All Wellington Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Private Martinborough Wine Tour in an Electric Vehicle - Tesla Model Y

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Wellington has a wonderfully diverse food scene, and our Asian Walking Food Tour celebrates the incredible flavours and culinary traditions of Asia found in and around Cuba Street and beyond. Discover Wellington on our 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour, designed for just 2 to 10 guests. Explore Wellington through a delicious journey of five to six tastings of Asian-inspired food, discovering flavours, ingredients, traditions and stories along the way. From familiar favourites to dishes you may never have tried before, this tour is an opportunity to experience the diversity of Wellington’s food culture. Let us surprise you as we take you to where the locals eat. Perfect for adventurous eaters and anyone who loves Asian cuisine, this is a walking tour where every stop brings something new to discover.

Wellington Asian Walking Odyssey

3 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

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Dial a driver Welling Ltd brings allows you to Travel InStyle in your own executive class private transport from Wellington Airport to Wharekauhau or other locations such as the Intercontinental Hotel. You will have ample luggage capacity for 5 Adults and a child in a modern large SUV with 4 captain chairs. We have a number of smaller cars and SUVs if required to fulfil your transport requirements.

Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel

30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Airport Transfer Service Vice Versa in Wellington by SUV

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

30 Mins Supercar Passenger Experience

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Wellington City on an eBike. Convenient pick-up from the East by West office any time from 10am, with return by 3pm Create your own adventure: Enjoy scenic routes along the waterfront, visit the iconic Te Papa Museum (tickets not included), and take in the views at Oriental Bay, Evans Bay and Scorching Bay (up to 30km return). For those who are keen for a longer ride - discover all the above, plus take in other famous Wellington sites: Mount Victoria Lookout, Breaker Bay & Lyall Bay

5 Hour E-Bike Hire: Explore Wellington at your Own Pace

6 hoursFree Cancellation

$46$44

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Explore Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War with the peace and stillness this subject matter deserves by joining a small group guided tour. Te Papa has joined forces with Weta Workshop to create an exhibition like no other. Garnering international acclaim and various awards, join your expert host and learn more about Te Papa's famous exhibition. * See eight extraordinary New Zealanders captured frozen in time on a monumental scale - 2.4 times human size * Learn about the battles that took place in this culturally-defining event * Discover more about the ANZAC story through 3D maps and projections, miniatures, models, dioramas, and a range of interactive experiences. This tour includes the international visitor entry charge. Domestic tour pricing is available on our website.

Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa: Gallipoli Exhibition Guided Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Enjoy an introduction to the highlights of Te Papa’s Māori *taonga,* meaning “cultural treasures” in te reo Māori language. Learn more about te ao Māori, or the Māori worldview, than you would wandering around the large museum alone. The tour includes the international visitor entry charge, allowing 2-day access to the museum, so you can explore the collections further after the enriching culture tour.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Māori Highlights Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington - Arrival Private Transfer

15 minutesFree Cancellation

$74$71

From Queens Wharf, follow the cycle way out of the city (you'll be on dedicated cycle paths next to the road) until you reach the start of the newly completed shared pathway, Te Ara Tupua, which follows the harbour from Ngauranga all the way to Petone. Continue along the Petone foreshore (check out the Petone Settlers Museum right on the waterfront, and we highly recommend stopping for a bite to eat at Seashore Cabaret). Follow the trail over the Hutt River, then onto the second shared pathway, Tupua Horo Nuku, as you make your way along the Eastern Bays to Days Bay. - Includes a round-trip eBike rental and ferry ride - Cycle 23km along flat, scenic trails with optional extended routes - Option to explore local attractions like the Petone Settlers Museum and dine at Seashore Cabaret - Drop off your eBike by 4:30 PM at Wildfinder Days Bay

Wellington Harbour eBike Explorer (bike first then ferry)

Wellington Harbour eBike Explorer (bike first then ferry)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

$57$54

A sunset tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa offers a unique and enchanting experience. Here are some of the standout features: Guided Tour: You'll be taken on a guided tour that begins about an hour before sunset. The guide will share fascinating stories about ancient stone circles, celestial navigation, and the cultural significance of the site1. Cultural Insights: Learn about Māori starlore and Polynesian navigation, and how ancient civilizations used the sun, moon, and stars for timekeeping, religion, and navigation. Scenic Views: Enjoy the stunning views of the Wairarapa region and the Tararua ranges as the sun sets. Interactive Experience: You can experiment with the acoustics of the stone circle and get a hands-on understanding of how the ancient structures were used. Relaxing Atmosphere: The serene environment of rural Wairarapa provides a perfect backdrop for a peaceful and reflective experience. Maximum group size 50

Shared Sunset Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

Shared Sunset Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

$37$35

Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Sculpting

Practice riding before heading out in a wide open, car-free zone. We're centrally located on Wellington's beautiful waterfront which is the perfect place to start your riding adventure. Our bikes are well maintained by in-house mechanics and we have a great range of sizes, styles and accessories to make your cycling adventure the best day out. We'll give you the best local knowledge of places to visit, food to try and sights to see! Each bike comes with a lock so you can ride to the Weta Cave, Zealandia, Te Papa, Cuba Street and more with your own easy transport!

2 hours to 1 dayFree Cancellation

Wellington Bike Rental

Special Offer

Discover Wellington's creative soul and dramatic natural setting with your self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore New Zealand's compact capital at your own pace. Begin at Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum whose innovative exhibitions explore Māori culture, Pacific identity. Ride the cable car from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Garden where panoramic views sweep across the harbor to the Rimutaka Range while native bush and Victorian gardens cascade down the hillside. Explore the historic waterfront where the Museum of New Zealand, Old St Paul's wooden cathedral, and the regenerated Clyde Quay Wharf create a precinct celebrating the nation's maritime heritage. Experience the film industry legacy of Peter Jackson in the suburban studios where Lord of the Rings and Avatar came to life, then catch a sunset from Mount Victoria's summit.

Private Self-Guided Tour to Wellington

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Stonehenge Aotearoa offers a unique twist on the iconic monument. This modern, working observatory in New Zealand is designed for the Southern Hemisphere, incorporating Polynesian and Maori astronomical knowledge. Interactive tours engage visitors in learning how ancient cultures navigated and understood the cosmos. Set in the serene Wairarapa countryside, it provides a less crowded and more intimate experience than its UK counterpart. Explore the stars and delve into the fascinating world of archaeoastronomy at Stonehenge Aotearoa. Up to 50 people in a tour.

Shared 90 minutes Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

Shared 90 minutes Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

You’ll see native wildlife and farm animals throughout New Zealand, but at Staglands Wildlife Reserve get up close with some of the country’s remarkable fauna. This entry ticket makes it easy to plan your day out at Staglands. Catch a glimpse of native birds flitting between native forest stands or meet some of New Zealand’s unique aquatic life. Catch the lunchtime feeding tour or tractor–trailer rides at select times.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve Entry Ticket

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Wellington’s unique blend of colonial charm, political power, and waterfront energy on this immersive self-guided walking tour. Perfect for history lovers and culture seekers, it lets you explore New Zealand’s lively capital at your own pace. Starting at Wellington Station, your GPS-enabled tour guides you offline through Parliament grounds, Gothic churches, historic pubs, and the bustling shops of Lambton Quay, ending at Oriental Bay’s golden sands. Along the way, see the famous Beehive, the Old Bank Arcade, statues of Katherine Mansfield and Kupe, and New Zealand’s oldest pub. With 14 key highlights and 23 extra stops, you’ll spend 3–4 hours uncovering stories, architecture, and landmarks that bring Wellington’s heritage to life.

Wellington City Self Guided Walking Tour with App

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the mysteries of Stonehenge Aotearoa! This unique open-air observatory, nestled in the beautiful Wairarapa countryside, is a modern take on ancient stone circles like Stonehenge and Callanish. Discover how people from cultures around the world used the sun, moon, and stars to navigate the globe and mark the passage of time. Wander among the massive stones and learn to identify constellations, track the movements of the sun, and understand the cycles of the moon. Our self-guided tour provides fascinating insights into the history of astronomy and the ingenuity of our ancestors. Stonehenge Aotearoa is a fascinating experience for all ages, whether you're a seasoned stargazer or simply curious about the world around you. Come unlock the secrets of the universe!

Self Guided Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

1 hourFree Cancellation

Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Temple

Wellington proudly calls itself “the coolest little capital in the world,” and this walk through New Zealand’s windiest city reveals why. On this self-guided tour, you’ll find out how geography, politics, and coffee culture shaped this harbour city, perched between forested hills and the Cook Strait. You’ll hear about the capital’s transformation from Māori settlement to bustling government hub. You’ll walk Lambton Quay’s former shoreline, where land reclamation pushed the harbour further out, and discover how earthquakes continue to reshape the city’s architecture and daily life. I’ll take you through political precincts, cultural landmarks, and the stunning waterfront that defines Wellington’s character. From the Beehive’s modernist design, to a traditional Māori meeting hall, I’ll show you the connections between Wellington’s pioneering history and its contemporary identity as a creative, caffeine-fueled capital.

Windy Wellington: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

$8$8

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

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

DarrenandTrish_S, Oct 2026

Awesome tour

Nathan was fantastic, driving us around in a luxury Mercedes van, taking in a range of sites and learning some interesting things about Wellington. We appreciated the way we were engaged and the tour customised to meet our particular interests. We left the tour feeling like friends who had enjoyed a wonderful experience together. Our only regret is that we didn’t plan to spend more time in Wellington on this trip, as there were so many places we would have liked to explore further.

Zealandia by Day: Small group native forest and wildlife tour

Helen_G, Oct 2026

Beautiful Nature and inspiring Consevation

The guided tour at Zealandia was a wonderful experience and very interesting for me. We walked along beautiful paths through this unique sanctuary, and I was especially delighted to discover tuatara as well as the many different protected native bird species. Our guide explained everything very clearly and shared many interesting stories and insights, which made the tour even more enjoyable. I was truly impressed by Zealandia and by the whole conservation project. It is inspiring to see what has been achieved here to protect and restore New Zealand’s native wildlife. I highly recommend taking a guided tour – it made my visit even more special.

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

SHARON_O, Oct 2026

Great Wellington sites tour

The tour was excellent and covered a vast area of Wellington. Sarah our guide was fantastic, very informative and a wealth of knowledge. The weather on the day was terrible but Sarah insured that we still covered all the sites and gave us extra time where there was shelter from the wind and rain. I would definitely recommend the tour and it was value for money. Thank you, Sarah

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Joyce_K, Oct 2026

Must-do for all LOTR fans!

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about all things LOTR and was an excellent storyteller! I thoroughly enjoyed the Weta Workshop tour and seeing all the amazing props and costumes that were made for movies other than LOTR. Seeing the film locations with the sets no longer there required your imagination—but you can’t be an LOTR fan without one.

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

WilliamW_E, Sep 2026

Fantastic Coast Tour!

We were prepared for what we were sure was going to be a miserable day as we reach Wellington amidst pouring rain and gusty winds. But thankfully we stayed the course and Graham picked us up for what will be an unforgettable tour. Graham was fantastic and he definitely earned respect for handling the drive through some brutal weather to get us out to the coast. The scenery though was surreal as the rain and fog made the slow drive through the immense wind turbines/rugged farmland a drive through a Salvador Dali exhibit. Graham navigated us down to the coast but the winds were freezing the slowing rain to the windshield. Graham was awesome and had some coffee and tea available. We sat a few moments chatting then finally the storm broke and we were awarded a view of the fur seals. What we thought was one or two ended up being a dozen plus. But the sight that mesmerized us was the sheer power of the surf raging against the rocky shoreline. That fury will be a memory that lasts forever. With our viewing complete Graham headed us back to town for a misty walkthrough the Otari-Wilton's Bush. Graham - thanks for sticking with us and safely getting us through that storm! We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and you will too though you may have to time it right, and pay Graham a bit extra 😊, if you want to see version we were privileged to see!

Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Laura_F, Sep 2026

Highly recommend

Even on an extremely windy and rainy day, our tour guide, Steve, made sure we had the best experience. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area and highlighted cool facts along the way. All three wine tastings were excellent. The sommeliers were friendly and knowledgeable. You get a lot of value for the cost of the tour. I highly recommend.

Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington

Chris_H, Sep 2026

Stunning Landscapes and expereicnes

Zozo communicated excellently beforehand, as we needed to change the day, and this continued on the day when the driver was stuck in traffic. The tour was excellent, with Phil, the owner, showing excellent knowledge and a well-paced itinerary that was jam-packed but didn't feel rushed. The highlight for me, likely with the excellent weather, was the trip down the coast to see the Pallister Lighthouse, a climb not for the faint-hearted, and a few surprise seals to boot. Well worth the money, and the dinner was excellent!

Lord of The Rings Full Day locations tour incl Weta & keepsake

Deb_M, Sep 2026

10/10 for sure!

We had the most amazing day exploring beautiful Wellington! Blessed to have a wind free, sun filled day too! Nathan our guide was absolutely brilliant!! His stories and enthusiasm made the day fly! He felt like a part of the fam by the end of it! Seeing so many locations where LOTR was filmed, learning some extra facts and getting a chance to recreate some scenes was a lot of fun - and through it all we remained amazed at just how beautiful Wellington is!! 10/10 for sure!!!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa

Cherie_R, Sep 2026

An Absolute Must!

We spent the day with Nathan, a local Wellingtonian. It was our good fortune to be the only people on the tour (4 people) which meant we got some personalised flexibility in our itinerary. Nathan took great care of the family members with mobility limitations and gave me extra time at the WETA shop because he knew I was a LOTR fan. We had a guided tour of Te Papa built into our day and Nathan gave us extra time to go through the Gallipoli exhibition afterwards (honestly its a must see!) We all agreed it was a fantastic experience. I booked through Viator and Nathan is part of Ka Rawe Tours - highly recommend. 5/5 in all aspects.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

Fiona_M, Jul 2026

Great experience at Weta Workshop

It was a fantastic experience i was amazed at how much Weta had been involved in! I would say not for a younger child , but great for teens And adults who love movies! I ended up watching Krampus when we got back to the hotel just because I saw one of the puppets at the Weta workshop! Also got to talk to a couple of the creators who were working that day. Met the “gloop” guy, he made 8,000 litres of gloop for the Matirx movies 🤣

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!!!!

Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Amy_J, Feb 2026

We had an amazing time!...

We had an amazing time! Wayne was our tour guide for the beginning of the tour and he was exceptional. His knowledge of Lord of the Rings was absolutely amazing and we learned so much. Weta Workshop was an amazing tour and it was so interesting to see all the movie props. Stan was our tour guide after the workshop tour and he also had exceptional knowledge of Lord of the Rings. We couldn’t have wished for a better day!