Top 5 City Tours in Wellington

1.Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 553 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Settle into an air-conditioned vehicle for a three-hour Wellington overview with local guides such as Jack, Gina, Sarah, and Chris. You’ll stop at the Wellington sign, South Coast, and Mt Victoria, then ride the cable car and pass Te Papa, the Beehive, Old St Paul’s, Cuba Street, and Courtenay Place. Cruise-port pickup is available.

“The tour was great value. Saw a lot of Wellinton we hadn't seen before. Gina was a great guide with her local knowledge & humor. She is a very capable driver making sure her passangers had a smooth ride. James was amazing giving us a lift to the pick up spot where Gina was when we were stuck at the cruise termianal. Thank you James.”

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2.Wellington Cave to Coast Highlights Tour (5 Hours with Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $124Top rated

See Wellington with a local driver-guide such as Gary, Athena, Phil, or Tracy. This five-hour tour links Mount Victoria, Weta Cave, Miramar Peninsula, Cook Strait views, a seaside lunch, the cable car, Botanical Gardens, and Old St. Paul’s. Pickup and drop-off are included, with a maximum of 11 people and room to adjust stops.

“Athena was an AMAZING guide to a fabulous tour! We had a great day and really feel like we saw the best of Wellington. Athena was super friendly and knowledgeable, and took us to some cool spots, where we learned lots about the city and New Zealand history. Highly recommend this tour and guide. Five stars all around!”

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3.Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · from $55

Spend three hours touring Wellington with a local guide such as Sarah, Hamish, or James. Ride the five-minute cable car, stop at Mount Victoria, the South Coast, Miramar, and the Wellington sign, then return to your cruise ship or central hotel.

“Very informative and enjoyable, variety in sights and experiences. Very knowledgeable guide with a fun and pleasant approach”

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4.Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $52Best value

Spend about five hours touring Wellington in a small vehicle with a local guide such as Aaron, John, or Emile. Visit Mount Victoria, Weta Cave, Shelly Bay, Red Rocks, the wind turbine, Parliament, and the cable car. Hotel or cruise pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 11 people.

“Aaron our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He is a great storyteller and gave us details of all spots. Throughly enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend this tour and guide.”

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5.Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · 3h 30m · from $116

Ride about 25 kilometers through Wellington with a local guide, following the waterfront, Oriental Bay, and the Miramar Peninsula before climbing to a city lookout. Guides such as Dylan, Jack, Christian, and Stephanie add local stories and history. Expect a safety briefing, road riding, a café stop, and electric assistance that still requires pedaling.

“Great intro to the city, bikes were in good shape, guides were very informative. We covered a lot of Wellington.”

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