Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Stunning views of the city and harbour

   45 min

2. View the Weta Cave, museum and shop

   30 min

3. Lunch with refreshments by the sea

   1 hAdmission included

4. Visit the Outdoor museum and take in the view across to the South Island

   1 h

5. Enjoy the ride up the hill and the views from atop

   30 minAdmission included

6. Wander down through the Botanical Gardens to smell the roses

   1 h

7. Meander past the buildings where the big decisions are made

   45 min

8. One of the most beautiful wooden churches in the world

   30 min

9. This is a historic military site with commanding views of the greater Wellington region.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 82 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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• 5Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour!

  Our tour guide Liz was whuking AMAZING! We had the best day with her on the Full Day Lord of the Rings tour! We went to several filming locations and toured the Weta Workshop. A fantastic day in the Wellington area!

  357angellabMarch 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3Could have been a great tour if not cut short and a different guide.

  While we were waiting for our tour guide we asked another coach driver if we were in the right place for this tour he directed us and also informed us we would have a great day well sadly this didn’t happen. We felt this tour was very rushed due to the guide informing us our tour would finish early at approx 3pm and not 4.30pm due to a road closure to the port, this information was given to us part way through the day after lunch. Parts of the tour were amazing but being rushed through the botanical garden and other places was very disappointing. We also feel the guide needs some pointers on etiquette in the company of guests as her frequent use of the F word and C word profanities used were extremely off putting and disgusting. Would we book this tour again ? yes with a different tour guide and full tour time.

  Patricia_PMarch 2026via Viator

• 5Discovering Wellington’s Charm with Great Company

  I had such an enjoyable experience on the private tour of Wellington. Our guide was thoughtful, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the day. Steve took the time to check in with us, asking what we wanted to know and tailoring the tour to our interests. Not only did they share great advice on places to visit and things to watch out for, but they also kept the conversation engaging and insightful. We explored a variety of attractions around Wellington e.g. the Weta Cave, Beehive Parliament, with fascinating stories and history that brought the city to life. There's also good lunch near wellywood. To top it off, our guide helped us capture some wonderful photos around the city, making the memories even more special. Overall, it was a fantastic way to experience Wellington, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a personalised and memorable tour to top attractions in Wellington.

  joy2026February 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Short on time? Just the city tour for you!

  I had a quick trip to Wellington so this city day tour was perfect to see all around Wellington. The tour guide was very informative and catered the private tour to accommodate.

  Helen_YSeptember 2025via Viator

• 5Lord of the Rings Tour Wellington

  We had a fantastic day, our guide was very knowledgeable about the lord of the rings filming locations and the area of Wellington in general. Weta workshops was also a great part of the day. Everything was well planned and ran smoothly. Thank you 😊

  kerrybeeverJuly 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Auckland Excursion

  I know you can't see a city in one day but Andrew did a wonderful job of taking my husband and I around Auckland. We started by driving along the harbor and up to the highest point in Auckland with a 360 view of the city. We drove along the beach, saw the Wellington city sign, the Weta studios, had a very good lunch at the Chocolate Fish Cafe, saw the NZ War Museum, downtown, rode the cable car, etc. Andrew was very friendly, and knowledgeable and we enjoyed the day we spent with him! I would definitely recommend Andrew and this tour! You won't regret it!

  LL98765432February 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Wellington

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 18 city tours we list in Wellington.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 18.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand's capital, a compact harbour city of steep hills, a waterfront museum, a cable car and a famously strong wind.

Wellington wraps around a deep harbour at the southern tip of the North Island, with hills rising steeply behind the waterfront and Cook Strait beyond the heads. It is the seat of government, and the Beehive, the executive wing of Parliament, stands among the other parliamentary buildings. Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum, sits on the waterfront. The wind is a local legend.

Top-ranked sights in Wellington: Mt. Victoria Lookout, Wellington Cable Car, Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa).

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