Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
From the sea to the stars, explore Wellington's history on a guided walking tour of Wellington Museum, Cable Car Museum and Space Place.
Wellington Guided Cultural and Cable Car Tour
This guided tour in Wellington suits visitors interested in the city's history, landmarks, and local culture, including museum entry and a cable car ride.
Description
Explore Wellington's history, architecture, and iconic sites on a walking tour starting before the Wellington Museum's opening hours. Begin at Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum to learn about the city’s history and Māori legends.
Hear the story of Paddy the Wanderer, a well-known Airedale Terrier from the 1930s, on your way to the next stop. Then, skip the queue to ride the historic Wellington Cable Car to Kelburn, where the harbour views are available for photos.
Enjoy morning tea at Cable Top Eatery, featuring cake and your choice of tea or coffee. Afterwards, visit the Cable Car Museum to see retired Victorian-era grip cars and tour the Original Winding Room. Shop at the gift store with a 10% discount on selected items.
The final stop is Space Place, Wellington's space science museum. Watch a planetarium show and explore exhibits presenting Aotearoa New Zealand’s perspective on space. Use your return cable car ticket to get back to the city centre or continue exploring the Wellington Botanic Garden independently.
Your ticket also includes next-day entry to Wellington Museum and 25% off a tour of Nairn Street Cottage, the city’s oldest home, bookable for another day.
What's Included
- Early entry and guided tour of Wellington Museum
- Skip-the-queue return trip on Wellington Cable Car
- Tea or coffee with cake at Cable Top Eatery
- Guided tour of Cable Car Museum
- 10% discount on selected gift shop items
- Entry and planetarium show at Space Place
- Next-day entry to Wellington Museum
- 25% discount on Nairn Street Cottage tour (to be booked separately)
Important Information
- Access: The tour is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us of any accessibility needs in advance.
- Parking: No parking is provided. Wilsons Car Park is the nearest within walking distance. Drop-off and pick-up occur outside the main museum entrance opposite Queens Wharf.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera. Morning tours are recommended for clear harbour views and fewer crowds.
