What to do and see in Hawke's Bay Region, North Island: The Best City Tours

December 15, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Discover the best top things to do in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand including Private Napier Vintage Car Tour and Hooters Showroom Visit , Private Tour & Wine Tasting (90 mins), Hawkes Bay A Grand Day Out Tour, Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles, Supertrike Half Day Tour , 60-Minute Napier Deco City Tour by Vintage Car , 3-hour Private Scenic and Taster Tour by Vintage Car , Small Group Hawke's Bay Premium Afternoon Wine Tour , Napier Private Shore Excursion: Scenic and Taster Tour by Vintage Car, Napier Art Deco Vintage Car Tour from Napier Art Deco Trust.
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1. Private Napier Vintage Car Tour and Hooters Showroom Visit

Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 100 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Hooters Vintage and Classic Vehicle Hire
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

A perfect introduction to Art Deco Napier in your very own vintage car. This 2 hour tour gives you the chance to sit back and relax in a beautifully restored Art Deco period car. Your chauffeur will show you the beauty of Napier before whisking you off to see the Hooters Showroom, a must-see for all vintage car lovers. If you are arriving into Napier by cruise ship, please take a look at our Napier Highlights by Open Top Vintage Car option as it is better suited.

Inclusions: Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Wolfam123

From the time we were picked up to drop off,we had a ball.A stunning day with the best guides.Great chance to sit back and enjoy the sights.I cannot recommend this tour more highly.From the older people in our group to the teenager.It was a highlight of our holiday up the coast.Keep up the great job and again thankyou KIM

2. Private Tour & Wine Tasting (90 mins)

The National Aquarium of New Zealand, 546 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Tour Napier
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Hawkes Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in New Zealand - this 1.5 hour tour includes a tasting experience at one of the finest wineries in the area, transported in a luxurious air conditioned Mercedes-Benz people carrier with your own friendly & knowledgeable driver.

Inclusions: Wine tasting fees, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks are not included, unless specified, Lunch is not provided

Reviewed By Lynette W

We did a vintage car tour. It was 1 hour in a lovely old car called buttercup. We loved it. I booked it because my 87 year old Dad came to visit us in Napier. I’m not sure who enjoyed it more my 87 year old Dad or my 12 year old Son. Definitely recommend this trip.

3. Hawkes Bay A Grand Day Out Tour

56 Marine Parade, Bluff Hill, Napier 4110, New Zealand Tour Napier
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A Grand Day Out provides exactly what it says on the tin - a great day out and about in Hawkes Bay. In a nutshell, this is what we like to do when friends or family visiting the area ask us to show them around. A leisurely and varied exploration of Napier and the surrounding area, this tour gives you a taste of the Hawkes Bay lifestyle including fabulous scenery, amazing architecture in Napier's Art Deco City, world class wines and truly delicious chocolate and NZ's unique Manuka honey along the way. Come with us - we will do our best to give you a Grand Day Out to remember! The itinerary may occasionally need to include an alternative winery for operational reasons.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle, Honey tasting, Chocolate sampling

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Lynette W

We did a vintage car tour. It was 1 hour in a lovely old car called buttercup. We loved it. I booked it because my 87 year old Dad came to visit us in Napier. I’m not sure who enjoyed it more my 87 year old Dad or my 12 year old Son. Definitely recommend this trip.

4. Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles

Napier, New Zealand Deco City Discoverer
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Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four is recommended. Complete with Red carpet to make you feel a bit like royalty. We offer a standard Three Hour Tour of Napier and surrounding countryside. We are able customise this private tour to your liking by adding points of interest, Wineries, or Food destinations and Scenic drives and great views. Our time can be flexible to suit your availability and needs. Extra stops for visits, tastings and photos can be arranged We also offer Limo services for any occasion and Shuttle services to or from your accommodation, restaurant, winery and Airport Transfers. Food, Drinks and Tasting fees are not included

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By Harrybax1958

We hired a bus for a half day group tour of a couple of wineries, a brewery and a cider house for a family re-union. Mark our driver was super helpful and accommodating, encouraging us to have a great time, and putting up with our singing (which got progressively better of course...) and our ditty's! Everyone had a fantastic day out and raved about it afterwards.

5. Supertrike Half Day Tour

The National Aquarium of New Zealand, 546 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Supertrike Tours and Hire
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The best way to see Napier and Hawke's Bay? Take a tour on the Supertrike!! We look forward to making your experience a memorable one. Please note that this tour is not available for cruise passengers.

Inclusions: All Entry level wine tastings and Beer or Cider tasting flight (1 shared between 2), Bottled water, A light platter lunch.

Exclusions: Premium wine tastings and additional drinks., Gratuities, Any additional snacks or food.

Reviewed By AlvinNTin

3E’s: Extraordinary experience! Euphoric ride and Excellent driver/rider and guide PHIL. The view is spectacular too. We are happy to recommend this experience :)

6. 60-Minute Napier Deco City Tour by Vintage Car

Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 100 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Hooters Vintage and Classic Vehicle Hire
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An enjoyable light-hearted introduction to Art Deco Napier. This one hour tour is a great chance to experience the splendour of travelling in a beautifully restored vintage car. Sit back and imagine you are being driven through Napier in its heyday of the 1930's, with it's immaculately maintained buildings and your chauffeur dressed in their Art Deco finery. Learn about Napier's remarkable history of devastation and rebirth; the earthquake that shaped the city we live in today and the stories of the people who make it such an interesting little city to visit. Our guides are passionate about what they do and have free rein to design their own tours so that you get the very best of them. There is also limited flexibility, meaning that if you wish to visit a certain area or wish to stop somewhere to take photos then you simply ask your chauffeur. The time is yours, and should you wish to extend then that can usually be arranged.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Wolfam123

From the time we were picked up to drop off,we had a ball.A stunning day with the best guides.Great chance to sit back and enjoy the sights.I cannot recommend this tour more highly.From the older people in our group to the teenager.It was a highlight of our holiday up the coast.Keep up the great job and again thankyou KIM

7. 3-hour Private Scenic and Taster Tour by Vintage Car

100 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Hooters Vintage and Classic Vehicle Hire
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Take a 3-hour private tour of Napier & Hawke's Bay in your very own vintage car to see the Art Deco architecture and other highlights. Sit back and enjoy the stories and scenery while your chauffeur drives you around the town in a beautifully restored vehicle from the Art Deco period. We have included in the itinerary section a list of options available (please note that we cannot cover all options in 3 hours!) so that you can customize your personalized itinerary either through the booking process or your chauffeur will help you plan your day on arrival.  This is a bespoke tour that can be designed to suit your tastes.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Private driver/guide, Transport by private, vintage vehicle, Shuttle from port to i-SITE

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Wolfam123

From the time we were picked up to drop off,we had a ball.A stunning day with the best guides.Great chance to sit back and enjoy the sights.I cannot recommend this tour more highly.From the older people in our group to the teenager.It was a highlight of our holiday up the coast.Keep up the great job and again thankyou KIM

8. Small Group Hawke's Bay Premium Afternoon Wine Tour

Bay Tours and Charters
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The Gold Reserve Afternoon Wine Tour is the perfect way to get out of Napier & Hastings, see the famous countryside and taste the premium wines that have made Hawke's Bay an iconic New Zealand wine destination. You will travel with like-minded tourists from NZ and overseas that have a passion for wine and want to learn about Hawke's Bay and taste some amazing food & wine. Bay Tours is Hawke's Bay's longest running wine tour company. We are family owned. Each of our wine tour guides share a passion for Hawke's Bay, its wine and love showcasing the region to visitors.

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Reviewed By melanie-taylor89

Just wanted to say we had a great experience with Murray as our driver last night... we used your service for us to get to six60 and we highly recommend and use your service again

9. Napier Private Shore Excursion: Scenic and Taster Tour by Vintage Car

100 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Hooters Vintage and Classic Vehicle Hire
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Take a 3-hour private tour of Napier in a vintage car after your cruise ship's arrival in the Port of Napier. See the Art Deco architecture and other highlights while a chauffeur drives a beautifully restored vehicle around town. Your driver-guide will help you plan your day on arrival so you can customize a personalized itinerary. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of four passengers per vehicle.

Inclusions: Shuttle from port to i-SITE, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Private driver/guide, Transport by private, vintage vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Wolfam123

From the time we were picked up to drop off,we had a ball.A stunning day with the best guides.Great chance to sit back and enjoy the sights.I cannot recommend this tour more highly.From the older people in our group to the teenager.It was a highlight of our holiday up the coast.Keep up the great job and again thankyou KIM

10. Napier Art Deco Vintage Car Tour from Napier Art Deco Trust

7 Tennyson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Art Deco Trust
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Join this 75-minute tour for the chance to step back into the 1930’s. Immerse yourself in Napier’s Art Deco heritage as you visit some of the key attractions while in a luxurious 1930s vintage car. See famous buildings such as the Napier Municipal Theatre and National Tobacco Company building.

Inclusions: Private tour, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Napier central city only), Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By SophieAM12345678910

The short film was very informative and our guide was pleasant but the tour lacked depth and seemed centred around looking at the information boards that are readily available for everyone to look at for free! Perhaps better to go in the morning when you can enter the foyers of some of the buildings if you’re very keen, as although many buildings were pointed out I did not see or find out anything of interest other than what I was able to observe walking along Emerson and Tennyson without a guide! I certainly won’t be recommending this tour!

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