Top 7 City Tours in Napier

1.Cape Kidnappers Gannet, Nature & Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Our pick

Travel from Te Awanga by air-conditioned 4x4 coach to Cape Kidnappers, where about 20,000 gannets gather from September to early April. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Jan, Marcus, Tom, or Trevor, shares local Maori stories, conservation facts, and farm history. No walking is required, and light refreshments are included.

“loved it and the guide was amazing. Remember to bring warm clothes as it's super windy up there”

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2.Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $99Top rated

Join John in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan for a 3 to 4-hour tour around Napier and Hawke’s Bay. You’ll see Te Mata Peak, the Tukituki Valley, Oak Avenue, and Art Deco Napier, then taste honey, figs, boutique wine, local cheese, and olives. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 10 people.

“Thank you John. Funny and informative. Well worth the trip. The view was amazing. Farmers market food and entertainment were great.”

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3.Small group – Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $80

Start at 9 a.m. with guide John of Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours, then explore Napier by minivan for about two hours. See Ahuriri, Marewa’s 1930s homes, hilltop views, gardens, and the National Tobacco Building while learning how the 1931 earthquake shaped the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We were taken to some magnificent locations overlooking Napier which we would never have found on our own , which helped us to truely understand the history of the town before and after the earthquake”

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4.Highlights & Tour Exploring the Best of this Region

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $89

Join Tere Morales and a private group of up to 11 for a guided look at Napier, Ahuriri, Hastings, Havelock North and Hawke’s Bay. Expect Art Deco architecture, earthquake stories, Māori astronomy, orchards, vineyards, Te Mata Peak or honey tasting, plus hotel or i-site pickup and drop-off.

“Dit was een zeer interessante tour met een prima inkijk in Napier en Hastings. Uitzonderlijk goede gids. Tere Morales was enorm gedocumenteerd en gemotiveerd. Dit is een gids die je moet koesteren. Ik zou iedereen deze tour met haar aanraden.”

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5.Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $108

Ride through Napier and nearby countryside in a classic London Black Cab Limo with room for up to five, though four is more comfortable. Guide Bob brings the city’s Art Deco story to life, while flexible stops can include Awatoto, Mission Estate Winery, Silky Oak Chocolate Company, Ahuriri, Napier Hill, wineries, food stops, and scenic viewpoints.

“Napier Deco City Black Cab Tour was Fantastic Bob was our tour guide and driver He described Napier’s history in depth Bob showed us so many Napier sights that I couldn’t believe We even went to Napier prime sightseeing for beautiful houRead more”

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6.Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke’s Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $93

Start at Napier Port in a small group of up to 20. Your driver-guide takes you through Hawke’s Bay farmland, up Te Mata Peak, past Hastings, and into Napier’s Art Deco center and 1930s housing areas. Mark has guided some departures, and a honey stop may be added. Air-conditioned transport and admission fees are included.

“Lovely excursion with a wonderful guide. Learned so much about Napier and it’s history. The guide was so knowledgeable and kind! I left my phone at one of the stops and he was so gracious in turning around to go back for it. Read more”

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7.Wine & Sightseeing Cruise Tour 2.5hr | Award Winning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $161

Travel in a luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or electric BYD with a guide such as Bronnie, Dean, or Duncan. Visit the Ātea a Rangi Celestial Compass, taste wines at historic Te Mata Estate, and climb Te Mata Peak for wide Hawke’s Bay views. The small-group tour takes up to four people and returns to Napier.

“Great wine tour experience. Our tour guide Mr Dean was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure we, as a family of four with two kids were comfortable throughout the tour and went extra miles to make sure we have a great experience.”

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