Movie Tours in Wellington at a glance
- Our pick: Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with Lunch, NZ$ 325 per person (8h, 4.85★ · 614).
- Best value: Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop Tour, NZ$ 175 per person (3h 30m–4h, 4.58★ · 337).
- Private option: Lord of the Rings Tour Wellington: Weta Cave & Filming Sites, NZ$ 450 per person (6h 30m, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: NZ$ 175–NZ$ 600 (median NZ$ 300). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 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.
Movie Tours in Wellington
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
7 options
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with Lunch Lord 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. Every day · 08:30 and 08:45 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.85 (614 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 325 per person
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop Tour Tour the Outer Shire film set in Wellington and Weta Workshop where LOTR props and costumes were made. Includes Mt Victoria views and pickup from cruise ships. Every day · 08:30, 08:45, 13:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.58 (337 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 175 per person
Lord of the Rings film locations tour from Wellington Full-day Lord of the Rings tour from Wellington with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and live guide commentary: visit Helm's Deep, Rivendell. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.62 (167 reviews) Duration: 6h–6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 300 per person
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Weta Workshop Tour Half-day tour of Wellington's LOTR filming sites: Mount Victoria Lookout, Hobbiton Woods, and Weta Workshop. Includes hotel pickup and live commentary for small groups. Every day · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.71 (136 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 195 per person
Lord of the Rings tour Wellington: Mount Victoria & Weta Cave Half-day Lord of the Rings tour in Wellington with Mount Victoria filming location and 90-minute Weta Cave experience included. English guide and hotel or port pickup. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.94 (18 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 190 per person
Wellington Lord of the Rings Tour: Weta Workshop & Rivendell Private Lord of the Rings tour in Wellington with Weta Workshop entry, Rivendell film locations, and gourmet lunch by a French-trained chef: 7 hours with a local guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.95 (20 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 600 per person
Lord of the Rings Tour Wellington: Weta Cave & Filming Sites Full-day Lord of the Rings tour from Wellington with private guide, hotel or cruise pickup, and 90-minute Weta Cave experience included. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 450 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with LunchOur pickPickup offered | NZ$ 325 per person | 8h | 4.85★ · 614 | Every day · 08:30 and 08:45 | English |
| Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop TourBest valuePickup offered | NZ$ 175 per person | 3h 30m–4h | 4.58★ · 337 | Every day · 08:30, 08:45, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Lord of the Rings Tour Wellington: Weta Cave & Filming SitesPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 450 per person | 6h 30m | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Lord of the Rings film locations tour from WellingtonPickup offered | NZ$ 300 per person | 6h–6h 30m | 4.62★ · 167 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Wellington: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Weta Workshop TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 195 per person | 3h 30m–4h | 4.71★ · 136 | Every day · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Lord of the Rings tour Wellington: Mount Victoria & Weta CaveGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 190 per person | 3h 30m | 4.94★ · 18 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Wellington Lord of the Rings Tour: Weta Workshop & RivendellPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 600 per person | 7h | 4.95★ · 20 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Lord of the Rings Tour Wellington: Weta Cave & Filming Sites (NZ$ 450 per person) · Wellington Lord of the Rings Tour: Weta Workshop & Rivendell (NZ$ 600 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Wellington: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Weta Workshop Tour (NZ$ 195 per person) · Lord of the Rings tour Wellington: Mount Victoria & Weta Cave (NZ$ 190 per person)