Christchurch Secret Inner City Walking Tour and Hidden Gems
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this this through meandering through our less known areas sharing gems hidden in plain sight.
It’s about getting out and about and walking to your destinations and discovering our Māori and settler heritage and connecting you with the exquisite hard to find local establishments with unique stories to share
You will arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Christchurch
Your local indigenous guide with greet you at a historical landmark. From here you will weave down the lesser known pathways and laneways learning about the past and present and how it preserves our future. During this 90 minute mystery walking tour your guide will share local intel on our favourite food gems hidden in plain sight and share a stop at one of our iconic foodie haunts.
What‘s Included
One alcoholic pairing or a local coffee or tea
Tastings from our guides insider intel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Christchurch Secret Inner City Walking Tour and Hidden Gems
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour Guide, Ash
V6391ARsusant,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Ash was terrific. Learned about Māori tattoos and had some delicious ice cream, chocolate and wine. Learned about reconstruction of Christchurch following earthquakes in 2010/11. Ash was fun, knowledgeable and funny. Thank you!! Sue Susan Carolyn and Christi
It was wonderful,...
Susana P,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful, chilled,, informative and really enjoyable Ash was so warm and welcoming and so knowledgeable
Excellent event!
Guide783116,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent adventure for us. Our guide, Riwai, was phenomenal and so informative and interesting. We enjoyed spending the evening with him very much. He really showed us around Christchurch and relayed the history of the area and it was just wonderful. He took us to two delicious restaurants and even ice cream later. It was just wonderful! It was well worth every minute and we only wish we would have had more time in Christchurch to explore more and take advantage of some of our guide's suggestions. Beautiful area!
Maori culture all over the place
FlowerPower82 11,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our Guidin was very personable and knew a lot about Maori culture and Christchurch. We've heard a lot of stories, sometimes I've been a little quick.
Bringing relevant Māori history as it relates to current Kiwi culture
shomisaraj,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a very good walk about the town and our guide was very knowledgeable! We had a sweet treat at the start with delicious cold chocolate drink. The historical facts were nuanced and relevant to present residents. The storytelling was personalized and we certainly enjoyed the overall experience. Thanks for taking us on a nice wander.
Ashley was amazing!
Jessica N,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ashley was our guide and she was AMAZING! Everywhere she took us was so good and she made the best suggestions.
An absolute must when visiting Christchurch.
alexvJ4978ZP,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing walking tour. We met Riwai at the bridge and immediately knew we were in great hands — he is such a genuine and inspiring person. Riwai didn’t just show us Christchurch; he shared its stories, culture, and meaning. He took us to little nooks throughout the city and explained the significance behind what might otherwise seem like small design details, including the Māori meanings woven into them. So much of what he spoke about deeply resonated with both my wife and me. The tour was so well run and engaging that when Riwai mentioned he was running a foodie tour next, we immediately asked if we could join — and luckily we could. An absolute must if you’re visiting Christchurch.
Great walking tour of Christchurch.
ianog2015,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met our guide,Riwai, at Memorial Bridge and immediately were immersed into Christchurch. A great coffee from the market set us off and we walked and talked for the next 90 mins. Riwai was a great guide, showing us all the things we would not have found ourselves, I highly recommend this tour.
High Octane “Kia Ora”—best welcome to Christchurch!
plimoth59,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t think of a better way to begin one’s first (or 21st) visit to Christchurch. Our guide, Riwai of Āmiki Tours led us on an informative, fun, poignant and tasty meandering through this city of history, resilience, natural beauty and food and shopping treats. Our interests were architecture and culture, and he adapted the planned tour to one that focused on our interests. He also gave us a superb introduction to Māori history and culture. Being half Māori himself, he offered an eloquent perspective on the history of the people, their interactions with explorers and their art and culture. The tour finished up Riverside eatery, in a pub with excellent lunch time food and bespoke mocktails. It was a pleasure and privilege to have been introduced to to Christchurch (and New Zealand) by us a knowledgeable, humorous, empathetic and well-travelled expert. Do not miss out on the tour of a lifetime!!
Nice primer of the city.
MATTHEW R,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00'Gracie' had a vibrant passion for his heritage and his town. We learned a lot about the rebuilding of the city and the impact the residents had on it's redevelopment.
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