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Top 15 City Tours in Dunedin

32 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Good city tours in Dunedin fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour - First Church, Harbour Molars, and Dunedin’s city center
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Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

1.Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $86Our pick

Join guide Andrew for a one-hour V8 trike ride from Dunedin Public Art Gallery. You will pass historic buildings, Speight’s Brewery, St Clair, beaches, and Otago Peninsula viewpoints. The small vehicle carries up to four people, with jackets and sunglasses available. Expect fresh air, strong engine noise, fast-moving views, and one five-minute photo stop.

“No helmets required which was great. Extremely comfy seats Could have done it for hours, lots of fun.”

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Garden and City tour - The Octagon puts Dunedin in context
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Garden and City tour

2.Garden and City tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · from $37Best value

Travel from Port Chalmers into Dunedin in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard commentary. Over four to five hours, see the Octagon, Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, the Botanic Garden, Railway Station, and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. Guides such as Craig, Andrew, Damon, Rob, Pam, and Sean lead tours on cruise ship days.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. We covered a lot of area and made stops at all the highlights”

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Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour - The Octagon puts Dunedin in context
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Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

3.Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $121

This 6.5-hour Dunedin shore excursion uses a small air-conditioned vehicle to connect Port Chalmers with Baldwin Street, the Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station, the Otago Peninsula, and Larnach Castle. Guides including James, Oli, and Kylie add local stories and Maori cultural context, while the flexible pacing leaves time for photos, gardens, lunch, and independent exploring.

“James, our guide, gave us a great day in Dunedin. We hit every spot on the itinerary. Highlights were climbing the steepest street in the world and exploring Larnach Castle and the grounds. James even made sure we had a table in the busy castle cafe. A terrific excursion with no worries that we wouldn’t make it back to the ship on time.”

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Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour - Signal Hill puts Dunedin in context
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Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

4.Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $61

This four-hour Dunedin tour takes you from Port Chalmers to Signal Hill, Baldwin Street, the University of Otago, Olveston gardens, the Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station, and possibly St Clair Beach. Guides including Kim, Alan, Ann, Ken, and Greg provide local stories. Pickup and return at the cruise wharf are included.

“Fabulous tour - highly recommended and our guide, Alan was knowledgeable and personable! A pick up and drop off to our cruise ship was included with a bit of time to explore Dunedin as well!”

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Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included - Baldwin Street: a quick test of your legs
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Castle, Coast & City Tour – 8 pax max – Castle Entrance Included

5.Castle, Coast & City Tour – 8 pax max – Castle Entrance Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $148

Join guide Chris for a five-hour minibus tour from Port Chalmers through Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Visit Baldwin Street, Dunedin Railway Station, Larnach Castle and Gardens, Smaills Beach, and Highcliff Road. Castle admission is included, pickup is offered, and the group is limited to eight people.

“Our tour guide, Chris, was excellent and very informative. He took us to the rail station for a nice visit of that beautiful location, then to the castle. He gave us a personal tour and explained each room and much of the backstory and history of the castle. Our group was smaller than most groups at the castle, and Chris knew how to make sure we had each room to ourselves for the appropriate amount of time, even though the castle was very busy. If we had been on our own, we would have missed so much or been crowded out. He also gave us time to walk the grounds…”

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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle - Dunedin Railway Station, the city’s grandest photo stop
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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

6.Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $161

Spend six to seven hours with a small group of up to six, touring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula with guide Lucy or a Chinese-speaking guide. See Baldwin Street, the Railway Station, Larnach Castle, Sandfly Bay, Hoopers Inlet and Allans Beach. Port and central-city pickup are included, but lunch and paid wildlife-center visits are not.

“We were taken to great lookout and walkabout places. Perfect timing and excellent driver and guide Lucy.”

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Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour - Signal Hill gives you the big picture first
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Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

7.Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · from $89

Travel from Port Chalmers or Dunedin with a local guide such as Russ or Les, stopping at Signal Hill, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin Railway Station, Baldwin Street, the Octagon, the University of Otago, and St Clair Beach. Expect live commentary, short walks, photo stops, and a maximum of 10 people.

“We had a great afternoon with Russ. He was so knowledgeable and we got to see all the sights without the hassle of driving ourselves. We were picked up and dropped off at our accommodation, too easy!! Was especially impressed that even though there were only 2 of us on the tour, it wasn't cancelled. We ended up with our own private tour. Would definitely recommend to others.”

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion - Botanic Garden walks and a weather backup
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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

8.Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $58

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Dunedin from Port Chalmers in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. You will see the Octagon, Botanic Garden, Baldwin Street, St Clair Beach, railway station, Mount Cargill, Sandfly Bay, and more. Larnach Castle is optional and paid separately. Guides may include Ryan, Ken, Dave, David, or Josh.

“We saw many interesting places and our tour guide Josh was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable about the area. He was accommodating to people who wanted to stay in one place and he went back to pick them up.”

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour - Baldwin Street and Signal Hill give you your bearings
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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

9.Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $179

Spend six hours with a driver-guide exploring Dunedin’s viewpoints, Botanic Garden, Baldwin Street, railway station, First Church, Larnach Castle Gardens, and Olveston House. Guides such as Asta, Teresa, Ross, and Warren are known for lively local commentary. The tour takes up to 18 people, with port pickup and drop-off included.

“Teresa was great… Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great day off the cruise ship. We felt we got a good view of Dunedin’s best sights.”

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Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour - The Otago Peninsula is the scenic heart of the day
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Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour

10.Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $198

This six-hour small-group outing combines Dunedin sights, Baldwin Street, the Botanic Garden, and the Railway Station with scenic Otago Peninsula stops. Guides such as Teresa, Asta, and Warren add local stories, then OPERA provides a guided reserve visit where you may see yellow-eyed and little blue penguins, seals, and sea lions.

“Great overall tour and pickup from port. Murray our guide was awesome. We had a 20 seater bus with 8 people which was fantastic and plenty of space to move around and get pics. Communication was excellent, and the owner of Fantail Read more”

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City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views - Signal Hill gives you Dunedin’s best photo stop
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City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

11.City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $152

Travel from Port Chalmers or your Dunedin hotel in a small air-conditioned minivan with local guides such as Russ or Malcolm. You’ll see Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, Otago University, and Dunedin Railway Station, then visit Larnach Castle gardens and the Otago Peninsula. Garden admission is included, while the optional castle interior tour costs $23.

“The tour was enjoyable, interesting and Russ the tour guide was so informative. We visited many sites in Dunedin and had a great time.”

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Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle - Downtown Dunedin offers freedom, but not much structure
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Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

12.Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $108

Spend about seven hours touring Dunedin from Port Chalmers, with included entry and a guided visit at Larnach Castle, free time downtown, and a city highlights drive covering the Botanic Gardens, Otago University, Baldwin Street, historic buildings, and harbour views. Groups are limited to 30.

“Olveston house is definitely one to see on your visit here it is totally in tack and the tour really interesting. It was good to have some time in town before the highlight tour a great tour..”

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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide - Northern Cemetery and the Larnach family connection
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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

13.Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $139

Join historian guide Gregor for a 5 to 6-hour small-group tour through Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Visit the Northern Cemetery, Baldwin Street, Dunedin Railway Station, Queens Garden, High Street, and Larnach Castle. Lunch at Luna Bar and Restaurant is extra, and pickup from hotels or the cruise port is included.

“Start to finish the best tour ever! Gregor was so accommodating, kind, and knowledgeable. He offered to take us wherever we wanted to go, not knowing we're to go we asked him to lead us on our journey of discovery and he did. A nRead more”

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Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion) - Dunedin Railway Station: a quick start with strong photo value
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Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

14.Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

Start at Port Chalmers and tour Dunedin in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with local guide Tim, or Tim and driver Joe. Stop at the railway station, University of Otago, Signal Hill, and Baldwin Street, then enjoy free time in The Octagon before a guided visit to Larnach Castle and its gardens.

“Tour guide was a very friendly & knowledgeable local. We saw lots of the sights but the tour didn’t seem rushed. Highly recommend”

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Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour - Baldwin Street is a quick, funny challenge
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Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour

15.Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 6 hours · from $134

Join Skyline Tourism for a six-hour minibus tour linking Dunedin’s city sights with the Otago Peninsula. You’ll visit Baldwin Street, the Botanic Garden aviary, Signal Hill, the Railway Station, Sandfly Bay, and the Royal Albatross Centre. Guides such as Billy and Yi Li add local history, photo stops, and wildlife help.

“Billy, our guide, was amazingly knowledgeable & went above & beyond to explain everything we saw. Great to go slightly “off piste” in a smaller van to see those things you can’t see in a large coach. Excellent value for money!”

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★ 5.0Dunedin City – Settlers & Voyages TourFrom $8613 reviews
★ 4.5Quickie Tours 1 Hour City Sights Tour Cruise Ship days OnlyFrom $246 reviews
★ 5.0Shared Small Group Dunedin City and Peninsula Scenery Day TourFrom $1395 reviews
★ 5.0Heritage Highlights WalkFrom $3114 reviews
★ 5.0Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours15 reviews
★ 5.0A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights TourFrom $7728 reviews
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