Private Tour
Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour
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Get connected with the Wellington that locals love.
Kia ora, we are Jo & Suzee. We create fabulous & fun private Wellington tours and shore excursions tailored just for your family & friends.
Discover the scenic delights, local food and the 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.
We pick you up & drop you off at your hotel, ship or airport.
Your time, your tour. We get in touch to create your bespoke Half or Full Day itinerary.
Why choose us?
• Travel only with your family & friends.
• Meet a new local friend with insider knowledge.
• Poke around the hometown they love.
• Experience stunning scenery.
• Avoid busy tourist traps.
• Comfortable environmentally friendly vehicles.
• Help yourself to local refreshments from the chilly bin (cooler).
• We know where the toilets are.
Cruisers, we've got your back, we get you back to your ship on time.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Light refreshments and locally made treats included.
Air-conditioned vehicle
A minimum of two guests is required.
Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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 or second lookout point.
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 Half Day Tour
Pickup included
Extend to a Full Day Tour
Spend more time with a local: See more - your tour is customised to your interests. Let's spend the day poking around Wellington at a leisurely rate.
Duration: 7 hours: Make the most of your time in Wellington, see more, hang out with a local for the day...
Pickup included
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Overview of the city
Edward G,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00Nothing about Wellington struck us as a "must see' or "must do" activity, so we went with a half day tour. Sussie's knowledge of the area and her ability to read our interests and adjust the itinerary around them resulted in a fun, on formative and enjoyable day.
Great tour guides
James H,
Apr 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00Guide was both professional and friendly. Clearly committed to doing whatever it took to make the tour pleasant and informative.
Suzee is GREAT!
LeeAnne L,
Feb 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a half-day private tour with Suzee and it was one of ours best tours. We learned so much about the history of Wellington, the culture, and got to see spectacular views & sites. I highly recommend this tour.
Remarkable experience
Gary B,
Dec 22, 2023
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience. Suzee is a remarkable tour guide and showed us all the great scenic sots in Wellington! I highly recommend this tour with Suzee!!
Fantastic tour of Wellington, beaches, countryside
james t,
Dec 2, 2023
- Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. Visited multiple areas around Wellington and in the hills and beaches. Very scenic. Had some great views in the hills. Hiked the beaches. Stopped for great fish and chips along the beach. Suzee was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend this tour
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