City and Castle Exploration: Half-Day Guided Tour in Dunedin with Local Insights
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35 Ratings
Dunedin
Discover the hidden gems of Dunedin on a half-day guided tour with a local expert. Explore the city's impressive sights, including the iconic Larnach Castle, and gain unique insights into the history and culture of this charming New Zealand city.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World - Conquer the world’s steepest street and learn of it’s quirky origins.
- The Octagon - Explore the fascinating history of Otepoti Dunedin in the wonderfully preserved historic centre.
- Dunedin Railway Station - Enjoy New Zealand’s most photographed building. This is a good chance for a toilet break.
- Otago Peninsula - Experience the beauty and biodiversity of the wildlife capital of New Zealand.
- Larnach Castle & Gardens - Discover New Zealand’s only castle with its exquisite views, fascinating history and award winning gardens.
- Smaills Beach - Explore the rugged beauty of Dunedin’s Pacific coastline
- Highcliff Road - Enjoy the breathtaking views of the pacific ocean as well as the city surrounds from the scenic “high road”.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Entrance fee for Larnach Castle
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Port/Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
From the soaring spires to the sweeping beaches, experience the best of New Zealand’s most fascinating wee city with an experienced local guide. On this small group tour (max. 8 pax) you will visit Dunedin’s most impressive, unique and charming sights, including the only castle in the country: Larnach Castle. With an entertaining mix of story telling, beauty, wildlife and charm our tours provide visitors with an unforgettable experience and a fantastic insight into our hometown - Otepoti Dunedin. Auch auf Deutsch!
Location
Robert Burns Statue
You will find the Robert Burns Statue (usually with a seagull perched on his head) at the top of the Octagon, smack bang in the centre of Dunedin. Your guide will be waiting here with an "All In Dunedin" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sgero67
Apr 13, 2024
Good tour for cruise ship visitors when your time is limited. 🚢 - Picked up directly from the cruise ship transfer in Port Chalmers. Good overview of Dunedin if your time is limited. Thank you to Chris for making the tour very enjoyable and informative. 🙂
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Thewalkerwoman
Apr 5, 2024
Chris, our guide was... - Chris, our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. We were a group of 6 from a cruise ship. Chris adapted the tour to accommodate our interests. At Larnach Castle, after taking us through the house, allowed us plenty of time to explore on our own. He had a knack for knowing exactly how much time to allow. It was truly a perfect day.
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Jacqueline_d
Mar 27, 2024
Great tour of Dunedin and surrounding area - We were collected at Port Chalmers cruise terminal by Chris, the owner of this tour company. There were 7 passengers in the van. We first went to Baldwin Street where we had time to climb to the top. We then visited Dunedin railway station. Next we headed to Larnach castle where Chris gave us a guided tour of the castle. We then had time to explore the grounds independently and have lunch. We returned to Dunedin via the Otago pensinsula and we stopped several times at scenic points for photo opportunities.
Chris was very knowledgeable and a great guide. We thought this tour was very good value.
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Jet12725593602
Mar 22, 2024
Informative and enjoyable tour - Informative and friendly guide. Well planned itinerary to all major sights. Happy to answer questions. Good tour overall
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Kevin_f
Mar 20, 2024
Recommend Chris’s All In Dunedin tour - Chris had commentary for all areas, and was our guide at Larnach. Small group
was easier for getting in and out. Enjoyed seeing the surrounding countryside.
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Teresa_p
Mar 20, 2024
great tour - Small tour, guide was very nice and informative. Definitely recommend. I can't remember guides name. He gave us ample time to visit. did not feel rushed.
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Johndw
Mar 20, 2024
Look no further! - Chris was a fantastic guide. He was engaging, knowledgeable, interesting and interested. At no point did we feel he was just going through the motions. He was a calm driver and really took his time to show us round the castle, while other guides might have just pointed us in the right direction. Don’t hesitate, just book!
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Patsy_c
Mar 19, 2024
Nice intro to Dunedin and surrounding area - Chris was a great tour guide for highlights of Dunedin and surrounding area. I feel we saw the highlights of the area in comfortable van with a small group. I particularly enjoyed the drives along the coast with frequent stops for photos.
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Lauren_n
Mar 17, 2024
Great Way to See Dunedin - Chris made our time in Dunedin a wonderful experience. He was knowledgeable of the area and very kind. We saw and learned more than we ever could on our own. We highly recommend touring with him!
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Maria_t
Mar 13, 2024
Awesome - Chris our tour guide was really helpful. I have been there before but wanted my partner to view and see more of the sights. Will recommend it to friends
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