Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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This is an educational tour where we dive into the human history of New Zealand. Discussing how Polynesians (Māori) navigated to New Zealand with pin-point accuracy from Islands thousands of kilometers away.

We explore all the key sights of Dunedin on a modern, comfortable mini bus on this small group tour. Starting at the Octagon, we pass several iconic buildings as we leave Central Dunedin including St Paul’s Cathedral, Otago Boys High School, First Church and the Dunedin Railway Station before arriving high up on the Otago Peninsula for scenic viewpoints.

We venture to St Kilda and St Clair surf beaches where we break for a light lunch. Then it's past the botanic gardens to visit Baldwin Street, the World’s steepest street. Our final stop is the University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest university, where we take a guided walk around a collection of beautiful old iconic buildings.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Light Picnic lunch included. Vegetarian and Gluten free available on request

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect

Otepoti Dunedin Isite Visitor Information Centre

Pick up location, city sights include Otago Boy's High school, Speight Brewery, First Church, Railway Station, Chinese Gardens

Admission Not Applicable

Stop here for picnic style lunch (provided), view city beaches

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I would do it again with this company
Karen H,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s was well worth the money lots of information about the area and history and a wonderful guide to top it off
I must do experience for everyone
Discover03244703221,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely unforgettable three-hour drive and walk tour of Dunedin with Jono as our guide. He shared New Zealand’s heritage, culture and history in a way that was engaging, genuine and incredibly informative. He took us to all the main sights and hidden gems around Dunedin, and the light lunch was a great touch. The whole experience felt next level from start to finish. Both my wife and I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area — it’s one of the best experiences we’ve ever had.
If you only have time for one tour, this is the one!
BarbandKenLeicester,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A really great experience. Getting around Dunedin with our guide Jono was fantastic. He explained everything so clearly, without being boring, extremely knowledgeable about Dunedin. So proud of his country. Thank you so much.
Recommended in Dunedin
Marcel v,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Jono (jonothan) took us 4 hours through and along Dunedin. The van was comfortable. It was a very nice and informative excursion. Jono knew pretty much everything about the city and region. Both present and past. The sights in the city were beautiful and the lunch was just right.
Very good and pleasant.
JeanPaul V,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jonathan was very friendly, gave a lot of interesting explanations about history and about other things like agriculture, schools economics....
Fantastic day
Casey B,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was very informative. Very well thought out. Our guide was very informative. The lunch was great.
Great tour and guide Jono 😀
Cotton,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great insight tour of Dunedin , Jono gives you lots of information re the history of Dunedin and was very informative. It was a showery day but we did manage to dodge some of the rain. The tour provides a light lunch too which was great, Jono really gives you that personal touch. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Dunedin 😀thank you for a great morning.
Gorgeous insight into Dunedin's rich history
E4513PYalexs,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you to Johnathan for a really insightful and enjoyable whistle stop of Dunedin. We go to see and learn so much in a short tour which never felt rushed. The light lunch was perfect looking over the beach watching surfers and spotting wildlife. Honestly, great afternoon. If you're in Dunedin, not to be missed!
This is the tour to take!
arleneaX8608UA,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this tour! My guide was so knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about showing his historic city and beautiful country. The tour was very comprehensive, driving around Dunedin and into the suburbs and countryside. An amazing snack style lunch with fresh fruit and NZ cheeses was served! This is the tour to take! Arlene A.
Jono was fabulous
anotherasianm,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on an In-Depth Blue Penguins tour with Jono the night before. Love it! We later found out Jono also run this Dunedin city sights tour. He is very knowledgeable and we learnt a heap about Dunedin's wildlife and its history, both Māori and European. And the provided lunch was a fantastic touch. Vehicle was spacious and clean inside and out. Fully recommend.