Top New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours

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Waiheke Island Luxury Private Experience

Escape to Waiheke Island for a luxury experience combining breathtaking scenery, premium wine, delicious food, and locally produced olive oil. Your journey begins with pick-up …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (6)

Waiheke Island Luxury Private Experience

Escape to Waiheke Island for a luxury experience combining breathtaking scenery, premium wine, delicious food, and locally produced olive oil. Your journey begins with pick-up...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$572

Private Auckland's West Coast - Piha/ Muriwai - Wild West Tour

Tour out to see the rugged beauty that is Auckland’s Wild West Coast, where you will find yourself tip-toeing along a cliff-top to expose a …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.5 (12)

Private Auckland's West Coast - Piha/ Muriwai - Wild West Tour

Tour out to see the rugged beauty that is Auckland’s Wild West Coast, where you will find yourself tip-toeing along a cliff-top to expose a...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (12)

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$479

Private The Hobbiton Tour - Auckland Tour House

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Private The Hobbiton Tour - Auckland Tour House

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$248

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

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A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$310

It's all about the experience! Exhilarating! Sightseeing has never been so much fun. Standard tour or made-to-measure, you are sure to enjoy your ride on …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.9 (9)

V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch

It's all about the experience! Exhilarating! Sightseeing has never been so much fun. Standard tour or made-to-measure, you are sure to enjoy your ride on...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$132

Private Luxury Auckland City & West Coast Tour.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (5)

Private Luxury Auckland City & West Coast Tour.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour...

1 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (5)

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$389

Experience the best sights of Auckland City and the marine village of Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore on a Private Luxury Tour just for you. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

Private Auckland Half Day Tour

Experience the best sights of Auckland City and the marine village of Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore on a Private Luxury Tour just for you....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$281

Private Luxury Glenorchy/ Mt Aspiring Park Portrait 4WD Tour

We photograph your tour professionally, so you can sit back and relax. From posed photographs through to candid ones, we'll be helping you feel relaxed …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (4)

Private Luxury Glenorchy/ Mt Aspiring Park Portrait 4WD Tour

We photograph your tour professionally, so you can sit back and relax. From posed photographs through to candid ones, we'll be helping you feel relaxed...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$1,418

Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland

Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (17)

Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland

Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (17)

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$848

Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

Our Private Driving Wine Tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim or Renwick …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

4.9 (7)

Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

Our Private Driving Wine Tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim or Renwick...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$340

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

Auckland to Rotorua Private Tour

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (8)

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$445

Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

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Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people....

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$785

Private Tour: Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Cave Experience

Pair Waitomo’s underground beauty with the charm of Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Begin with a peaceful boat ride …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (16)

Private Tour: Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Cave Experience

Pair Waitomo’s underground beauty with the charm of Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Begin with a peaceful boat ride...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.9 (16)

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$792

Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (11)

Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$621

Waiheke Island Private Personalised Walk

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf. …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

5.0 (10)

Waiheke Island Private Personalised Walk

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (10)

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$406

Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

This full-day private photography tour takes us further afield than our other tours to the wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown. First …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

This full-day private photography tour takes us further afield than our other tours to the wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown. First...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$264

Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$493

Te Anau Jetboat Experience, Kepler Guided Hike, Transport & Lunch

The most scenic jet boat ride ever: see actual “Lord of the Rings” film locations on the way down to the beautiful Lake Manapouri. On …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

5.0 (4)

Te Anau Jetboat Experience, Kepler Guided Hike, Transport & Lunch

The most scenic jet boat ride ever: see actual “Lord of the Rings” film locations on the way down to the beautiful Lake Manapouri. On...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$255

Auckland Māori Culture Experience - Private Tour

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (15)

Auckland Māori Culture Experience - Private Tour

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

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$454

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four …More

Napier, New Zealand

5.0 (13)

Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four...

1 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$99

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours are:

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Which New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Private Sightseeing Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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