Christchurch City Tour 8 options
Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & CheeseFull-day tour from Christchurch to Akaroa with hotel pickup, nature cruise spotting Hector's dolphins and penguins, cheese tasting, and optional lunch.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.65 (312)9h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and puntingSmall-group Christchurch tour with local guide, gondola views, historic tramway and Avon River punting. Lunch included, 6 hours.Every day · 09:00 · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.96 (140)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 399per person
Christchurch & Willowbank: Shore Excursion with City Tour & Kiwi SpottingStep off your ship in Lyttelton for a Christchurch city tour, stroll Mona Vale Gardens, and meet kiwis at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Includes pickup and guide.Every day · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.56 (90)6h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 170per person
Christchurch sightseeing tour: Gardens, coast and mountain viewsHalf-day Christchurch city tour with a local guide covering the Botanic Gardens, Mona Vale, Sign of the Takahe viewpoint and the seaside suburb of Sumner.Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.26 (53)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
Christchurch Shore Excursion: City Tour & Jet BoatingChristchurch shore excursion combining a guided city tour with earthquake recovery sites, historic landmarks and a 30-minute jet-boat ride.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.71 (38)6h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 245per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City & Waipara Wine TourShore excursion from Lyttelton with Christchurch city tour, lunch and tastings at three Waipara wineries: timed to your ship's schedule so you're back before departure.Every day · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.41 (22)7h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 235per person
Christchurch Highlights Half Day Tour: Gardens & WildlifeHalf-day Christchurch tour with guide and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Botanic Gardens, Cardboard Cathedral and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.Sat and Sun · 09:30 and 14:30 · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.17 (18)4hEN · KO✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 185per person
Christchurch City Highlights by Tesla: Private 3-hour tourPrivate 3-hour Christchurch city tour in a Tesla Model Y. Visit Cathedral Square, Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens, street art and laneways. Includes water and snacks.Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · Pickup optional★ 4.00 (4)3hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 580per group
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and puntingOur pick | NZ$ 399 per person | 6h | 4.96★ · 140 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Christchurch & Willowbank: Shore Excursion with City Tour & Kiwi SpottingBest value | NZ$ 170 per person | 6h 30m | 4.56★ · 90 | Every day | English |
| Christchurch sightseeing tour: Gardens, coast and mountain viewsLowest price | NZ$ 105 per person | 3h | 4.26★ · 53 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & Cheese | NZ$ 290 per person | 9h 30m | 4.65★ · 312 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Christchurch Shore Excursion: City Tour & Jet Boating | NZ$ 245 per person | 6h 30m | 4.71★ · 38 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City & Waipara Wine Tour | NZ$ 235 per person | 7h 30m | 4.41★ · 22 | Every day | English |
| Christchurch Highlights Half Day Tour: Gardens & Wildlife | NZ$ 185 per person | 4h | 4.17★ · 18 | Sat and Sun · 09:30 and 14:30 | English, Korean |
| Christchurch City Highlights by Tesla: Private 3-hour tour | NZ$ 145 per personNZ$ 580 per group (split 4 ways) | 3h | 4.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 | English |
Christchurch City Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and punting, NZ$ 399 (6h, 4.96★ · 140).
- Best value: Christchurch & Willowbank: Shore Excursion with City Tour & Kiwi Spotting, NZ$ 170 (6h 30m, 4.56★ · 90).
- Lowest price: Christchurch sightseeing tour: Gardens, coast and mountain views, NZ$ 105 (3h, 4.26★ · 53).
Real price per person across the 8 options: NZ$ 105–NZ$ 399 (median NZ$ 185). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 7 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.