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Wellington Highlights Tour: Explore Main Sights & Gems
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142 Ratings
Wellington
Explore Wellington’s highlights and hidden gems on a 3-hour city tour. Perfect for first-time visitors seeking insights and photo opportunities.
Explore Wellington’s highlights and hidden gems on a 3-hour city tour. Perfect for first-time visitors seeking insights and photo opportunities.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Pass by the national museum and discover the current exhibitions you can explore during your stay in Wellington.
- Oriental Bay - Enjoy the view from Wellington’s Golden Sands beach.
- Miramar - Stop for a photo at the quirky Wellington sign, a nod to the Hollywood sign, then drive through Miramar…
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Pass by the national museum and discover the current exhibitions you can explore during your stay in Wellington.
- Oriental Bay - Enjoy the view from Wellington’s Golden Sands beach.
- Miramar - Stop for a photo at the quirky Wellington sign, a nod to the Hollywood sign, then drive through Miramar and learn about its role in New Zealand’s film industry.
- Wahine Memorial - Take a photo at Wahine Memorial Park on Wellington’s beautiful South Coast. Marvel at the views of Wellington Harbour’s entrance, Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Cook Strait, and occasionally the Kaikoura Ranges on the South Island.
- Lyall Bay - Experience the unique drive beneath the Wellington Airport runway and watch local surfers ride the waves in the bay.
- Mount Victoria Lookout - Stop for a photo at the renowned Mt Victoria Lookout for breathtaking views of the city and harbour.
- The Bucket Fountain - Drive through the entertainment district of Courtenay Place and pass by the distinctive Bucket Fountain, one of Wellington’s many unique sculptures. Located on Cuba Street, the heart of Bohemian Wellington, learn what makes the city so inviting.
- Wellington Cable Car - Enjoy a free ride on Wellington’s Cable Car, New Zealand’s only remaining funicular railway. The 5-minute ride to the top takes you through illuminated tunnels to another fantastic city view and a chance to pick up Wellington souvenirs at the Cable Car mini-museum.
- Wellington Botanic Garden - Listen for the sounds of native birds, once critically endangered but now common in the city thanks to conservation efforts.
- New Zealand Parliament - View the distinctive Beehive building at NZ Parliament, an example of Brutalist architecture that was once voted one of the world’s ugliest buildings.
- Old St Paul’s - Drive past the stunning Old St Paul’s Cathedral, considered one of the finest examples of timber Gothic Revival architecture globally.
What's Included
- Pick up directly from cruise ships
- Guaranteed drop off back to the cruise ship
- 4 photo stops - Wellington sign, south coast, Mt Victoria, Cable Car lookout
- Cable Car ticket
- Pick up directly from cruise ships
- Guaranteed drop off back to the cruise ship
- 4 photo stops - Wellington sign, south coast, Mt Victoria, Cable Car lookout
- Cable Car ticket
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 3-hour adventure through Wellington’s captivating story, exploring the history, culture, conservation, and global significance of Te-Whanganui-a-Tara, known as the coolest little capital. Discover Wellington’s main attractions and some hidden treasures, featuring four photo opportunities and a ride on the Cable Car. This tour offers a…
Embark on a 3-hour adventure through Wellington’s captivating story, exploring the history, culture, conservation, and global significance of Te-Whanganui-a-Tara, known as the coolest little capital. Discover Wellington’s main attractions and some hidden treasures, featuring four photo opportunities and a ride on the Cable Car. This tour offers a perfect introduction to our amazing city for those seeking a glimpse into local life and inspiration to craft their own Wellington narrative.
Please note that the Wellington Cable Car will be closed for maintenance from July 21 to August 10, 2025.
- 3 hour duration includes travel time between photo stops and points of interest
- PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLINGTON CABLE CAR WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN 21 JULY - 10 AUG 2025
Location
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable St,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(142 Ratings)
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Vasundhara
Jul 25, 2025
Time well spent! - Very friendly, welcoming and approachable hosts. I liked that we were able to contact them and not just dealing with apps.
Highly recommended this tour, especially if you are short on time!!
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Sun_l
Jul 15, 2025
A company that cares - Jina was a great tour guide and very professional. What made it more special was that the tour still went ahead with just me. This was much appreciated as I wasn't left to make new plans.
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Francisco_n
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent half day tour of Wellington - This was such a nice tour of the city of Wellington. Even though the lookout and cable car were not accessible the day I had the tour, other places were visited that still made the tour worthwhile. I was able to visit the cable car the next day when they were able to reopen using the same ticket the tour company provided.
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Larissapaul
Jun 30, 2025
Great introduction to Wellington. - Excellent and informative trip. Good introduction to Wellington. Good value for money. Our guide, Grant, was very informative.
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Jeanette_a
Jun 10, 2025
Do It! - Robbie was our very informative guide., not only current events but lots of history and Maori lore. Great company to deal with. Would highly recommend.
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Suzette_p
May 28, 2025
It was very informative... - It was very informative and interesting. As I was the only person on the tour, I had nice discussions with the guide. Unfortunately the weather did not play along, but I saw everything I had to see. Thank you.
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Norelle_f
May 26, 2025
Best ever tour highly recommend - Absolutely recommend this tour so informative and the best tour going to so many great places and interesting thing to see and learn about Wellington.
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Lara_c
Apr 30, 2025
Wow Wellington….who knew….. - An informative tour by a local Wellington resident who obviously loves where he lives. So many sides to a city but all within a comfortable drive. Thank you Grant!
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Thomas_m
Apr 27, 2025
Rain or shine, a great day - Wonderful driver and guide. Loved the narrative and humor. The guests were from around the world and very fun too.
Oh yes, the wine was amazing!!!
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Bo_s
May 12, 2025
One of the tour guides... - One of the tour guides was very rude to the Chinese tourists. He was arrogant and attempted to act as if he was superior in front of all the passengers to the Chinese tourists. However, his conduct led the entire group to perceive him as lacking in both education and professionalism.
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