Best Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula City Tours in 2025

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 147.08

When your cruise ship docks in Dunedin, take a trip through the spectacular scenery surrounding the Taieri River on board the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel through tunnels and over viaducts on this train-lover’s shore excursion, and then see Dunedin’s top sights before returning to the Dunedin port. This is one of the most popular shore excursions in New Zealand and has been awarded the TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Award.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 48.03

Take in the sights, sounds, and smells of New Zealand's most beautiful city while experiencing the thrill and excitement of being on a V8 trike. This informative tour will travel past Dunedin's most iconic heritage building's before heading out on to the Peninsula where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Otago Harbour and Dunedin's beaches. The tour stops on the Peninsula to allow for photos of the scenery and the trike. This tour is a fun and exciting way to escape the crowds and get a feel for City and the Peninsula. It will also sure to make you the envy of your other cruise ship passengers.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 95.45

Take in the best of Dunedin City on this 3-hour, small-group tour. Ride in the comfy, safe van to the highest vantage points, around heritage buildings, and view the white sand beaches of Dunedin. You'll visit the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, the world's steepest street, and a lot more. Take great photos from the best spots and learn as the expert commentary from your local guide gives you a real feel for the past and present of New Zealand's first city. Enjoy free pickup and drop-off from your cruise port, your hotel, or in town for either the morning (9am) or afternoon (1pm) tour. Group size is limited to 12 people.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 159.08

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the pure beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery. You will experience memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays on a Peninsula Drive via Highcliff Road to Larnach Castle. Your tour will include an entry to the garden only of the only castle of New Zealand - Larnach castle. You will stop at the world's steepest street, local lookout point to enjoy the views of city, peninsula and harbor, University of Otago - the oldest New Zeland university, Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station and internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand. In addition you will join a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home. The tour is designed only for small groups, so you will enjoy flexibility and comfort in a small bus. Important: this tour includes entry to castle garden only, to enter the castle building there is an extra cost $NZD20.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 137.47

Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin city, take in the highlights and enjoy a café lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 5 hour tour explores the city before heading out onto the stunning Otago peninsula. A visit to Larnach Castle , New Zealand's only castle is a must see. There is a café here which has tea coffee and a variety of food on offer. Then spend the rest of the visit enjoying the very extensive gardens. (Admission to the gardens is included. The tour inside castle can be booked and paid on the day). During the tour you will view some outstanding scenery that we have on offer here in paradise (AKA Dunedin). There are fantastic photo opportunities during the tour.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 179.50

With this tour you will enjoy a small group experience with a personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and Otago peninsula. You will avoid wasting time waiting for a bog group to get on and off the bus. You will be introduced to the city in the best way, optimising time to see the highlights of the city, enjoying the most breathtaking scenery of Otago Peninsula via Highcliff road where the road for bigger buses is not suitable. You will have a 1 hour guided tour of Albatross Centre and discover all about these huge seabirds.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 171.09

We are a well known tour guiding company in Dunedin. We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, branded vehicles and great fun guides and drivers. We always will have you back to your cruise ship in plenty of time and guarantee this fact. We love a relaxed journey where we start as strangers and end as friends and we cannot wait to show you our city. Whether your with Bex or one of the crew one thing is for sure your tour will be a blast! PLEASE note our vehicles range from 9 - 22 seaters so groups will be no larger than that

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 144.08

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic 5 hour tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery. You will experience gorgeous and memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays and wildlife. Your knowledgeable guide will show you the most breathtaking views and take you closer to nature and its wildlife. Spend some free time at Royal Albatross Centre: this place offers the world's only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here you have the option to either take lunch, explore the visitor center or wander outside (since it's generally pretty windy, you are likely to see flying the largest seabirds!) or watch lazy seals. You will stop at the world's steepest street, First Church, Railway station and will have some free time to explore internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand. The tour is designed only for a small group, to enjoy flexibility, comfort and personalized attention.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 75.04

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those who are short on time and seeking a personalized experience. This brief yet insightful tour offers a wonderful introduction to the charm of Dunedin. Our 2-hour City Tour covers the key highlights of the city, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy any other activities you may have planned. Please note, this tour does not include pick-up from Port Chalmers and is therefore not suitable for cruise ship passengers. The tour departs from Dunedin City Centre, just outside the Dunedin Visitor Centre. We may be able to offer pick-up from Port Chalmers for an additional cost on some occasions—please enquire for further details.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 390.21

Discover Dunedin & Otago Peninsula – A Perfect Day Tour Begin at the Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary, home to native and exotic birds. Next, take in breathtaking panoramic views from Signal Hill Lookout, offering the best vantage point over Dunedin. Challenge yourself at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest residential street, before admiring the University of Otago’s iconic clocktower. Visit the stunning Dunedin Railway Station, a masterpiece of grand architecture. Journey along the scenic Otago Peninsula, stopping at Sir Leonard Wright Lookout and Sandfly Bay for incredible coastal views and potential wildlife sightings. At the Royal Albatross Centre, learn about the world’s only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross. Return via the coastal route with an optional city center drop-off for self-exploration. Ensure you return to port on time. This tour blends history, scenery, and wildlife for an unforgettable experience!

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 156.08

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We are very well known, always have immaculate vehicles and very fun knowledgeable guides. The castle is NZ only castle and holds a lot of history as well as a garden of International significance its well worth the visit! We also stop at the Worlds Steepest Street, Signal Hill Lookout for a view over the city as well as taking a stroll in the oldest gardens in NZ - the Botanic Gardens before stopping at the Dunedin Railway Station - NZs most photographed station! You will love the Otago Peninsula - one of the most stunning places you can visit in our city We will have time of stopping and photo taking before entering the castle for a guided tour.

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula , South Island

From $ 135.07

Discover Dunedin & Otago Peninsula – A Perfect Day Tour Begin at the Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary, home to native and exotic birds. Next, take in breathtaking panoramic views from Signal Hill Lookout, offering the best vantage point over Dunedin. Challenge yourself at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest residential street, before admiring the University of Otago’s iconic clocktower. Visit the stunning Dunedin Railway Station, a masterpiece of grand architecture. Journey along the scenic Otago Peninsula, stopping at Sir Leonard Wright Lookout and Sandfly Bay for incredible coastal views and potential wildlife sightings. At the Royal Albatross Centre, learn about the world’s only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross. Return via the coastal route with an optional city center drop-off for self-exploration. Ensure you return to port on time. This tour blends history, scenery, and wildlife for an unforgettable experience!