Wellington City Heights Shared Tour
Wellington Central, Wellington
Explore Wellington's top sights on a guided tour. Ride the iconic cable car, visit the Beehive, and explore the Botanical Gardens. See the Painted Ladies and the Wellington sign in Miramar.
Wellington Guided Sightseeing Tour
This guided tour explores Wellington’s key attractions, ideal for visitors wanting a comprehensive city experience.
Description
Begin at Mount Victoria Lookout for panoramic 360-degree views of Wellington city, harbor, and surrounding hills.
Visit Wellington’s “Painted Ladies,” colorful Victorian and Edwardian villas on Mt Victoria and Oriental Parade. Continue to the Wellington Sign in Miramar, a large, hillside landmark offering photo opportunities with city views.
Take an exclusive look inside the Weta Cave to learn about movie effects, including armor, creatures, costumes, and miniatures.
Stop for lunch at Puku Pies & Kai, a local bakery famous for handmade savory pies in distinctive flavors like jalapeno steak and pavlova-inspired fillings.
Next, visit the Garage Project Aro Cellar Door, a taproom in Aro Valley housed in a former petrol station. Sample and purchase from eight rotating taps featuring experimental craft beers with knowledgeable service.
Ride the Wellington Cable Car to the top of the Botanic Garden, offering panoramic city and harbor views. Visit the free-entry Cable Car Museum to explore the history and machinery behind this iconic transport mode.
Explore the Lady Norwood Rose Garden within Wellington Botanical Gardens, featuring 110 formal garden beds, colonnades, and the Begonia House backdrop.
Time permitting, visit Parliament House on Lambton Quay, home to debating chambers, the speaker’s office, and visitor facilities. The historic building was constructed between 1914 and 1922 and was seismically strengthened in the 1990s.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Wellington’s top sights, including the Beehive
- Ride the Wellington Cable Car and visit the Cable Car Museum
- Explore Wellington Botanical Gardens and Lady Norwood Rose Garden
- See the Painted Ladies and the Wellington sign in Miramar
- Visit the Weta Cave and learn about movie effects production
Includes
- Entry to Mount Victoria Lookout
- Visit to Painted Ladies
- Visit to Wellington Sign
- Entry to The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car ride
- Entry to Cable Car Museum
- Entry to Wellington Botanical Gardens
- Entry to Parliament grounds
- Entry to The Beehive
Excludes
- Lunch at Puku Pies
- Garage Project beer tastings
Important Information
- Lunch cost is not included
- Purchase of Garage Project beer tastings (roadies) is at guide’s discretion
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book during daylight hours for optimal city views. Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
