Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included
Overview
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5 hours
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A relaxed and friendly small group tour (max. 8 pax) showing you Dunedin's most impressive, unique and charming sights, including a tour of the only castle in the country: Larnach Castle. With an entertaining mix of storytelling, photo ops, scenery, and charm, our tours provide visitors with an unforgettable experience and a fantastic insight into our hometown - Otepoti Dunedin. Auch auf Deutsch!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
Conquer the world's steepest street and learn of it's quirky origins.
Dunedin Railways
Enjoy New Zealand's most photographed building. This is a good chance for a toilet break.
What‘s Included
Entrance fee for Larnach Castle
Guided Tour Inside Larnach Castle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Port/Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
City, Sights & Castle Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Castle tour
Lorry B,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour guide that drove us safety to the castle and explained the history of the site. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant to listen to
Great tour. Highly recommend for cruise passengers with limited time
Victoria C,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pick up was easy at the port without issue. Great and informative tour with Chris. Lots of info was provided. Locations were wonderful and never felt rushed. Had time for quick lunch at castle. Nice enough to drop us off a brewery to finish our tour. Highly recommend this tour for cruise passengers
Great trip with friendly guide
Paul V,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Clearly outlined schedule and itinerary, and provided detailed information while visiting the sites.
Nice tour but overpriced.
Sean D,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Chris, our driver, was the highlight of our tour and was such a nice person. Very helpful and informative. Larnarch Castle was a beautiful place to visit; very interesting and enjoyable. However the other sights were pleasant but not outstanding. And the tour was essentially from 10am to 2.30pm, so quite short. Overall a nice tour but not, in my opinion, worth the over AUD$433.90 for the 2 of us. Somewhere around the $120 - $160 pp would have be more realistic.
We really liked...
Elaine R,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this excursion. The guide is very kind and knows his subject well. The visit to the castle is definitely worth the trip.
Dunedin Highlights
Robyn D,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Top notch small group experience... covered lots of highlights at a reasonable pace. Would absolutely recommend Chris to others that are visiting the area and would like to cover a lot in a short time, especially if you're in port from a cruise ship!
A Fantastic Tour From Start to Finish
Vanessa C,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an exceptional experience on our tour with Chris. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating insights about the region, all while keeping the pace relaxed, so we never felt rushed. Baldwin Street was a real highlight — the steepest street in the world and absolutely worth the walk to the top for the sense of achievement alone. Another standout was the Dunedin Railway Station, with its stunning Flemish Renaissance architecture and beautiful mosaic tile floor. On the way to Larnach Castle, we stopped to admire the view over Smails Beach and were lucky enough to spot New Zealand sea lions basking in the sun and swimming near Bird Island — such a memorable moment. Larnach Castle itself was lovely, and Chris once again delivered a fascinating and engaging tour. We also really enjoyed the onsite café; the food and coffee were delicious and great value. Before leaving, make sure to visit the gift shop — there are plenty of lovely items to take home as souvenirs or gifts. Overall, this tour was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
Great tour with a great guide! Chris was amazing, very knowledgeable and the itinerary was perfect. Highly recommend!
Scenic57281482303,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and the itinerary really gave you a great overview. Small group (6) made the tour great.
Wonderful Experience!!
PaulaM593,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour!! Chris was right on time, and picked us up from the cruise port in a vey comfortable minivan (no smells, very clean), which was a real bonus for us. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing us his hometown, and there were plenty of stops for photos. We had a relaxed stop at Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world, the Railway Station (a real gem) and the Larnach Castle. The castle tour was great, and again, he was so knowledgeable with stories and details. He took two different routes to get to and from the castle, so we enjoyed some stunningly beautiful scenery there and back, and like I said before, there were plenty of photo stops with enough time to take and photos and just enjoy the countryside. Well worth the money and time. Well done, Chris!!
Hire Chris
Margie D,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oh my gosh ...you need to book with Chris. The personal touch and unique areas he covers are awesome. We loved it.
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