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Wellington NZ
Great guide in Steve but be sure to check where the shuttle picks you up. Originally we were given a different address.
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Your comments are noted - thank you for letting us know so we can fine tune that for next time.
Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $90 / person
- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 119 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Leisure Tours
- Meeting point
- Departure PointWellington Cruise PortDatesDailyReturn pointReturns to original departure point
Description
Take in the sights of Wellington while your cruise ship is in port, and discover one of the world’s most charming capital cities. See where New Zealand’s political leaders rule the country, and visit Parliament Buildings, Premier House and other architectural landmarks. Take in views of Wellington from above on a visit to the summit of Mt Victoria, and have the option to take a ride on Wellington’s iconic cable car. A sightseeing tour of Wellington would not be complete without visiting Wellington's Botanical Gardens and the famous Lady Norwood Rose Gardens.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Mount Victoria
The tour proceeds up Mt Victoria where a stop from a viewing platform will provide you with speculator views of the harbour and city.
Locally known as The Beehive
Lyall Bay
drive to Lyall Bay beach, pass Wellington airport and see some of the rugged coast line. On a clear day you may see some spectacular views of the South Island. We pass Barrett’s Reef, where on 10 April 1968 the roll on/roll off ferry Wahine hit the reef and capsized near Seatoun (just a short distance from the shoreline) during a hurricane resulting in 52 lives being lost.
Wellington Cable Car
iconic Wellington cable car (which first carried passengers in 1902). After you have travelled to the top in the cable car and visited the quaint museum at that end, you will have more breath-taking panoramic views of the harbour and city.
Lady Norwood Rose Garden
Then we drive pass the lovely Botanic Gardens and drive through the Lady Norwood Rose Garden,
Premier House
The takes in the historic Premier House home of New Zealand's Prime Minster
What's included
Included
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.4
119 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Full meeting instructions will be advised after booking received
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
6+ days before100% refund
2–6 days before50% refund
0–2 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour take?
Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Wellington 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.
Can I cancel Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 6 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Reviews(119)
J
Excellent trip
Marty our driver was excellent. Showed us everything and explained it well and had a lovely personality
Operator response
Thank you for your review and comments.
W
Great tour
The driver was excellent . Warm, funny and knowledgeable. He made the journey fun and relaxing. I enjoyed it.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review which are valuable to us to ensure we meet and where possible exceed our customers expectations.
K
Excellent
Great tour! Our driver as very knowledgeable and entertaining. Hit all the main areas and added a lot of history
Operator response
Kiaora Kelly and thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with us!
T
Lovely experience just wish our tour guide was more professional at his job.
What I will remember is the option of going down in the cable car was better than going up when we saw the line down the bottom. We were so disappointed we missed out on going up to Victoria Lookout that would have been a highlight. Apparently there was a car race on that the Bus driver hadn't been informed about. The right tour guide can make or sadden your expreriece we had a great bus driver Peter , I think he should have been our tour guide as well. Overall got to see on this bus trip more than walking as Wellington is a big City
Operator response
Kiaora Tania and thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Peter!
D
A must do
Our tour guide was awesome, took pride in showing us the highlights of Wellington. Gave us plenty of photo opportunities and even a chance to grab some coffee and pastries along the trip
Operator response
Kiaora Diana and thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with us!
R
Excellent tour. Great value.
This tour was fantastic from start to finish. Our driver and guide Dennis was passionate about his city and NZ and went over and above to take us to all the Wellington highlights. The tour should only have been 3.5 hours but was actually 5 plus hours as Dennis wanted to ensure we saw all Wellington had to offer.
Operator response
Kiaora Rachel and thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Dennis!
B
Wellington Half Day City Tour
Wellington is a beautiful city and we had a great tour with Dean!!! He pointed out many interesting facts!
Operator response
Kiaora Beverley and thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Dean!
L
Wellington
Enjoyed the tour. Had several stops to get out and take pictures. Bryan was informative. Beautiful city, lived the cable car and views from Mount Victoria. Loved that there was an option to stay in the city, but I decided to go back to the port.
Operator response
Kiaora Lisa and thanks for leaving a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Bryan!
N
Brilliant
This tour was a standout for us. Dennis is a great tour guide and we promised we would write a review to thank him for the day. Kerry, Donna, Mary and Lou from Adelaide. Dennis is very passionate and knowledgeable and gave our group an insight into Wellington. Thanks P.S. Go Aussies
Operator response
Kiaora Cherry and thanks for leaving a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Dennis!
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