Larnach Castle & Dunedin Highlights: City and Castle Tour

Discover Dunedin’s top sights and explore Larnach Castle with guided tours, free time for lunch, and stunning views. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dunedin Railway Station - A fantastic spot for photography at our initial stop.
  • University of Otago - A short visit to admire the Clocktower and other historic buildings.
  • Signal Hill - Offers a stunning view of Dunedin City and the Pacific Ocean. Antarctica is just 2,700 km away from this point.
  • **Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street…
What's Included
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens entry fee
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Join us at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the ‘Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour’.
Tour stops include:

  • Dunedin Railway Station (the most photographed building in New Zealand)
  • Baldwin Street (the world’s steepest street)
  • Otago University (New Zealand’s oldest university)
  • Signal Hill Lookout
  • Heritage Buildings
    And more!…
Location
Dunedin isite Visitor Information Centre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarah_w
Apr 10, 2025
Tim and Joe were awesome!... - Tim and Joe were awesome! Super friendly and knowledgeable. The tour of the city was great. We had time at each stop and never felt rushed. The castle was a really nice experience. Can’t beat the views!!
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Traci_g
Apr 9, 2025
Nice tour in a picturesque town - Leisurely pace & professionally done. Thoughtful, helpful guides. We were very pleased. Thanks Tim & Joe!
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Natalie_m
Apr 4, 2025
Great day in Dunedin - We had a wonderful day with Tim in Dunedin. His knowledge of the history was fantastic. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Kimcrosser
Apr 3, 2025
Our tour guide was great... - Our tour guide was great and we enjoyed the day and the variety of stops. The smaller tours are so much easier.
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Min_j
Mar 28, 2025
5 stars - Super friendly and informative tour guide, Tim (I believe that was his name??). Took amazing photos for the tour guests and gave us a great tour especially at Lanarch Castle. We all had such wonderful time exploring Dunedin.
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Mark_s
Mar 28, 2025
Thanks Tim - Highly recommend this tour. Tim was fantastic and was very knowledgeable. He went out of way to help my mother with her wheelchair. We learned so much about Dunedin 5 stars for Tim.
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Sandra_m
Mar 27, 2025
💯 % recommend - Our Guide Tim was fantastic, very knowledgeable, made the collection and drop off from cruise ship easy and no concerns. 100% recommend this tour. Even the overcast weather didn't dampen our tour at all. Lynarch Castle is magnificent. Thank you Tim for a fantastic day. Sandra, Dave, Helen & Norm
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Lisa_r
Mar 25, 2025
Great day! - Tim was a fantastic host for our tour in Dunedin. He is very knowledgeable and loves what he does. It was a great day and high would highly recommend this tour!
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F5070jzlynnk
Mar 25, 2025
A wonderful experience - This was one of the best excursions we took on our cruise. We were able to see several of the significant sights in Dunedin, including the lovely old Dunedin Railway Station, the Octagon, and the steepest street in the world. Throughout the drive, Tim, our tour guide, kept up a running commentary that was both engaging and very informative. At Larnach Castle, he took us on a guided tour of the entire house. The Castle is fascinating. It's not like a museum--you can go into every room to take a close look. There's even a small sign on the piano inviting people to play it! The climb up the tower is a bit difficult but well worth it--the views are spectacular. Tim knew the entire history of the house and the family. After a wonderful tour, we were back to our ship in plenty of time. It's also worth mentioning that Discover Dunedin has great customer service and is very responsive to inquiries.
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Theresa_s
Mar 25, 2025
The tour guide was so... - The tour guide was so knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. Amazing day spent with great people.
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