The 4 Best City Tours in Christchurch

1.Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 day · from $46Our pick

Christchurch Gondola and antique tram combo: roundtrip cable car to Mount Cavendish, then a hop-on tram loop with live commentary.

“Hopping on and off Christchurch's trams was a great way to see the city's major landmarks. We also loved taking the gondola up above the Canterbury Plains, where we had a great view of Lyttelton harbour and the journey taken by the early settlers. We thoroughly recommend taking the path back down and following their journey into Christchurch.”

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2.Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · from $62

Christchurch shore excursion from Lyttelton: Monavale Gardens, Cathedral Square, Summit Road views, and earthquake rebuild context in 3.5 hours.

“I signed up for a 3 hour tour to see Christchurch. I got that, but was also left in Christchurch for 3 hours additionally on my own. Fortunately the weather was nice and I had no other plans. But this makes me worry about other viator tours I have scheduled. Can I believe what I signed up for, or will I get stranded on my own again.”

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3.Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Hop-on Christchurch tram views and live guide commentary, plus an Edwardian punt down the Avon from Antigua Boat Sheds.

“All the punting staffs were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even though our group was small, they remained highly professional throughout. The weather was a bit chilly, but they provided waterproof blankets to keep us warm and comfortable. Our young punting guide was both humorous and informative, answering all our questions with a cheerful attitude. A thoroughly enjoyable experience – highly recommended!”

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4.Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $133Top rated

Christchurch’s small-group inner-city food walk mixes historic sights, Māori-European stories, and tastings like lunch at Kaiser plus chocolate, honey, and ice cream.

“Riwai Grace did a great job providing a very good perspective on the Christchurch rebuild after the devastating 2011 earthquake. He also provided great insights into the local/New Zealand culture. All of this, plus a very good orientation to the downtown area sites, shops and eateries. We'll worth it!”

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