who have lived here all our lives. The comments make great reading, thank you. Cheers from the team at Tourworks NZ.
Great tour, Russ is a fantastic tour guide with extensive knowledge of the Dunedin area. We visited a lot of places with plenty of stops and time take photos. We really enjoyed the tour but felt it was a bit too long for us (over 6 hours) but we highly recommend this tour.
Kia ora thanks for placing your review. Great to read you enjoyed your tour. Apologies re the time, sometimes I get a bit carried away showing off the sites of paradise. 😊 Cheers Russ, Tourworks NZ.
Russ was excellent the perfect host and had huge knowledge would go with him again
Kia ora Judy thanks for placing your review. Looks like we hit the mark re our day out in Dunedin Fantastic. Cheers Russ. Tourworks NZ
The best way to see and learn about Dunedin. Russ is very knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him.
Kia ora Gay thanks for placing your review. It was certainly a very enjoyable day. Safe travels. Cheers Russ. Tourworks NZ
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour | 5h 30min | 4.8 (87) | $127 | |
 Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum | 7 hours | 3.6 (14) | $115 | View |
 Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum | 7 hours | — | $123 | View |
 Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour | 6 hours | 4.9 (111) | $112 | View |
 Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle | 2h 30min–4h | 4.8 (110) | $95 | View |
 Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour | 6 hours | 4.8 (89) | $169 | View |
 Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion) | 6 hours | 5.0 (83) | $120 | View |