Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery | 5 hours to 7 hours

25 Reviews | Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
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Private tour (7-19 pax)
2 Adults x $1,634.23
$3,268.46
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$3,268.46
Private tour for a group of up to 19 passengers
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Private Tour 1-6 pax
2 Adults x $875.48
$1,750.96
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A private tour for a group of up to 6 passengers

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch

Overview

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.

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Itinerary

  • Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

    You will have a chance to walk up the world’s steepest street, or just take a photo of it.

    15 minutes

  • Signal Hill

    A short stop to enjoy panorama of Dunedin City and surroundings on Signal Hill

    10 minutes

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden

    At your choice you can choose to have a guided stroll at the upper Botanic garden to view bird aviaries with New Zealand native birds and some birds form different parts of the world and view a variety plants depending on the season

    30 minutes

  • Northern Cemetery

    Drive through one of the oldest cemeteries of Dunedin, where some famous people of the area are buried and learn about Thomas Bracken and WIliam Larnach

    5 minutes

  • University of Otago

    Have a short stop at the oldest university of New Zealand and hear how important it is to Dunedin City

    10 minutes

  • Olveston Historic Home

    There is a possibility to join a 1 hour guided tour of the historic home of the Olveston at the extra cost of NZD23 per person.

    1 hour

  • First Church of Otago

    Visit one of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Stop to marvel tone of the most photographed building of New Zealand.

    15 minutes

  • Larnach Castle & Gardens

    You can choose to stop to explore Larnach Castle and the gardens or only the gardens and take pictures of the castle outside. Extra fee for the castle and gardens applies.

    1 hour

  • The Royal Albatross Centre

    At the end of the Peninsula, there is Albatross Centre which has free entry to look at displays about wildlife, grab some drinks and snack at the cafe, use toilets, browse souvenir shop.

    30 minutes

  • The Royal Albatross Centre

    You can choose to have free time at albatross centre or join a 1 hour guided tour which is NZD55 per person. During one hour guided tour you will hear all about Royal Albatross, watch a short movie, walk up the hill to the viewing platform to view albatross nesting area

    1 hour

  • The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

    While on Otago Peninsula you have a choice to join one of the wildlife tours - a guided walking tour of Penguin Place, NZD55 per person

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Otago Peninsula

    Otago Peninsula drive offers the most breathtaking scenery via both, Highcliff and Portobello roads. It is about one hour drive one way from the city to the end of the peninsula

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking or a bigger group of 11
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes, wind and water proof jacket are recommended

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Great time in Dunedin

Published on Feb, 2025

The areas we went to were amazing and the views were so great. Got to see a great amount of wildlife and some really good photo spots. Our guide was Asta she was amazing and just perfect for this tour. So much knowledge and she made the tour that much better. I recommend the tour and highly recommend Asta as your guide.

I recommend.

Published on Feb, 2025

Ilene was very knowledgeable and made it fun. Enjoyed the lunch by the sea Ilene recommended. We enjoyed visiting the greenhouse at the Estate.

A great day in Dunedin

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a fabulous day of touring Dunedin. Our guide, Asta, was very knowledgeable of the area and showed us all of the sites including the Albatross rookery and OPERA penguin conservation center. Of course, we saw all of the famous sites like the botanical garden, the railroad station and the steepest street in the world. Asta organized our tour in a very efficient manner that enabled us to see everything in a short period of time. Her van was very comfortable and equipped with a speaker system that enabled everyone to hear her informative commentary. To top it off, she is very charming. We could not have asked for a better one day visit to Dunedin.

Lovely tour around...

Published on Jan, 2025

Lovely tour around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Packed in an overview of the city highlights, had lunch/coffee at a local cafe, and spent the afternoon driving out to the peninsula. Enjoyed a quick stop at the railway station, walked up the steepest street in the world, enjoyed a stroll through the botanic gardens, visited the u I resort, and drove through the historic cemetery.Stunning scenery and lots of wildlife (birds) along the way. Asta, our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable.

Friendly and informative...

Published on Jan, 2025

Friendly and informative tour guide. We were on a cruise and it’s was a easy way to see the city, especially traveling with elderly.

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