Saturdays, 9:30am–1pm
Make the most of your time in Wellington and let us show you around.
Explore the heart of Wellington on a guided walking tour that weaves together the city’s history, architecture, and iconic landmarks. From Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum to the Cable Car Museum and Space Place’s planetarium, enjoy a relaxed journey complete with the capital’s famous cafe culture, stories, and stunning views.
The Wellington Walking Tour includes:
- Guided tours of Wellington Museum and Cable Car Museum
- Entry to Space Place with a planetarium show
- Skip-the-queue return ticket for Wellington Cable Car
- Refreshments at Cable Top Eatery
- 10% OFF selected gift shop items*
Bonus benefits:
- Next-day entry to Wellington Museum
- 25% OFF a Nairn Street Cottage Tour (to redeem another day)
*Wellington Walking Tour gift shop discount applies to the Maritime, Pōneke Icons and Wellington ABC collections only, while stocks last.
The Wellington Walking Tour runs every Saturday at 9:30am.
Tickets:
- $95 per Adult (14 years+)
- $55 per Child (8 years+)
Adult supervision is required for all children
Itinerary:
9:20am – Meet at 3 Jervois Quay, Wellington Museum
9:30am – Wellington Museum guided tour (45 mins)
Leisurely walk along reclaimed land as we embark into the City Centre with stops and stories along the way (20 mins)
10:45am – Ride the Wellington Cable Car up the hill (5 mins)
10:50am – Scenic harbour view with stories at lookout point (10 mins)
11:00am – Refreshments at Cable Top Eatery (30 mins)
11:35am – Cable Car Museum guided tour (15 min)
12:00pm – Space Place visit and planetarium show (45 mins).
1:00pm – Finish at 40 Salamanca Rd, Space Place.
What to bring:
Weather appropriate clothing, comfortable footwear, sunscreen and hat for protection. We can offer small bag-checks at Wellington Museum but can’t store large luggage.
Access:
The tour is wheelchair accessible. Please inform us of any accessibility needs prior to the tour so we can best support the experience.
Parking:
Parking is not provided. The closest car park within walking distance is Wilsons Car Park. The drop off/pick up location is outside the main museum entrance just opposite Queens Wharf.
Payment and Cancellation:
We staff specifically for your tour, therefore, if a tour booking is cancelled within 48 hours of the event, a 50% charge still applies. If a tour booking is cancelled the day prior to the event, a 100% charge applies.