• Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Make your way to Te Papa, located in a distinctive modern building that sits on the waterfront in Wellington’s city center. You can choose from several times throughout the day for the 60-minute guided tour.

Your guide introduces the museum’s collections of art and design, photography, history, Maori and Pacific cultures, and natural sciences. Walk through parts of the impressive galleries and check out high-tech interactive features that enhance many of the exhibits. Among the amazing displays, you’ll explore New Zealand’s diverse natural environment,
experience Maori culture and learn about New Zealand’s art and colonial history.

Your ticket includes the tour and admission. After your tour, stay as long as you like to browse the galleries; one can easily spend several hours looking around the museum. A gift shop and two cafes are also on-site.

• General Admission to the museum before and after the tour
• 60-minute guided tour

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entry fee to any short term paid exhibitions

Explore the highlights of New Zealand’s top museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that offers a fantastic introduction to this essential Wellington attraction.

Embark on a journey with your guide that starts over one hundred million years ago, delving into New Zealand’s vibrant history and cultures. Listen to tales of the country’s unique wildlife, the enduring spirit of the Māori people, and artistic expressions of life in the South Pacific.

The tour includes the entry fee for international visitors. Pricing for domestic tours can be found on our website.

• Small-Group tour limited to 15 people

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