Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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A tour that "cruise" the city of Dunedin and Larnach Castle.
Sit back and relax and let Horizon Tours introduce you to Dunedin and its iconic buildings and landmarks.
Pick up is from Port Chalmers and en-route to Dunedin City we'll see the world's steepest street, Baldwin Street, our covered Sports Stadium and the University campus.
After stretching our legs at Baldwin Street we make our way towards the city centre to learn more about the city's history and view some of Dunedin's iconic landmarks including the Railway Station, Law Court House, First Church of Otago and other historic buildings in the city centre.
We next drive along the picturesque Otago Peninsula en-route to Larnach Castle where guests will have up to 90 mins of free time exploring the castle and gardens, maybe grab a cup of tea from the castle cafe.
After Larnach Castle we may have some free time to see more of the city centre before making our way back to the cruise ship.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear closed-toed footwear and comfortable clothing Dunedin is often windy and sometimes a wet city.
Medium level of fitness required, 20-30 minute walk included.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
There is no lift or elevator inside Larnach Castle (that has multiple flights of stairs).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Port Chalmers
After greetings and picked up at Port Chalmers terminals, we travel the 16kms / 10 miles towards Dunedin City along a lovely harbour side drive and slowly get a feel of the Edinburgh of the south.
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
See, walk, run or just stand on the world's steepest residential street.
What‘s Included
A small number of snacks are carried in the vehicle and can be requested.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up/drop off at Port Chalmers (Cruise Ship Terminal)
Options
Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience
Ikke Z,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience and our tour guide is James. He was very informative providing us with highlights along the way and just made our experience very enjoyable. He made sure he gave us enough time to take photos, especially one of us is needing more time to move about, while at the same time ensuring we are on schedule. We had coffee and snack at the Larnach Castle, and was pleasantly surprised. The food as AWESOME !! One recommendation for Larnach Castle: Please have all those big buses drop their passengers on the side of the castle vs on the front of the castle. It is very annoying when the view is continuously blocked by big buses. Bus after bus after bus. Just walk 30 steps from left or ride side of the castle ..... come on people ... Thank you James for sharing your wonderful home with us and giving us a wonderful experience.
Our tour guide James was...
Deb P,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide James was interesting and knowledgeable and fun to be with. Dunedin is a charming town and the castle was interesting and fun to visit
A city tour with a tight 9-person van.
Rubin B,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00All good except the van was tight for 9 persons. Tour guide/driver was very good/helpful. I am happy with him.
Excellent tour of Dunedin and Castle
Pauline H,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide and tour of Dunedin and Larnack castle. James met us at the Port Chalmers cruise terminal and was an exceptional driver/guide.
Great Larnach Castle & Dunedin trip
Marc D,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Visit. James was amazing!! He was so personable and so knowledgeable about Dunedin, Larnach Castle giving us the inside scoops in town and Castle along with enough time to do what we wanted. One of our best excursion experiences! Thanks James
Travelers
DEBORAH H,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was very good and very knowledgeable! We really enjoyed the castle and the gardens and the weather was good so we had great views of the city.
Highly recommend
Mark C,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent guided tour. Castle, railway station and steepest road in Dunedin plus other extra sights along the way. James was an excellent tour guide. Good value for money.
Wonderful trip and fantastic tour guide
Karen K,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He was also very kind and considerate. He made the trip truly enjoyable
This was a really great...
Cc M,,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really great tour we had plenty of time to enjoy the sights and lots of interesting commentary on the way, in a small group
Exploring Dunedin
Lisa E,,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed our experience exploring Dunedin with our own driver James! He was so friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We loved exploring Larnoch Castle and seeing the steepest street, beautiful train station and surrounding areas of Dunedin
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