What to do and see in Dunedin, South Island: The Best City Tours

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic 5 hour tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery. You will experience gorgeous and memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays and wildlife. Your knowledgeable guide will show you the most breathtaking views and take you closer to nature and its wildlife. Spend some free time at Royal Albatross Centre: this place offers the world's only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here you have the option to either take lunch, explore the visitor center or wander outside (since it's generally pretty windy, you are likely to see flying the largest seabirds!) or watch lazy seals. You will stop at the world's steepest street, First Church, Railway station and will have some free time to explore internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand. The tour is designed only for a small group, to enjoy flexibility, comfort and personalized attention.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored just for your group of up to 6 passengers. A knowledgeable driver - guide will show you the best spots in Dunedin in a comfortable van. You will be very flexible and can spend any amount of time at all the stops. There is an option fo a bigger group too. Scenic drive through the city and on Otago Peninsula to view the most breathtaking views. You will enjoy a stop at Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour), the world's only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here you have the option to either take lunch, explore the visitor center or wander outside (since it's generally pretty windy, you are likely to see flying the largest seabirds!) Then, take a scenic drive back to Port via Portobello Road, along the harbor, where you are likely to see wading birds. You will have a great choice to create a memorable tour to suit your interests.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Bottled water, Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Lunch

Enjoy a guided tour of three of Dunedin's most beautiful gardens, take in the highlights of the city and enjoy a cafe lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 6.5 hour tour explores three of Dunedin's designated Gardens of International Significance -  the Dunedin Botanic Garden, the authentic Chinese Garden, and beautiful Larnach Castle gardens situated on the stunning Otago Peninsula. You'll also see the highlights of Dunedin City and enjoy lunch at Larnach Castle overlooking the harbour. Lunch with a hot drink, commentary from your local guide, and an easy, worry free pick-up and drop-off at your Port or hotel is all included in the tour price. Also view some of the best scenery you will find anywhere. Lots of photo opportunities during the tour.

Inclusions: Lunch (with a hot drink), Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks (aside from one hot drink per person at lunch)

With this tour you will enjoy a small group experience with a personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and Otago peninsula. You will avoid wasting time waiting for a bog group to get on and off the bus. You will be introduced to the city in the best way, optimising time to see the highlights of the city, enjoying the most breathtaking scenery of Otago Peninsula via Highcliff road where the road for bigger buses is not suitable. You will have a 1 hour guided tour of Albatross Centre and discover all about these huge seabirds.

Inclusions: Bottled water, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Lunch

Join a small group tour to discover highlights of Dunedin - the oldest city in New Zealand .Our City Tour is a great choice for those who are short on time and want individual and personalised service. It is a short but sweet introduction to our wonderful city of Dunedin. Our two hour City Tour takes in the highlights of Dunedin and still allows plenty of time for you to partake in any other activities that you may have planned.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

- Experience the beautiful city of Dunedin in an exciting new way. - Navigate through the city by deciphering a trail of cryptic clues sent to your phone. - See the sites and visit local establishments as you take part in an immersive narrative. - Work together with your group of two to five people, and uncover the mystery of each story. - Discover the city from a unique perspective you won't find anywhere else.

Inclusions: Clues and hints delivered to your phone via Messenger

Exclusions: Available for purchase at pub/cafe breaks, Available for purchase at pub/cafe breaks, Available for purchase at pub/cafe breaks

​You’re an internet star on the rise, known for your stylish photos and witty hashtags on the popular social media platform, Gramblr. Lilly Freedom, notable social media agent, has slid into your DMs with an offer to earn thousands (of likes) and to become a bonafide celebrity for at least 15 minutes. To ensure you’ve got what it takes, she’s asked you and your equally attractive friends to find a secret piece of art by the elusive Blanksy in the Dunedin street art scene and create the next viral post. Can you and your group find the artwork and snap some #dunnerstunner pics along the way? What are City Adventure Games? - Experience the unique street art scene of Dunedin in an exciting new way. - Work together in a team of 2-5 as you take part in an immersive narrative. - Navigate down vibrant alleyways by deciphering cryptic clues sent to your phone to discover hidden artworks.

Inclusions: Clues and hints delivered to your phone via Messenger

Exclusions: Charges for cellular data required to send and receive messages

Take in the best of Dunedin City on this 3-hour, small-group tour. Ride in the comfy, safe van to the highest vantage points, around heritage buildings, and walk on the sandy beaches of Dunedin. You'll visit the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, the world's steepest street, and a lot more. Take great photos from the best spots and learn as the expert commentary from your local guide gives you a real feel for the past and present of New Zealand's first city. Enjoy free pickup and drop-off from your cruise port, your hotel, or in town for either the morning (9am) or afternoon (1pm) tour. Group size is limited to 13 people.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Craft markets not guaranteed, Gratuities

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the pure beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery. You will experience memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays on a Peninsula Drive via Highcliff Road to Larnach Castle. Your tour will include an entry to the garden only of the only castle of New Zealand - Larnach castle. You will stop at the world's steepest street, local lookout point to enjoy the views of city, peninsula and harbor, University of Otago - the oldest New Zeland university, Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station and internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand. In addition you will  join a coastal train trip to marvel coastal scenery, north of Dunedin. The tour is designed only for small groups, so you will enjoy flexibility and comfort in a small bus. Important: this tour includes entry to castle garden only, to enter the castle building there is an extra cost $NZD20.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Castle building, Lunch, Food and drinks

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic 5 hour tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery. You will experience gorgeous and memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays and wildlife. Your knowledgeable guide will show you the most breathtaking views and take you closer to nature and its wildlife. Spend some free time at Royal Albatross Centre: this place offers the world's only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here you have the option to either take lunch, explore the visitor center or wander outside (since it's generally pretty windy, you are likely to see flying the largest seabirds!) or watch lazy seals. You will stop at the world's steepest street, First Church, Railway station and will have some free time to explore internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand. The tour is designed only for a small group, to enjoy flexibility, comfort and personalized attention.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Lunch