Napier Art Deco & Hawke's Bay Wineries Shore Excursion Tastings

Napier is the Art Deco capital of the world, and this tour shows you why.

A 4-hour shore excursion from Napier covering the city's Art Deco heritage, two premium wineries with wine tastings, and key landmarks including Bluff Hill lookout and a historic park. The tour includes all entrance fees, tasting fees, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and live English-language commentary from a guide with 20 years of local experience. Minimum age is 12. Minimum drinking age for tastings is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Napier Art Deco and Winery Tour

• Explore Napier Art Deco city and suburbs
• Visit first premium winery for tasting
• Visit second boutique winery for tasting
• Enjoy view from Bluff Hill lookout
• Visit historical park with waterfall

The experience

Napier's Art Deco architecture is the draw here, and the tour starts by walking you through the city and its suburbs to see why it earned the title of Art Deco capital. You'll explore an Art Deco housing estate and learn what defines the style, then move to Bluff Hill lookout for views across the city: one of Napier's most visited spots. A historical park with gardens, a waterfall and grounds tied to Napier's old prison rounds out the sightseeing portion.

Two premium wineries anchor the afternoon. You'll visit Mission Estate Winery (or a comparable premium alternative if it's unavailable that day) to taste a flight of local reds and whites, explore the building and grounds, and learn the winery's history. The second stop is a small boutique-style winery loved by hundreds of visitors. Both tastings are included, and the operator guarantees no compromise on winery quality. Bottled water is provided throughout.

An air-conditioned minivan handles transport, and your guide delivers live commentary on board. Hotel pickup is included. Seats are strictly limited and must be pre-booked. A valid passport may be required on the day as proof of age for tasting.

What’s included

• All entrance fees and wine-tasting fees at two premium wineries.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• live English-language commentary from your guide.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• WhatsApp customer support.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English with live commentary on board, so you follow everything without translation. A minimum of two people per tour applies, and single travelers should inquire ahead about availability.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Art Deco and why is Napier known for it?

Art Deco is an architectural style, and Napier earned its reputation as the Art Deco capital because of the concentration of buildings designed in that style throughout the city and suburbs. The tour walks you through examples, including a dedicated Art Deco housing estate, so you see the style firsthand rather than just hearing about it.

Which wineries will I visit on this tour?

Mission Estate Winery is the primary stop: one of the top wineries in New Zealand where you'll taste a flight of local reds and whites and explore the grounds. The second winery is a small boutique-style operation. If either is unavailable on your date, the operator replaces it with another premium winery of equivalent quality.

What does the 4-hour timeframe include?

The 4 hours covers Art Deco sightseeing in the city and suburbs, the Bluff Hill lookout, the historical park, tastings at two wineries, and transport by minivan. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though the exact timing depends on where you're picked up.

Is lunch provided on this tour?

Lunch is not included. The tour covers tastings at two wineries and bottled water, but you'll need to arrange your own meal if you want one during the 4 hours.

What's the minimum age to join this tour?

The minimum age is 12 to join the tour. However, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tastings, and you'll need a valid passport on the day as proof of age.