15 City Tours in Dunedin & Otago Worth Booking

Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour - Otago Peninsula: The 5-Minute Photo Stop With Harbour and Beach Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $86Our pick

A one-hour V8 trike ride through Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula with photo stops, warm gear, and wind-in-your-hair views for $86.

“An amazing way to see Dunedins beautiful spots, beaches, country side and things you would never get to see on a normal sightseeing tour…all at an adrenaline pace, wind in your hair experience. Myself, my wife and my 2 teenage kids loved this experience!!! Definitely recommend!!!”

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Garden and City tour

2.Garden and City tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · from $37Best value

Cruise-day bus tour from Port Chalmers to Dunedin highlights: Octagon, Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, Botanic Gardens, Toitu.

“A great tour. We really enjoyed it. Very pleasant tour guide. Beautiful weather and lots to see. A lovely day had by us all. Thankyou.”

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Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

3.Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $121

Small-group Dunedin cruise tour with Baldwin Street, Otago Peninsula views, and Larnach Castle. Round-trip transfers and plenty of time.

“James was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He was also very kind and considerate. He made the trip truly enjoyable”

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Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

4.Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $61

Half-day Dunedin highlights from Port Chalmers: Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, Otago campus, museums, and a free hour in the Octagon.

“We were told by the driver that the Viator information was not what was offered by Iconic. We were rushed at times with the timing differences. Also the bus driver would not organise a bathroom stop until several guests explained the need. TRead more”

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Castle, Coast & City Tour – 8 pax max – Castle Entrance Included

5.Castle, Coast & City Tour – 8 pax max – Castle Entrance Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $148

Small-group minibus tour from Port Chalmers to Larnach Castle, Baldwin Street, Otago Peninsula wildlife and Pacific coast views.

“Chris was an outstanding driver/tour guide. The sights included were all enjoyable. He had extensive knowledge of the history of Lanarch Castle, and the scenic vistas of the Pacific shoreline were exceptional. Uh”

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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

6.Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $161

Small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula day, with Larnach Castle gardens, sea lions on the beach, and wildlife viewing at Taiaroa Head.

“Lucy provided a fantastic tour of Dunedin. Our time in port was shortened by the cruise line, but she managed to show us so much. The sea lions at the beach on Otago Peninsula were a definite highlight!”

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Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

7.Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · from $89

3-hour Dunedin city and Otago Peninsula tour from Port Chalmers, with small-group guides, scenic overlooks, and St Clair Beach stops.

“Beach views were nice. The ride around town was ok, but windows on bus too small to see anything pointed out. Driver’s window is large.”

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

8.Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $58

Cruise-day bus tour of Dunedin from Port Chalmers: Octagon, Botanic Gardens, St Clair, Baldwin Street, lookouts, museum, optional Larnach.

“It was a wonderful excursion . Our driver David was great. We saw a lot of sights and got a good overview of the city. Thanks David”

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

9.Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $179

Small-group Dunedin shore tour from Port Chalmers with city sights, Otago Peninsula viewpoints, Larnach gardens, and Olveston House.

“Our guide was excellent. Very good knowledge of the area. We covered a lot of area for the time we had.”

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City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

10.City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $152

Small-group highlights of Dunedin and Otago Peninsula plus Larnach Castle Gardens, with easy Port Chalmers pickup and big photo stops.

“A nice small group tour. The driver was very friendly and informative. We feel like we’ve seen everything about Dublin. The duration of this tour was perfect. We were given opportunities to get out of the tour bus often and were able to catch some beautiful views. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour

11.Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $198

Small-group Dunedin highlights plus Otago Peninsula scenery and a guided penguin reserve visit, with flexible pickup and photo stops.

“Very informative trip around Dunedin and loved the penguin sanctuary, they are so passionate about their cause. The buses used are fine, BUT the back seat row has less legroom and no suspension. So not good if your large ( we aren't , but we had to swap with another couple who were) or have a bad back, otherwise 5 stars”

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Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

12.Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $108

A 7-hour Dunedin shore day with port pickup, guided Larnach Castle, then a coach loop featuring Otago University, Baldwin Street, gardens.

“It was an outstanding way to experience Dunedin. I highly recommend the Olveston House Tour”

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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

13.Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $139

A small-group Dunedin tour with dark history, Baldwin Street and the train station, plus a guided visit to Larnach Castle and gardens.

“My guide had stories to tell. Everywhere we went was a relevant spot in the past and present history of Dunedin. He was able to answer all of my questions and surprised me with his knowledge of the buildings; families and local adventurers. Read more”

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Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

14.Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

A 6-hour Dunedin shore excursion with city photo stops, free time in the Octagon, and a guided Larnach Castle tour plus gardens.

“Very good tour with Tim who knew a great deal about the area having grown up in Dunedin. Very considerate towards us all and we didn't feel rushed. He was our tour guide at Lanarch Castle as well and being a small group our many questionRead more”

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Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour

15.Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 6 hours · from $134

Seals, royal albatross, and Dunedin icons in a 6-hour small-group minibus day trip from Port Chalmers.

“Yi Li was a terrific guide for us today. She spent several hours showing us the sights of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. She was very accommodating and provided many stops for us along the way. Yi also explained things and answered our questions very well. Today was a pleasure with Yi.”

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