Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

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Wellington, New Zealand

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Margarita_E ·

Aug 2025

Great and complete tour. It’s a full day of different activities. We visited a cheese and chocolate tasting provider. Had a great lunch at a beautiful winery. Amazing dinner watching the sunset. Beautiful views were taken in at the lighthouse. Unbelievable coast views. But, my favorite was the fur seal colony.

· Dennis_H ·

Feb 2026

Our experience with John was really good. He grew up in Wellington so knows his city very well. He took us everywhere that was enjoyable for us. He gave us a lot of information but was never tedious. We had lots of fun with a terrific guide!

Overview

Get to know Wellington on a private guided day tour without the stress of driving its hilly terrain, or navigating the public bus system. Take in spectacular views from Mt. Victoria, the Wind Turbine, and the Cable Car top. See Oriental Bay's golden sands and colorful townhouses, explore the Rose Gardens, and visit Peter Jackson’s restored art-deco Roxy Cinema. Enjoy hotel pickup and private transportation for a seamless experience.

Includes shopping and restaurant tips from your local guide
This day private tour is a great way to get your bearings in Wellington
Receive personalized attention on a private tour just for you
Learn more about New Zealand's capital than you would sightseeing alone

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Full mobility access for portable scooters and wheel chairs

Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

Carter Fountain (Pass By)

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

Mount Victoria

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Roxy Cinema

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wētā Workshop Experiences

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shelly Bay

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Rocks Reserve

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Patrisha's Pies (Island Bay)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Garage Project Aro Cellar Door

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wellington Cable Car

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lady Norwood Rose Garden

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Wind Turbine

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 61 reviews

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Aaron was great/ very...

james_g, Mar 2026

Aaron was great/ very knowledgeable of the area and history. He is one of the best guides I have had

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi James It was a pleasure to host your family for the day, especially Marc. I appreciate someone who has a passion for great craft beer. Thank you for choosing Kosher tours and travel

Great day. Would do again

William_K, Mar 2026

Our host Emile was amazing! Knowledgeable and funny. Truly knows the area. Super safe driver . Definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello William Thank you for choosing Kosher tools and travel and leaving a review for my long-term friend and guide Emile. We run a small business with trusted friends and Wellington raised drivers . I’m glad you appreciate my philosophy Aaron

Excellent Wellington Tour

Carina_G, Feb 2026

An excellent time for us, in this all-encompassing tour of Wellington. Aaron was very thorough and provided us with loads of information and picture opportunities. We felt really fortunate to have picked this tour for our first visit of this beautiful city.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Carina It was a true pleasure to host you for the day with Kosher tours and travel I’m glad that we held out for us and I hope your positive experience in New Zealand continues Aaron

Wellington Sightseeing courtesy of Amile!

Lisa_M, Feb 2026

The moment we stepped of the boat we knew it was going to be a wonderful day. Our tour guide Amile was standing there with a visible sign. He is super friendly, easy going, showing us some wonderful sights around Wellington. The commentary outstanding. Knowledge fantastic. You must visit here & pop in to Patrisha's Pies! OMG! You will not be disappointed. We thankyou Amile for such a fantastic day of seeing spectacular sights. Highly recommend! 😊 Thankyou Amile for a memorable day

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Lisa It was a pleasure to host your family with Kosher tours and travel. We were very happy to host you and your family for the day Aaron

Wellington at it's best

Dennis_H, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Good afternoon Dennis. Thank you so much for your generous feedback for my good friend and Chauffeur John. Aaron

Wellington

Janet_G, Jan 2026

Aaron picked us up exactly when we planned at the cruise port in a very clean minivan. There were three couples and we were all very comfortable. He went out of his way to make sure that we did everything that we wanted to see. He spent a lot of time explaining everything about Wellington. He is very knowledgeable and informative. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. Aaron is one of the best tour guides we have ever used.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Janet It was a pleasure to host your booking for the day. Wellington is an amazing place and we have only touched the sides while exploring. I hope you return to join me in the wine country in Martinborough in my Chefs wine tour. Aaron

Unforgettable moments in Wellington

Geeta_P, Sep 2025

We had a wonderful time with Aaron our driver. He took us around Wellington like a local and a tourist. We went to places we would never have if we had decided to do the trip on our own. My husband and I had never tried the kiwi pies. He took us to a bakery where we had our first kiwi pies. Delicious thank you and for making the day trip a most beautiful unforgettable one

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Greta and Vijay You have been a blessing to me and my business and I’m glad you enjoyed my sightseeing tour. Wellington has endless possibilities for a break with most activities we covered with Lord of the rings, historical buildings and a chance to get your feet wet at our pristine beaches. Please return soon and I’ll curate a tour with will include cuisine and costal driver with fur seals but we’ll need 8 hour Aaron

Stunning Views

Margarita_E, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi Margarita Thanks for visiting our island paradise and sharing your experience

Outstanding tour for two in Wellington!

Joseph_K, Feb 2025

This was an outstanding tour! We highly recommend this for any couples or small groups. Our tour guide John was amazing and showed us virtually every sight to see in and around Wellington. This tour can be tailored for your specific interests and needs! Kudos to John and Kosher Tours, we will be back!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Hi Joseph Thanks for your excellent feedback. John is an important part of my team and our best chauffer and private guide. I am privileged to call him my friend and am glad to have his vast experience as a local guide in Wellington

Amazing day and great guide

Chandra_C, Feb 2025

We had an amazing day! We toured all around the city, saw it from every point of view. Our tour guide (John) was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He was able to tell stories from someone who was born and raised in the city and share the experience of a changing and growing city. How the day went for us: there were 4 of us and we were picked up at the port. We started the day at the museum. John was very flexible, depending on what we wanted to do. He would have allowed for us to go through the exhibition at the museum (it is a cost) but we decided not to since it would take too much time and our time was limited to get back to the ship. We drove around the city where every block he would point out an interesting fact (a building was moved entirely or a building was condemned due to an earthquake or they moved the beach line etc). We went to our first view point atop of a hillside. We made our way around the city visiting beaches and view points. Visited a pie shop (as an American, I asked if it was for dessert, and it is not). We bought lunch there and it was delicious. We went to a beach/nature preserve to eat. Finished the day riding a cable car up to more incredible views. Then went to see the government buildings. The entire day was a wonderful experience. If you're looking to truly learn about a city and see it from every possible point of view, I would highly recommend you book this excursion.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you so much for your review. I will pass on your feedback to John . John is my friend and a true gentleman and I’m glad you enjoyed his company Regards Aaron Dial Driver Wellington trading as Kosher tours and travel

Don’t overlook this amazing experience A+ fabulous

SusanFlax_P, Jan 2025

Aaron went above and beyond to make this five hour tour of Wellington packed to the brim with excitement, history, adventure, and beauty. We had a fabulous unforgettable time and learned so much about Wellington and New Zealand. It was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Hi Susan It was a pleasure to host yourself and Jeff for 2 days. We were really blessed with amazing weather especially during Toast Martinborough and our day tour in Wellington too. I hope the south island meets your expectations too. Aaron Dial a driver Wellington ltd trading as Kosher tours and travel

What a fantastic morning...

Christina_J, Dec 2024

What a fantastic morning . We saw all the sites and lots of hidden gems that only locals know . We really enjoyed seeing things we would never had been able to do on a regular tour . John was amazing

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Christina Yes John is a gem too and I glad the tour met your expectations. Thank you for letting the world know that Wellington is the coolest little capital. Regards Aaron Dial A Driver for Wellington trading hours Kosher and travel

Beautiful Wellington in Five Hours

MariaZenaida_P, Jul 2024

Aaron gave us a comprehensive & fun tour of Wellington. With the limited time we had in Wellington, this was a great way to get a feel of the city. Aaron spiced up the tour with personal accounts of the neighborhoods & he was a real history buff.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Maria Thank you for choosing Kosher tours and travel for your Wellington adventure. It was a pleasure to host you for the day and I’m so glad that you have shared your experience with the world. Aaron Dial a driver Wellington t/a KTT

Private City tour is definitely the way to go!

Gary_K, Mar 2024

Our guide Aaron's family has a long history in Wellington. He added much to our tour with personal stories about the area. He was very attentive to things of interest to us and made sure we saw all we wanted. Most enjoyable.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi Gary and Pam Thank you so much for leaving your feedback as this will help me grow my business. Please return again to Wellington soon and Kosher Tours and Travel will take you to Martinborough for a wine experience. Aaron Dial a driver Wellington t/a KTT

Fantastic tour of Wellington

Charlotte_S, Feb 2024

Wonderful tour of Wellington. Aaron is a Wellington native and so passionate and knowledgeable about history, architecture, culture and food. I highly recommend Kosher Tours. One of the highlights of our New Zealand adventure.