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Larnach Castle Tour: Discover Dunedin's Charm
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120 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.
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:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World - Tackle the world’s steepest street and uncover its unique beginnings.
- Dunedin Railway Station - Admire New Zealand’s most photographed building. It’s a perfect opportunity for a restroom break.
- Otago Peninsula - Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty and rich biodiversity of New…
- Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World - Tackle the world’s steepest street and uncover its unique beginnings.
- Dunedin Railway Station - Admire New Zealand’s most photographed building. It’s a perfect opportunity for a restroom break.
- Otago Peninsula - Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty and rich biodiversity of New Zealand’s wildlife capital.
- Larnach Castle & Gardens - Explore New Zealand’s only castle, renowned for its breathtaking views, intriguing history, and award-winning gardens.
- Smaills Beach - Discover the rugged charm of Dunedin’s Pacific coastline.
- Highcliff Road - Relish the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the cityscape from this scenic “high road.”
What's Included
- Entrance fee for Larnach Castle
- Guided Tour Inside Larnach Castle
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Port/Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee for Larnach Castle
- Guided Tour Inside Larnach Castle
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Port/Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Join a relaxed and friendly small group tour, accommodating a maximum of 8 people, to explore Dunedin’s most remarkable, unique, and delightful attractions, including a visit to the country’s sole castle: Larnach Castle. With an engaging blend of storytelling, photo opportunities, stunning scenery, and charm, these tours offer visitors an unforgettable…
Join a relaxed and friendly small group tour, accommodating a maximum of 8 people, to explore Dunedin’s most remarkable, unique, and delightful attractions, including a visit to the country’s sole castle: Larnach Castle. With an engaging blend of storytelling, photo opportunities, stunning scenery, and charm, these tours offer visitors an unforgettable experience and a wonderful insight into our hometown - Otepoti Dunedin. Tours are also available in German!
Location
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(120 Ratings)
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Paul_v
Jan 12, 2026
Great trip with friendly guide - Clearly outlined schedule and itinerary, and provided detailed information while visiting the sites.
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Elaine_r
Jan 11, 2026
We really liked... - We really enjoyed this excursion. The guide is very kind and knows his subject well. The visit to the castle is definitely worth the trip.
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Robyn_d
Dec 27, 2025
Dunedin Highlights - Top notch small group experience... covered lots of highlights at a reasonable pace. Would absolutely recommend Chris to others that are visiting the area and would like to cover a lot in a short time, especially if you're in port from a cruise ship!
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Vanessa_c
Dec 14, 2025
A Fantastic Tour From Start to Finish - We had an exceptional experience on our tour with Chris. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating insights about the region, all while keeping the pace relaxed, so we never felt rushed.
Baldwin Street was a real highlight — the steepest street in the world and absolutely worth the walk to the top for the sense of achievement alone.
Another standout was the Dunedin Railway Station, with its stunning Flemish Renaissance architecture and beautiful mosaic tile floor.
On the way to Larnach Castle, we stopped to admire the view over Smails Beach and were lucky enough to spot New Zealand sea lions basking in the sun and swimming near Bird Island — such a memorable moment.
Larnach Castle itself was lovely, and Chris once again delivered a fascinating and engaging tour. We also really enjoyed the onsite café; the food and coffee were delicious and great value.
Before leaving, make sure to visit the gift shop — there are plenty of lovely items to take home as souvenirs or gifts.
Overall, this tour was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
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Scenic57281482303
Dec 11, 2025
Great tour with a great guide! Chris was amazing, very knowledgeable and the itinerary was perfect. Highly recommend! - Chris was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and the itinerary really gave you a great overview. Small group (6) made the tour great.
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Paulam593
Dec 10, 2025
Wonderful Experience!! - What a great tour!! Chris was right on time, and picked us up from the cruise port in a vey comfortable minivan (no smells, very clean), which was a real bonus for us. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing us his hometown, and there were plenty of stops for photos. We had a relaxed stop at Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world, the Railway Station (a real gem) and the Larnach Castle. The castle tour was great, and again, he was so knowledgeable with stories and details. He took two different routes to get to and from the castle, so we enjoyed some stunningly beautiful scenery there and back, and like I said before, there were plenty of photo stops with enough time to take and photos and just enjoy the countryside. Well worth the money and time. Well done, Chris!!
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Margie_d
Dec 7, 2025
Hire Chris - Oh my gosh ...you need to book with Chris. The personal touch and unique areas he covers are awesome. We loved it.
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Keith_m
Nov 23, 2025
Outstanding tour - Chris was outstanding. We had a great time.
The tour was perfectly timed and stopped at some great sites. Chis was very insightful, especially at the castle.
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Regan_j
Nov 23, 2025
Dreaming of Castles - Really enjoyed this tour. Chris was very interesting to listen to & very knowledgeable. Having a smaller number in the tour made it easier to hear everything & gave a much nicer feel for all of us taking part. I’d recommend this tour to anyone who prefers to soak in the experience & not get lost in the crowd!
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Sean_d
Jan 11, 2026
Nice tour but overpriced. - Chris, our driver, was the highlight of our tour and was such a nice person. Very helpful and informative. Larnarch Castle was a beautiful place to visit; very interesting and enjoyable. However the other sights were pleasant but not outstanding. And the tour was essentially from 10am to 2.30pm, so quite short.
Overall a nice tour but not, in my opinion, worth the over AUD$433.90 for the 2 of us. Somewhere around the $120 - $160 pp would have be more realistic.
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