Garden and City tour
Overview
Available languages
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 To Expect
The Octagon
See the central area of Dunedin
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
View or walk up the street
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Options
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
Later cruise ship dock time
Tour starts at customised time
Pickup included
Reviews
236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dunedin Garden and City tour
martindeggbtinternet,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were taken by bus and shown various points of interest around the city and visited the botanical gardens. Our driver Craig was excellent, very engaging, knowledgeable and funny. The trip was very entertaining, Craig brought Dunedin to life and his love of the city was very obvious. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Busy schedule, but able to enjoy time on our own.
needles66,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Craig was passionate about Dunedin and enjoyed taking us around. We liked having time to ourselves to look at the shops and cathedral, walk up Baldwin Street and enjoy the Botanical Gardens and the museum. That tour took nearly six hours and all our fellow passengers were on time at every stop. Good value for money and appreciated being told where we could buy refreshments.
A Fantastic Tour!!
Gloria w,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour!! Our tour guide was fantastic! He told us much of the history of the town. He made everything thing so fun with jokes and laughter!!! While we were on the bus he let us out some to explore on our own. Don’t miss this tour you will definitely LOVE it!!!
Highly recommended city tour of Dunedin
lourdes s,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative about Dunedin past. Comfortable tour even for seniors. Perfect length to get back to cruise ship on time.
Lovely Dunedin
h0liday2021,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this for a group of 6 of us on the Carnival Splendor. I was nervous that it may not meet their expectations. It was just the best!! Well done.
Garden and City tour
S3689ZAlisab,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It became obvious from the start that our tour was going to take longer than the time mentioned on our ticket.Craig was an excellent guide who really loves his homeland.As I mentioned the tour took longer than we were expecting , which was made worse by the same people being late back for the bus every time we stopped.As a result , we were dropped off at the ship only five minutes before our last embarkation time,which caused a bit of stress.On the whole , a good tour-just a pity that it over ran time wise.
Craig was great in...
Ray G,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Craig was great in Dunedin and Dixie was greatat Seal coast . Both were the best hiosts we’ve ever had
Garden and City tour
191jackiel,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Craig, lovely, funny, witty, knowledgeable, charming, a great storyteller, literate, self-deprecating and more. A lovely day, approximately 5hrs of laughter, sightseeing, and Mackintosh lollies, it could not get any better. Thank you very very much. Ex Anthem of the Seas, 19th Feb 2026. Ps please say thank you very much to Julie, Port Chalmers for her lovely welcome and sense of humour. We saw Constable Gorgeous!!
Dunedin tour from port Chalmers
kmarkillie1,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Craig went above and beyond for us. He was very knowledgeable and so funny
Dunedin in skirts of grey
FarAway822234,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our driver really knew his stuff and I found this tour great value for money. The driver was really knowledgeable and made sure we got back to the shop in good time
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