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Wellington Sightseeing Tour
Wellington Sightseeing Tour
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Port or hotel transfers are included
Duration:
3h 20m
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
20
Stroller accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:3h 20m
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Group size:20
- Stroller accessible
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
This tour of Wellington has been especially designed for cruise ship passengers with limited time on land. See and do a lot in an easy day trip, and remove the hassle of navigating public transit in a new city. Visit highlights like the Beehive, Old St. Paul’s Cathedral, the summit of Mount Victoria, and Weta Cave. You'll be amazed by how much you can see in a short time.
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h 20m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
- An ideal tour for first-time visitors to Wellington
- Visit a range of natural, historic, and cultural attractions
- Suitable for travelers with a range of interests and mobility levels
What to expect
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h 20m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
- An ideal tour for first-time visitors to Wellington
- Visit a range of natural, historic, and cultural attractions
- Suitable for travelers with a range of interests and mobility levels
What to expect
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 66479P1
Important information
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Tour escort/host
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Wellington Cable Car
- Entry/Admission - Old St Paul's
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Duration
3h 20m
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- If you are of a cruise ship please stay at the port. There is a private tours area to the left of the cruise ship as you disembark. We have access to the port and will meet you there. The cruise ship may tell you to catch a shuttle into the city. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. The pick up will be 1 hour after your ship has berthed unless ship berths before 8am then the tour pick up is 9am.
- Wellington, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island The tour starts at the bus stop just down the road from the I-SITE, opposite the Amora Hotel
- Wellington Harbour, Wellington, New Zealand The tour may start at the port if your vehicle is full otherwise there may be additional pick ups. Please note we will pick you up at the port 1 hour after your ship has berthed.
- Ports:
- Wellington
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- Cruise ship passengers will be met in the private tours area to the left of the ship as you disembark. DO NOT take a shuttle into the city
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Tour escort/host
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Wellington Cable Car
- Entry/Admission - Old St Paul's
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- If you are of a cruise ship please stay at the port. There is a private tours area to the left of the cruise ship as you disembark. We have access to the port and will meet you there. The cruise ship may tell you to catch a shuttle into the city. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. The pick up will be 1 hour after your ship has berthed unless ship berths before 8am then the tour pick up is 9am.
- Wellington, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island The tour starts at the bus stop just down the road from the I-SITE, opposite the Amora Hotel
- Wellington Harbour, Wellington, New Zealand The tour may start at the port if your vehicle is full otherwise there may be additional pick ups. Please note we will pick you up at the port 1 hour after your ship has berthed.
- Ports:
- Wellington
Duration
3h 20m
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- Cruise ship passengers will be met in the private tours area to the left of the ship as you disembark. DO NOT take a shuttle into the city
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
What you can expect during your visit
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Itinerary
- You’ll have 2 starting optionsOr, you can also get picked upSee Important Information for details
- Pass byMuseum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaSaint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery
- 1Mount VictoriaStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 2Weta CaveStop: 15 minutesSee detailsPass byOriental Bay
- 3Wellington Cable CarStop: 20 minutes - Admission includedSee detailsPass byLady Norwood Rose Garden
- 4New Zealand Parliament BuildingsStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 5Old St Paul'sStop: 10 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Molly S
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Couples
Our favourite part of the experience was Richard our tour guide, he was such a star! We felt really well looked after, learnt heaps and had a good giggle! We went on a craft beer tour and it was the best bit of our weekend!
Written 6 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Richard B
Hi Molly
Thank you for the great review.
I had a great time with you and Charlotte-it was a blast.
Maybe see you again if you come back to Wellington. Have fun down south this coming weekend.
Once again thank you for your review.
Written 8 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
seawon
2 contributions
May 2022 • Family
It was fun and would love to come back. Learned a lot about local history which was great. Tour was flexible with our schedule
Written 2 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Richard B
Hi Seawon
Thank you for your review it is really appreciated.
Glad you and your dad enjoyed the tour and learnt a bit about Wellington.
Once again thank you for your review.
Written 2 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Charlie
Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions
Dec 2021
What a fantastic tour! Richard did a great job and showed us some awesome sights. Good fun and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend doing this tour
Written 30 December 2021
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Richard B
Hi Charlie
Thank you for your review it is really appreciated.
I was nice taking you around Wellington and we did have some fun.
Once again thank you for your review
Written 2 January 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Adventure114943
1 contribution
Dec 2021
A wonderful, informative and interesting 3 and a half hour tour with Richard (Xplor Tours) showing us all the sights his beautiful city . Amazing commentree, laced with good humor and knowledgeable facts. Great guy, highly recommend for all visitors . Thanks again Richard,
From Chris and Gayleen
From Chris and Gayleen
Written 22 December 2021
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Richard B
Hi Chris and Gayleen thank you very much for the review it is really appreciated.
You guys were great to have on my tour. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and catch up with family in Christchurch.
Once again thank you for the review
Written 23 December 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
VIANZ
San Francisco20 contributions
Nov 2021
Richard hosted us for a half-day tour of Wellington & made it the most magical city in the world. Blessed by a sunny day, his knowledge and commentary brought the city to life. It was a treat that my 89 year old father keeps speaking about still. Highly recommended!
Written 6 December 2021
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Richard B
Thank you for your review it is really appreciated.
I am glad that your dad still talks about the trip. It was a pleasure showing you the sights of Wellington.
Once again thank you for your review.
Written 8 December 2021
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Maryanne W
Invercargill4 contributions
Oct 2021
We all enjoyed our Wellington Tour with Richard. He is very knowledgeable about the city and a considerate friendly guide. A great way to see Wellington. Richard even took us back up Mt Victoria a second time because visibility was poor on our first attempt. Would certainly recommend Xplor Tours.
Written 10 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Richard B
Hi Maryanne
Thank you very much for your review it is really appreciated.
It was a pleasure taking your family around Wellington.
Once again thank you for your review.
Written 12 October 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Char W
Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
Aug 2021
It was a very cloudy, cold and rainy day. Richard made our tour fun and full of excitement and laughter while giving us fun facts around Wellington. Our tour was so much fun that the weather was of little to no concern, we were warm and cozy in a very comfortable van. The views were stunning and information very informative. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting a highlights tour of Wellington with an exceptional guide. Though I have been to Wellington multiple times I found this tour fun and intriguing I can’t recommend this enough.
Written 12 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hi Char
Thank you for your review it is really appreciated.
You have a great family and I really enjoyed showing them the sights of Wellington and as you say we had lots of fun.
Once again thank you for your review.
Written 13 August 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Bruce K
1 contribution
Jul 2021
We had a great tour of the local sites of interest. It was a typical winters day in Wellington but Connie our host made the day fun and interesting. Very good value and a nice way to get your sense of direction in a new city.
Written 16 July 2021
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Richard B
Thank you very much for your review it is really appreciated.
Connie is a great guide and our company motto is to have fun with our guests so I am glad that you enjoyed the tour and had fun.
Once again thank you for your review.
Written 17 July 2021
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Roni Wright
Ross, New Zealand15 contributions
May 2021
The whole tour was informative, fun and totally enjoyable. Richard was an awesome tour guide. We had so many laughs. We saw so much of Wellington we would never have seen. The Weta shop was so awesome we are coming back to book with Richard to do the day tour of Weta. Totally topped off our trip to Wellington.
Written 5 May 2021
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Richard B
Thank you very much for your review it is really appreciated.
We did have a ball. The three of you were awesome.
Once again thank you for your review and look forward to seeing you in June.
Written 18 May 2021
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Annette D
Dunedin, New Zealand2 contributions
Oct 2020
Very informative trip around Wellington
You see and learn a lot about the capital you do not know.
Richard was an excellent host with a very good sense of humor.
Great views from Mt Victoria
You see and learn a lot about the capital you do not know.
Richard was an excellent host with a very good sense of humor.
Great views from Mt Victoria
Written 27 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Richard B
Sorry in my late reply to you. Thank you very much for your review it is really appreciated.
I am glad that you enjoyed the tour I do try and make it fun.
Once again thank you for your review.
Written 8 April 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Adbuskhan
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
Iam interested in this tour. But I will be arriving from Rotorua in the afternoon. Could an afternoon tour be done say after 2:00 pm?
Ben
Los Angeles, CA71 contributions
Hi! I'm interested in booking this tour in July. I noticed the start time is available and reading the comments, some people say it starts at 10:30am and I also saw a 1:30pm tour as well. Is that right? If not, what are the tour start times? Thanks!
DreaminAgain
New South Wales, Australia163 contributions
We did a half day tour and arrived via cruise ship in the morning. Richard picked us up according to the docking time. (About 9.30am). You can email him on richard@xplortours.nz
I’m sure he can advise approx pickup times from hotels. Cheers
Kevin F
Greater Sydney, Australia
We are staying in a hotel in Wellington. Is the only place to get on the tour bus is at the Pier? What about hotel pick ups?
perelle2019
Hartlepool, UK62 contributions
Dropped us off at our hotel but as I recall we had to make our way to the tourist office for the tickets and catch the bus there.
cheddartrevor
Cheddar, UK27 contributions
We will be arriving at Wellington on 31 December - we are cruising with Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas - think it docks between 7-8 am
We would like to book a sightseeing tour with you - can you let us know if you pick up/ drop off from/at the harbour and what time do you pick up/drop off
Cheers
Trevor & Wendy Harvey
Japbonsai1
Gold Coast, Australia10 contributions
Hello, I would book a city tour that includes the cable care ticket. That way you avoid the long lines to use it. Because your guide takes you to the top of the line. Thru Viator we chose the Wellington Sightseeing tour. Xplore were excellent and are operated by Richard and his team. The small group tour cost $93.00 per person. The vehicle was brand new and he knows his city well. We saw and learnt about a lot and then he dropped us in the city. The ships operate shuttles so, getting back on time was easy. He offers morning or afternoon tours. They pick up FROM THE SHIP, 1 hour after you dock. Time spent at the WAKA studio was short but it was not of much interest to us. If you are then choose a tour that spends more time their. Deb Cook
j9mayer61
Denver, Colorado, United States2 contributions
Hi Richard, We are porting in Wellington on December 6th. On your tour do we get to stop at the Weta Caves and would we be able to get a few photo of exhibits inside?
BDNK
Dade City, FL146 contributions
From Richard's Xplor tour website for the half day tour: It is time to drive to Weta Studios on the Miramar Peninsula for your Lord of the Rings experience with a 15 minute visit to Weta Cave where you will have a chance to purchase Lord of the Rings memorabilia (for any Tolkein fans) and more photo opportunities.
macland
Lismore, Australia80 contributions
Hi, We (husband, 12 yo daughter and myself) will be arriving in Wellington on 11th December 2019. Our cruise ship arrival says 7am and departure 2pm. I see that your tour starts at 10.30am and goes for 3 hours and 20 mins. This wouldn't allow time to get back on the ship. Do you do earlier times for your tours on Cruise days? I love this tour and have read the reviews and it sounds amazing. Thanks Tanya
pbh2015
Joondanna, Australia36 contributions
Not true! They will and did pick us up from the cruise terminal. Contacting Richard direct is the way to go and using cruise critic roll call is a good idea to help share the cost.
Marcia W
14 contributions
Hi Richard, we are looking to book the tour for tomorrow afternoon. My husband has a fold up portable mobility scooter and wanted to check if it is possible to take this with us? Alternatively, he is restricted in the distance he can walk, so would the tour be suitable for him?
Thank you, Marcia
Ronald W
Wellington, New Zealand7 contributions
Sorry I was late in picking this up but trust you both went on the tour and enjoyed it.
THERED
88 contributions
Richard, I just booked my tour not sure where we meet from for tour from ship, Solstice-Celebrity on April 13 2019. Our ship tenders in, but then what and what time to meet. I have no phone for text messaging. Please advise.
Christine
2 contributions
Hi Richard here from Xplor Tours. I think you have the wrong port. Tenders are at Akaroa and I operate from Wellington.
Your ship is not in Wellington on that date. Please check ports
Hi, I am just wondering if this tour is Hop on Hop off tour?
Frank V
1 contribution
No its not a hop on hop of tour but he stops at plenty of places for you to have a look around. Great tour guide and lots of fun well worth doing to get an overall gist of wellington.
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jenniferc476
00Great LOTR tour in beautiful Wellington!
Richard was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Despite no sets still on site, he made the LOTR sit…
ExpatinMA
00Excellent Day with Richard
We had an excellent day with Richard as he took my family around Wellington.... my kids had a wonderful time going …
tanis2
00Wonderful tour,,, Great wine, food and sites !!!!
Excellent tour. Great selection of wineries and lunch at Poppies was superb. Richard is a great guide would absolu…
Paula K
00Amazing tailored tour of Martinborough wineries
Richard took group of 6 of us around Martinborough. We all had a blast and felt very wel looked after!
Lorraine C
00Fabulous experience. Fun! Fun! Fun!
Had such a fantastic day on our wine experience around Martinborough. Richard is a top class tour guide, with exten…
emmabM2178GJ
00A day of laughs and wine!
We were fortunate enough to have Richard as our guide on our tour of the Martinborough wineries. He is very knowled…
kjbabu
00EXCELLENT!! EXCELLENT!! EXCELLENT!!
I had a great day. The best sightseeing day tour ever. Richard has incredible knowledge about wellington/history pa…
Neverbefore21
00Wellington Must-See Tour
We were picked up from our overnight stay by an amazing guide. She was friendly, chatty and so informative. As firs…
NadineLister
00WOWW (World of Wonderful Wine Tour)
Our group of ladies visit Wellington every year for WOW - no show this year but we came anyway and decided to ventu…
573raymondd
00Unexpected delight
What an entertaining and unexpected delight this tour was. So glad that we did it. So different from the normal.
WesternGardener
00Fantabulous Tour for our group of 40 from Radiance of the Seas
From my very first contact with Richard Bialy in February 2019 to the actual tour in March 2020, his commitment to …
garyn564
00Moving experience
We did the Shenandoah tour from a Viking ocean cruise with Richard. It was an amazing experience learning the hist…
BronBron_13
00Birthday Wine Tour
My Fiancé booked this tour as a surprise for my birthday and we had such a fantastic day, definitely recommend it! …
300janices
00Long day from the cruise port
Ray our tour guide and driver was incredible! He was not only so engaging but well connected. The only downside was…
kentw862
00Our tour leader / driver was great!
Ray picked us up promptly in a nice clean comfortable van. He had us introduce ourselfs, and by the end with the fe…
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