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Discover The Story of Wellington 

Local guides, local stories

Curious?

..about our harbour visitors such as Dolphins, Penguins and Seals?

Interested in our modern life, creative or culinary experiences, conservation, wild nature, culture or history?

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Twice Daily Trips

3 hour adventure

Explore Wellington with a local & discover everything our fine region has to offer.

Create a simple, vintagestyle drawing of an oldschool cable car ticket in pale yellow

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Dolphins @ Wellington Sign
Begin your story

Get scooped up - Our first stop is the Wellington sign. Occasionally dolphins can be seen in the bay.

Discover Historical Oriental Bay
Track back! We have past our unique inner city beach & famous Oriental Bay water front.
Discover | Wellington Sign
Enjoy stories about our rich movie history & conservation efforts.
"Is it really all happening right here?"
Rivendell Gate Tower Rings
What else we do
Heard about our Lord of the Rings regional experience? We provide bespoke Rings Tours since 2002.
Discover | Bench-with-sea-view
It's so quiet and peaceful at the beach.
Within minutes you find yourself alone, almost.
We take our time here.
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Next you discover our famous surf beach before more urban experiences await. You will get a good overview. Promise!

Mt Victoria lookout on a nice day
Ready for some epic photos? Retrace your journey from the peak of Mount Victoria.
Discover Bucket Fountain @ Cuba Street
See how Wellingtons downtowns is a quirky home to artists, students, cafes & galleries.
Wellington Cable Car Discover

Now we are on the way to the Cable Car (ticket included). Another spectacular view of the city from the top of our Botanic Gardens. 

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... and as nothing has happened, we return you downtown at the waterfront, where world class museums, art galleries and dining awaits.
Crab Shack Discover Wellington

Before you go! Ask your guide about special recommendations about what you like most.

Waka at Waterfront in Wellington

It is time to write your own chapter. With our compact city at your fingertips, it's all yours now for a little while.

Discover Kina art at Wellingtons Waterfront
Don't forget our beautiful waterfront with shopping, museums and plenty of art.
Thanks for joining us!
Seal Featured
What else we do
Find out about our Seal Coast Safari. Welly's regional coastal experience. 

Tour Details

Description: 3 hour guided city tour. Guests experience some of the most unique places and stories of Wellington. Take time to arrive, wind down, and make yourself a little at home.

Tour designed as: This tour is an introduction guide and a journey through the many stories and sites of our little eden. Perfect for visitors that really want to experience the hidden marvels and stories that lie below the surface. An interactive tour with passionate local guides.

Not suitable for non-folding and electronic wheelchairs

Cruise Arrivals (info click here): Cruise guests meet us as they disembark their vessel at Central Port. We offer, on time ship drop-offs for safe and hassle free touring.

 Bookings: Book Now     Call: +64 (0) 21 459 521     Live Chat: Below

Departures

Twice Daily @ 9:30am & 1:45 pm

  • Meeting point: 3 central locations

  • Return: After around 3 hours at pick-up point.

Three hour Wellington Story

 $89*

*per person & no additional cost

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We started the day unsure of what to expect, but the tour was so fun and relaxing. Our guide shared so many great stories and even gave us tips for the rest of our trip. We ended up going to that café they recommended,
what a gem!
 
Josh and Angie
 

Free City & Cruise Ship Pick-ups

Select your pick-up and drop-off location FREE 

  • 9 Bunny Street, outside McDonalds VIEW MAP
  • 145 Wakefield Street, 100m from the iSite VIEW MAP
  • At your cruise ship terminal at arrival MORE INFO

    Cruise arrivals please wait by the private tour parking area next to the last shipping container

Meet our coach opposite the historic railway station infront of  the McDonalds.

Meet our coach opposite at 145 Wakefield Street near the iSite.
Find our coach at your ship at arrival. Booking required.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can tell the actual "Story of Wellington"?
    Let's be clear. There is not one "Story of Wellington". There is heaps 😃. Wellington is a city of many cultures, stories and history. And you will become part of it. This tour aims to share a little of the magic that we believe will make your stay so much more interesting. 

  • Is it worth it?
    We think it's great value. But better let our reviews tell the story. Our Wellington City Tour holds a solid 5 Star-Ratings on well rated tour wholesalers sites like Viator & Get Your Guide. But we love direct bookings.

  • What fitness is required
    This tour is designed for every fitness level. Take seat in our modern, air-conditioned mini-busses.

  • Where can I find out more tour details and why this tour is so well rated.
    You can find more detailed tour information here.  

An exclusive journey to Wellington’s untouched coastline.

Small groups, personal touch, charming wildlife encounters, a rare glimpse into a world few get to experience.

Seal Coast Safari

Special "Lord of the Rings" experiences
since 2002. Join the experts.

Untold stories and famous film locations. What secrets lie in Wellington’s cinematic landscapes? Follow the Ring.

Welly Rings Tours

 

Your experts guides look forward to meeting you

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I loved that it wasn’t rushed. We had time to take photos, chat with the guide, and just enjoy the city. It felt like the perfect introduction to Wellington.
 
Norbert K.