All Wellington Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

PRIVATE Wellington Half Day Tour including Cable Car

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Lovers of good food and drink will enjoy this small-group food walking tour of Wellington. The New Zealand capital is known for its excellent cuisine, but you need to know where to look beyond the tourist traps. Sample some of Wellington’s finest cuisine, including local specialties. Your guide shows you the best spots that you might miss touring independently. Whether you’re a first-time or repeat visitor, you’ll try something new.

Wellington Walking Food Odyssey

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

View the must-see attractions of Wellington on a morning shore excursion that makes the most of your time on land. During your sightseeing tour of New Zealand’s capital, check out architectural landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and Beehive, and visit Old St Paul’s Cathedral. Soak up picturesque views of the city and harbor from the Mt. Victoria lookout and take an optional ride on the Cable Car.

Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

This tour is a perfect introduction to the highlights of Wellington from the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs with panoramic glass windows. We provide a private tour just for you, offering flexibility in the itinerary and taking you to scenic locations around the city and bay area. Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include refreshments and any entry fees. Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning.

Welcome to Wellington: 3 Hr Private Luxury City & Scenic Bay Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

1 hourFree Cancellation

Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

See and do exactly what you want on a private full-day tour of the Kapiti Coast with hotel pickup. Choose your own sights and activities from several suggestions, so every member of your group is satisfied. Spend time on the beaches at Plimmerton and Paraparaumu, enjoy views from Paekakariki Hill Road Lookout, and sample sweet treats at the Kapiti Chocolate Factory. All entry fees and lunch with alcoholic drinks are included.

Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Travel in a luxury brand vehicle (BMW) with you fellow guests being your close friends or family. Travelling privately affords a little more flexibility for your tour & further personalization. And we consider ourselves to be Lord of the Rings experts. We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one. Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we visit the location for the first day of filming. Hobbits Hideaway & Dunharrow are a couple of the scenes that we'll bring to life for you. The 90 minute Weta cave experience is included in this tour & we check out some of the World Class movie facilities here in Wellywood! This tour is great fun for anyone, not just LOTR fans.

PRIVATE Lord of the Rings 1/2 Day Tour including keepsake

4 hoursFree Cancellation

During our tour, we provide opportunities to get out of the vehicle, stretch your legs & get some fresh air. Our friendly guides will even be your photographer for the day! After collecting our guests in the city, we start the day on a high (excuse the pun) by heading up to the Mount Victoria lookout. From there we zip to Lyall Bay beach on the way to the Weta Cave where you'll hop out to visit the Weta store. After a break for lunch you get a ride on the Cable Car & after we collect you at the top, we head downtown to Parliament/Beehive & the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. We may as well visit Old St Pauls church whilst we're there but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

PRIVATE Full Day guided tour of Wellington including Te Papa Tour

PRIVATE Full Day guided tour of Wellington including Te Papa Tour

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

40 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore New Zealand's small capital city while getting fresh air and exercise on an electric bike tour. Ride along the Wellington Waterfront and Miramar Peninsula, pedaling past beaches, urban landmarks, and residential neighborhoods with a guide leading the way and keeping you safe. Stop often to snap photos, and use the bike’s battery power to easily scale the city’s hills, for stellar views over the city and coast.

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Departure Transfer: Wellington Central City Centre Hotels to Wellington Airport

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Taste the bountiful produce of the Wairarapa region on this full-day tour. In a comfortable vehicle, enjoy the scenic ride through the Remutaka Ranges while listening to engaging commentary on the local flora, fauna, and history. Stop for tastings of local wine in Martinborough, award-winning olive oil, cheese, and beer. Top it all off with a lunch at a local vineyard with your small group of just 11 people or fewer.

Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Step back in time and discover the stories that shaped New Zealand’s capital on our Historical Walking Tour through Wellington. Discover Wellington on our 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour, designed for just 2 to 10 guests. Wander through the city’s historic streets and hidden laneways as your local guide brings Wellington’s past to life with fascinating stories, landmarks and colourful characters. You’ll see the city from a different perspective, uncovering the history behind its buildings, waterfront and vibrant neighbourhoods. The experience finishes with a light lunch at Wellington’s oldest pub, where you can relax and enjoy a meal in one of the city’s most iconic heritage buildings. It’s the perfect way to end a morning of exploring, combining Wellington’s rich history with a taste of its local hospitality. Ideal for travellers who enjoy history, culture and authentic local experiences, this tour offers a memorable introduction to Wellington’s heritage.

Wellington Historical Walking Odyssey

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the charm of Greytown, where heritage meets contemporary flair in one of New Zealand’s most picturesque villages. Whether you’re a history buff, a shopping enthusiast, or a food lover, this delightful half-day escape has something for everyone. - Wander through beautifully preserved Victorian streets, browse boutique designer stores, and uncover local treasures at your own pace. - Indulge your senses with tastings of locally made honey, artisan chocolate, and small-batch gin, each offering a true taste of the region. - For a step back in time, explore the fascinating Cobblestones Museum and experience early settler life brought to life. - Visit a local olive grove or cidery for a guided experience, or wander through a fragrant lavender farm in bloom. (These optional experiences are seasonal, at your own expense, and subject to availability. Advance bookings may be required, and your team is happy to assist in arranging these to ensure a seamless visit.)

Greytown Discovery Taste Shop and Explore from Wellington

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Every member of your group can enjoy cycling around Wellington with e-bike rental that makes it quick and easy to get around. You’ll be provided with a quality e-bike, instructions, a helmet, a lock, and a cycle map of the city. Follow the map’s recommendations or create your own itinerary as this is a self-guided tour. Cycle with ease along the waterfront or up to some of Wellington’s hilly neighborhoods.

Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour

2 hours to 1 dayFree Cancellation

8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

We are the only commercial Kombucha manufacturer possibly in the world but certainly in NZ brewing in the traditional Chinese manner using Ceramic (China) crocks. Made in China in New Zealand (Aotearoa) No plastic or stainless steel. Our product is not pasteurised or force-carbonated and simply can not be compared to most commercial brands. We also take back and reuse all our bottles. Brewing, bottling and labelling are all done by us - our product is handcrafted 56 bottles at a time You will visit the inner sanctum where our Kombucharista wields his magic

Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour

Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour

30 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Choose this day-tour for a personal and comfortable visit to a number of craft beer breweries in Wellington. With beverages and lunch included, you’re all set to have a low-stress, informal day away from the hustle and bustle of your cruise ship. This is a great way to understand, from beer to beer, why the city is the craft beer capital of New Zealand. Make the most of Wellington’s array of craft beer and its friendly, knowledgeable residents!

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Tick off the top attractions of the Windy City on this private full-day tour of Wellington. Experience the myriad delights of New Zealand’s capital as you take in the views from Mt Victoria, spot seals at Red Rocks, then go behind-the-scenes with a short tour of the Weta Cave, where the special effects for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were created. After a scrumptious lunch at the Chocolate Fish Café (included), ride the cable car over Wellington and visit landmarks like the Botanical Gardens, the Parliament Buildings and the Beehive.

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

The essential introduction to Wellington! Jump on a bike and our guide will show you around the Wellington Waterfront and introduce you to some fascinating past and present figures who have made Wellington the creative capital it is today. This tour is perfect for those with just a couple of hours to spare or who prefer their riding to be only on cycle paths. This route is only 10km so the riding is easy and the distance is short (if you're after a longer bike ride, check out our Half Day Tour). Our Introduction to Wellington tour is set at an easy pace with plenty of time for questions and taking photos at each of the tour stops. Our tour focuses on six city shaping people and we’ll point out some key Wellington landmarks along the way including the Parliament, Wellington Stadium, Te Papa Museum, Cuba St, Oriental Bay, Wellington Railway Station and the historic Wellington Waterfront. We use regular bikes for this tour as it's mostly flat, but you can upgrade to an electric bike.

Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

One tour to rule them all...... You'll get to check out the filming locations of the magical Lord of the Rings trilogy & you also get to wander around the beautiful city. All hosted by expert guides! Including but not limited to the Outer Shire, Helm’s Deep, Minas Tirith, Isengard & Rivendell. We'll recreate some iconic scenes & enjoy some stunning scenery whilst we go! Your tour includes the 90-minute Weta Cave experience where you'll be taken behind the scenes of Weta Workshop.

PRIVATE Full Day Lord of the Rings and Weta plus keepsake

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

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What are people saying about Wellington

David_D, Nov 2026

First Wellington insights

It's a good tour to get to know Wellington. Pickup and drop off worked brilliantly. Paul our driver/guide is experienced, very knowledgeable and has a store of random jokes. The Cable Car ride at the end is a must, but the rainstorm at the top made that element less fun.

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

Ralf_R, Nov 2026

Experience Wellington

It was a wonderful drive by car through Wellington. Our very friendly driver William stopped at all the important sights and explained everything to us very well. Unfortunately, it rained on this day, so there was no good view from the upper viewpoints. The pictures and videos that William additionally played for us in German on the car's display were particularly impressive. We can recommend this excursion to everyone.

Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Kevin_N, Nov 2026

Wine Food and Scenery

What a fantastic day! A beautiful 1.5-hour drive north of Wellington through some gorgeous scenery, with a couple of photo stops along the way. Our guide and driver was excellent, providing loads of interesting information about the region, its history and local area. We visited three vineyards and sampled over a dozen wines, with each stop offering something different. Lunch at the second vineyard was fantastic, making for a wonderful opportunity to relax, enjoy some great food and, of course, more wine! On the return journey, we also made a quick stop at a gourmet cheese shop, a lovely little bonus to finish off the experience. The tour was well organized, relaxed and paced perfectly, getting us back to Wellington by 5 pm without feeling rushed. A wonderful combination of beautiful scenery, excellent wines, great food and interesting local insights. Just a lovely day! Highly recommend this tour.

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Dianne_S, Oct 2026

Above and beyond!

Our tour guide was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and made our day! He took us around even when there was low numbers. Very much appreciate this company and this guide that they would take a group tour even if it was only us! Was great to learn all the behind the scenes information that our guide had, as well as more about NZ and its culture. We would recommend this tour to any fan. Thank you to Waiwai for the excellent tour!

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Kevin_N, Oct 2026

Seals Sand and Surf

An absolute hidden gem and one of the best-kept secrets in Wellington! This experience was a wonderful change from the usual crowded tourist attractions. It felt like having our own private beach, with seals lounging everywhere and not another person in sight. We didn’t even encounter another vehicle for over two hours! The private access road takes you down to a beautiful, secluded beach, with spectacular scenery and amazing views along Turbine Road. The drive down is an adventure in itself, with narrow, steep and winding sections. Our guide and driver, Graham, was extremely cautious and professional, making us feel completely safe throughout the journey. Graham was also full of interesting information about the area and its history. To top it all off, he provided coffee and snacks on the beach, making the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for something different, away from the crowds, with incredible scenery and plenty of seals, this is the experience for you. Highly recommended! Don’t miss this one when visiting Wellington.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

Jennifer_G, Oct 2026

A fun tour for movie fans

This was a fun tour especially for LOTR fans but we didn’t realize how many other films that WETA Workshop worked on. Our tour guide Nessy was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable - everyone in the group enjoyed seeing the props, techniques, and photo ops. The workshop is located in a neighborhood outside of the downtown area but we easily found a ride share both ways. Well done and lots of fun.

3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

Stacey_B, Oct 2026

Spectacular waterfront ride

Tara was a great guide The weather in the morning was raining and cold so we hesitated do it but lucky for us the sun came out and we had a great ride. She gave us a bit of history and took us up to the highest view point. The ride along the waterfront was spectacular. Highly recommend this tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Jan_S, Apr 2026

Don’t miss the Wellington LOTR half day excursion!!!

So, so awesome!! Our drive/tour guide had been an extra on several occasions and was just had a wealth of knowledge. We were overjoyed with the Weta experience and our Guide there was a nerd—happily so—and yay! For us as he, too, lived, ate and breathed info about LOTR movies and Weta’s part in the productions. We will definitely seek out Viator excursions vs. cruise ship excursions! Thank you!!!!

Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour

ekadkins859yahoocom, Mar 2026

You won't be disappointed!

Different times of day will significantly impact birds seen/heard. Twilight hours tour yielded great variety. Guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share her knowledge. Wish we'd had more time in our schedule to go through Zealandia and read more of the info on the signs.