Garden and City tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can participate so long as it is a cruise ship day.

The tour stops at all locations mentioned with a chance to get off and have a walk around.

Comfortable vehicles and a commentary is provided.

A full refund will be offered if at the conclusion of the tour the customer is dissatisfied with any part of the experience that is within the operator's control so long as the issue is raised first with the operator before any third party. (Subject to tripadvisor complying with operator request)

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We can usually accomodate wheelchairs and prams in the bus but person must sit on a seat in bus.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

What To Expect

The Octagon

See the central area of Dunedin

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

View or walk up the street

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Later cruise ship dock time

Tour starts at customised time
Pickup included

Garden and City tour from Port

Duration: 4 hours: Leaving at 9.45 and 10.30 from Port Chalmers or if ship comes in later about an hour after the ship docks. Returns at 1.45-3
Port pickup: Pickup from Port Otago at Port Chalmers, tour of Dunedin and then return to Port.
Bus
Pickup included

Reviews

4.73

187 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

159

Great tour of beautiful Dunedin
V1478CMhenryb,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Craig loves his beautiful city. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing us around Dunedin and packed a lot into our time. We visited St. Paul’s, the Octagon, Baldwin Street, Signal Hill and the Botanic Garden. My favorites were walking up Baldwin Street. The steepest street in the world and the spectacularly beautiful Dunedin Botanical Garden.
We had a great tour guide and were very happy with the experience
Wendy C,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was a brief look at the city which was a good experience for us. The only criticism was people with disabilities should be given priority boarding first so they can get settled. We had people with hearing deficits come on time not early and expected to get the easiest hearing seats at the front. Best advice get there early and sit at the front and not talk all the time so you can hear the helpful commentary. Some of us were happy to change our seats for them.
Superb tour
Pathfinder759140,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic trip and Josh was brilliant as our guide. Attentive, patient, informative, polite and approachable. Highly recommended.
Bus review
Graeme J,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pick up spot and getting on board easy with airconditioned bus.Driver was very knowledgeable on Dunedin and had a great sense of humour and went out of his way to help.
Great your!
ztasewer,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour with Craig who made it fun, very informative, and let us see all the best spots of Dunedin! We had the best time, climbed Baldwin Street, and had free time to do what we wanted in the octagon area. Loved the day and all the great information and stories he told!
Excellent tour, great value for money
ji174,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, informative, fun with knowledgable, friendly and engaging guide. Visited key city highlights, with time 45-60minutes, to leave coach at each stop to tour at leisure, have refreshments and visit museums or gardens. Much better than own cruise ship tours.
All shore excursions should be like this!
Ron H,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
There have been many reviews written about Craig as a tour guide. I want to add mine to the list of people who thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere he created during the tour. Craig is engaging, funny, smart, and attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. We ended up stopping at the highlights of Dunedin and having just enough time to get a nice sampling of what the city has to offer. Craig's stories and the way he told them so added to the enjoyment of this excursion. I highly recommend this experience for anybody who may be a first-timer to Dunedin.
Worth the expense
John P,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience with a fantastic tour bus driver/guide. Very informative and we had time at some of the highlights of Dundedin. Wasn’t just riding on a bus. Got a lot of free time with good guidance.
Great tour of Dunedin
tania k,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Damon was a great driver we had numerous stops definitely worth the $. many great views and spots. tour was over 5hrs
Best tour guide ever
NorthStar32748850908,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Craig was the best your guide. We had so much fun with him. His knowledge of the area was unbelievable. Definitely recomend