Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce you to the Wellington that locals love. Discover the stunning scenery, our local food & hear fabulous stories of our funky capital city. Ride the iconic Cable Car, check out the beaches & take in the fabulous views from the wind turbine or the Mt Victoria lookout. As owner/operator guides, we are your local friend for the day - prepare for laughter, real conversations, discovery and unforgettable memories. • Your tour is private; pick up & drop off included, we get you away from the crowds. • We offer flexible itineraries that go beyond the guidebooks; you will get a good sense of life in Wellington. • Be comfortable; relax in our environmentally friendly vehicles & grab local treats from the cooler. We know where the toilets are. • If you have any mobility requirements, we are here to help. Get in touch, we’d love to connect.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Pick up and drop off at the Port, the airport or your centrally located accommodation.
- Light refreshments and locally made treats included.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cable car tickets and entry to Old St Pauls Cathedral.
What's not
- Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.
- Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
- A minimum of two guests is required.
Itinerary
Enjoy 360 degree breathtaking views across the city and harbour. We will be flexible to fit your needs eg you may prefer to visit Mt Victoria as an alternative lookout point. We can vary the order and timing of activities to suit your interests.
Check out the wild south coast beaches, with good views of the South Island (weather permitting). Visit the Te Kopahou Reserve Visitor Centre. You may even see dolphins.
At the Weta Cave, come face to face with characters, props and displays from your favourite movies. Weta's more in-depth workshop tours must be pre-booked and costs are additional. Please ask us for more information.
Ride the cable car without having to queue for tickets. Check out the views, the cable car museum and the Victorian perfumery.
Explore Thorndon, NZ's oldest suburb, Parliament Buildings, Old St Paul's Cathedral and the Botanic Gardens.
Smell the roses, check out the Begonia Hothouse & walk among 150 year old exotic & native trees.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 104 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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5Another Awesome Day in Wellington
We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Suzee W. with uTours. The weather cooperated and she was able to get us the most amazing views. We thouroughly enjoyed her conversation and learned quite a bit about local life. My wife and I truly loved the way Suzee reached out early and established a rapport as we were heading toward New Zealand. The tour itself was exactly what we wanted from views atop the mountains , to seaside spots, and the quaint suburbs scattered about Wellington. We had a very enjoyable lunch stop and later a memorable early dinner at the Wellington Seafood Market. Suzee had recommended a visit to the Te Papa Museum which we did and it was such a nice addition to the day. If you want a guide who will treat you like family and freely converse about any topic, book with uTours and asked for Suzee!!
5Fantastic Tours! Highly recommend!
Best tour guide, Best tour! Suzee gave us a wonderful day to remember always!
5Great choice for cruisers in port for the day
We were part of a group of 4 (two couples) in Wellington for the day on a cruise. We prefer private tours to ship tours because they're usually a better value and you get to see so much more. This tour was no exception. We had a great experience. Jo picked us up at the cruise terminal and drove us around in a very comfortable, modern VW van. I've been in lots of tour vans and believe me they're not all equally roomy but Jo's van was a winner. The itinerary is flexible based on what interests you. At our request, Jo took us to see the Parliament buildings as well as a quick visit to the National Library museum to see an original copy of the Waitangi Treaty and other founding documents. She seemed quite pleased that we were interested in seeing them because apparently most of her clients don't express an interest. Then Jo took us up to the wind turbine which is a higher overlook than Mt Victoria. She drove us around the coast and shared some of Wellington's maritime history. We stopped at a souvenir shop and had lunch at a little place that’s famous for meat pies. We popped into the Weta Workshop gift store. She took us up to the top of the cable car and gave us round trip tickets. We rode the cable car down and then back up again. After that we walked down from the top on a path through the Botanic Garden that ends up in the Rose Garden. Jo met us at the bottom with the van. Finally, we stopped in St. Paul’s Anglican Church on the way back to the port. Throughout the day, Jo provided us with interesting narration and answered all our questions. It was a fun day and we definitely can recommend Jo and Suzee of UTours.
5Exceptional service
This was a last-minute excursion I booked. Great communication with Jo. She was great. She took us everywhere and very knowledgeable. Next time we come around here we will go with them again.
5Suzee is the only one to consider.
A good tour guide can provide information. A great tour guide provides a personal feel with the information. Suzee's love of her country and her job is expressed with each part of the tour. She is the personification of what a tour guide could and should be. And she is funny!
5Wonderful Tour!!
Wonderful tour! Jo was a great tour guide around Wellington. We visited many sites around the city. Of course, the highlight was the Lord of the Rings movie sites. Jo was flexible with the schedule and it was a great day!! Thank you!! Highly recommended!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- uTours Wellington
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Wellington
- Its from-price is 49% above the median of the 18 city tours we list in Wellington.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 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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