Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the
'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour'
Stops include:
-Dunedin Railway Station (most photographed building in NZ)
-Baldwin Street (world's steepest street)
-Otago University (NZ's oldest University)
-Signal Hill Lookout
-Heritage Buildings
Plus more
After the 'City Highlights Tour' we drop you off at the Octagon in the City Centre. You will have 1 hour of free time for lunch & shopping. Meridian Shopping Mall is 2 blocks away with a Food Court.
After lunch we depart on the journey up to the Castle. We take in the magnificent views of the peninsula and make a quick stop at a lookout for a great photo opportunity.
On arrival we take you on a guided tour of the Castle with time afterwards to do some of your own exploring or check out the award-winning gardens. You also have the option to visit the Ballroom Cafe for refreshments.
($48 NZD Larnach Castle/Gardens entry fee is included in our tour price)
No hidden fees.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dunedin Railways
Amazing photo opportunity at our first stop.
University of Otago
A brief stop to view the Clocktower and other heritage buildings.
What‘s Included
Larnach Castle & Gardens entry fee
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
WiFi on board
Options
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dunedin highlights and Larnach Castle with Tim.
Adrian C,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day on this tour. Tim, our guide was absolutely great, very knowledgeable and full of info on every aspect of the tour. We saw the Railway station, the World’s steepest street (which we climbed) The beautiful University, stopped for photos with amazing views of the Peninsula, and had an amazing tour of Larnach Castle, complete with a fantastic commentary from Tim which we thoroughly enjoyed. Afternoon tea in the Ballroom was also a real treat. We even had time for lunch and shopping mid way thru the tour. We would absolutely recommend this tour. Tim was a fantastic guide, very friendly, took pics for everyone and was a true local with a mine of information and interesting facts. We loved our day in Dunedin!
5 star Dunedin tour
885hayleyn,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a highlight from our NZ holiday. Tim was a very informative tour guide. We visited all the main tourist sites in a fully air-conditioned small bus with commentary along the way. Stops included Dunedin railway station, Signal Hill, Baldwin Hill, Otago university & Larnach castle which were all well worth seeing. The tour caters for all ages. If you are visiting on a cruise ship & have limited time to see Dunedin this is a great tour as you are met at Pt Chalmers cruise terminal & dropped back to the ship well before departure.
This was one of the best...
JG S,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours we did on our holiday in New Zealand, Tim was a fabulous tour guide…very informative. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great tour, great...
Andres R,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, great history, the landscapes are beautiful. Dunedin it's a small but very cozy place. We love the castle tour. Perfect place to enjoy nature.
We really enjoyed a tour...
Anne S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed a tour and our guide Tim had a wealth of knowledge on Dunedin & Lanach Castle. If you enjoy looking at buildings you will enjoy this tour
Tim is your guy to guide you through Dunedin,
Fara C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tim is a very knowledgeable tour guide. He was always pleasant and didn’t hurry up the tour. He is an asset yo your company.. highly recommend Tim to lead another local tour in Dunedin. Fara Chan
Explore Dunedin and Lanarch Castle
Gillian D,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour with Tim who knew a great deal about the area having grown up in Dunedin. Very considerate towards us all and we didn't feel rushed. He was our tour guide at Lanarch Castle as well and being a small group our many questions were answered in detail. Met us and returned us to the Cruise terminal within the time frame. Can thoroughly recommend as value for money.
Nice Visit
Pak C,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was good. our Guide/Drive Tim, was very friendly and accommodating. The Larnach Castle was very interesting. The interior was full of historic furnishing and beautiful ceilings and decoration. The shoreline of Dunedin was very beautiful.
Such a great tour, we saw...
Susan M,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great tour, we saw so much and our tour guide, Tim, was fantastic! Really good value for money, we can highly recommend
Must do tour
Caroline c,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tim is an amazing tour operator. Friendly and engaging information about Dunedin and Lanarch Castle. Value for money, highly recommended. Smaller coach and very comfortable.
From NZ$209.00
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