City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin city, take in the highlights and enjoy a café lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 5 hour tour explores the city before heading out onto the stunning Otago peninsula. A visit to Larnach Castle , New Zealand's only castle is a must see. There is a café here which has tea coffee and a variety of food on offer. Then spend the rest of the visit enjoying the very extensive gardens. (Admission to the gardens is included. The tour inside castle can be booked and paid on the day). During the tour you will view some outstanding scenery that we have on offer here in paradise (AKA Dunedin). There are fantastic photo opportunities during the tour.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional local guide

Cruise Port pickup and drop-off

Driver/guide

Hotel/motel pickup and drop-off

Live commentary on board

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Larnach Castle Gardens Only

Larnach Castle Tour Inside The Castle ($23 to take the tour inside the castle )

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

Take a walk to the top of the steepest street in the world if you feel inclined

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Signal Hill

The number 1 photo spot for Dunedin City

14 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

73 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic impression of Port Chalmers and Dunedin
Guy J,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a lovely and very well guided tour with Russ!! We traveled in a comfy minivan with Russes’ pride: an electric door!
Our guide Malcolm was...
Connie V,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Malcolm was amazing. He shared so much information about the area. It is clear he loves his home and it felt like he wanted to share and show us everything he possible could in the time we had. We absolutely enjoyed our day.
Pick up and tour went as...
lanawparker,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pick up and tour went as scheduled, Russ picked us up, told us what to expect, and gave us insights and stories about Dunebin as we saw the area. The stops were long enough to appreciate and get good photos but there was no waiting around. It was a fun day.
Lanarch Castle
Y8716TCallisons,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic time with James as our tour guide on the day trip to see Dunedin, Lanarch Castle and the Otaga Peninsula. James was very knowledgeable and really made the tour a personal experience. As it was a small group tour, we were all introduced to each other, which made the experience memorable. The sights were beautiful and we would highly recommend James and Horizon Tours.
Best tour of Dunedin!
monicalU5743WK,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful tour! Russ was very knowledgeable and engaging, and we felt like it was a thorough tour of the city. Beautiful landscapes and great commentary. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great tour of Dunedin!
Very informative of local...
Wendy R,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative of local history. Driver was very friendly and grew up in Dunedin so knew the local history well.
Wonderful
Karen M,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic tour. Rus was a wonderful guide. He knew so much about Port Charlmers and Dunedin. We had someone in our party who was a wheelchair user and he made sure she was positioned so she could see shorter stops without having to leave the car.
Enjoyed being in a small...
Laurie A,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyed being in a small group. Very informative excursion. Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Malcolm was great
Mike W,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great day in and around Dunedin with Malcolm. Very knowledgeable and life long resident who knew some secret spots.
Very informative and well done tour.
johnhT2987YH,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to see the entire city and outskirts around the harbor. Picked us up right at the cruise terminal and made a number of short stops on all the city highlights, including a beach on the east side of the island. Really covered a lot but never felt shorted or rusged.