Top Port Chalmers Tours by Duration

See some of Dunedin’s main attractions on this short city tour. Designed for those arriving into Port Chalmers on cruise ships, this tour is open to everyone and only operates on cruise ship days. Take in the views of the city from Signal Hill, visit the Botanic Gardens and see Baldwin Street - the steepest residential street in the world. See impressive architecture including the iconic Octagon and the Railway Station.

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on cruise ship days. The tour stops regularly at locations with a chance to get off and have a walk around. As well as the regular stops there is an option to go to either Larnach Castle or Sandly bay track whilst on Otago Peninsula Comfortable vehicles with Aircon and a commentary is provided. A full refund is offered if the ship cancels its port call for any reason or if at the conclusion of the tour the customer is dissatisfied with any part of the experience that is an error or omission within the operator's control so long as the issue is raised first with the operator before any other party. (Subject to tripadvisor complying with operator request) Operator reserves the right, without liability, to alter or amend the tour time and destinations to fit in with the time window available for the ship's visit.

Explore Dunedin’s top attractions without hours of itinerary planning on this full-day shore excursion. Take in panoramic views at Signal Hill, walk down the world's steepest street, and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at The Octagon. Conclude with a guided tour of the historic Larnach Castle and its award-winning gardens, with time to explore on your own or relax at the Ballroom Cafe.

Explore New Zealand’s only castle—Larnach Castle—on this half-day small-group tour around Dunedin. Hop aboard an air-conditioned minivan and discover some of the city’s most popular sights, from the steepest street in the world to New Zealand’s most photographed building, before enjoying coastal views of the Pacific Ocean from the scenic Highcliff Road.

Explore Dunedin highlights on a half-day, small-group tour that goes from the city's historic landmarks to the beaches of the Otago Peninsula. See the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and more, then continue to the beautiful Otago Peninsula, pausing en route for a walk on St. Clair Beach and esplanade. This tour includes transfers from Port Chalmers, with departure times to suit cruise ship arrivals.

Discover Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula on this small-group tour of the area's highlights. Walk up the world’s steepest street, explore the picturesque botanic gardens, and admire grand city architecture. Enjoy a scenic drive around the Otago Peninsula, followed by a guided tour at the Royal Albatross Centre, including a short documentary, talk, and a walk to the viewing platform to observe albatrosses up close.

Travelers short on time in Dunedin who want a comprehensive overview of the city and Otago Peninsula will enjoy this half-day small-group tour. After stops at city highlights including Baldwin Street, the University of Otago, and the Octagon, head out to the Otago Peninsula along a scenic road. This is not a guaranteed penguin-viewing experience. Yellow-eyed penguins are wild, extremely rare and free to move throughout a large natural habitat

Make the most of a day on land by exploring Dunedin’s beautiful landscapes and cultural highlights on a shore excursion. After a pickup from Port Chalmers, board the Taieri Gorge Railway at the neo-gothic Dunedin Railway Station for a half-day journey on the historic railway. After, take a comprehensive city tour, seeing the University of Otago, Dunedin Botanical Garden, stately homes, and more before returning to port on time.

The best of Dunedin in one tour! Start with a scenic ferry crossing from Port Chalmers to the Otago Peninsula, with skipper commentary and views of seabirds, boats, shipwrecks, historic quarantine stations and other harbour highlights. Meet your coach and continue to Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Enjoy approximately 2 hours to explore the castle on a self-guided tour and wander through the beautiful gardens. A café is available in the ballroom for refreshments at your own cost. Continue by coach along the scenic High Cliff Road towards Dunedin, with commentary, local history and spectacular views along the way. In Dunedin City, where the driver will point out local interest points and then drop you off in centre city, you’ll have time to explore, shop or enjoy the city at your own pace. By ferrying one way and coaching the other, you save doubling back, which saves you time, while you see more. Especially and only available for Cruise Ship passengers/Shore Excursion.

Enjoy a fully guided tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on this shore excursion from Port Chalmers. See key Dunedin landmarks in the city, such as the historic University of Otago, seriously steep Baldwin Street, and the neo-gothic Dunedin Railway Station. Then head to the Otago Peninsula to explore Larnach Castle on a guided tour, with a table reserved in the Ballroom Cafe for lunch (own expense).

Experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without trailing around after a large group when you take an easy small-group shore excursion from Port Chalmers. See city highlights—such as the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and Olveston House on a guided tour featuring all original furnishings—as well as Larnach Castle gardens on the peninsula. Note that entrance to the castle interior is not included.

Explore the highlights of historic Dunedin, second-largest city on the South Island, on a varied 5.5-hour tour. Check out the record-holding steepest street in the world, the University of Otago, and Dunedin Railway station, before heading to the windswept Otago Peninsula. Then, visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle, with garden access and optional guided castle tour.

We are a well known tour guiding company in Dunedin. We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, branded vehicles and great fun guides and drivers. We will always have you back to your cruise ship in plenty of time and guarantee this fact. We love a relaxed journey where we start as strangers and end as friends and we cannot wait to show you our city. Whether your with Bex or one of the crew one thing is for sure your tour will be a blast! PLEASE note our vehicles range from 9 - 22 seaters so groups will be no larger than that

On this full-day small-group shore excursion, tour Larnach Castle and look out for local birds and wildlife on a cruise. After a pickup from your cruise ship in Port Chalmers, admire the views on the drive around to the Otago Peninsula. Warm jackets and binoculars are available for your use while spotting royal albatross and New Zealand fur seals on the cruise. Learn more from your guide’s live commentary.

Enjoy your perfect day exploring the history and heritage of Dunedin City and the landscape of the Otago Peninsula. Your local guide will ensure you leave Dunedin having had a wonderful day in New Zealand's southern City - Dunedin.

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Staring dickside, discover Dunedin’s roots when your ship is in port on a shore excursion that takes in the city's central sights and historic Larnach Castle. In the am you will visit Larnach Castle, where admission and a guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment. Returning to the central city you will have some free time to explore, get some lunch and maybe doing some shopping. In the pm see Dunedin’s highlights -- including Otago University, botanical gardens, Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world and many historic buildings on a two-hour sightseeing tour prior to being returned to your cruise ship.

Experience three of Dunedin’s top attractions in one seamless tour — royal albatross and wildlife, Larnach Castle & Gardens, and Dunedin City. Enjoy a scenic wildlife cruise and harbour crossing by ferry, with local commentary from your experienced skipper, before continuing by coach to Larnach Castle. Your coach driver will share local knowledge and point out spectacular sights along the Otago Peninsula and through Dunedin City. You will travel the top road of the peninsula whhich is famous for its stunning views of harbour an ocean, below. Wildlife. Larnach Castle. Dunedin City. Ferry. An easy, time-efficient way to experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without unnecessary doubling back. Max number of passengers on wildlife cruise -12 Max number of passengers on the bus -22. Especially and only available for Cruise Ship passengers/Shore Excursion.

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Observe yellow-eyed penguins and royal albatrosses in their natural habitats on a tour from Dunedin to the Otago Peninsula. Hear informative narration about these native New Zealand birds and enjoy great photo ops from various lookouts. The penguin hides are carefully placed to maximize your chance of seeing the birds in the wild, as this isn’t a center with birds in captivity. Tour includes a brief introductory tour of Dunedin.

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We are very well known, always have immaculate vehicles and very fun knowledgeable guides. The castle is NZ only castle and holds a lot of history as well as a garden of International significance its well worth the visit! We also stop at the Worlds Steepest Street, Signal Hill Lookout for a view over the city as well as taking a stroll in the oldest gardens in NZ - the Botanic Gardens before stopping at the Dunedin Railway Station - NZs most photographed station! You will love the Otago Peninsula - one of the most stunning places you can visit in our city We will have time of stopping and photo taking before entering the castle for a guided tour.

Sightsee around Dunedin on a privately tailored tour that gives you the flexibility to choose your stops and duration. You’ll travel with ease aboard a Mercedes minivan during a scenic drive through the countryside. Check out the sights of Dunedin with specialized commentary and don’t miss a trip to the Otago Peninsula.

Spend a day experiencing the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without having to rent a car on a private guided tour. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with stops at Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, Otago University, Dunedin Railway Station, and the Royal Albatross Centre on the windswept Otago Peninsula. Hotel or port pickup transfers from Dunedin or Port Chalmers are included for your convenience.