Larnach Castle and Dunedin City: Small Group Tour

Discover Dunedin and Larnach Castle on a 6-hour guided tour. Explore historic landmarks, enjoy stunning views, and wander award-winning gardens.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dunedin Railway Station - Pause at this stunning historic Railway Station to appreciate its architecture and capture some photos.
  • Northern Cemetery - Drive through Dunedin’s oldest cemetery and admire the impressive family tomb of William Larnach. Designed by the renowned architect Robert Lawson, it mirrors Dunedin’s Scottish First Church….
What's Included
  • Guided tour of Larnach Castle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Entry fee to Larnach Castle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin and Larnach Castle at a leisurely pace. Included is a fully guided tour of Larnach Castle’s unique interior. Chilled spring water is provided complimentary to those who bring their own re-useable water bottles.
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Location
Port Chalmers Wharf
Beach Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hugh_s
Mar 8, 2026
A great day out! - We really enjoyed our excursion. Kim was an excellent tour guide and very accommodating. Our cruise ship disembarked later than expected, but Kim kindly waited for us and ensured that everyone was accounted for and no one was left behind. We saw amazing scenery across the Otago Peninsula and Larnarch Castle. I would recommend this tour to others.
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Dale_t
Mar 6, 2026
Great tour guide with great stops - Our pre-tour questions were all answered in a timely manner and we felt well prepared for the tour. Ann, our guide was phenomenal. She prepared a great plan for the day and executed it with perfection. She said she loved to talk and she provided excellent commentary all along the way. The castle tour that she led was excellent. Best of all, she was extremely attentive to my wife's dietary needs and provided great options.
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Rmebob
Mar 5, 2026
Great Choice - We visited Dunedin while cruising and we prefer private tours versus cruise excursions. When slightly frustrated that 2 highly rated tour operators in Dunedin were booked, we were comforted that Iconic was the only other "friendly" competitor that they recommended. Ann with Iconic was both professional and personable. You can feel her love of the area and she made sure to include the best stops visitors should see. Plenty of time was available at each stop and we did not feel hurried. The highlight of this tour was Larnach Castle and included Ann as a personal guide. The optional time for lunch at the Castle decreased the need for bringing snacks or getting "hangry" toward the end. Using a smaller mini bus allowed for a much less expensive price than a private tour yet was far superior to a 40+ seater coach. When we had a change to our port departure time announced the day before arrival, Ann was aware and made sure to return us on time.
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Lisalx8063ho
Mar 4, 2026
A day of History , a families story and beautiful surroundings. - A fantastic tour , great value , Ann our tour guide had a real passion for the castle and Dunedin in general and this was evident as she shared stories and local knowledge that we would have missed with some of the larger tour operators. Thanks for a great Day Ann.
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Gillian_m
Feb 28, 2026
Launch Castle, Baldwin st and Highlights of Dunedin - Our tour guide waiting in terminal building with a well marked sign 'Iconic Larnach castle'. Great day tour guide full of information along our journey. Beautiful railway station, interesting facts regarding uni accommodation, and the famous Baldwin st. Larnach castle was lovely our guide was well versed on the history of the building. I was recommended to do this tour.
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Dan_m
Feb 27, 2026
Best tour of our cruise - This was the funnest tour! We saw so many interesting things and our tour guide, Ann, was AMAZING!!!
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K7690bmadamd
Feb 26, 2026
Great way to see the city - Kim was great, very knowledgeable and easy to get on with, we happened to be the only two on the tour this day due to a cruise ship not coming in. Highly recommend this tour, we chose to do a tour instead of hiring a rental car, definitely the way to go, thanks again Kim!
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Lisa_m
Feb 25, 2026
Iconic Lanarch Castle Tour . Exceptional! - This tour was fabulous from start to finish. Highly recommend Ann & her customer service.. She was very knowledgeable of the history, surroundings, just a beautiful lady to have as a guide. Will be looking her up when I return next time. Thankyou Ann for a truly wonderful insight into everything. 🤗
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John_w
Feb 24, 2026
See the best of Dunedin if only for a short stay - Easy access from cruise ship. Our guide, Kim, was great. He was knowledgeable but also fun. The castle was well worth seeing but the city of Dunedin and the Mountain View’s were also spectacular. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends and family.
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Waterengineer77
Feb 23, 2026
Excellent, plenty of time at the castle, and good city overview. - This was a great tour of parts of the city and especially Larnach Castle, exceeded my expectations. I had stayed two nights in the adjoining B&B (converted stables) at the castle in 1987 and wanted to revisit the castle. Booked direct with Iconic Tours, Easy. Six hours and a bit more. Ann was the tour guide for about 15 of us on the minibus, and did a super job. Visited a city viewpoint, the cemetery where Larnach has an impressive tomb, train station (scenic), the university, steepest street, then ample time at Larnach Castle to explore the gardens, have a lunch, and then a guided tour of the impressive rooms. Ann is an expert on the castle and even took us up to the uppermost turret for the views.
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From $118
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).