4 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 $133Best value

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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