Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

4.2
(63 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Staring dickside, discover Dunedin’s roots when your ship is in port on a shore excursion that takes in the city's central sights and historic Larnach Castle. In the am you will visit Larnach Castle, where admission and a guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment. Returning to the central city you will have some free time to explore, get some lunch and maybe doing some shopping. In the pm see Dunedin’s highlights -- including Otago University, botanical gardens, Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world and many historic buildings on a two-hour sightseeing tour prior to being returned to your cruise ship.

What's Included

Admission and Guided Tour of Larnach Castle
Dunedin sightseeing tour
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Dunedin Port Address: Dunedin Port Directions: Your Cruise Ship will come into Port Chalmers. Once you disembark, all passengers must make their way to the private hire area in the cruise ship pavilion which is well sign posted. Please wait for a "Good Company Tours" representative, they will direct you to the "Good Company" buses which will be departing from outside the Visitor Centre.  Please get there around 9:45am for a 10:00am departure. Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point at approximately 2pm

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    09.00 Start your shore excursion with port pickup and board your comfortable coach for a sightseeing tour. Through Duinedin City and then onto Larnach Castle for a guided tour of the grounds and gardens

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    On route to the castle a brief stop will be made in central Dunedin at the Dunedin Railway Station where some of the group will depart the coach to join the Taieri Gorge Train Excursion.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arrive Larnach Castle where admission to the castle and grounds is included and here you will enjoy a tour of the castle and learn the scandalous history of the orginal occupiers.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Returning to the central city early afternoon you will have approximately one hours free time in the central city to explore, get some lunch and maybe do a bit of shopping.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    At 2.30 pm you will depart Dunedin Railway Station in the central city for your highlights tour of the central city. Hear commentary detailing Dunedin’s history as you motor around the hilly city, which overlooks the Otago Peninsula.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the beautiful Botanic Gardens of Dunedin City on this sightseeing tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    View the University of Otago, the neoclassical Dunedin Town Hall and Renaissance Revival–style Dunedin Railway Station as well as opulent banks, theatres and 19th-century edifices.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by Baldwin Street, considered the world’s steepest street, and get a glimpse of the harbour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Your tour will conclude back at your cruise ship berthed in port Chalmers. Time permitting you will be given the opportunity to explore Port Chalmers where you can discover a vibrant village with a wide range of art & culture from potters and sculptors to painters, musicians, jewellers and fashion designers and then make your way back to board the Ship.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Should your cruise ship timetable be indicating that you will be berthing in Dunedin (Port Chalmers) at 9am or later, this does not preclude you from booking these tour options. The timetable may be altered to align, if possible, with the cruise ships arrival time
Supplied by Leisure Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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