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15 Best Historical Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

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

15 Best Historical Tours In New Zealand

Auckland: All Blacks Experience Guided Cultural Tour

Auckland: All Blacks Experience Guided Cultural Tour - Inside the 7 Rooms: Rugby, Values, and the Meaning of Black

1.Auckland: All Blacks Experience Guided Cultural Tour

Most Popular★ 4.7

A 90-minute guided cultural tour in Auckland with 7 interactive rooms, a replica tunnel and locker room, and the haka plus All Blacks retail.

“An excellent experience, one that any rugby fan shouldn’t miss. Tells the history of the All Blacks, the traditions and the passion that underpin the black jersey and the sliver fern. Some great video clips and recording of ex players expressing themselves, records of performances, and finally the Kaka performed in front of you on…”

453 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $41by All Blacks Experience

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All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour

All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour - The hand-on games that keep kids (and adults) from checking out

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour - Where You Start in Central Dunedin (and the Walk Up)

3.Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group guided tour of Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin: a 1906 Jacobean mansion, art-filled rooms, gardens and harbour views.

“Can’t take photos without permission. Parking behind building if none at side. Lovely historic home. Guide very knowledgeable.”

205 reviewsFrom $16.13by Olveston Historic Home

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Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown - The Skippers Suspension Bridge and the abandoned township feel

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau - Getting to 85 Lakefront Drive and keeping your timing stress low

5.Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

★ 5.0

Historic motor yacht cruise on Lake Te Anau with live commentary, a guided forest walk, and afternoon tea in Fiordland.

“This cruise experience is the whole package - from the charming, historic yacht itself, to the classy food and drinks on offer, the educational, scenic walk to the Hidden Lakes to, most important, the friendly, attentive service from, and interaction with, the fabulous George and Adam. The hosts really make this into a super, unforgettable…”

165 reviewsFrom $102.39by Fiordland Historic Cruises

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours - Small Group Logistics: Pickup, Pace, and the Guide Factor

Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - Knights of the Sky: WWI storytelling built with film workshop energy

7.Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

★ 5.0

Skip-the-line combo at Omaka in Blenheim: Knights of the Sky and Dangerous Skies, Stalingrad visuals, rare aircraft, self-paced entry.

“Great museum. Some aircraft shown in action-Peter Jackson influence I imagine. Great info/photos/displays that does these era defining aircraft proud. Ended up spending 5 hours there - was only meant to be a quick stop en route to our next destination.”

86 reviewsFrom $30.41by Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

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Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau - Getting to 85 Lakefront Drive and keeping your timing stress low

8.Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

★ 5.0

A half-day cruise on a restored yacht across Lake Te Anau, with a guided Hidden Lakes walk and tea onboard.

“We loved this morning cruise. Upon arrival to the boat we were very pleased to find that the four of us were the only passengers on the tour. The boat was lovely and of course we had plenty of space to move around. Even though the weRead more”

76 reviewsFrom $102.39by Fiordland Historic Cruises

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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide - Meeting your guide and getting oriented (starting at 10:00am)

9.Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

★ 5.0

A small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula tour with historian Gregor, Larnach Castle entry, and a darker side of local history.

“I have visited a lot places and been on many tours. I truly think this is the best tour I have ever been on. So much better than a large bus tour. We feel so fortunate to have experienced this tour and to have had such a remarkable tour guide. Gregor has such a great…”

65 reviewsFrom $139.78by Tales From Darkest Dunedin

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Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket

Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket - The steam train ride through native rainforest (and why it’s the main event)

Auckland Historic Bar Tour

Auckland Historic Bar Tour - Vulcan Lane stop: 35 minutes in the historic bar corridor

11.Auckland Historic Bar Tour

★ 5.0

Auckland historic bar tour with guide Darcy. Taste boutique brews and wines in Vulcan Lane, ending at a self-brewing bar.

“We had such a great time with Darcy! The choices of bars really went well with the history timeline and his stories were well presented (hey hey hey!). I would recommend this tour as the guide, the bars and the beers were all top notch.”

54 reviewsFrom $30by Auckland Historic Bar Tour

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Evening Champagne Cruise on Historic 1935 Motor Yacht.

Evening Champagne Cruise on Historic 1935 Motor Yacht. - Helping Steer and Sail: What You’ll Actually Do

12.Evening Champagne Cruise on Historic 1935 Motor Yacht.

★ 4.9

90-minute Lake Te Anau champagne cruise aboard 1935 yacht Faith: unlimited drinks, canapés, and a chance to help steer at sunset.

“Fantastic trip with excellent crew. There was a wide range of drinks including tea, coffee and champagne. There were six canapés, all delicious. After stopping in a quiet bay to have our feast, the crew unfurled the sails and we glided across the lake home. Well worth the money.”

48 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $86by Fiordland Historic Cruises

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Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour - Toitu Otago Settlers Museum Stop: The Josephine Locomotive Story

13.Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

★ 4.5

Heritage Dunedin City Walking Tour links landmark buildings, Toitu Museum, and Speight’s Brewery in a 2-hour guided stroll.

“Terrific morning walk loaded with fun tales of the city. Loved our guide who kept us all grinning. We’d highly recommend this adventure!”

48 reviewsFrom $40.34by Tales From Darkest Dunedin

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Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour

Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour - Getting your bearings: Oneroa and island orientation views

14.Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour

★ 5.0

A 6-hour Waiheke Island tour through a Māori lens: beach views, native bush, pa sites, and an expert guide, with lunch included.

“Justine was an excellent guide and tailor made the day to suit my needs. We went on a short bush tour, went to town where I got my daughter and her friend a lovely gift. We tasted olive oil and Justine taught me all about the history and cRead more”

39 reviewsFrom $381.65by Terra & Tide

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Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery - Getting picked up from Dunedin or Port Chalmers

15.Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

★ 5.0

Private guided day in Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula with steep streets, historic sites, and an optional albatross-focused wildlife stop.

“Asta, our guide, is an immigrant to NZ from the Baltic with her husband from Italy. They have 2 teenage boys and have lived in Dunedin for about 20 years. She is well informed about the culture, social mores and economy. She is also very approachable and friendly. We loved her and are grateful.”

36 reviewsFrom $1by Fantail Tours Limited

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