Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
Overview
A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller has been uncovering forgotten events and people in Dunedin's history. He has been featured in newspapers for his finds and recently on the cover of New Zealand Heritage Magazine for his cemetery tours. Gregor is particularly interested in colonial history, the exchanges between Māori Kāi Tahu, the Scottish and the everyday people that came to make a life here, for better or for worse. And now he's your tour guide!
Gregor's stories of murder, shipwrecks, discovery, heroes and villains are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin and weave together to give a greater picture of our city and the lives that brought it to where it is today.
What's Included
- Hotel and cruise ship port pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to Larnach Castle
- Local guide/driver
- Lunch We will stop at Luna Restaurant and Bar but it is not included in the price
Meeting and Pickup
You'll be given a text or email (if you leave your email address) when pickup starts. Please be waiting outside your hotel for the van. Pickup may start later than an hour before depending on how many pick ups there are. Cruise ship port pickups will be last and the tour begins straight after.
What To Expect
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University of Otago (pass by)
Northern Cemetery
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dunedin Railway Station
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queens Garden
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
High Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Highgate
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Larnach Castle & Gardens
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We will have approximately 1h30 total driving time between pickup point, attractions and drop off.
- Tour time can be altered to fit in your ship schedule
- 2 Person minimum for tour to go ahead. We will contact you if there is only one booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel and cruise ship port pick up and drop off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entry to Larnach Castle.
- Local guide/driver.
- Lunch. We will stop at Luna Restaurant and Bar but it is not included in the price.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel and cruise ship port pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to Larnach Castle
- Local guide/driver
- LunchWe will stop at Luna Restaurant and Bar but it is not included in the price
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We will have approximately 1h30 total driving time between pickup point, attractions and drop off.
- Tour time can be altered to fit in your ship schedule
- 2 Person minimum for tour to go ahead. We will contact you if there is only one booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
