Top New Zealand Historical & Heritage Tours

Christchurch Inner City Lunchtime Food and Culture Walking Tour

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
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$124
Historic Yacht Cruise and Guided Walk on Lake Te Anau

Cruise across lake Te Anau discover untouched wilderness and timeless heritage. Set out across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau and journey toward the …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Cruise across lake Te Anau discover untouched wilderness and timeless heritage. Set out across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau and journey toward the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (173)
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$95
Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour + Snow Landing

We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful …More

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Likely to Sell Out

We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$402
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (499)
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$115
Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (165)
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$195
Queenstown Highlights Tour: with Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (156)
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$132
Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa: Gallipoli Exhibition Guided Tour

Explore Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War with the peace and stillness this subject matter deserves by joining a small group guided tour. Te Papa …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Explore Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War with the peace and stillness this subject matter deserves by joining a small group guided tour. Te Papa...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (112)
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$44
Half Day Arrowtown and Gibbston Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (364)
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$120
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Discover top attractions and iconic sites and lookouts around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a guide and take …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Discover top attractions and iconic sites and lookouts around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a guide and take...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (149)
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$83
Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post …More

Picton, New Zealand

The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (327)
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$76
Shore excursion: Napier-Premium Wineries & Sights /Art deco tour

This 4.0 hour shore excursion covers everything the Hawke's Bay region is famous for; Napier sight seeing, Napier's Art Deco and Hawkes Bay Wines! You …More

Napier, New Zealand

This 4.0 hour shore excursion covers everything the Hawke's Bay region is famous for; Napier sight seeing, Napier's Art Deco and Hawkes Bay Wines! You...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (111)
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$83
Full Day Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Travel by 4WD from Queenstown along Lake Whakatipu, surrounded by the Southern Alps, glacial valleys and native beech forest. Visit 12 Mile Delta for a …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Travel by 4WD from Queenstown along Lake Whakatipu, surrounded by the Southern Alps, glacial valleys and native beech forest. Visit 12 Mile Delta for a...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (84)
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$383
Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

Spend the day exploring the Waitangi Treaty Grounds while soaking up the scenery and story of New Zealand’s most important historic site. Your Waitangi Admission …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Spend the day exploring the Waitangi Treaty Grounds while soaking up the scenery and story of New Zealand’s most important historic site. Your Waitangi Admission...

1 to 2 days Free Cancellation
4.7 (339)
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$45
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture …More

Paihia, New Zealand

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (245)
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$129
Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (114)
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$112
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

Get picked up from your Rotorua accommodation between 8AM and 8:30 AM. Commentated scenic drive to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland for 1hr guided walk. See colourful …More

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Rotorua, New Zealand

Get picked up from your Rotorua accommodation between 8AM and 8:30 AM. Commentated scenic drive to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland for 1hr guided walk. See colourful...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (52)
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$238
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

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 …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (81)
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$138
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the …More

Napier, New Zealand

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (197)
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$132
Auckland Essentials Half Day Tour - Devonport & Mt Eden and more

Get ready for an exciting Small Group tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Get ready for an exciting Small Group tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (71)
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$92
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Introducing Te Papa Tour

Discover the best of New Zealand’s premier museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that provides an excellent introduction to this must-see attraction in Wellington. …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Discover the best of New Zealand’s premier museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that provides an excellent introduction to this must-see attraction in Wellington....

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (111)
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$44

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