Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour
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About the Activity
A tour that "cruise" the city of Dunedin and Larnach Castle. Sit back and relax and let Horizon Tours introduce you to Dunedin and its iconic buildings and landmarks. Pick up is from Port Chalmers and en-route to Dunedin City we'll see the world's steepest street, Baldwin Street, our covered Sports Stadium and the University campus. After stretching our legs at Baldwin Street we make our way towards the city centre to learn more about the city's history and view some of Dunedin's iconic landmarks including the Railway Station, Law Court House, First Church of Otago and other historic buildings in the city centre. We next drive along the picturesque Otago Peninsula en-route to Larnach Castle where guests will have up to 90 mins of free time exploring the castle and gardens, maybe grab a cup of tea from the castle cafe. After Larnach Castle we may have some free time to see more of the city centre before making our way back to the cruise ship.6 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Snacks. A small number of snacks are carried in the vehicle and can be requested.
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up/drop off at Port Chalmers (Cruise Ship Terminal)
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 16 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Port Chalmers
Port Chalmers, New ZealandAfter greetings and picked up at Port Chalmers terminals, we travel the 16kms / 10 miles towards Dunedin City along a lovely harbour side drive and slowly get a feel of the Edinburgh of the south. • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World
Baldwin Street, , Dunedin, New Zealand, 9010See, walk, run or just stand on the world's steepest residential street.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
The Octagon
Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016The Heart of Dunedin City, filled with shops, cafes and some of New Zealand's Historic buildings.
This is a short stop to get a feel for the city and pick up customers from this location and to 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
No trip to Dunedin is complete without a look at this historical beauty15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Otago Peninsula
, Dunedin, New ZealandDrive out over the high road of the Otago Peninsula enroute to Larnach Castle. If the opportunity allows, we will stop for expansive views overlooking some amazing views.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Larnach Castle & Gardens
145 Camp Rd, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9077A self-guided tour of Larnach Castle and Gardens.
This is our premiere location of this tour and our 90 mins timeslot is the average time spent here. There could be a possibility of extending the time here if time does not affect our re-boarding time.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location7
Port Chalmers
Port Chalmers, New ZealandOur return leg from Larnach Castle back to Port Chalmers and the cruise ship. The estimate drive time is 45 mins.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Pick up and drop off is Port Chalmers. This is Dunedin's main Cruise Ship terminal and where cruise ship passengers disembark and board. The tour meeting point is inside the port's terminal building. Port staff will be on-hand to direct people to this building. Once inside, please look for the Horizon Tours sign near the back of the building. Our tour start time is normally 9am. Cruise Ship arrival and departure times can change and affect tour timings. In most cases, we will adjust the times to fit around your ships arrival and subsequent passengers disembarking. Where we cannot delay the tour start, we will attempt to advise our customers via the contact details entered in the booking.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear closed-toed footwear and comfortable clothing Dunedin is often windy and sometimes a wet city.
- Medium level of fitness required, 20-30 minute walk included.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- There is no lift or elevator inside Larnach Castle (that has multiple flights of stairs).
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketWe can be contacted at bookings@horizontours.co.nz or on WhatsApp on +64 21 467-496.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
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