The day in brief
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Duration
A full day, about seven hours
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Departs
9:30am from your Christchurch accommodation
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Returns
About 4:30pm
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Beyond the city
Lyttelton, Sumner and the Port Hills
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Lunch
Café lunch and afternoon tea
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Group
Small group, maximum 8 guests
Book your day
Choose a date in the calendar to see availability and book online.
Your day includes
- Expert local guide
- Pick up and drop off at your Christchurch accommodation
- Multiple photo stops
- Café lunch
- Afternoon tea
- A small group of no more than eight
What to bring
- A rain jacket and a warm layer
- A hat and sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen
- A water bottle
A city reborn
Christchurch has remade itself since the earthquakes, and this day shows you how. You see its heritage and its gardens, walk the new city centre and hear its story, from its early days to its reinvention.
This is a full day in a small group of no more than eight. Your guide collects you from your hotel at 9:30am, takes you through the city and out to Lyttelton, Sumner and the Port Hills, and has you back at about 4:30pm.
The new city centre
The heart of Christchurch has been rebuilt with creative urban design and streets made for walking. Your guide tells the story of its transformation as you stroll through its streets and squares.
Landmarks old and new
Visit Cathedral Square, a symbol of both heritage and renewal, and the Transitional Cathedral, better known as the Cardboard Cathedral. Along the river the Riverside Market is full of life, and the Tannery district is a hub of creativity and local craft.
The Botanic Gardens
Wander through the Botanic Gardens, a haven of native and exotic plants, while your guide explains New Zealand's unique biodiversity and the importance of conservation.
Lyttelton, Sumner and the Port Hills
Beyond the centre, the day takes you to the seaside towns of Lyttelton and Sumner, each with its own character. Weather permitting, you also go up the Port Hills for wide views over the city, the Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour and the Southern Alps.
Lunch along the way
Lunch is at a local café or restaurant, and there is afternoon tea later in the day. You are back at your accommodation at about 4:30pm.
Christchurch and its coast
Frequently asked questions
What does the full day city tour cover?
What does the full day city tour cover?
Your guide shares Christchurch's heritage, its gardens and the city's remarkable rebirth after the earthquakes, with photo stops across the city and its surrounds.
What is included?
What is included?
An expert local guide, pick up and drop off at your Christchurch accommodation, multiple photo stops, a café lunch and afternoon tea.
How many guests are on this tour?
How many guests are on this tour?
Small group departures are capped at 8 guests. A fully private version of this tour is also available.
Is there a shorter option?
Is there a shorter option?
Yes. If your time in Christchurch is limited, we also offer a half day city tour.
How much walking is involved?
How much walking is involved?
The pace is relaxed, with short strolls at each stop. Tell your guide what suits you and the day will be shaped around it.
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes. Let us know when you book and we will arrange your café lunch to suit.
Prefer the day to yourselves?
The full day city tour also runs as a private tour, with your own guide and vehicle and the day shaped around you.
