Dunedin Highlights: Explore Larnach Castle and More

Discover the hidden gems of Dunedin on a half-day guided tour with a local expert. Explore the city’s impressive sights, including the iconic Larnach Castle, and gain unique insights into the history and culture of this charming New Zealand city.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World - Conquer the world’s steepest street and learn of it’s quirky origins.
  • The Octagon - Explore the fascinating history of Otepoti Dunedin in the wonderfully preserved historic centre.
  • Dunedin Railway Station - Enjoy New Zealand’s most photographed building. This is a good chance for a…
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance fee for Larnach Castle
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Port/Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

From the soaring spires to the sweeping beaches, experience the best of New Zealand’s most fascinating wee city with an experienced local guide. On this small group tour (max. 8 pax) you will visit Dunedin’s most impressive, unique and charming sights, including the only castle in the country: Larnach Castle. With an entertaining mix of story telling,…

Location
Robert Burns Statue
You will find the Robert Burns Statue (usually with a seagull perched on his head) at the top of the Octagon, smack bang in the centre of Dunedin. Your guide will be waiting here with an "All In Dunedin" sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mts1
Jan 5, 2025
Very Nice Day! - Our day was a nice mix of commentary, photo opportunities and free time at several stops in Dunedin and the peninsula, including a great tour of Lanarch Castle.
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Denise_s
Jan 5, 2025
Excellent small group tour with great guide - Chris was a great guide! Low key yet very friendly and informative. Loved being with a small group. Castle was spectacular and scenic ride was also terrific.
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Diane_s
Jan 4, 2025
Worth your time - Our tour guide was very pleasurable and knowledgeable. He was flexible with the itinerary. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, learned a lot and would highly recommend.
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Duane_o
Dec 29, 2024
Important to understand... - Important to understand meeting place . Guide was friendly and shared interesting knowledge. Van was clean.
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Ruth_l
Dec 25, 2024
Magnificent day I will remember and treasure - Best day!! Chris is a wonderful tour guide full of so much knowledge, which really helped make the day exceptional. Listening to all the amazing stories of the history of Larnach Castle made it so special and I love history. The scenery too and from the castle was stunning, Chris made sure we had lots of stops to take photos. Highly recommend, definitely one of the best tours I’ve ever been on!! Thank you Chris, Ruth and Bob.
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Keith_w
Dec 21, 2024
Great Day trip - Tour guide,Chris, is knowledgeable, friendly, adaptable, and just good! He made sure we were enjoying ourselves and gave us the history of the sights.
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Mugs3446
Dec 12, 2024
Highly Recommend - Chris was great! Easy seamless service from cruise ship port. He was a wealth of information and made our day in Dunedin memorable.
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Jess_j
Dec 9, 2024
A great day in Dunedin - Chris our guide was great his knowledge of the area and narrative was awesome. His personality was friendly and he went out of his way to ensure our expectations were met. There is no scheduled eating opportunity although the tour went over lunchtime we ate and missed the garden at Lonarch Castle
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Richard_m
Dec 8, 2024
Dunedin and Larnach Castle - This was a great tour of Dunedin, the coast and of course Larnach Castle. Our guide Chris was filled with an abundance of knowledge about the Scottish settlement and Scottish architecture, especially the railway station. We walked up Baldwin Street what a feat for us who made it to the top. His expertise on the history Larnach Castle and surrounding grounds was the highlight of the excursion. His detail for minute details gave us an unforgettable experience.
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Amanda_f
Dec 1, 2024
A delightful taste of Dunedin. - Chris was an awesome guide, and host of his hometown city. The tour was a nice mix of stops, from the steepest street in the world to stunning ocean and bay views — and the warm(er) sunny spring day provided a perfect day to see Dunedin, and especially Larnach castle. We had a nice tour of the castle with Chris as our guide and then had ample time to explore. Had a lovely tea at the castle (not included in tour price), nice scones with cream and jam. Highly recommend for a half day tour to get acquainted with Dunedin.
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