Private Tour
Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery
Overview
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Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best spots in the comfort of a spacious van, giving you the flexibility to spend as much time as you like at each stop.
A larger group option is also available.
Take a scenic drive through Dunedin and along the Otago Peninsula, soaking in some of the region’s most breathtaking views. Your tour includes a stop at the Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour), home to the world’s only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here, you can enjoy lunch, explore the visitor centre, or step outside to see these magnificent seabirds in flight — and maybe spot nearby seals!
On the return journey via Portobello Road along the harbour, keep an eye out for wading birds. With this tour, you have the freedom to create a truly memorable experience, customised to suit your group’s interests.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A maximum of 6 people per booking or a bigger group of 11
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes, wind and water proof jacket are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
You will have a chance to walk up the world’s steepest street, or just take a photo of it.
Signal Hill
A short stop to enjoy panorama of Dunedin City and surroundings on Signal Hill
What‘s Included
Private tour
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private tour (7-11 pax)
Duration: 7 hours: Dunedin City Highlights and Otago Peninsula Scenery, including free time at Albatross centre
Ford Transit
Private tour (7-19 pax): Private tour for a group of up to 11 passengers
Private Tour 1-6 pax
A private tour for a group of up to 6 passengers
Private Tour 12-19 passengers
Duration: 7 hours: Dunedin City Highlights & Otago Peninsula Scenery, including free time at Albatross centre
Pickup included
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Done did Dunedin!
Robert E,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We prefer a very small group for our excursions when possible, and this one rates right up at the top! When the day started, we were sad that is was cloudy, quite cool, and rainy, but we learned that when the weather is bad for people, it can be very good for the animals! We were fortunate enough to get tickets to both the penguin and albatross tours, and both were nothing short of amazing! The price is not cheap, but we got our money’s worth for sure.
An excellent day in Dunedin
7contients,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable. He made the tour fun and flexed it for what we wanted to do. He stopped at the local farmers market so we could experience it. He stopped so we could go shopping, he walked up Baldwin Street with us to take pictures. He stopped at a brewery so we could taste the local beer. He has extreme knowledge about the castle and timed it so we didn't have to wait for the big buses. Lunch at the castle was fun. I would highly recommend Josh and this tour.
Asta, the best guide in NZ.
John B,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Asta, our guide, is an immigrant to NZ from the Baltic with her husband from Italy. They have 2 teenage boys and have lived in Dunedin for about 20 years. She is well informed about the culture, social mores and economy. She is also very approachable and friendly. We loved her and are grateful.
Perfect Private Tour!
Susan A,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day with Asta driving us around this beautiful city and region. She was very knowledgable about the area which really helped us understand the culture and geology of the area. We were able to customize the trip to see the things that most interested us, including the amazing Botanic Gardens, the railway station, the Otago Peninsula, and the Worlds Steepest Street, which 5/6 of us walked! We stopped for lunch in town and it was easy to communicate with her when our lunch took a little longer than expected. Highly Recommend!
Good “highlights” tour
shannon m,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Albatross experience is an additional reservation and fee despite the advertisement. Otherwise our driver was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining.
Wonderful day with John
Stacey K,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a wonderful day with John as our guide. He was very kind and really tailored the day to meet our expectations.
Nice day!
Gail W,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this tour for cruise ship excursion. Varied stops which was nice. Very enjoyable even though albatross didn’t cooperate due to low winds! Astra was a very pleasant enjoyable guide, very receptive to how we wanted to structure our day. Clean comfortable vehicle
We had a great time with...
Sharon S,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Asta. She showed us around Dunedin and was a great guide. She was a pleasure to be with.
Best tour ever!
polly b,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the absolute best way to see all of Dunedin. The guides who work for Fan Feather are excellent
Great time in Dunedin
Henry M,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The areas we went to were amazing and the views were so great. Got to see a great amount of wildlife and some really good photo spots. Our guide was Asta she was amazing and just perfect for this tour. So much knowledge and she made the tour that much better. I recommend the tour and highly recommend Asta as your guide.
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