Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin and Larnach Castle at a leisurely pace. Included is a fully guided tour of Larnach Castle's unique interior. Chilled spring water is provided complimentary to those who bring their own re-useable water bottles.
The tour takes in many interesting buildings and landmarks in Dunedin city such as the Larnach family tomb, the old University and all the main city attractions. The drive to Larnach Castle offers spectacular views from the Otago Peninsula with a lookout stop along the way. On arrival at Larnach Castle, your table will be reserved for lunch at the Ballroom cafe (lunch is own cost). After lunch and the guided tour inside the Castle, your guide will also take you through the award winning gardens offering fantastic views over the Otago Harbour.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the name of your cruise ship at time of booking
Some steps to negotiate during the tour of Larnach Castle
The Castle interior is not wheelchair accessible, however the Castle Gardens, Gift Shop and Ballroom Cafe are. Please notify us if you intend to bring a fold up wheelchair or walking aid on this tour.
Passengers must be able to get on and off the bus steps unassisted.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided tour of Larnach Castle
Port pickup and drop-off
Entry fee to Larnach Castle
Lunch
What To Expect
Dunedin Railways
We stop here at this magnificent old Railway Station to admire the architecture and take photos.
Northern Cemetery
Drive through the oldest cemetery in Dunedin and view the spectacular family tomb of William Larnach. Designed by famed architect Robert Lawson in the image of Dunedin's Scottish First Church. The cemetery hosts a number of exquisite grave sites belonging to wealthy prestigious Dunedin people, nestled on a lovely wooded hillside.
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Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour
Starting point:
Beach Street Wharf, 46C Beach Street, Port Chalmers, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand
10:30am Dunedin City Pickup
Starting point:
Dunedin Railway Station, 3074332, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best tour ever!
Tour03285802335,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010 out of 5. Great experience. Alan is the best guide I ever met. He told us so many great stories and fun facts not only about Dunedin and Larnach castle but also about life in New Zealand and it's history. Highly recommended!
Great experience
25johnpauls,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anne was an amazing guide with great local knowledge. The day included much more Than expected and great value. A unique experience in New Zealand.
Great day. Guide was...
June O,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day. Guide was great. Very happy with tour. Very informative and friendly local host . Highly recommend
Excellent Tour-We’ll Worth The Time & Money
Anthony Z,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous full day tour with Iconic Shore Excursions with Kim Larnach Castle & City Tour. Kim was Tour Guide & Bus Driver. We were all guests from Celebrity Edge Cruise & had booked this excursion independently of Celebrity via Viator. Kim is excellent in his role & made the day a real stand out. Thank You Kim
Larnach
Voyage56184730300,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan is the person you want to be with at Larnach Castle!! He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, loving and laughable person.
A great experience, we...
Bruce H,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience, we loved everything about our tour. The tour was very informative and our tour guide was fantastic, would highly recommend going with these people and this toyr6
Fantastic day in Dunedin
saltykat10,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an awesome day with Alan as our guide. I wanted to visit Larnarch Castle while we were in Dunedin so my husband signed us up with Iconic Tours. We ended up having a private tour and a great day! Alan met us at the beautiful train station and shared its history before showing us around some of the local historical spots including the world’s steepest road. Following that we travelled to the castle- beautiful scenery enroute despite overcast skies and occasional showers. We had a delicious lunch at the castle (leek & potato soup w/bread) - just right for a cool, damp day. Following lunch, Alan took us on a tour of the castle and then the gardens- his depth of knowledge of the history of the castle and family is unbelievable! Following the castle tour we hopped back into the car and headed back to the city. We enjoyed seeing the Olveston mansion and touring the beautiful grounds before being dropped back at our home away from home.
Fun Time at the Larnach Tour
marshahN7826EW,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was exceptional. Made all of us a part of her family. Gave excellent information and knowledge was incredible. Would recommend this tour to others.
Tour of Castle and City
michaelkH4205VR,
Apr 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anne was a Fantastic guide with lots of Knowledge she loved to share, Loved a Chat lol. Great tour guide and sense of humour.
Exceptional Tour
Glenys D,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and the tour guide really knew the area. The Castle and the Railway Station was beautiful. I would highly recommend this tour
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