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Wellington: 3hr City Tour, Cable Car Ride & Mt Victoria Views★ 4.88 (345) · 3h
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Wellington Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour★ 4.39 (119) · 3h
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Wellington: Private Full Day Tour with Cable Car & Local Treats★ 4.99 (103) · 4h–6h
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Wellington: Private Full Day Tour with Cable Car & Weta CaveYou’ll feel Wellington’s energy from windswept Mount Victoria Lookout to quiet moments inside Old St Paul’s church. Ride the famous cable car, taste fresh fish by the sea at Chocolate Fish Café, explore movie magic at Weta Cave, and get swept along rugged Red Rocks—all with a local guide and hotel pickup included.
Wellington: Private Half Day Tour with Cable Car & Local TreatsYou’ll feel Wellington’s energy on this private half-day tour—riding its iconic cable car, sampling local treats with your guide, and pausing for windswept views over city and sea. Expect real conversation, flexible stops from Parliament to wild beaches, and small moments that stick with you long after you’ve left.
Wellington Private City Tour: Museum, Waterfront & BreweryA private Wellington city tour with hotel or port pickup includes entry to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, a guided walk past the waterfront artworks and through the Central Business District, and a brewery visit with tastings. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace across five hours, and the return route passes Parliament and The Beehive.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who speaks English and sets the pace—you move through the waterfront, the museum and the brewery without managing logistics or timing yourself, and the five-hour loop keeps you from getting lost between stops.
2 to 5 hours (1)
Wellington city heights tour: three viewpoints and Weta CaveA shared sightseeing tour of Wellington with a small group (maximum 11 people) that visits three elevated viewing points across the city, includes a walk through Weta Cave with photo stops, a one-way Cable Car ride to the top with access to the rose gardens and Cable Car museum, and a stop at Parliament. The tour runs five hours with a live English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and water bottles provided; you skip the Cable Car line on entry.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want Wellington's geography and film industry history explained by someone who knows the city, and you want the three best viewpoints plus the Cable Car and rose gardens without driving or navigating between stops yourself. The small group size means the guide can answer questions and the van can linger where the light is best for photos.
Half day and longer (1)
Wellington Jewish Heritage Tour: 6 hours with kosher lunchA 6-hour guided tour of Wellington's Jewish heritage sites with Aaron, a local historian and award-winning cook, covering the arrival of Belarusian families in the 1930s, early settler burial grounds, and the community centre. Includes one main course with a beverage and bottled water; pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are provided.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Wellington's immigration history through the people who lived it, not just the dates—Aaron's family story and his role as both guide and cook make this personal in a way a standard heritage tour is not.
Wellington City Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for Wellington City Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at NZ$ 89. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 988 traveler reviews.
8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. 3 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wellington City Tour cost?
Prices start at NZ$ 89. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Wellington: 3hr City Tour, Cable Car Ride & Mt Victoria Views is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 345 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
