Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘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)

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

See, walk, run or just stand on the world's steepest residential street.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

131 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

122

Wonderful trip and fantastic tour guide
Karen K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
James 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
5.00
This 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
5.00
We 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
The guide was very...
Henry J,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was very attentive and engaging. There was an ample time in exploring the spots. A must in Dunedin.
Friendly and very...
MargaretMary G,
Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Friendly and very knowledgeable tour guides. Not rushed, heaps of time to explore on your own throughout the tour. Highly recommended.
Great Dunedin Excursion - Do Not Miss!
Joel H,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Oli (& James) were absolutely amazing. Oil was our primary tour guide, but James met us at the cruise terminal and checked in on us all day. They both made the entire day such a pleasant experience. The whole day was organized and instructions were always clear. We spent the right amount of time at each location. They talked just the right amount (not too little and not too much). The bus was comfortable and they provided water and snacks which were really appreciated. We really felt like we got a great feel for and understanding of Dunedin. Highly recommend this excursion! Great pacing and you can tell they take great pride in ensuring all their guests have a positive and memorable experience.
Worth doing.
staceyalg,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Took us to all places of interest we wanted to see. Definitely worth taking this tour.
Excellent tour
Josif B,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had Excellent experience thanks to our tour guide James He shared with us his passion about Dunedin and Nee Zealand in genera Beautiful city and Castle, specially castle garden. Very informative overview of the city.
Great way to experience Dunedin!
Ellen S,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
James, our guide, gave us a great day in Dunedin. We hit every spot on the itinerary. Highlights were climbing the steepest street in the world and exploring Larnach Castle and the grounds. James even made sure we had a table in the busy castle cafe. A terrific excursion with no worries that we wouldn’t make it back to the ship on time.
Loved this tour!
Rene H,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
James was the best! He was extremely knowledgeable about culture, events, and details about the area. He was super friendly, entertaining, and made the day loads of fun! Ask for James, and you will for sure be delighted. 5+ stars.