Private Tour
Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends.
We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce you to the Wellington that locals love.
Discover the stunning scenery, our local food & hear fabulous stories of our funky capital city. Ride the iconic Cable Car, check out the beaches & take in the fabulous views from the wind turbine or the Mt Victoria lookout.
As owner/operator guides, we are your local friend for the day - prepare for laughter, real conversations, discovery and unforgettable memories.
• Your tour is private; pick up & drop off included, we get you away from the crowds.
• We offer flexible itineraries that go beyond the guidebooks; you will get a good sense of life in Wellington.
• Be comfortable; relax in our environmentally friendly vehicles & grab local treats from the cooler. We know where the toilets are.
• If you have any mobility requirements, we are here to help.
Get in touch, we’d love to connect.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Wellington Wind Turbine
Enjoy 360 degree breathtaking views across the city and harbour. We will be flexible to fit your needs eg you may prefer to visit Mt Victoria as an alternative lookout point. We can vary the order and timing of activities to suit your interests.
Owhiro Bay
Check out the wild south coast beaches, with good views of the South Island (weather permitting). Visit the Te Kopahou Reserve Visitor Centre. You may even see dolphins.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Pick up and drop off at the Port, the airport or your centrally located accommodation.
Light refreshments and locally made treats included.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable car tickets and entry to Old St Pauls Cathedral.
Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.
Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
A minimum of two guests is required.
Pickup points
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Wellington City Full Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
101 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional service
Marita p,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a last-minute excursion I booked. Great communication with Jo. She was great. She took us everywhere and very knowledgeable. Next time we come around here we will go with them again.
Suzee is the only one to consider.
JJMiroballi,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good tour guide can provide information. A great tour guide provides a personal feel with the information. Suzee's love of her country and her job is expressed with each part of the tour. She is the personification of what a tour guide could and should be. And she is funny!
Wonderful Tour!!
DrLucy1234,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour! Jo was a great tour guide around Wellington. We visited many sites around the city. Of course, the highlight was the Lord of the Rings movie sites. Jo was flexible with the schedule and it was a great day!! Thank you!! Highly recommended!
Organised, reliable, stress-free, friendly, fun and we learnt so much! What a great day!
Amanda S,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of Wellington with Suzee was fabulous - it met all our expectations and more. Great communication right from booking, both via email and phone and then via WhatsApp a couple of days before and the night before, so no surprises. So easy! She picked us up from the port and dropped us back there in plenty of time for our ship’s departure. No long walks or shuttles required. Suzee helped us customize our day including a stop at a supermarket, a souvenir shop, a nice little cafe for lunch and a great gelato store at our request. We went to fantastic spots for scenic vistas and photo ops, toured a variety of suburbs and the CBD - discussing important buildings, local real estate, a beautiful old church and cultural venues. We travelled along local coastline and what used to be old fishing villages. Suzee’s knowledge of local history, culture and facts and figures was amazing. She has a wealth of information on so many topics and wasn’t phased by any question we threw at her! We had so many great discussions. Her passion for showing us her beloved city and for us to see the true Wellington instead of just the tourist traps was obvious. She was so friendly but also professional and did everything to make us comfortable, including toilet stops when requested, drinks and chocolates from her chilly bin and even a free grocery bag for our shopping. Her van was very modern, spacious and comfortable with easy access via a folding step. Suzee made sure we did everything on our original list (including the WĒTĀ workshop) and some stuff we didn’t even think about, and helped us get some great photos (she has a good eye for photography!). Wellington is a tricky city to drive around due to its layout and many steep hills and narrow roads - Suzee handled these with practiced ease and I doubt we would have seen some of these places by tour bus or hiring a car ourselves. Nothing was too much trouble, the conversation flowed so easily, we learnt and saw so much and there was no stress. Time flew and the day was over all too soon. When we return to NZ on our road trip we hope to do another tour with Suzee to see the landscapes on the outskirts of Wellington. I can’t imagine anyone else giving us such a great day and we feel like we’ve made a new friend.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Tour Experience with Susie
charris56,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour fully matched our expectations and was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. I would absolutely recommend this tour to a friend, especially because of how customer-oriented and accommodating Susie was to both my handicapped mother and me. Susie made communication very easy and stress-free. Prior to meeting for the tour, she provided clear and detailed instructions on where to meet. She also stayed in touch with me periodically beforehand to make sure everything was well organized and that we were all on the same page. During the tour, Susie went above and beyond to ensure my mother was comfortable and able to fully enjoy the experience. Her patience, kindness, and professionalism truly stood out. We felt genuinely cared for and valued as guests.
Amazing Customized & Special Day in Wellington
keithwP6988YO,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on Viking Venus and we were the luckiest 4 passengers of 903 this day! Jo had the two of us while Suzee had two other people from our ship. All of their special touches and they customize the day for you is exceptional! They take you to special intimate places with great views but without the crowds. Also need to add, great on communication to ensure everything went off smoothly. This alone is worth the price of admission but the connection you make with them as you drive is special and everything you learn are special pearls that round out your trip. They help customize the tour to your needs (there are some stories about unique requests but you have to ask them about those…) and they ensure you have those must have experiences that are provided with enthusiasm, wit, and personal touch. We loved the local snacks and drinks that we do not get in the US and have to say the place we stopped off at lunch for pies to die for! Did I say the pies and this tour are awesome!!!!
Wonderful day in Wellington!
gramacoopgogo,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most relaxing and enjoyable experience. Travelers consisted of my husband and I. We had originally booked the half day tour, but within the first hour, extended to a full day. Suzee communicates clearly from the start of the booking process, planning, and pick up. Customization is her specialty. As we talked, Suzee would suggest stops that fit our interests. On a housekeeping note, vehicles are new, clean, and we felt very safe the whole day. Highly recommend this tour company.
Wildlife, amazing views, and a day in the life of Wellington / NZ
piesie23,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Starting with the booking reservation several months ago all the way to the end of our tour, our experience with Suzee and Jo was so professional and interactive. After reserving the full-day tour online, Suzee reached out immediately to schedule a call for us to discuss our goals for the day. She made suggestions for how to arrange the day to avoid crowds and general time efficiency, and what she thought we would enjoy most among our long list of interests. (None of my other three Viator bookings had this level of attention!) A week before our arrival, Suzee gave us detailed information about our impending meet-up and the day went seamlessly with finding Jo at the dock. The tour van was impeccably clean, she included drinks and snacks for us, and proceeded to bring us to all the places we had outlined a few months prior in the call with Suzee. We enjoyed every stop. Jo had vast information about the Wellington local government and how it fit into the NZ government and answered our questions about history. (We were really impressed by Jo's Māori vocabulary!) After seeing the government buildings and the amazing viewpoint by the wind turbine, we were off to the waterfront, botanical gardens, and Zealandia. When we had a chance to spend a bit longer with our New Zealand tour guide, Jo was flexible with the tour timeline. All in all, we wouldn't change a thing. Last but not least, we applaud Jo's driving skills. So many of the narrow streets seemed impassable, but she handled it like a pro. We felt safe and sound in her hands! If there was an option to offer a rating above 5 stars, we would!
Rainy, but still a Fabulous Day!
jeffaF642WH,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the only day of our trip that it rained but Suzee made it special. She is a pure delight and Fun! We traveled (4 of us) in a private van and enjoyed every minute!
The tour covered the city and surrounding area
Odyssey29308687332,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jo was knowledgeable, fun and funny. We had a great tour! We saw all the sights of Wellington while learning the history of the city.
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