Private Full Day, Meal Included

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

★ 4.8 82 reviews

from $206.40 per person

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Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Wellington hotel or port pickup
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Capital Personalised Tours

Overview

Seven hours with a private driver-guide from Capital Personalised Tours, covering Wellington's main sights in one loop. Pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel or the cruise port, and the vehicle, guide and commentary are exclusively for your group. Lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea are part of the price, along with the Wellington Cable Car ride.

The route runs from the lookout on Mount Victoria to Weta Workshop, a seaside lunch stop at Chocolate Fish Cafe, the coastal reserve at Red Rocks Reserve, the Cable Car, the Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Parliament, Old St Paul's, and Wright's Hill. Stops range from 30 minutes to an hour, and several reviewers said a flexible guide adjusted the order to suit their interests, including one who shortened the day for a cruise departure.

This suits cruise passengers trying to see a lot in a single port day, and travellers who would rather let someone else handle the driving. The operator notes wheelchair and pushchair access, infant seats and comfortable walking shoes.

Rust-red rocks along a coastal walk at Owhiro Bay, stony shoreline with surf, a distant walker seen from behind.

What's Included

Included

Lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Port pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupPickup and drop-off are included from your hotel or the cruise port, then the day runs as a private vehicle tour with live commentary.
Mount VictoriaA 45-minute stop at the lookout, free to enter.
Weta WorkshopA 30-minute visit.
Chocolate Fish CafeOne hour for lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea, with admission included in the tour.
Red Rocks ReserveOne hour at the coastal reserve.
Wellington Cable CarA 30-minute ride, included in the tour price.
Gardens and landmarksAn hour at Lady Norwood Rose Garden, 45 minutes at New Zealand Parliament, and 30 minutes at Old St Paul's.
Wright's HillA final one-hour stop, before the return drop-off.

GuideIncluded

PickupIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points drawn from the operator's details and from what travellers report back.

Flexible pace. This is a private tour, so only your group takes part. Several reviewers said guides adapted the schedule, adding shopping stops or reshaping the day around their requests.
Food included. Lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea are covered, and the Chocolate Fish Cafe is the lunch stop. One traveller noted whitebait was on offer there. Gratuities are not included.
Comfortable shoes. The operator advises comfortable walking shoes. Stops involve short walks at lookouts, gardens and city landmarks rather than long hikes.
Cruise friendly. Port pickup and drop-off are included. One reviewer said the tour let their group see and do more in Wellington than on other excursions, and another said a guide adjusted the finish for an early cruise departure.
Accessible. The operator states the transport and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible, and infant seats are available. One reviewer said a guide adjusted things for an elderly relative.
Photography. One reviewer mentioned taking family photos at the spots visited.

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Common issues. Gratuities are the only exclusion. The route is full, so travellers wanting longer at any single stop should raise it with the guide early. A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea, hotel and port pickup and drop-off, a driver-guide with live commentary, and transport by private vehicle. The Wellington Cable Car ride and Chocolate Fish Cafe stop are also covered. Gratuities are not included.

Is Pickup Provided?

Yes. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off as well as port pickup and drop-off. One reviewer described being collected right at the cruise ship gangway.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs for 7 hours. Stops are typically 30 minutes to an hour each across the route.

Is It Suitable For Children Or Limited Mobility?

The operator states the tour is wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible, and infant seats are available. One reviewer said the guide adjusted the day for an 88-year-old relative. Comfortable walking shoes are advised.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Cut-off times use the experience's local time.

Is This A Group Tour?

No. It is a private tour, so only your group participates. Reviewers often mention the flexibility this allows, from changing the order to fitting in extra stops.