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We compared all 70 experiences in Wellington so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 70 experiences from NZ$ 35 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes Effects
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Most booked
Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes EffectsSpend 90 minutes inside Wētā Workshop in Wellington with an expert guide exploring props, costumes and creatures from Lord of the Rings.
1,039 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with Lunch
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★Top rated
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with LunchLord of the Rings full-day tour from Wellington with Weta Workshop, Kaitoke Regional Park, Mount Victoria, and Hobbit lunch. Small groups with hotel or cruise pickup.
612 reviews
4.85★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
Half-day Wellington tour: Mt Victoria, Cable Car, Weta Cave
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Best value
Half-day Wellington tour: Mt Victoria, Cable Car, Weta CaveHalf-day guided tour of Wellington with hotel pickup, air-conditioned minivan and live commentary. See Mt Victoria's 360-degree views.
673 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h 20m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 128per person

Recommended (7)

Kapiti Island Day Tour: Native Birds & Local Stories
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Kapiti Island Day Tour: Native Birds & Local Stories
575 reviews
4.81★
Duration
5h–6h
fromNZ$ 325per person
Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Three Cellar Doors
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Travelers' pick
Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Three Cellar Doors
510 reviews
4.82★
Duration
5h 30m
fromNZ$ 200per person
Kapiti Island: Overnight Wildlife Tour & Night Kiwi Walk
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Travelers' pick
Kapiti Island: Overnight Wildlife Tour & Night Kiwi Walk
483 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2d
fromNZ$ 699per person
Wellington Seal Coast Safari: 4WD Private Farmland & Fur Seals
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Likely to sell out
Wellington Seal Coast Safari: 4WD Private Farmland & Fur Seals
370 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 30m
fromNZ$ 195per person
Wellington 3-Hour City Tour: Cable Car & Harbour Views
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Travelers' pick
Wellington 3-Hour City Tour: Cable Car & Harbour Views
365 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
fromNZ$ 110per person
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop Tour
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Likely to sell out
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop Tour
337 reviews
4.58★
Duration
3h 30m–4h
fromNZ$ 175per person
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour with Lunch
273 reviews
4.83★
Duration
5h
fromNZ$ 215per person

Top rated (10)

Wellington private tour: Cable Car, beaches, local guide
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Wellington private tour: Cable Car, beaches, local guideFour to six hours exploring Wellington with a local guide who picks you up and drives: Cable Car tickets, cathedral entry and local treats included.
105 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h–6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 520per person
Wellington eBike Tour: Waterfront to Mount Victoria Lookout
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Wellington eBike Tour: Waterfront to Mount Victoria LookoutRide electric bikes from Wellington's waterfront past Te Papa and up to Mount Victoria Lookout with a local guide: pickup from the cruise port.
113 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
09:15
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Martinborough & Wild Coast: Wine, Seals & Lighthouse Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Martinborough & Wild Coast: Wine, Seals & Lighthouse Day TripFeel the wild side of Wellington with Martinborough wine tastings, a rugged coast drive, seal colony visit, and Cape Palliser Lighthouse climb. Includes pickup and meals.
227 reviews
4.96★
Duration
10h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 380per person
Wellington Electric Bike Tour: Bays & Lookouts, 3+ Hours
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Travelers' pick
Wellington Electric Bike Tour: Bays & Lookouts, 3+ HoursGuided electric bike tour of Wellington's bays and lookouts with local guide, helmets and tea or coffee included. Start at the Waterfront.
234 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Wellington Electric Bike Rental: Waterfront Ride to Lookouts
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Wellington Electric Bike Rental: Waterfront Ride to LookoutsRent an electric bike in Wellington and ride from the Waterfront to Mount Victoria, Zealandia and the Cable Car on your own schedule.
163 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–1d
start times · Every day
17
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
Wellington city heights tour: Three viewpoints and Weta Cave
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Travelers' pick
Wellington city heights tour: Three viewpoints and Weta CaveSmall-group Wellington sightseeing tour visiting three scenic viewpoints, Weta Cave, Cable Car and rose gardens with a live guide in an air-conditioned vehicle.
255 reviews
4.87★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 185per person
Wellington guided tour with Cable Car: Mount Victoria & Weta Cave
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Travelers' pick
Wellington guided tour with Cable Car: Mount Victoria & Weta CaveHalf-day guided Wellington tour with Cable Car ride included: visit Mount Victoria lookout, Lyall Bay beach and Weta Cave with a local driver who handles.
201 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 128per person
Wellington: Zealandia Night Tour & Kiwi Spotting with Torches
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Travelers' pick
Wellington: Zealandia Night Tour & Kiwi Spotting with TorchesNocturnal wildlife tour at Zealandia eco-sanctuary near Wellington. Spot little spotted kiwi on a guided walk through native forest by torchlight. Exhibition included.
159 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 120per person
Wellington - Wētā Workshop: Movie Magic Tour & Shuttle
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Travelers' pick
Wellington - Wētā Workshop: Movie Magic Tour & ShuttleFeel the buzz of Wellington’s creative scene on a guided Wētā Workshop tour, with return shuttle, live stories, and a close-up look at film artistry. Includes pickup.
177 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h 15m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
Zealandia eco wildlife tour: Native birds and conservation
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Travelers' pick
Zealandia eco wildlife tour: Native birds and conservationWalk through New Zealand's mainland eco-sanctuary with an expert guide, spotting kākā, takahē and tuatara along forest tracks while learning.
247 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromNZ$ 70per person

Lowest price (10)

Wellington: Te Papa Museum Entry for International Visitors
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Travelers' pick
Wellington: Te Papa Museum Entry for International VisitorsStep into Wellington’s Te Papa Museum: touch Māori treasures, see New Zealand’s art & stories, and skip the queue with your ticket. Valid 48 hours, easy entry.
74 reviews
4.59★
Duration
2d
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 35per person
Wellington Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Fixed Fares
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Travelers' pick
Wellington Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Fixed FaresShared shuttle from Wellington city hotels to airport, 24/7 service. Modern minivans, English-speaking drivers, fixed pricing: no meters, no surge charges. Pre-book online.
26 reviews
4.35★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 36per person
Te Papa Museum Tour Wellington: Guided Introduction with Entry
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Te Papa Museum Tour Wellington: Guided Introduction with EntryGuided 60-minute tour of Te Papa museum in Wellington with international visitor entry included: walk through Māori culture.
119 reviews
4.60★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 77per person
Gallipoli Exhibition Tour: Wellington Weta Workshop Models
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Gallipoli Exhibition Tour: Wellington Weta Workshop ModelsSmall group guided tour of Te Papa's Gallipoli exhibition in Wellington. Expert host reveals stories behind eight life-size figures and ANZAC history.
115 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 77per person
Te Papa Tongarewa Māori Highlights Tour in Wellington
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Te Papa Tongarewa Māori Highlights Tour in WellingtonJoin a guided one-hour tour of Te Papa's Māori collections in Wellington with a live English-speaking host, gaining insight into indigenous culture and history.
24 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 77per person
Wellington: EBike Self-Guided Tour & Waterfront
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Travelers' pick
Wellington: EBike Self-Guided Tour & WaterfrontSelf-guided eBike tour of Wellington with bike, helmet, map and tips. Visit Parliament, Mount Victoria Lookout, Oriental Bay and Weta Workshop. Half or full day.
76 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h–1d
start times · Every day
17
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
Zealandia Twilight Tour Wellington: Native Birds at Dusk
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Travelers' pick
Zealandia Twilight Tour Wellington: Native Birds at DuskSpend 2.5 hours walking Zealandia's sanctuary at dusk when native kiwi, ruru and takahē emerge.
76 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 110per person
Wellington Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour
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Likely to sell out
Wellington Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing TourWellington shore excursion with local guide covers Parliament Buildings, Mt Victoria summit views.
119 reviews
4.39★
Duration
3h
Every day
08:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 155per person
Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour: Three Tastings
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Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour: Three TastingsTaste craft beers at three Wellington and Hutt Valley breweries with a local guide and hotel pickup included. 4 hours with tasting paddles at each stop.
30 reviews
4.83★
Duration
4h
start times · Wed–Sun
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Wellington Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Meet-and-Greet
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Wellington Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Meet-and-GreetPrivate SUV airport transfer Wellington with meet-and-greet service. Covers city and Wairarapa region, 24/7 availability, up to 6 passengers, modern fleet with luggage space.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m–2h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per group
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Wellington at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes Effects, NZ$ 59 (1h 30m, 4.76★ · 1,039).
  • Top rated: Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with Lunch, NZ$ 325 (8h, 4.85★ · 612).
  • Best value: Half-day Wellington tour: Mt Victoria, Cable Car, Weta Cave, NZ$ 128 (3h 20m, 4.72★ · 673).

Of the 70 experiences: 70 with free cancellation, 50 with instant confirmation, 51 with hotel pickup and 36 bookable last-minute.

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