Larnach Castle Van Tour: Explore Heritage City with Historian Gregor Campbell

Join historian Gregor Campbell on a captivating van tour of Larnach Castle and explore the rich heritage of Dunedin. Uncover forgotten events, murder mysteries, and the fascinating stories of the people who shaped the city.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • University of Otago - Starting the tour with a quick drive through the university, we see the original old buildings including the Marama Building with ornate features and an interesting story.
  • Northern Cemetery - Drive through the beautiful Northern Cemetery and hear the stories of the famous and everyday people buried there. William…
What's Included
  • Local expert guide and driver
  • Complimentary hotel and port pick up/drop off
  • Climate-controlled transportation
  • Admission to Larnach Castle included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller has been uncovering forgotten events and people in Dunedin’s history. He has been featured in newspapers for his finds and recently on the cover of New Zealand Heritage Magazine for his…

Location
University of Otago
362 Leith Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jacquied348
Feb 9, 2026
Master storyteller - Gregor was the very best host and driver. His passion for the history and his quirky sense of humour entertained us for 5 hours. He answered all our questions and personalised our trip.
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Charles_w
Feb 7, 2026
Enjoyable Small Group Tour - Our tour guide/driver was excellent and extremely knowledgeable having lived all his life in Dunedin. Larnarch’s Tomb, the family history and the Castle were all interesting. Being a fan of architecture we loved Dunedin Train Station. Lunch @ Luna Cafe (NIC) in the hills was very good.
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Christine
Feb 5, 2026
A great day out! - Gregor provided an excellent, comprehensive, tour of Dunedin. I was the only passenger on his tour for the day, so he happily tailored the tour to suit my interests. I appreciated how obliging he was, taking me to see street art that I hadn’t been able to get to on foot. My experience at Larnach Castle was fantastic, thanks to Gregor’s knowledge and storytelling. He patiently waited while I walked up Baldwin Street and back down, and at no point hurried the tour. To have my own tour guide for 5 1/2 hours was amazing! I was very comfortable in the air-conditioned van, and appreciated being able to charge my phone. Highly recommend this company - both Lolene and Gregor made it a really positive experience.
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Lynette_w
Jan 31, 2026
Fantastic tour! - Gregor is a fantastic tour guide! His knowledge and background as a historian adds colorful and amazing insights to the history he shares. The tour itself was even better than the description given and the stop at Luna with its amazing view was the perfect place for lunch. The details he added as he guided us through the Lanarch Castle helped us more fully appreciate the art and architecture of that beautiful structure. We were also appreciative of the fact that he was very careful to stay within the timeline throughout the tour so that we had no worries about making it back to the ship on time. Take this tour. It will be one of the highlights of your trip!
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Gillian_o
Dec 4, 2025
Lovely Dunnedin - Had an indepth insight into Dunnedin and enjoyed it immensely. Gregor was a great guide and obviously loves his home town. Weather was kind to us on the day. Had a great time!
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Forrest_w
Nov 17, 2025
Gregor what's a fantastic... - Gregor what's a fantastic guide and I had a marvelous experience. I was treated superbly it would be happy to do another guided Journey with him. The City Sites were amazing and lunch time was a real joy.
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Camper66632908213
Nov 12, 2025
This is a whole new take on exploring a city, so worthwhile - Wow, what a fascinating tour. It gave me a whole new outlook on the city and its history and past inhabitants. I remain intrigued...my tour guide was passionate about the city's history and all the beauty that it has to offer, even if it does have some dark tales. Do this tour, you will not be disappointed. And, he knows some good eating places
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K4499xmjackiet
Nov 5, 2025
Experienced historian shared Dunedin with us. - We had a WONDERFUL time. Gregor was an experienced and knowledgeable historian with extensive information to share. Really like a private or small group tour.
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Wendy
Nov 4, 2025
Delightful Dunedin done well!! - Dunedin with Gregor was very informative. Gregor grew up in Dunedin and pointed out multiple sites and had a story for all of them and more. Easy pick up from our cruise ship at Port Chalmers with clear signs at the terminal. Nothing was too much trouble with a delicious lunch with views of Dunedin . There was good communication with the tour operator for pick up. Very enjoyable day all round. Would highly recommend d this tour.
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Jacaranda
Nov 1, 2025
Fantastic Tour Ever! - I had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Greg the other day! I happened to be the only guest on the tour, but he still gave me the full experience — spending the entire day showing me around and passionately explaining every detail about the city’s heritage and history. His knowledge was truly impressive — not just facts, but also the stories, culture, and meaning behind each site. What touched me most was his enthusiasm and professionalism. Even though it was a one-person tour, Greg made it feel so alive and engaging that I felt like I was traveling with a friend who loves and understands the city deeply. Thanks to his guidance, I learned so much and saw the city from a whole new perspective. The weather was perfect that day, and combined with his warm energy, I felt incredibly happy and inspired throughout the journey. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Highly recommend Greg and his team — truly world-class service, passion, and knowledge! 🌞✨
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From $139
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).