City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour
Overview
Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin city, take in the highlights and enjoy a café lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 5 hour tour explores the city before heading out onto the stunning Otago peninsula. A visit to Larnach Castle , New Zealand's only castle is a must see. There is a café here which has tea coffee and a variety of food on offer. Then spend the rest of the visit enjoying the very extensive gardens. (Admission to the gardens is included. The tour inside castle can be booked and paid on the day). During the tour you will view some outstanding scenery that we have on offer here in paradise (AKA Dunedin). There are fantastic photo opportunities during the tour.
What's Included
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Hotel/motel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Larnach Castle Gardens Only
- Driver/guide
- Professional local guide
- Lunch
- Larnach Castle Tour Inside The Castle ($23 to take the tour inside the castle )
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from the port ( Cruise Terminal) or your accommodation. Just let us know which one.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
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University of Otago
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Dunedin Railway Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Larnach Castle & Gardens
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Otago Peninsula
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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.
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off.
- Hotel/motel pickup and drop-off.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Larnach Castle Gardens Only.
- Driver/guide.
- Professional local guide.
- Lunch.
- Larnach Castle Tour Inside The Castle ($23 to take the tour inside the castle ).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour 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
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Hotel/motel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Larnach Castle Gardens Only
- Driver/guide
- Professional local guide
- Lunch
- Larnach Castle Tour Inside The Castle ($23 to take the tour inside the castle )
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
