Walking Tours in Christchurch at a glance
- Our pick: Christchurch: Small-Group Food Walking Tour & Local Stories, NZ$ 215 per person (2h 30m, 4.92★ · 107).
- Top rated: Godley Head Coastal Hike: WW2 Landmarks & Harbour Views, NZ$ 285 per person (4h, 4.96★ · 53).
- Best value: Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake Stories, NZ$ 29 per person (2h, 4.93★ · 43).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: NZ$ 29–NZ$ 610 (median NZ$ 285). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 3 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Walking Tours in Christchurch
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
11 options
Christchurch: Small-Group Food Walking Tour & Local Stories Wander Christchurch’s inner city with a local guide, taste regional food and drinks, hear Māori & European stories, and enjoy lunch: all in a relaxed small group. Every day · 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (107 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 215 per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike from Lyttelton: WWII History & Seals Guided coastal hike on Godley Head Loop Track from Lyttelton Port with local guide, walking poles, gourmet lunch and van transport. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.97 (71 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 350 per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike: 8–10 km Loop with Lunch, Christchurch Guided walk of Godley Head Loop Track near Christchurch with hotel pickup, local guide, lunch and gear included. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 4.99 (168 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 340 per person
Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake Stories Walk through Christchurch's central city with a local guide who shares first-hand earthquake stories, rebuilding efforts. Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (43 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 29 per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike: WW2 Landmarks & Harbour Views Half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula's 4 km coastal track near Christchurch, featuring WW2 ruins, an Antarctic cabin, and Lyttelton Harbour views with hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 4.96 (53 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 285 per person
Private Christchurch Walking Tour: 2011 Earthquake & Hidden Gems Private two-hour walking tour of Christchurch with a local guide exploring Māori history, the 2011 earthquake's impact. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.97 (32 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 150 per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walk Half-day guided walk on Godley Head, Banks Peninsula: 4km coastal track with WW2 landmarks and Antarctic cabin, 30 minutes from Christchurch with local guide and hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 510 per person
Godley Head hike from Christchurch: Coastal cliffs & WWII history Full-day private guided hike around Godley Head on Banks Peninsula with hotel pickup, hot drinks, WWII gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin. Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (38 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 610 per person
Christchurch Guided Walking Tour: 40+ Sites & Local Stories Walk through Christchurch's rebuilt heart with a local guide, passing the Bridge of Remembrance, New Regent Street, and the Court Theatre. Mon–Sat · 10:00 · Ages 15–75 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 35 per person
Christchurch twilight food tour: Māori heritage and local gems Walk Christchurch's hidden laneways with a local indigenous guide, tasting from insider food spots and learning Māori and settler stories in 2 hours. Every day except Friday · 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (14 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 170 per person
Godley Head guided hike: Coastal WWII history walk Guided coastal walk from Lyttelton to Godley Head with local guide, transport and morning tea included. Explore clifftop trails. Every day except Monday and Saturday · 08:30 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 319 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch: Small-Group Food Walking Tour & Local StoriesOur pickGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 215 per person | 2h 30m | 4.92★ · 107 | Every day · 11:30 | English |
| Godley Head Coastal Hike: WW2 Landmarks & Harbour ViewsTop ratedGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 285 per person | 4h | 4.96★ · 53 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake StoriesBest value | NZ$ 29 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 43 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Godley Head Coastal Hike from Lyttelton: WWII History & SealsGroup of up to 10 | NZ$ 350 per person | 6h | 4.97★ · 71 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Godley Head Coastal Hike: 8–10 km Loop with Lunch, ChristchurchGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 340 per person | 6h | 4.99★ · 168 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Private Christchurch Walking Tour: 2011 Earthquake & Hidden GemsPrivate | NZ$ 150 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 32 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 | English |
| Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walkPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 510 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 13 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Godley Head hike from Christchurch: Coastal cliffs & WWII historyPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 610 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 38 | Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 | English |
| Christchurch Guided Walking Tour: 40+ Sites & Local StoriesGroup of up to 15 | NZ$ 35 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 10 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 | English |
| Christchurch twilight food tour: Māori heritage and local gems | NZ$ 170 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 14 | Every day except Friday · 15:00 | English |
| Godley Head guided hike: Coastal WWII history walkGroup of up to 8 | NZ$ 319 per person | 3h–4h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day except Monday and Saturday · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Private Christchurch Walking Tour: 2011 Earthquake & Hidden Gems (NZ$ 150 per person) · Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walk (NZ$ 510 per person) · Godley Head hike from Christchurch: Coastal cliffs & WWII history (NZ$ 610 per person)
- With pickup (4): Godley Head Coastal Hike: WW2 Landmarks & Harbour Views (NZ$ 285 per person) · Godley Head Coastal Hike: 8–10 km Loop with Lunch, Christchurch (NZ$ 340 per person) · Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walk (NZ$ 510 per person)