Once New Zealand’s largest and wealthiest city, Dunedin is now famous for its impressive heritage architecture, thriving creative communities and strong student population that bring a youthful vibrancy to the historic heart of the city.
Join us for a private tour of the central city with a professional local guide that will reveal hidden gems, introduce the work of local artists and artisans and uncover stories from both the past and present. All tours start and end at your chosen Dunedin inner city hotel or agreed cruise shuttle stop in the city. Standard departures times for our half day walking tours are 10am or 1pm. Private couples, small groups and larger groups can all be handled with ease. Enquire about rates for groups.
HALF DAY PRIVATE TOURS
DUNEDIN CITY WALKING TOUR
Discover Dunedin on foot with a local guide who will introduce the creative heart of this eclectic city
Once New Zealand’s largest city, Dunedin is now an eclectic community home to a thriving population of University students and local creatives. A walking tour here is a fascinating blend of old and new, past and present. The opportunity to meet local artisans in their inner-city studios is a highlight for many.
Tour highlights include: Private tour with a mature local guide, departs and ends at your inner-city hotel, visit key historical landmarks, meet local artisans and artists in their city studios.
Private couples tour – NZ$439 per person (Minimum 2 people)
This tour is not suited to anyone with limited mobility or low levels of fitness. We recommend a moderate level of fitness to enjoy this tour – participants are required to walk 3km-5kms along formed paths. Sturdy walking shoes, a weatherproof coat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. Stiletto heels are not suitable for this tour. Tour duration 2.5 hrs
ancient aotearoa – nz’s unique natural history
Discover the ancient and unique natural history of New Zealand through this exclusive, private behind the scenes experience at Tuhura Otago Museum.
Visit the museum’s curatorial working spaces, and view taonga (treasures) from the museum’s extensive Nature & Science collection, including Moa artefacts. Standing up to 3m tall, Moa were the largest birds to have lived anywhere on earth and their story is uniquely New Zealand.
Hosted by senior staff, this experience will also include a visit to the Humanities section with plenty of time for questions. A walk through the city with a mature local guide is also included to further explore New Zealand’s unique past.
Tour highlights include: Exclusive private ‘behind the scenes’ tour at Tuhura Otago Museum, morning or afternoon tea with a curator, inner-city walk with a professional local guide.
Private couples tour – NZ$859 per person (Minimum 2 people)
This tour is not suited to anyone with limited mobility or low levels of fitness. We recommend a moderate level of fitness to enjoy this tour – participants are required to walk 3km-5kms along formed paths. Sturdy walking shoes, a weatherproof coat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. Stiletto heels are not suitable for this tour. Tour duration 3 hrs
full day private tours
Please enquire about customised options for full day private tours in Dunedin. We can tailormake a day to suit your exact needs, no matter how specialised your request! Please ask.
