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‘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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
Wellington City Full Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with uTours
skN5030QK,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We reserved a six-hour tour of Wellington with Suzee of uTours. She fulfilled all of our requests regarding sightseeing destinations. Her knowledge of Wellington is extensive. The vehicle provided was comfortable. We really enjoyed our experience.
Fantastic tour
Departure578925,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic one day tour. Suzee was an excellent host who made us feel welcome and shared her extensive local knowledge with us. In one day, we visited all the sights of Wellington and surrounds, the beaches of Kapiti coast and some beautiful countryside. We ate delicious local food at some really fun cafes. Suzee designed the tour to suit us and it was perfect.
Wonderful Day - Highly Recommend
V6644NWmarym,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience. Suzee and Jo at uTours are fabulous. They took the time to find out what our interests were (including a WhatsApp call weeks ahead of our arrival). They then developed the day around that. Jo picked us up at the cruise terminal and we were off. Her vehicle was comfortable, and she took care the entire day to ensure that we were happy. She has a wonderful knowledge of local history from the city center out to the beautiful forests. We stopped at some of her favorite local establishments for lunch and treats. This was not your run of the mill “tour around town”; more like a day with friends showing you their hometown and why they love to show it off. We highly recommend reaching out to them if you are in Wellington and are looking to have an amazing experience.
Excellent tour! Would give 1 Million Stars!
kathleenkO3331BR,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend uTours Wellington for a highly personalized tour with so much attention to detail along with fabulous ideas and flexibility to make clients happy. I took a small group of my clients on a shore excursion with both Suzer and Jo. They picked us up at cruise terminal and made sure we had everything we needed to make the day successful (comfortable, clean vehicles, drinks, snacks and even cute shopping bags for all of our treasures!) uTours Wellington customized the tour to what we wanted to do and even took us to their local grocery store to buy wine and chocolate (at our request). They are friendly, well organized and so very knowledgeable about their beautiful city. I would give them a million stars if I could! Thank you both for making out outing such a huge success! Kathi Kennedy
Fantastic excursion!
martindA1845QO,
Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day! We left the itinerary to Jo as we had little knowledge of Wellington and she more than delivered. Not only did we see many sights, but Jo had a wealth of knowledge on al sorts of information about New Zealand in general. Her vehicle was really comfortable and we had some wonderful NZ snacks.Lu ch was fantastic and off the beaten track. I'm not going to reveal where it was, if you are lucky she may take you there too. This was one of our favorite excursions by far!
So great visiting Wellington
cherylK1765,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and tour guide. Had a great time, Susie was friendly, knowledgeable and a great driver. Best tour ever. If you want a wonderful trip call Susie
We were indeed blown away by Wellington.
GiladIsrael,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Suzee isn't just an incredible docent; she has truly become a wonderful friend after the memorable day trip we shared. Long before our adventure, Suzee reached out with a thoughtful email introducing herself and inquiring about our interests and preferences. When the day finally arrived, she met us at the port near our cruise ship and guided us through Wellington, sharing the city from her unique perspective. We had an outstanding day together. Suzee took us to breathtaking viewing points, introduced us to the diverse neighborhoods, regaled us with the rich history of Wellington, and brought us to must-see landmarks, including the original Waitangi Treaty. Our time together was not only fascinating but also filled with joy, delicious food, vibrant culture, stunning sights, and meaningful conversations. Thank you, Suzee, for such an enjoyable experience and for the amazing photos! We will cherish the memories we created together. We hope our paths cross again someday, somewhere!
Wellington Tour ~ Amazing Day!
maresec2025,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From booking to the actual day; communication and arrangements were stress free. Our needs were the focus. Jo was amazing; picked us up in a clean vehicle complete with drinks and snacks. Before we headed off, she asked about what type of tour we were after. We had mentioned things to see; she then took us around all the places a big tour bus can’t get to. Excellent company, so knowledgeable with a touch of humour. Back in port with time to spare.. soon stress at all!! Highly recommend
Fantastic Tour Guide in an Incredible City
Seashore4me,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic time touring Wellington with Suzee. We laughed and talked the whole day while Suzee effortlessly showed us all the great sites and foodie places. Last-minute changes and inclusions we no problem. Best of all she timed everything to avoid any large tour buses or crowds. She has an incredible knowledge of both current events and the history of New Zealand. Had a fabulous time – felt like being a local with a best friend showing us around. Highly recommend.
Great day in Wellington
CAPNBEN22,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a FANTASTIC day with Jo at the helm!! We didn’t know anything about Wellington and little about New Zealand but Jo added to our knowledge base considerably. UTours and Jo were focused on us…. From pre-tour communications to “on the fly” desires, Jo constantly was checking with us on what we wanted to see and do, what we could bypass and what questions we had. She was a font of knowledge and we LOVED it. We went all over Wellington…. Along the coasts, up to the Wind Turbine, through the town, to WETA Cave, round trip on the Cable Car, seeing the Government buildings and one of my favorite stops was the Old St Paul’s Church. And did I mention lunch in Cuba? Neat area and Fidel’s had great food. I’m glad we got UTours to show us around. Now I’m planning my next trip to the wine country north of Wellington…. And guess who will be leading us!!! Thanks Jo for a GLORIOUS day!!
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