13 Walking Tours in Christchurch Worth Booking

1.Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic around Godley Head

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $186Our pick

Spend six hours with Crater Rim Walks on an 8-kilometer Godley Head loop from Taylors Mistake. Guides such as Nicole and Heidi lead a small group past beaches, WWII gun emplacements, an Antarctic cabin, and a penguin colony. The day includes cafe coffee, snacks, walking poles, water, hotel pickup within 5 kilometers, and a gourmet picnic.

“This whole hike was memorable. The guide was very nice and took us to many special local sights. We were thoughtfully provided with hiking steakhe, backpacks, lunch boxes, and a complimentary souvenir water bottle! This trip was certainly one of the most unique compared to other tours!”

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2.Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $133

Amiki Tours takes you through central Christchurch for about two and a half hours, starting at the Bridge of Remembrance. Expect Māori and European history, earthquake-rebuild stories, lunch, local drinks, chocolate, honey, and gelato. Guides such as Ash, Emily, and Riwai Grace add personal local insight, with groups capped at 12.

“Most informative, educational and enjoyable. Lunch and ice cream were excellent. Recommendations of further places to visit were appreciated. Highly recommend the tour. Thank you Riwai for an excellent tour”

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3.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – Guided Walking Tour and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $186

From Lyttelton Port, you’ll ride to Sumner Beach for coffee, then hike the roughly 8-kilometre Godley Head Loop from Taylors Mistake. Guides such as Nicole, Heidi, Dee, and Flick lead the walk, provide poles and lunch, and leave time for photos, wildlife, and coastal views before returning you to port.

“Great experience with fantastic views. Nicole and Heidi were incredible hosts. Highly recommend this hike/walk!”

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4.Guided Crater Rim Walk with Coastal Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $140

Join guides such as Nicole, Dee, or Helen for a half-day or full-day walk around Christchurch’s ancient volcanic crater. Enjoy harbour and ocean views, WWII sites, local stories, loaner poles, snacks, and, on the longer route, a picnic at Boulder Bay. Pickup is available in central Christchurch or at Lyttelton Port.

“Dee was amazing!!!! I wouldn't change anything about the tour, beautiful beginning to end !! Thank you so much for the amazing day!! Kerry and Chris”

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5.Half Day Guided Walking Tour on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Spend four hours exploring Godley Head with a local guide from Crater Rim Walks. You’ll walk about 4 km along Pacific and Lyttelton Harbour viewpoints, WWII landmarks, an Antarctic cabin, and small beaches. Nicole, Helen, Dee, or another guide leads the group, with transport, walking poles, water, hot drinks, and snacks included.

“I highly recommend this walk. It is beautiful and gets you out in nature. We saw lots of sheep up close and got some great photos.”

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6.Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

You’ll spend about six hours with a private local guide, traveling from Christchurch to Sumner Beach and Taylors Mistake before walking the 8 km Godley Head loop. Nicole is one named guide, and your package includes luxury SUV transport, walking poles, water, hot drinks, lunch, and snacks. Good weather is required.

“We had a fantastic experience on the Crater Rim walking tour! We had perfect weather for our hiking / walking tour and Nicole, our tour guide, was amazing! We were very fortunate to have bonus views of the snow-covered Southern Alps frRead more”

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7.Private Christchurch Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $93

Spend about two hours walking central Christchurch with a private Green Kiwi Tours guide such as Simon, Sam, or Ben. You’ll connect Māori and European history with the 2011 earthquake, rebuilding, architecture, and local life while seeing the Cathedral, Cardboard Cathedral, New Regent Street, the earthquake memorial, Art Gallery, and Botanic Gardens.

“We had a wonderful time exploring Christchurch with Simon. Firstly he was very accommodating of our schedule, allowing us to meet up earlier than booked. He was very understanding of the different ages and walking abilities of everRead more”

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8.Ōtautahi Meander Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $95

Walk through Christchurch with an English-speaking guide such as Ash, Riwa, Riwai, or Spud, learning how Māori and settler stories shaped Ōtautahi. You’ll hear about mahinga kai, pā sites, manaakitanga, and the earthquake, then stop for morning tea and tastings from local artisan producers. The tour begins at the Bridge of Remembrance.

“The walking tour was wonderful, educational and a highlight of our time in Christchurch. The guide was friendly, very knowledgeable about her culture, and showed us interesting aspects of Christchurch that we might not normally see. The pace of the tour was great, the little tastings at some of the local businesses appreciated and she answered all our questions patiently. What a delight!”

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9.Half Day Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $176

Set out from Christchurch with a private guide such as Herb, Jacqueline, Kate, or Ita for a half-day walk at Taylors Mistake and Godley Head. Expect Pacific and Lyttelton Harbour views, WW2 defenses, Scott’s Hut Antarctic cabin, snacks, water, and a pace shaped around your group.

“We had a great morning hiking the crater rim with Kate! She was just the best - so knowledgeable of all things NZ, the areas we drove/hiked, and an open book in sharing her experiences. Her energy and kindness truly made the experience Read more”

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10.Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 210 minutes - 8 hours · from $178

Join a local English-speaking guide from Christchurch for a half-day or full-day walk through Lyttelton, Sumner, Taylors Mistake, and Godley Head. Expect WWII gun sites, coastal views, optional white-flippered penguin spotting, tea, transport, and a flexible pace. The full-day option includes lunch and 6 to 9 km of walking.

“Great walking track, amazing views and history lesson at the same time! definitely worth to enjoy!”

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11.Kai Bites Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $128

Walk Christchurch with a local storyteller, learn how manaakitanga and whanaungatanga shape Māori hospitality, taste seasonal local food, and enjoy lunch in the city center. Ashley is one guide named in the tour feedback. The 90-minute experience suits food-minded visitors who want culture and history without a full-day commitment.

“Nur zu empfehlen. Ashley unser Guide hat alle Fragen beantwortet und das Essen super gut ausgesucht. Ich würde die Tour jederzeit wieder machen.”

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12.Christchurch Secret Inner City Walking Tour and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $80Best value

Join an indigenous local guide, likely Riwai, also referred to as Gracie, at the Bridge of Remembrance for a two-hour walk through Ōtautahi Christchurch. You’ll follow quieter lanes, hear Māori and settler stories, learn how the city rebuilt itself, and stop at a local foodie haunt. Groups are limited to 16.

“'Gracie' had a vibrant passion for his heritage and his town. We learned a lot about the rebuilding of the city and the impact the residents had on it's redevelopment.”

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13.Packhorse Hut Guided Walk and Scenic Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $256

You’ll travel from Christchurch over the Port Hills, stop at the Sign of the Takahe, Sign of the Kiwi, and Sign of the Bellbird, then walk about 11 kilometers to Packhorse Hut. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Ollie or Alan, provides morning tea, lunch, transport, and local stories in a small group.

“We had a small group so we were able to go at a pace that was good for us. We were also able to influence the length and amount of stops. The route was nice if a little bit demanding. Our guide Ollie was knowledgeable and considerate.”

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