4 Shore Excursions in Dunedin to Build a Day Around

1.Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · from $86Our pick

Travel from Port Chalmers through central Dunedin and along the Otago Peninsula in a small air-conditioned minivan. Guide Chris and his team combine city sights, coastal viewpoints, Baldwin Street, Dunedin Railway Station, and a short beach walk where New Zealand sea lions may be resting. The 3.5-hour tour suits cruise passengers who want nature and city highlights in one outing.

“Please check as we were given instructions to meet 20 minutes away. Panicked and sent a chat message and found out pick up was 3 minutes from the ship. 🥰. Tour and driver were excellent. Got to go to the beach and see the sea lions and the city center and the beautiful scenery as well .”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $86Top rated

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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3.Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

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

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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4.Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $98

Spend about six hours touring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula with a local guide such as Ann, Kim, or Ken. Visit the Railway Station, Baldwin Street, University of Otago, Northern Cemetery, and Larnach Castle. A guided castle visit, return port transfers, and a reserved lunch table are included, but lunch costs extra.

“Anne was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Dunedin and especially the Castle. The hours flew by very quickly. It was worthwhile to do this tour.”

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