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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake then take an hours walk around the city centre to see the Art Deco architecture. Some tours may run 10 minutes later on busy days so allow up to approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes for the total tour time.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Professional guide
Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake then take an hours walk around the city centre to see the Art Deco architecture.
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
K2562ALannap,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A very informative film to start our tour followed by a great walking tour to view many of the fabulous art deco buildings around the town of Napier. Robyn was an excellent friendly & well informed guide.



Wayne L,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very informative. Easy walk around the CBD. Great exploration of the details and craftsmanship that went into the cities rebirth after the earthquake.
Catherine H,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great tour, loved the little video at the beginning. Learnt a lot I didnt know and enjoyed the walk around town.
Bronwyn C,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
This commences with a short talk and documentary about the architectural history of Napier. And then a short walking tour looking at about 20 buildings/sights. All very interesting. The guide was passionate about the topic and the individual Audio Units worked well.
Martin K,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Just let yourself be influenced! A good 1.5 hours, however, you also walk slowly through the city! But everything is flat!



Heatherkirk22,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Wonderful introduction to the art deco buildings around Napier. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend this tour to anyone travelling through Napier.
Maureen B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide was very pleasant, knowledgeable, accepting of people’s comments and questions, thorough. As someone who grew up in Napier he was able to add stories and insights to the factual content of his talk. Seeing the movie of Napier before and immediately after the earthquake, along with the 1865 and 1965 maps, gave context to what we were seeing and hearing about. The tour moves at a good pace but not a difficult one. There was plenty of time for people to take photos as we stopped along the way.
Fiona H,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was an interesting and informative walk about art deco Napier with a knowledge guide headsets so you can hear everything easy walk on the flat
Colleen R,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
Movie to start was well done. Lots of information about the buildings on the walk. Guide was knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.
Nick G,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great easy paced tour. Tour guide very friendly and knowledgable. A must do if visiting Napier for the first time.
Operated by Art Deco Trust