Dunedin Heritage City Tour Including Larnach Castle
Like most New Zealand cities, Dunedin has a colonial history filled with exchanges between the Māori people and Western settlers. Discover dark tales of murder and shipwrecks, as well as stories of the influential people who shaped the city’s culture on this half-day small-group tour of several of Dunedin’s most popular tourist spots, including Larnach Castle and gardens.
Highlights
- ✓Half-day Dunedin city tour that doesn’t shy away from dark history
- ✓A chance to explore Larnach Castle and the castle gardens
- ✓Learn the city’s history, through the eyes of the Māori people and settlers
- ✓Small-group tour: Lots of opportunities to ask your guide questions
What you'll see & do
- ✓Starting the tour with a quick drive through the university, we see the original old buildings including the Marama Building with ornate features and an interesting story.
- ✓Drive through the beautiful Northern Cemetery and hear the stories of the famous and everyday people buried there. William Larnach's tomb is here and the architect who designed his properties and tomb among other notable Dunedin buildings.
- ✓The world's steepest street! Climb it, look at it, use the toilet facilities, tick it off your bucket list. Whatever you do, Gregor has some fascinating historical stories of the area that he's uncovered in his research.
- ✓The second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere (second to the Sydney Opera House). Go inside the foyer of the station with its Royal Doulton tiled walls and mosaic floor made with approximately half a million pieces.
- ✓Queens Gardens, where Dunedin's soldiers paraded before marching off to the Great War and where thousands gather annually to remember those who did not return.
- ✓High Street is where wealthy professionals built their large houses and consulting rooms, the surviving buildings are quite beautiful and deserve a look. Which then leads into the 'Devil's Half Acre'. An area of town that was known for mischief and tragedy.
- ✓Stop for lunch at Luna Bar and Restaurant. A little off the typical tourist track, Luna offers an incredible view of Dunedin, delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. We come here to support local business and stay away from busy tourist areas. We hope you love it as much as we do! Lunch is not included in tour price. The current lunch menu: https://www.lunaroslyn.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/luna-lunch-menu-nov2022.pdf
- ✓Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions. Lovingly restored by the Barker Family, the Castle and surrounding grounds are at the heart of the Dunedin visitor experience. Take a guided tour with your historian tour guide and learn of the tragic end to the Larnach family.
What's included
- ✓Local guide/driver
- ✓Hotel and cruise ship port pick up and drop off
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Entry to Larnach Castle
What's not included
- ✓We will stop at Luna Restaurant and Bar but it is not included in the price
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will have approximately 1h30 total driving time between pickup point, attractions and drop off.
Tour time can be altered to fit in your ship schedule
2 Person minimum for tour to go ahead. We will contact you if there is only one booking.
You'll be given a text or email (if you leave your email address) when pickup starts. Please be waiting outside your hotel for the van. Pickup may start later than an hour before depending on how many pick ups there are. Cruise ship port pickups will be last and the tour begins straight after.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Dunedin Heritage City Tour Including Larnach Castle
Like most New Zealand cities, Dunedin has a colonial history filled with exchanges between the Māori people and Western settlers. Discover dark tales of murder and shipwrecks, as well as stories of the influential people who shaped the city’s culture on this half-day small-group tour of several of Dunedin’s most popular tourist spots, including Larnach Castle and gardens.
Highlights
- ✓Half-day Dunedin city tour that doesn’t shy away from dark history
- ✓A chance to explore Larnach Castle and the castle gardens
- ✓Learn the city’s history, through the eyes of the Māori people and settlers
- ✓Small-group tour: Lots of opportunities to ask your guide questions
What you'll see & do
- ✓Starting the tour with a quick drive through the university, we see the original old buildings including the Marama Building with ornate features and an interesting story.
- ✓Drive through the beautiful Northern Cemetery and hear the stories of the famous and everyday people buried there. William Larnach's tomb is here and the architect who designed his properties and tomb among other notable Dunedin buildings.
- ✓The world's steepest street! Climb it, look at it, use the toilet facilities, tick it off your bucket list. Whatever you do, Gregor has some fascinating historical stories of the area that he's uncovered in his research.
- ✓The second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere (second to the Sydney Opera House). Go inside the foyer of the station with its Royal Doulton tiled walls and mosaic floor made with approximately half a million pieces.
- ✓Queens Gardens, where Dunedin's soldiers paraded before marching off to the Great War and where thousands gather annually to remember those who did not return.
- ✓High Street is where wealthy professionals built their large houses and consulting rooms, the surviving buildings are quite beautiful and deserve a look. Which then leads into the 'Devil's Half Acre'. An area of town that was known for mischief and tragedy.
- ✓Stop for lunch at Luna Bar and Restaurant. A little off the typical tourist track, Luna offers an incredible view of Dunedin, delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. We come here to support local business and stay away from busy tourist areas. We hope you love it as much as we do! Lunch is not included in tour price. The current lunch menu: https://www.lunaroslyn.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/luna-lunch-menu-nov2022.pdf
- ✓Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions. Lovingly restored by the Barker Family, the Castle and surrounding grounds are at the heart of the Dunedin visitor experience. Take a guided tour with your historian tour guide and learn of the tragic end to the Larnach family.
What's included
- ✓Local guide/driver
- ✓Hotel and cruise ship port pick up and drop off
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Entry to Larnach Castle
What's not included
- ✓We will stop at Luna Restaurant and Bar but it is not included in the price
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will have approximately 1h30 total driving time between pickup point, attractions and drop off.
Tour time can be altered to fit in your ship schedule
2 Person minimum for tour to go ahead. We will contact you if there is only one booking.
You'll be given a text or email (if you leave your email address) when pickup starts. Please be waiting outside your hotel for the van. Pickup may start later than an hour before depending on how many pick ups there are. Cruise ship port pickups will be last and the tour begins straight after.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.