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• Highly Recommend

  Ainslie P,May 23, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Well informed tour guide, Sebastian made it informative and fun. There was a lot more hobbit holes than I was expecting and they were each personalised for a different hobbit. There was a lot of thought gone in to the construction.

• Worth going to

  annamO8897MA,May 22, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Well done set up. Out in a paddock that you get driven to in a bus. You have a guide for your group. We drove from Rotorua which was quite the drive and seemingly in the middle of nowhere it pops up. I would do the earlier timings as it gets busy as the day goes on. Lovely spot and very unique.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Neat to see if you are in to Lord of the Rings

  Wklstoywife,May 22, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Cool to see movie set, especially if you are in to the movies. We went on a group tour. Very well organized. Lots to see. If you are in to the movies, which I am not. I felt kind of bad because this is one of my daughter’s dream trips. She loves the movies. Felt guilty for being there. It was a fun day though especially seeing all the work that went into the place but I am sure they made their money back many times over. Recommended.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Tolkien fan or not, do this tour

  oonitoon,May 20, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My husband is a big Tolkien fan , me less so, so I was not sure what to expect. What a fabulous two and half hours. You get picked up at the Shires Rest and taken by bus to the set. The short drive to the set is beautiful. Sebastian our guide was so informative and friendly. Walking along with a guide is so important as everything is put into context with the movie and back story to the set etc. Do not hesitate to book this whether you are a Tolkien fan or not. You are on your feet most of the way around but it is not a difficult walk. Staff throughout the experience were so friendly and approachable.

• A wonderful adventure in Hobbiton

  Donna L,May 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Getting the reservation was the most difficult part of this outing. We were unsure if we were going to be there until 6 weeks before the travel date (a work dependency) and then we did not know what days we had to explore (work meeting either at the start or end of the trip). Once all of the work times were settled then the trip details could be set. At first, I opted to purchase this as part of a bigger trip but then, using the option to pay later, I was able to get a better day and time that suited our overall trip better. The outing itself was wonderful. We drove to the beginning point and then waited for our timeslot. While we were waiting, a nearer timeslot had an opening so we jumped at not waiting around. A win-win. Our guide was from Germany and had been working there for about 2 years. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the site that she pumped everyone up - something I did not think was possible especially with us since we were so excited to be going. The visit to Hobbiton was magical. You could see where the scenes were filmed, could see the way they shot things to make it believable (force perspective where Gandalf being bigger and the hobbits being smaller). Everyone was able to ask questions and take pictures along the way. It is amazing that a bus load comes every 10 minutes - it does not feel crowded or rushed. At the end you are given a mug and then you can explore the Green Dragon Inn and the setting for a while. This was great. We even were witness to a marriage proposal on the bridge to the Green Dragon Inn - congratulations to the newly engaged couple! Was this commercialized - yes it was. Would I recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the Hobbit moves - yes I would.

• Excellent Afternoon

  Laura F,May 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a fabulous afternoon, which was totally unexpected for me as I have never watched the movies. The weather was beautiful, and our guide Dion was very entertaining. He was full of so many fun facts about the set building as well as the movie itself. Even if you’re not a fan, the grounds are amazing to walk-through. I would highly recommend this outing to anyone who wants to see some very creative set building.

• We enjoyed our time in...

  Robert D,May 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We enjoyed our time in Hobbiton so much! We had a great tour guide called Cory. He was really good at talking to the group. He gave us some interesting facts on the way round and he also made some humorous comments which made it more memorable. Throughout the whole experience he was extremely nice to the group and very knowledgeable.

  

• Well organised tour with...

  Dorothy C,May 19, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Well organised tour with very informative guide. Wear comfortable walking shoes as the ground can be uneven and muddy . If you have walking difficulties there is a ‘golf’ type buggy available

• Wonderful Hobbiton

  667kimo,May 18, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Some experiences disappoint. Not Hobbiton. Delightful. Immerse yourself and take plenty of photos. It may help to be short like me. 🤣

  

• Fun at the Shire

  Chris W,May 18, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We really enjoyed the whole tour. Lana was a great tour guide and we enjoyed the background stories about the movie filming. The detail of the furnished hobbit house was unbelievable. Highly recommend this tour.

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