Wellington Heritage Explorer

6 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours

Transport: Comfortable tour van or minibus

Audience: First-time visitors, history & culture enthusiasts

Wellington’s political, cultural, and historical landmarks, complemented by a scenic cable car ride and a historic pub lunch.

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Wellington Cable Car & take in the panoramic city views.

Old St Pauls - discover this 1866 Gothic Revival wooden cathedral with intricate timberwork and stunning stained-glass windows.

Be taken on a tour of the Wellington Museum, which occupies the 1892 Bond Store, a historic building on the waterfront. Voted in 2013 as one of the world's 50 best museums.

Experience a 15 minute tour at The Thistle Inn - learn about its historic significance, including the connection to Māori chief Te Rauparaha. Enjoy a delicious lunch at New Zealand’s oldest surviving pub (est. 1840).

Mount Victoria lookout: Photo opportunities aplenty while we take in the amazing views of Wellington city, and its harbour.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: RoveXperience

Ages: Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Cable Car
Included: Admission fees: Wellington Museum
Included: Admission fees: Old St Pauls

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop

Itinerary

1
Wellington Cable Car

50 min Admission included
- Scenic ride on the Wellington Cable Car (One way).
Explore the Cable Car Museum and enjoy panoramic city views.
- Collection from the top of the cable-car, from by the museum.
- Drive through the botanical gardens to your next stop
Photo opportunity: View over Wellington’s cityscape and harbour.
2
Old St. Paul's

30 min Admission included
- Discover this 1866 Gothic Revival wooden cathedral with its intricate timberwork and stunning stained-glass windows.
- Learn about its history and significance in Wellington’s heritage.
Photo opportunity: Interior and exterior of the cathedral.
3
Wellington Museum

1 h 15 min Admission included
NZ’s political system, laws, & history.
- Wellington Museum occupies the 1892 Bond Store, a historic building on the waterfront of Wellington Harbour.
- In 2013, it was voted by The Times as one of the world's 50 best museums.
- Be taken on a tour through the museum and learn about Wellington & NZ history.
Photo opportunity: Interior and exterior of The Bondstore building
Mount Victoria

15 min

Return to your Ship or Pickup/dropoff point via the Mount Victoria lookout, where we will stop for some final photo opportunities while we take in the amazing views of Wellington harbour, and the CBD.