Dunedin Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing With Olveston House Tour
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- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:00 AM
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Departure Details :
Port Chalmers, New Zealand
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Discover Dunedins roots when your ship is in port on a shore excursion that takes in the city's central sights and historic Olveston House. Youll see Dunedins highlights -- including Otago University on a two-hour sightseeing tour which includes guided tour of the stately Olveston mansion and its landscaped gardens.Know More about this tour
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Pass By: Otago peninsula, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Start your shore excursion with port pickup and board your comfortable coach for a sightseeing tour. Hear commentary detailing Dunedins history as you motor around the hilly city, which overlooks the Otago peninsula.
Pass By: Baldwin street: The Steepest Street in the World, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Pass by Baldwin street, considered the worlds steepest street, and get a glimpse of the harbour.
Pass By: Dunedin botanic garden, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
See the beautiful Botanic Gardens of Dunedin City on this sightseeing tour.
Pass By: University of otago, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
View the University of otago, the neoclassical Dunedin town hall and Renaissance Revivalstyle Dunedin railway station as well as opulent banks, theatres and 19th-century edifices.
Stop At: Olveston Historic Home, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
After the city tour you will join a 1-hour guided tour of Olveston Historic Home a 35-room mansion and gardens. A docent reveals the history behind this enchanting time capsule of one of Dunedins wealthy merchant families. Built in a Jacobean style, Olveston is decorated with original fine art and furniture collected by the homes wealthy owners. Stroll past century-old trees and manicured lawns to the gardens.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Port Chalmers Wharf
Rejoin your guide in the afternoon aboard the coach, and the return drive to the Dunedin port. You will be given the opportunity to explore Port Chalmers where you can discover a vibrant village with a wide range of art & culture from potters and sculptors to painters, musicians, jewellers and fashion designers and then make your way back to board the Ship.
Inclusions
Dunedin sightseeing tour
Professional guide
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Olveston Historic Home
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Should your cruise ship timetable be indicating that you will be berthing in Dunedin (Port Chalmers) at 10am or later, this does not preclude you from booking these tour options. The timetable will simply be altered to align with the cruise ships arrival time
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Follow the safety guidelines as issued by the New Zealand Government and maintain good hygiene and social distancing measures. Do not travel if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms. If the city in which you are departing from is in alert level two, then please wear a facemask for all transport.
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Dunedin is a must see and this tour was perfect. A knowledgeable guide and plent of time to walk this fascinating community before ambling back to our ship. Well worth the time!
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Interesting kitchen area and a lovely outdoor area with a great vintage car. Friendly volunteers giving a great educational tour. Well worth the visit
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Ross was our guide. He was very knowledgable and helpful. Highly recommend this tour. Olveston House is amazing as is all of Dunedin.
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Learnt about the history of Dunedin went to many places. The driver was excellent and local knowledge
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Learnt about the history of Dunedin went to many places. The driver was excellent and local knowledge
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With the exception of the tour of the Olveston House, Dunedin is rather lacking in anything else of significance. The house is a marvel, steeped in fascinating history and preserved in its architecture and furnishings, a tribute to the volunteers. Dunedin does have a train station that is unique for the size of the city but other than that there's not a lot to see. A tour of the house and then off to the environs would had made it a better day.
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With the exception of the tour of the Olveston House, Dunedin is rather lacking in anything else of significance. The house is a marvel, steeped in fascinating history and preserved in its architecture and furnishings, a tribute to the volunteers. Dunedin does have a train station that is unique for the size of the city but other than that there's not a lot to see. A tour of the house and then off to the environs would had made it a better day.
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Our guide (driver) was on time. Very knowledgeable about the history of Dunedin. Very friendly. Highly recommend.
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Our guide (driver) was on time. Very knowledgeable about the history of Dunedin. Very friendly. Highly recommend.
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Wonderful tour. Saw all the highlights of Dunedin. Well worth the price. A little hard for Americans to understand the driver’s accent
