Christchurch's "Local" Earthquake & Historic 1.75hr Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 40 minutes
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With Local Guides, you'll understand how devastating the 2011 earthquakes were but how the city has reorganised and regenerated since. This is a1.75-hour guided walking tour. Starting from the iconic Bridge of Remembrance, this tour offers a deep dive into Christchurch's rich history, from Māori tales to English settler stories and the impact of the 2010/11 earthquakes. Perfect for anyone looking to connect with authentic Christchurch people in learning why Christchurch has become NZ's fastest growing city with people moving into Christchurch from both overseas and from within New Zealand.
- Duration: 1.75 hours of walking and exploration
- Tours start daily at 10am and 1pm from the Bridge of Remembrance
- Gain insights into the city’s transformation and future potential
- Enjoy a relaxed pace with plenty of stops for discussion and questions
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bridge of Remembrance
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What‘s Included
All the areas and sites we visit are free of any additional charges.
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Christchurch's "Local" Earthquake & Historic 1.75hr Walking Tour
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Local guided tour
Dennis B,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent walking guide through Christchurch. Reg provided an informative, interesting and friendly tour of the city. Would highy recommend the tour.
Enjoyed the tour
Gary M,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Reg is a very personable and engaging guide to the city of Christchurch. Keen to share his knowledge of the city, past & present. Enjoyable 1.75hrs engaging with Reg who speaks with great pride about the city in which he resides,
Excellent walk
Ruth L,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The walk was excellent and a great introduction to the city and the impact of the earthquake. Our two guides were very informative and provided lots of insight alongside the history of the city
Enjoyable Walking Tour in Christchurch
Jonathan M,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and interesting time with Reg. He showed us around and explained what and why we were seeing what we were seeing. We had fun! He also provided context for the time pre and post earthquake. It was helpful for our understanding.
Christchurch in 2 hours!
GML 10,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent introduction to Christchurch; the history of its origins as well as the spectacular regeneration programme that has occurred since the 2011 earthquake! Many district councils around the world could learn lessons from Christchurch! Reg was an affable, knowledgeable and entertaining guide and we would thoroughly recommend is your.
Ecxellent
Haobin X,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was very friendly and gave everyone detailed explanations about some important attractions in the city center as well as some historical background. It was excellent.
Good one
BrianPatrick P,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good background to understand Christchurch . Geography physical and social Good pace . Clear talking
10/10
Sightsee58637141515,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour - super informative, well-paced, and really enjoyable. An excellent guide! I recommend to all groups.
Informative walking tour
J D,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Reg was incredibly informative, and he was so gracious in answering all of our questions. His enthusiasm for the city truly shone through, making the tour even more enjoyable. His knowledge and ability to relate past events and people to the present day Christchurch made for understanding the city as it exists today. We highly recommend him as a walking tour guide for anyone looking to explore the area.
Great walking tour of Christchurch
cindy r,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Reg did a fabulous job explaining the original history of Christchurch and the more recent history after the 2011 earthquake. He was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to!
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