Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour

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Wellington, New Zealand

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks

Light refreshments and locally made treats included.
Private transportation
Pick up and drop off at the Port, the airport or your centrally located accommodation.
Cable car tickets and entry to Old St Pauls Cathedral

A minimum of two guests is required.
Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
Lunch

Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please let us know your preferred pick-up location eg the Port, the Airport or your accommodation. Cruise Ship passengers: Port pick up and drop off is included. We will adjust our timing to meet your ship’s timetable, if needed. Drop off in town, with directions to the shuttle buses, is also available. Independent travellers: We pick you up from your centrally located accommodation. If you would like a pick up from somewhere else, please ask. Our online booking system has a suggested start time of 9.30am. We confirm your pick up details before you travel. Afternoon tours are available. Thank you, Suzee & Jo

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Wellington Wind Turbine

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Owhiro Bay

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Weta Workshop

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Zealand Parliament

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Cable Car

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

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

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
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 78 reviews

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Excellant visit

Gerrit_B, Feb 2026

This was a great vist to the city with a knowledable guide. Enjoyed the flexibility and oveall interaction. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Gerrit. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Flexibility is our middle name! I enjoyed our wide-ranging conversations and that Wellington put on a good day for you (including the Wellington wind experience). All the best for the rest of your trip.

Great Overview of the city

Edward_G, May 2025

Nothing about Wellington struck us as a "must see' or "must do" activity, so we went with a half day tour. Sussie's knowledge of the area and her ability to read our interests and adjust the itinerary around them resulted in a fun, on formative and enjoyable day.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hi Ed, Thanks heaps for doing your review. We really appreciate it. Local knowledge and a private tour really is the best way to help people make the most of their time in a city. I'm glad I was able to show you some of the best of Wellington in the time we had together. The photo of you at Island Bay with all the stunning scenery behind you is a favourite of mine. Thanks again. All the best. Suzee

Great tour guides

James_H, Apr 2024

Guide was both professional and friendly. Clearly committed to doing whatever it took to make the tour pleasant and informative.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks so much for your review. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge of the Wellington I know and love. I'm pleased you found it informative. Take care. Jo

Suzee is GREAT!

LeeAnne_L, Feb 2024

We had a half-day private tour with Suzee and it was one of ours best tours. We learned so much about the history of Wellington, the culture, and got to see spectacular views & sites. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you LeeAnne. I loved showing you both around. We managed to see a fair bit during our tour. I had a fabulous time. Thanks for doing your review. We really appreciate it.

Remarkable experience

Gary_B, Dec 2023

We had a wonderful experience. Suzee is a remarkable tour guide and showed us all the great scenic sots in Wellington! I highly recommend this tour with Suzee!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Gary, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I really appreciate it. I had such a lovely time with you both. Exploring the supermarket to find out how prices compare with your home was such fun. I've never taken a photo of someone holding a meat pack before - my day with you both was heaps of fun. Thanks for spending the day with me.

Fantastic tour of Wellington, beaches, countryside

james_t, Dec 2023

Fantastic tour. Visited multiple areas around Wellington and in the hills and beaches. Very scenic. Had some great views in the hills. Hiked the beaches. Stopped for great fish and chips along the beach. Suzee was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Jim, Thanks for your review. Much appreciated. I had a fabulous day with you all. Wellington is a spectacular city with so many fabulous outdoor areas to visit. I loved hanging out with you all, having fun and sharing so many great conversations. Many thanks again for choosing us to show you around our home city.

great day in wonderful wellington.

dorinda_t, Mar 2023

i think the most memorable part of this tour was our guide Jo, she was knowledgable, informative, friendly ,obliging and answered all our questions no matter how silly they may have seemed to her. We saw things we didnt even knew existed in Wellington, all of them interesting and of course beautiful. Jo conducted the tour at a pace to suit us and our comfort was considered at all times. Would reccommend this tour to anyone. Thankyou Jo and Suzee.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words Dorinda. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you both. I loved the depth of our conversations, and there were no silly questions! The final question to answer was the book recommendations... There are many, but I would start with Dr Ranginui Walker's "Struggle without end' Until next time, Jo

Don't pass up an opportunity for an awesome tour!

Tom_F, Feb 2023

Suzee is a very professional native of the area who loves people and her job. She delivered an awesome tour EXACTLY meeting our requests in challenging weather conditions. Don't pass an opportunity to tour Wellington with Suzee!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks so much for your review. I had the best day with you both. I'm glad we delivered on what you wanted - that is our aim for the day. I'm glad you chose us to look after you in Wellington.

Wonderful Tour Guide

Michael_T, Feb 2023

Suzee was a wonderful tour guide, and the fact that the tour included only our group meant that our day was completely flexible. Suzee showed us the city of Wellington, of course, but she was also able to give us a real flavour of life in New Zealand.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you. I had such a great day with you all. I'm glad you feel like you got to experience some laid back relaxed NZ lifestyle. We do pride ourselves on giving you a taste of what kiwi life is like, even if it is just for one day. Thanks again for taking the time to write your review. We appreciate it.

The cable car while only...

Gordon_S, Feb 2023

The cable car while only short provided some excellent views of Wellington from the top. The drive up the mountain to the top where there was a wind turbine gave spectacular views of Wellington. Tour of the parliament building and the botanical gardens were excellent. Jo was a really good guide and told us a lot about Wellington and it’s history Four hours well spent

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks for your Review Gordon. It was great to meet and spend time with you both. I really enjoyed the quality of our conversation. One of the things I love about our tours is the time to have real conversations. Safe travel home. Jo

Excellent way to acquaint yourself with Wellington

Katalin_B, Dec 2022

We had a great time with Jo as our guide. She was very knowledgeable, flexible and showed us the best parts of Wellington. Recommend to anyone to have your first exposure to the charming capital of New Zealand.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Kia ora Katalin. Thank you for your review. It was great to be part of your New Zealand experience. I really enjoyed our time together, our many conversations and introducing you to kiwi ice cream! Safe travel home, Jo.

Beautiful City

Toni_B, Dec 2022

Suzee from Utours was amazing She catered to our needs. From the cable car to the coast the views are breath taking.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves. Being able to cover both the Wairarapa and Wellington areas across two days was fabulous. I loved our laughter and having conversations about real things that matter. All the best, Suzee

Great private tour

Clinton_S, Oct 2022

Highly recommend using Suzee for a private tour around Wellington. She is a local guide and know how to avoid the crowds. Had a booster seat and snacks for our 3 year old son. 5 stars

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thanks Clinton, We sure had a great day. Knowing the must do playgrounds of Wellington is an important skill set for a tour guide. I too think we did a pretty good job of avoiding the crowds. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Thanks again for booking with us, Suzee

Great way to meet Wellington

Lewis_H, Mar 2020

Suzee was excellent! We had limited time & this was a great way to get a feel for the city. Saw the highlights of course, but her comments on the history, neighborhoods, etc. gave more understanding. She was very flexible to accommodate what we were interested in. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to review us. I'm glad we were able to give you a feel for the city. Our hope is that people love Wellington so much they want to come back. All the best and thanks for choosing us to show you our home town. Suzee