Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

4.7

50 reviews

Available languages

English

From NZD 265

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Overview

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the pure beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery.

You will experience memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays on a Peninsula Drive via Highcliff Road to Larnach Castle. Your tour will include an entry to the garden only of the only castle of New Zealand - Larnach castle. You will stop at the world's steepest street, local lookout point to enjoy the views of city, peninsula and harbor, University of Otago - the oldest New Zeland university, Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station and internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand.

In addition you will join a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.

The tour is designed only for small groups, so you will enjoy flexibility and comfort in a small bus.

Important: this tour includes entry to castle garden only, to enter the castle building there is an extra cost $NZD20.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Round-trip shared transfer

Air-conditioned vehicle

Port pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees to Castle building $NZD20

Lunch

Food and drinks

Options

Including Olveston

Olveston instead of the train: This option doesn't include train trip. It includes a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.
Pickup included

Operated by Fantail Tours Limited

Reviews

4.7

50 reviews

A Wonderful Tour!
Lesley W,Mar 27, 2024
5.0
Did this as a last minute shore excursion while on a cruise. It was a trip highlight! Teresa was so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. If you’re debating on a day trip in Dunedin, don’t hesitate to book this tour!
Great sites, good tour guide but some problems
Nicky D,Mar 23, 2024
4.0
Hoping off the cruise ship the pick up was right there. Stefan was our guide. Very informative about the history and culture. Gave us a great tour, but the bus they use is a rental so sitting in the back was very rough and the bus needs shocks. The audio was messed up for most of the tour because Stefan change the channel on his FM modulator and we had static for half the tour that we could hear. We continued to tell him that we couldn’t hear him and he would respond louder but then Get quiet again. If they had speakers in back of the bus it would have been very helpful. Instead of the sound coming from the front. The back had continuous road noise and rattling from the windows which made it tough for those in the back to not only hear but understand. When Stefan was on, again he was great!
Steffan was a very informative guide. He was a very good driver, too, which is important when you’re dealing with hills.
DavidA J,Mar 19, 2024
5.0
Loved the world’s steepest street. Would’ve loved to have time to walk it. It was worth what we paid.
If you like history
Jeff C,Mar 10, 2024
5.0
You will love the Olveston House. Donated by the daughter of the parents who built the mansion, it comes complete with all of the contents from the 19th century. I have never seen a linen press before. The castle gardens were beautiful. Didnt have time to go in the replicacated home, but the fish and chips were delicious.
Thanks to Fantail, we had an awesome and memorable day in Dunedin.
Peirong Y,Mar 8, 2024
5.0
We group of 8 arrived in Dunedin via cruise ship. With only about 10 hours in this big and beautiful city, touring with locals is the best choice we made. This tour includes most of the highlights of Dunedin. Guide Stephan is a very charming senior. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He constantly explained the surroundings, history, culture and customs, and answered all of our questions. We love his pleasant, cheerful and humorous personalities. We leant so much and spent a very lovely and memorable day with Steffan. If you only have one day in Dunedin, this tour is highly highly recommended!

From NZD 265

Check availability

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

4.7

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Available languages

English

From NZD 265

Check availability

Overview

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the pure beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery.

In addition you will join a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.

The tour is designed only for small groups, so you will enjoy flexibility and comfort in a small bus.

Important: this tour includes entry to castle garden only, to enter the castle building there is an extra cost $NZD20.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Round-trip shared transfer

Air-conditioned vehicle

Port pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees to Castle building $NZD20

Lunch

Food and drinks

Options

Including Olveston

Olveston instead of the train: This option doesn't include train trip. It includes a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.
Pickup included

Operated by Fantail Tours Limited

Reviews

4.7

50 reviews

A Wonderful Tour!
Lesley W,Mar 27, 2024
5.0
Did this as a last minute shore excursion while on a cruise. It was a trip highlight! Teresa was so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. If you’re debating on a day trip in Dunedin, don’t hesitate to book this tour!
Great sites, good tour guide but some problems
Nicky D,Mar 23, 2024
4.0
Hoping off the cruise ship the pick up was right there. Stefan was our guide. Very informative about the history and culture. Gave us a great tour, but the bus they use is a rental so sitting in the back was very rough and the bus needs shocks. The audio was messed up for most of the tour because Stefan change the channel on his FM modulator and we had static for half the tour that we could hear. We continued to tell him that we couldn’t hear him and he would respond louder but then Get quiet again. If they had speakers in back of the bus it would have been very helpful. Instead of the sound coming from the front. The back had continuous road noise and rattling from the windows which made it tough for those in the back to not only hear but understand. When Stefan was on, again he was great!
Steffan was a very informative guide. He was a very good driver, too, which is important when you’re dealing with hills.
DavidA J,Mar 19, 2024
5.0
Loved the world’s steepest street. Would’ve loved to have time to walk it. It was worth what we paid.
If you like history
Jeff C,Mar 10, 2024
5.0
You will love the Olveston House. Donated by the daughter of the parents who built the mansion, it comes complete with all of the contents from the 19th century. I have never seen a linen press before. The castle gardens were beautiful. Didnt have time to go in the replicacated home, but the fish and chips were delicious.
Thanks to Fantail, we had an awesome and memorable day in Dunedin.
Peirong Y,Mar 8, 2024
5.0
We group of 8 arrived in Dunedin via cruise ship. With only about 10 hours in this big and beautiful city, touring with locals is the best choice we made. This tour includes most of the highlights of Dunedin. Guide Stephan is a very charming senior. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He constantly explained the surroundings, history, culture and customs, and answered all of our questions. We love his pleasant, cheerful and humorous personalities. We leant so much and spent a very lovely and memorable day with Steffan. If you only have one day in Dunedin, this tour is highly highly recommended!