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Dunedin City Tours

Our pick: Dunedin: City Highlights Tour with Signal Hill & Baldwin St — NZ$ 145 (4h, 4.79★ · 149). Best value: Dunedin: Nature & City Tour for Cruise Passengers with Flexible Stops — NZ$ 95 (6h–7h, 4.59★ · 128).

4.7 6 experiences from NZ$ 95 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-09-29
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Dunedin: Nature & City Tour for Cruise Passengers with Flexible StopsBest valueNZ$ 95 p.p.
NZ$ 95
6h–7h4.59★ · 128free—
Dunedin: City Highlights Tour with Signal Hill & Baldwin StOur pickNZ$ 145 p.p.
NZ$ 145
4h4.79★ · 149free—
Dunedin Heritage & Wildlife: Private City Tour with Local GuideTop ratedNZ$ 1,800 per group
NZ$ 193 (15 share)
5h–7h4.97★ · 38free—
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Larnach Castle & City SightseeingNZ$ 195 p.p.
NZ$ 195
7h4.09★ · 70free—
Dunedin: Larnach Castle Tour & City Highlights with PickupNZ$ 209 p.p.
NZ$ 209
6h4.95★ · 83free—
Dunedin & Otago Peninsula: Castle Gardens, Olveston & City TourNZ$ 295 p.p.
NZ$ 295
6h4.75★ · 89free+NZ$ 25 on site

Real price per person across the 6 options: NZ$ 95–NZ$ 295 (median NZ$ 193). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 6. With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.

Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.

Dunedin: City Highlights Tour with Signal Hill & Baldwin St
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Dunedin: City Highlights Tour with Signal Hill & Baldwin St★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (149)4hYou’ll walk or laugh your way up Baldwin Street, wander heritage gardens at Olveston Homestead, and soak up local life in Dunedin’s Octagon—all with easy pickup from your cruise ship or central spot. Expect lively stories from your guide and time to breathe in those Otago Harbour views before heading back with new memories (and maybe sore calves).Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromNZ$ 145View ›
Dunedin Heritage & Wildlife: Private City Tour with Local Guide
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Dunedin Heritage & Wildlife: Private City Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (38)5h–7hYou’ll explore Dunedin’s quirky streets, spot royal albatrosses soaring above Otago Peninsula cliffs, stroll historic gardens or castles at your own pace, and hear local stories from your guide. With hotel pickup and flexible stops included, you’ll get both city heritage and rare wildlife moments you’ll remember long after the trip.Free cancellationfrom · per groupNZ$ 1,800View ›
Dunedin: Nature & City Tour for Cruise Passengers with Flexible Stops
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Dunedin: Nature & City Tour for Cruise Passengers with Flexible Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (128)6h–7hYou’ll step right off your cruise ship into Dunedin’s mix of quirky city corners, wild beaches, and local stories—all with flexible stops and easygoing guide commentary. Walk steep streets, breathe salty air at St Clair Beach, peek into old settler history or wander castle grounds if you want. This day isn’t just sightseeing—it’s feeling what makes Dunedin tick.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%fromNZ$ 95View ›
Dunedin & Otago Peninsula: Castle Gardens, Olveston & City Tour
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Dunedin & Otago Peninsula: Castle Gardens, Olveston & City Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (89)6hYou’ll wander Dunedin’s steepest street, gaze over Otago Peninsula from Signal Hill, stroll castle gardens at Larnach Castle, and step inside Olveston Historic Home—all with stories from your local guide. Expect muddy shoes, real conversation, and moments that linger long after you’re back on board.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromNZ$ 295View ›
Dunedin: Larnach Castle Tour & City Highlights with Pickup
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Dunedin: Larnach Castle Tour & City Highlights with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (83)6hYou’ll start your day with city highlights—a photo stop at Dunedin Railway Station, laughs on Baldwin Street’s slope, and free time in the Octagon for lunch or shopping. Then it’s off to Larnach Castle for a guided tour (entry included) and time to explore its gardens or relax at the café. There’s something quietly memorable about seeing Dunedin through local eyes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%fromNZ$ 209View ›
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Larnach Castle & City Sightseeing
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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Larnach Castle & City Sightseeing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.09 (70)7hThis seven-hour shore excursion from Port Chalmers combines a guided tour of Larnach Castle in the morning with a two-hour sightseeing loop of Dunedin's central highlights in the afternoon, plus roughly an hour of free time in the city between them. Port pickup and drop-off are included, as is admission to the castle and its grounds. The tour is timed to return you to your ship before departure.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Port Chalmers and want a guided castle tour combined with a curated city loop—both fit within a port day, with free time between to explore at your own pace.Free cancellationKids −25%fromNZ$ 195View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Dunedin: City Highlights Tour with Signal Hill & Baldwin St is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.79 out of 5 across 149 reviews.

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