Discover Christchurch Tour
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in the comfort of a modern van with no more than 10 guests, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, personal and fun-filled day, with fascinating local insights, plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and time to truly soak up the sights. From the charm of the historic city centre to the spectacular scenery of the coast, this is Christchurch at its very best - authentic, engaging and full of memorable moments. Throughout the day, you’ll experience Christchurch's three signature attractions: floating along the Avon River on a traditional punt, enjoying sweeping panoramic views from the Christchurch Gondola, and exploring the city aboard the historic Christchurch Tramway. To top off your adventure, savour a delicious Spanish tapas-style lunch nestled in the vibrant surroundings of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Inclusions
What's included
- Extended Christchurch citywide tour
- Bottled water
- Punting on the Avon
- Lunch
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Tramway Day Pass
What's not
- Drinks with lunch are additional, food is included
Itinerary
Stunning 360 degree views of Christchurch City, Lyttelton Harbour and the Port Hills
Enjoy a city tour of Christchurch onboard the historic trams. We will also have an extensive tour of Christchurch City suburbs and coastal communities. 2 day tram pass included in the package
Punting on the Avon Enjoy a wonderful relaxing start to the tour with a punt ride down the Avon River
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 140 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great day with Pete in Christchurch
Great day with Pete as our guide. Really got to see a lot of Christchurch you wouldn’t see if you just stayed in the city center. Pete was very knowledgeable about his city - would highly recommend this tour with Pete as your guide.
5Great tour guide and...
Great tour guide and enjoyable places he took us to. Highly recommend this tour it gave us a great fill for Christ church.
5Discover Christchurch
Wonderful relaxing day. Gondola ride to top of mountain, tram ride through downtown Christchurch, delicious lunch at beautiful Botanical Gardens and concluding with gondola like boat ride on Avon. Our guide Pete, was well informed and a joy.
5We had a fantastic...
We had a fantastic experience on the Discover Christchurch tour with Pete and John! Pete was very engaging and knowledgeable about all things New Zealand. The transition between each activity was seamless, and we never felt rushed at any point during the tour - which we greatly appreciated. This tour was the highlight of our time in Christchurch; I would highly recommend!
5A throughly enjoyable day, would recommend without reservation.
This tour was the first of several pre-planned activities across NZ South Island and it got us off to a great start by setting a very high standard. Pete is a very personable and knowledgable guide, friendly, informative and efficient. In a few short hours we covered a lot of ground including a City Tram ride, Punting on the Avon, a Gondola ride above the port at Lyttelton and visits to Mona Vale and other landmarks. All were included in the initial price and each time Pete left us to enjoy the experience by ourselves while he waited to collect us at the end and drove us off to the next stop. Pete also explained a great deal about the Christchurch earthquake and he showed us in detail how it had impacted on various parts of the city and especially in some of the suburbs. An additional surprise was the excellent lunch that he organised for us, not just a paper bag with a sandwich and a piece of fruit but a superb meal in the beautiful Curator's House. This time he joined us so we could enjoy hearing more about this beautiful city. Full marks for that Pete!
5Tour
It was a wonderful experience The tour guide Peter was exceptional. He was also very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- For all cruise ship passengers. We ask that you make your way into the Lyttelton on the shuttle bus provided off the ship. We will meet you out the front of Super, which is a cafe in Lyttelton, opposite the British Hotel, this is 50m back from where the shuttle bus will drop you.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Discover Christchurch
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Christchurch
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 51 city tours we list in Christchurch.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 51.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Christchurch
Christchurch is the South Island's largest city, a flat, green city on the Avon River with the Southern Alps and Banks Peninsula close by.
Christchurch was planned by English settlers in 1850 around a central square and the Avon River, which winds through the city past willows and lawns. Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens cover a large green area beside the centre, and punts glide along the river. The Gothic Revival Arts Centre, built for the university, houses studios and cafés, and Canterbury Museum stands beside the gardens.
Top-ranked sights in Christchurch: Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, TranzAlpine Train.
Special offers in Christchurch
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