Top Wellington Tours & Sightseeing

Q: What are the best options for Wellington Tours & Sightseeing?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Wellington Tours & Sightseeing are: Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour Wellington City and Sea: Private 5-6 hr tour Lunch inclusive Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Wellington Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Wellington Tours & Sightseeing are: Half Day Tour of Wellington Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Wellington Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Wellington Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Half Day Tour of Wellington Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Wellington Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Wellington Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup: Half Day Tour of Wellington Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Wellington trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Wellington Tours. Top 10 Wellington 2026 Senior-friendly tours Wellington The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Wellington Top Day Trips from Wellington Things to do in Wellington this summer View all Wellington Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Wellington?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Wellington are: Wellington Luxury & Special Occasions Wellington Luxury Tours Wellington Tours & Sightseeing Wellington Cultural & Theme Tours Wellington Port Transfers View all tour styles in Wellington →

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

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

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Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

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...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$299

Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis

Escape Mate is proud to provide immersive, exciting games with a mixture of electronic and mechanical puzzles and lots of surprising outcomes. All our puzzles, …More

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Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis

Escape Mate is proud to provide immersive, exciting games with a mixture of electronic and mechanical puzzles and lots of surprising outcomes. All our puzzles,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$26

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

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

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Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

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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$299

Helicopter Flight Over Wellington – A Unique Aerial Experience Take to the skies and discover New Zealand’s capital from an unforgettable perspective with this thrilling …More

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Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Flight Over Wellington – A Unique Aerial Experience Take to the skies and discover New Zealand’s capital from an unforgettable perspective with this thrilling...

9 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit three of the regions best …More

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Martinborough Winery Private Tour

Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit three of the regions best...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Learn how we make the finest New Zealand Manuka Honey. Join us on this exciting experience. The journey follows the full process from hive to …More

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Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Learn how we make the finest New Zealand Manuka Honey. Join us on this exciting experience. The journey follows the full process from hive to...

1 hour 15 minutes

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$40

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we …More

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Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$108

Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

South Coast Discovery – Scenic Helicopter Flight Take to the skies and explore Wellington’s wild southern coastline on this unforgettable aerial adventure. Departing from the …More

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Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

South Coast Discovery – Scenic Helicopter Flight Take to the skies and explore Wellington’s wild southern coastline on this unforgettable aerial adventure. Departing from the...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

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8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy an 8-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best …More

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8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy an 8-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$225

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

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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

Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour

You've heard about Wellington's Craft beer reputation, now discover it for yourself. We take you to four of Wellington's finest breweries for tastings and the …More

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Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour

You've heard about Wellington's Craft beer reputation, now discover it for yourself. We take you to four of Wellington's finest breweries for tastings and the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$136

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the …More

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A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$282

Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

Comprehensive yet personal: In just half a day, we capture the very best of Wellington — from the panoramic views atop Mount Victoria to the …More

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Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

Comprehensive yet personal: In just half a day, we capture the very best of Wellington — from the panoramic views atop Mount Victoria to the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour all inclusive Tesla SUV

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations …More

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Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour all inclusive Tesla SUV

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$288

Bay of Many Coves, Marlborough Sounds- Heli-lunch from Wellington

Bay of Many Coves Heli Lunch – A Luxury Escape to the Marlborough Sounds Allow 3 hours | Includes 3-course meal & glass of wine …More

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Bay of Many Coves, Marlborough Sounds- Heli-lunch from Wellington

Bay of Many Coves Heli Lunch – A Luxury Escape to the Marlborough Sounds Allow 3 hours | Includes 3-course meal & glass of wine...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet Tour

Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through Wellington’s historic seaside suburb, Petone. This 4.5-hour tour blends local history with delicious artisan experiences. This …More

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Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet Tour

Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through Wellington’s historic seaside suburb, Petone. This 4.5-hour tour blends local history with delicious artisan experiences. This...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$137

Wellington Full Day Private Tour in Tesla SUV - All inclusive

Our guests enjoy travelling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs , with zero emissions. We provide a private tour for you, offering …More

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Wellington Full Day Private Tour in Tesla SUV - All inclusive

Our guests enjoy travelling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs , with zero emissions. We provide a private tour for you, offering...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private Martinborough Wine Tour in an Electric Vehicle - Tesla Model Y

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations …More

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Private Martinborough Wine Tour in an Electric Vehicle - Tesla Model Y

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$312

Wellington: Guided Colonial Heritage Tour with Gourmet Lunch

From the grandeur of Parliament and the gothic beauty of Old St Paul’s to the creative magic of Weta Workshop and the art deco splendour …More

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Wellington: Guided Colonial Heritage Tour with Gourmet Lunch

From the grandeur of Parliament and the gothic beauty of Old St Paul’s to the creative magic of Weta Workshop and the art deco splendour...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Wharekauhau Heli Lunch Experience – Scenic Flight and Gourmet Dining (3 hours) Combine breathtaking aerial views with gourmet dining on this stunning 3-hour tour from …More

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Wharekauhau Heli-lunch from Wellington

Wharekauhau Heli Lunch Experience – Scenic Flight and Gourmet Dining (3 hours) Combine breathtaking aerial views with gourmet dining on this stunning 3-hour tour from...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for Wellington Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Wellington Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

Which Wellington Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which Wellington Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

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

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Wellington Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Wellington trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Wellington?