Napier Cruise Excursion Art Deco Tour and Wine Tasting
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour is designed exclusively for cruise ship passengers who want to make the most of their short time ashore. You’ll enjoy personalised attention from a passionate local guide who shares not just facts, but the hidden stories and unique character of Napier. You’ll experience Napier’s Art Deco beauty, vibrant street art, and Māori culture. From the impressive Ātea a Rangi Star Compass to the charming Ahuriri fishing village, every stop has been carefully chosen to give you a true taste of Hawke’s Bay. The tour ends with an indulgent moment – premium Hawke’s Bay wines and a platter in an iconic Art Deco building, just minutes from the port. Relax, connect, and savour the flavours of one of the Great Wine Capitals of the World before returning to your ship. We guarantee you will be back on time. If you want a shore excursion that goes beyond the typical highlights to offer authentic local experiences, cultural insights, and personal comfort, this is the perfect choice for you.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Minivan
- Wine tasting and International platter
What's not
- Gratuities (optional and at guest discretion)
- Additional food or beverages not specified in the tour
Itinerary
Travel back in time as you explore the heart of Napier, renowned as the Art Deco Capital of the World. Walk or drive past beautifully preserved 1930s buildings while your guide shares stories about the city’s dramatic rebirth after the 1931 earthquake. You will learn how Napier became an architectural icon with its elegant facades, geometric patterns, and historical charm.
Discover Napier’s vibrant contemporary art scene with its impressive collection of large-scale murals and street art that bring colour and life to the city. Your guide will point out the most significant artworks and explain the local artists’ inspirations and messages behind each piece.
Drive through the historic Ahuriri area, once Napier’s original port and fishing village, now a lively suburb filled with maritime heritage, boutique shops, waterfront cafés, and restored character buildings. See how the area has transformed while maintaining its coastal charm.
Visit this unique Māori cultural site, a traditional navigation tool used by Polynesian explorers. Your guide will explain how the compass works, its cultural significance, and the stories of Māori ancestors who first navigated to Aotearoa (New Zealand) using the stars and ocean currents.
Wine Tasting in Iconic Art Deco Building Finish your tour with a premium wine tasting of Hawke’s Bay’s award-winning varietals, paired with a delicious New Zealand platter of cheeses, olives, and local delicacies. Enjoy this tasting inside an iconic Art Deco building in the heart of Napier, creating a memorable and elegant end to your experience.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please take the free 10-min shuttle from the port to Napier i-SITE. Turn left, and walk 150m to the PINK FLAG that says ''MEET HERE", your guide will be waiting with a Premium Tours greeting sign. Depending on your cruise ship arrival we'll let you know the starting tour time at least 48hrs before.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- New Zealand en Espanol
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Napier
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 62 experiences we list in Napier.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 45 of 62.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Napier
Napier is an Art Deco seaside city on New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and close to vineyards and a famous gannet colony.
Napier was flattened by an earthquake in 1931, and the town was rebuilt in the styles of the day, giving it a rare concentration of Art Deco and Spanish Mission buildings. Walking tours pass pastel shopfronts with zigzag and sunburst motifs, and every February the city dresses in 1930s clothes for the Art Deco Weekend. Marine Parade runs along the shingle beach, with gardens, an aquarium and a bronze statue of Pania of the Reef.
Top-ranked sights in Napier: Mission Estate Winery, Church Road Winery.
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