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15 Best City Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

New Zealand's 15 most popular city tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best City Tours In New Zealand

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour - Ferry Building Start: A Clean Launch Into Auckland’s Waterfront World

1.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Most Popular★ 5.0

Half-day Auckland city tour with Mt Eden summit views, Harbour Bridge drive, and photo stops around marinas, bays, and neighborhoods.

“Josh was our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about Auckland particularly the historical architecture of the houses. The tour covered seeing the harbour, Mt Eden, a drive past the gardens and the many beaches around. It was a good selection for those that are short on time and don't want to walk around. The…”

1,080 reviewsFrom $46.54by Auckland City Tours

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Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo

Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo - Summit time: what to do besides taking pictures

Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour - From Fenton Street to Lakefront Views: Getting Oriented Fast

3.Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

★ 5.0

Ride a WWII duck across Rotorua’s lakes Tikitapu and Okareka, with live city, eruption, and geothermal stories in 1.5 hours.

“Was a very enjoyable experience even in the rain. Our driver/tour guide was great and explained the history of the area, lakes and vehicles we were traveling in😃”

604 reviewsFrom $55.23by Rotorua Duck Tours

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Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket - The Route Starts at Te Papa and Oriental Bay (Then Hits the Wellington Sign)

Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour - Where the tour starts: 99 Quay Street and the Ferry Building gate pickup

5.Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

★ 4.8

See Auckland in 4 hours with a local guide: Harbour Bridge viewpoints, Ponsonby, K Road, Mt Eden, and Hauraki Gulf stops by the sea.

“Josh, our driver, was excellent!He was both informative and humorous. Great driver. Would recommend this excursion to anyone who would like to see Auckland without going into all the museums etc. Helen Canada.”

532 reviews4 hoursFrom $44by Auckland City Tours

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2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour - Small-Group Energy and the Guide Stories You’ll Actually Use

6.2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

★ 5.0

Auckland’s top viewpoints in a small group, with handy pickup and free highlights like Mt Eden, North Head, and the Winter Gardens.

“We had such a fantastic time with Sean our tour guide! He made the experience so much better!! I would definitely recommend this tour to all my friends and family!!! Definitely a must do when you are in Auckland!!!!”

516 reviewsFrom $99.29by Epic Tour

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Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre

Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre - What a Shared Van Ride Feels Like in Real Life

7.Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre

★ 4.0

Shared minivan transfer from Auckland Airport to central hotels with easy meeting points, mobile tickets, modern vehicles, and quick rides.

“A great well organised experience. The walk to the Cathedral cove is well worth it. Our guide Vicki was amazing and very welcoming! The small group you go with is great and would recommend to all!”

493 reviewsFrom $26.06by Tourism Transport Limited (Super Shuttle NZ)

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Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk

Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk - The walking pace: mostly easy, but don’t ignore the shoes

Rotorua City and Lakes Duck Tour

Rotorua City and Lakes Duck Tour - Starting at 1241 Fenton Street: easy, central, and no hotel pickup

9.Rotorua City and Lakes Duck Tour

★ 4.6

Rotorua Duck Tour: WWII amphibious ride past geothermal sights, then splash on three lakes with live English commentary in 90 minutes.

“Loads of fun. Interesting facts as we drove. Learnt the lay of the city. Great thing to do first off.”

255 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $53by Rotorua Duck Tours Ltd

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour - Christchurch Botanic Gardens: A Short Stop That Can Still Feel Worth It

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour - Price and value: what your $55.23 really buys

11.Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

★ 5.0

3-hour Wellington city tour with Cable Car funicular ride, Beehive Parliament views, and scenic photo stops, with cruise pickup and drop-off.

“Was really impressed with our driver & tour guide Hamish. He was very knowledgeable about where we went on the Tour & his English speaking was clear & concise. Appreciated being picked up from our Hotel in the CBD & returned to same. Also gave us information regarding eating places in Wellington. Thank you Hamish.”

213 reviewsFrom $55.23by Wanderlust Tourism Group

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights - Stop One: Mona Vale Gardens for a Quick Reset

12.Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

★ 4.5

Port pickup and a half-day loop through Christchurch highlights, from Mona Vale Gardens to Summit Road views and earthquake rebuilding stories.

“Check the *Exact* meeting point. We went to Fisherman’s Wharf as instructed, but the coaches were parked further down the road. We came very close to missing the trip. Other than that it was an excellent trip with a very knowledgeable local driver.”

209 reviewsFrom $62.06by Leisure Tours

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Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour - The City Segment: First Church of Otago, Harbour Molars, and Speight’s Brewery

Auckland: Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

Auckland: Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour - Meet under the clock: To Komititanga Square and the Railway Station area

14.Auckland: Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

★ 4.8

Taste Auckland CBD with a local guide in 3 hours: local cheeses, Kiwi classics, award-winning dishes, artisan chocolate, and a cold local drink.

“A truly fantastic tour! Laura was an absolute delight, funny, knowledgeable, and attentive to individual needs/requests. The food was delicious and a great variety of cuisines. Absolutely recommend.”

202 reviews3 hoursFrom $122by The Big Foody Ltd

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Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour) - Harbour Bridge plus Westhaven Marina: the waterfront engineering angle

15.Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

★ 5.0

Half-day Auckland small-group tour with cruise or hotel pickup, covering Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, North Head, Mount Eden and more.

“Sam is a very experienced tour guide and he provided very detailed answers to questions from our small group. His tour was very comprehensive and we felt we saw many important sights in a half day tour that we might not have seen otherwise, especially since most sights on the tour were outside the city.”

201 reviewsFrom $99.29by 1 Pick Tour

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