Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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A fun and informative introduction to Wellington.
Leaving from the grand Neo-classical train station, a quick walk to the Parliament grounds will provide insight into New Zealand and Wellington politics. From here we'll take a walk atop the Wellington seismic fault line to the botanic gardens, these gardens marry the exotic with the native beautifully, and we shall garner an understanding of New Zealand's unique flora and fauna as we walk through some dense New Zealand bush.
Reaching the top of the gardens, at the top of the cable car, we'll take in the beautiful view, point out some landmarks and generally orientate ourselves.
From here we will walk through suburbs and places 90 percent of tourists never see, winding up on Cuba st, the heart of the city, for a quick refreshment.
We will finish at the national Museum on the waterfront.
Guests are guaranteed to come away from this tour with a better understanding of Wellington and New Zealand.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Local knowledge
What To Expect
Wellington Railway Station
Meeting at the main entrance of the station, greeting, then passing through the neoclassical grandeur to a quick underpass, popping up near parliament grounds.
New Zealand Parliament
Here we will discuss New Zealand politics and culture and Wellington's relationship to it. The character of the surrounding architecture and the functions of these buildings will also feature.
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Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to get an overview of the city of Wellington.
Helen L,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hello, Brian and I had a wonderful walking tour of the beautiful city of Wellington. We would like to thank Von, our guide .His knowledge of the history , geography, plant life mixed with humour was great. We would recommend this guided tour to all who want an overview of the site's of Wellington.
Informative and fun
Fiona T,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and enjoyable. Our guide Louie was fun and made it an enjoyable walk round Wellington. Highly recommend this
Excellent tour
gail p,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Louis, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and willing to answer any and all questions that we had. Due to a cancellation of another couple on the tour, it was a private tour. But we were not rushed and the tour wasn't shortened because there were only two of us. This was our favorite activity in New Zealand!
Great way to see Wellington
Jane C,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Louis walked us gently to the summit which was a great way to see and hear about the various neighbourhoods rather than take the cable car. We walked through the botanical gardens, had a drink in the cafe at the top, took in the fabulous views and walked down the other side through different neighbourhoods rather than. Louis was a great guide and happy to go at our pace. Highly recommend.
Great day in Wellington with Louis.
barbaracX51ZR,
Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Louis led our tour this morning and it was an excellent way to see Wellington and learn so much about the area and New Zealand. We did a lot of walking in this beautiful city but none of it was strenuous. We chatted the whole tour and time flew by. What beautiful views Wellington has to offer. We really enjoyed taking those back streets and then popping out at places we had read about before the tour. How convenient. We took this tour on our second full day in Wellington. We love how we will be able to carry around the knowledge we received.
Fabulous walking tour!
Patti L,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We fully enjoyed our walking tour with Louis. Throughout our walk he covered a wide variety of topics which led us to a deeper understanding of New Zealand: the volcanic history, native flora and fauna, Maori history and culture, the New Zealand government, history/architecture of Wellington and its neighborhoods. Definitely time and money well spent! Thank you, Louis
A behind the scenes walking tour
Lori M,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You should be in good shape,because there were a lot hills.Louis was very informative about everything from foliage,politics of NZ and architecture and Māori culture. We stopped on Cuba St at a nice little place called Olive,for some cold drinks.Good all around walk.
Walking tour of Wellington.
Henry A,
Jan 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very nice hike up the mountain. We got some very good views from the mountain top. Our guide was top notch. We mention some other things that we would like to see and he accommodated us the best that he could. He was very talkative and informed.
Get to know Wellington the easy way!
Compass03834633426,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a morning tour with Louis. He’s great. Simple as that. He loves Wellington and it shows. We talked about history local and national, politics, culture, Māori traditions, biodiversity, you name it. Walked through some amazing neighbourhoods and the botanic gardens. Great recommendations too. Louis is a gem of a guide.
Awesome!
Michell B,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I went with my mother. It was awesome. I learned heaps! It was a very good decision to join this tour.
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