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Discover Christchurch on a small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city’s story to life.
This experience goes beyond a typical sightseeing walk.
You’ll hear first-hand accounts of the 2011 earthquake, understand how the city has rebuilt, and explore the ideas shaping Christchurch’s future.
As you walk through the central city, you’ll visit key landmarks while also uncovering hidden gems that most visitors miss. Along the way, your guide shares engaging stories, local insights, and personal perspectives that make the experience both informative and memorable.
With a small group size, the tour is interactive and relaxed, giving you the chance to ask questions and get tailored recommendations for your stay.
This tour is ideal for first-time visitors wanting an authentic introduction to Christchurch, as well as returning travellers looking to better understand the city’s unique character.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for us with the PURPLE umbrella! This archway walking only bridge is on the corner of Cashel Street and Oxford Terrace. It is perhaps the most central of city iconic places so pretty much all locals can point you in the right direction.
We finish at the Christchurch Arts Centre - the original home of Canterbury College - the home to New Zealand's most historical cluster of historic buildings.
Itinerary
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1Bridge of Remembrance
to be entered
3 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2The Terrace
to be entered
3 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Riverside 3d Mural
to be entered
2 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4City Mall
to be entered
3 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Cathedral Square
to be entered
7 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Turanga
to be entered
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Avon River / Ōtākaro
to be entered
4 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Victoria Square
to be entered
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Robert Falcon Scott Statue
to be entered
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
to be entered
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
New Zealand's largest concentration of grade 1 Heritage buildings. This was the home of Canterbury College, Boys and Girls High but has been repurposed as an arts centre to respect its past - now with 40+ tenants with an arts flavour. It's fabulous!
7 minutes • Admission ticket included -
12Rutherford's Den
Einstein described Ernest Rutherford as a "second Newton" who "tunneled into the very material of God". This was a tribute to Rutherford's foundational discoveries about the atom's structure, particularly his model of a dense, central nucleus, which is considered one of the most significant and practical insights in the history of physics. Here we'll see the actual den in which Rutherford conducted his first experiments that was the beginning of nuclear science.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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