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Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

4.9(339)Wellington1 hour
VIATOR4.9(219)TRIPADVISOR4.9(120)

Description

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara - the coolest little capital. Visit Wellington’s main highlights and some hidden gems, including 4 photo stops a ride on the Cable Car. A perfect overview of our wonderful city for those who want an insight into local life and options on how to write your own Wellington story. PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLINGTON CABLE CAR WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN 21 JULY - 10 AUG 2025

Tour Options

Discover Wellington Alternate
  • Departure Time Pickup included
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

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Drive past the national museum and learn about current exhibitions that you could visit during the rest of your time in Wellington

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Soak in the view from Wellington's Golden Sands beach

10 min

Photo stop by the quirky Wellington sign, a homage to the Hollywood sign, before driving through Miramar and learning how the area became the home of New Zealand's film industry

15 min

Photo stop at Wahine Memorial Park on Wellington's stunning South Coast. Enjoy majestical views of the entrance to Wellington Harbour, Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Cook Strait, and sometimes Kaikoura Ranges on the South Island

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Experience the novelty of driving beneath the Wellington Airport runway and watch as local surfers catch waves in the bay

15 min

Photo stop at the famous Mt Victoria Lookout for spectacular views of the city and harbour

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Drive through the entertainment area of Courtenay Place before passing by the unique Bucket Fountain, one of Wellington's many unique sculptures. This is located on Cuba Street, which is the heart of Bohemian Wellington. Learn about what makes Wellington such a welcoming place

Admission included30 min

Enjoy a complimentary ride on Wellington's Cable Car - New Zealand's only remaining funicular railway. The 5min ride to the summit will take you through light-filled tunnels to another great view of the city and the chance to pick up some Wellington souvenirs at the Cable Car mini-museum

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Keep your ears open for the sound of once critically endangered native birds that are now commonplace in our city thanks to various conservation efforts

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See the unique Beehive building at NZ Parliament. An example of Brutalist architecture, this structure was voted one of the ugliest buildings in the world once upon a time!

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Drive by the beautiful Old St Paul's Cathedral, arguably one of the finest examples of timber Gothic Revival architecture in the world

Highlights

4 photo stops - Wellington sign, south coast, Mt Victoria, Cable Car lookout
Guaranteed drop off back to the cruise ship
Pick up directly from cruise ships
Cable Car ticket

What's included

Included
4 photo stops - Wellington sign, south coast, Mt Victoria, Cable Car lookout
Guaranteed drop off back to the cruise ship
Pick up directly from cruise ships
Cable Car ticket
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Please select one when booking. If you don't know which is closest to your accommodation, please contact us for advice. Wellington Cruise Ship Port is only available for cruise ship passengers. Wellington Cruise Ship Port - 20-30mins before departure time [we will let you know before travel date] All other pick up locations will be collected up to 20mins before scheduled departure time.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 3 hour duration includes travel time between photo stops and points of interest
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLINGTON CABLE CAR WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN 21 JULY - 10 AUG 2025

Reviews(339)

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pauleE8056HB
August 18, 2026
Must do

Great short tour and Natalie was the perfect guide

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Narelle_W
August 14, 2026
Grant was a wonderful...

Grant was a wonderful tour guide ,very informative and l learnt so much from the tour . Highly recommend it .

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N2867CYcatherinea
August 2, 2026
Great time out in Wellington

We had a great guide. There was just enough time at each spot and we got the variety that we wanted. Highly recommend for those who do not have a lot of time.

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markmY4197VD
August 2, 2026
Great trip

Don’t book through trip advisor. MUCH cheaper to book directly with the company. I’d suggest doing the trip as soon as you arrive in Wellington to get a good feel of the place.

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afaw2026
July 24, 2026
Windy Wellington Beautiful

Great tour of Wellington. Grant the tour guide was very professional and made the experience memorable

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clairewN3494SE
July 15, 2026
A pleasant afternoon

Informative, friendly, and helpful. Really enjoyed the tour - lots of local insights and anecdotes. Well paced with photo opportunities.

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Colleen_R
July 15, 2026
Great Wellington tour

Great tour - driver good fun, friendly and very informative Saw all of wellington sites including where the Wahine sank

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WalterHamish
July 4, 2026
Lots of things to do

Lot of things to visit and specifically if you love greenery its a haven for you

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X9616WCjanes
July 3, 2026
Excellent tour

Very enjoyable experience with informative, personable guide.

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Compass30509366455
June 29, 2026
Windy Wellington, we had a great tour and experienced a beautiful City including the outer coastal areas and lookouts.

We had a brilliant time on a small and informative tour.

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