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City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour

4.8 (87 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation
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City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour

About this activity

Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin city, take in the highlights and enjoy a café lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 5 hour tour explores the city before heading out onto the stunning Otago peninsula. A visit to Larnach Castle , New Zealand's only castle is a must see. There is a café here which has tea coffee and a variety of food on offer. Then spend the rest of the visit enjoying the very extensive gardens. (Admission to the gardens is included. The tour inside castle can be booked and paid on the day). During the tour you will view some outstanding scenery that we have on offer here in paradise (AKA Dunedin). There are fantastic photo opportunities during the tour.

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At a glance

Duration
5 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–13
Guide
English
Operated by
Tourworks NZ Limited

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional local guide
  • Included: Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Driver/guide
  • Included: Hotel/motel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Live commentary on board
  • Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Included: Larnach Castle Gardens Only

Not included

  • Not included: Larnach Castle Tour Inside The Castle ($23 to take the tour inside the castle )
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

    15 min

    Take a walk to the top of the steepest street in the world if you feel inclined

  2. Signal Hill

    14 min

    The number 1 photo spot for Dunedin City

  3. University of Otago

    15 min

    Visit New Zealand's first University. founded in 1879. See the stunning Edwardian clock tower.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    Stop and have a wander through the most photographed building in the southern hemisphere. Another beautiful example of Edwardian architecture.

  5. Larnach Castle & Gardens

    one hour Admission not included

    Visit New Zealand's only castle. Have a bite to eat then wander the very extensive gardens. (Garden entry cost included. Castle tour extra)

  6. Otago Peninsula

    one hour

    Visit the Otago peninsula and take the opportunity to get some amazing photos. Time to stop and take in the scenery.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Hotel or motel customers. We will pick you up outside of the visitors centre in the Octagon. Or any place / accommodation, on our way to start the tour. Please let us know.

  • Cruise ship passengers. We will be waiting in the terminal with a large Tourworks sign. Please do not leave the terminal.

End point

  • Hotel or motel customers. We will pick you up outside of the visitors centre in the Octagon. Or any place / accommodation, on our way to start the tour. Please let us know.

  • Cruise ship passengers. We will be waiting in the terminal with a large Tourworks sign. Please do not leave the terminal.

Pickup points

  • Ebb Hotel
  • Hotel St Clair
  • Esplanade Motel & Apartments
  • Argyle Court Motel
  • The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
  • Pacific Park Motel & Conference Centre
  • Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair
  • 858 George Street Motel
  • Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
  • Cable Court Motel
  • High Street Court Motel
  • ASURE Adrian Motel

and 46 more pickup points

We will pick you up from the port ( Cruise Terminal) or your accommodation. Just let us know which one.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 87 reviews
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