Inner-city hotel pick-up and returnPrivate luxury transportKnowledgeable local guideFully escorted sightseeing tourScenic and cultural stops

Departure time: 9:30 amReturn: approx. 1 pm

Cancellations & Refunds

8 days or more before departure: Full refund**Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50% refund**Within 48 hours: No refundShore Excursions: In the event of a tour cancellation due to unsuitable sea or weather conditions, a partial refund may be issued.Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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Private Christchurch Half-Day City Tour

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Gothic Revival buildings of the Christchurch Arts Centre seen through a stone arch

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Start: Christchurch

Duration: 3.5 hrs

This private 3.5-hour Christchurch tour combines the city’s history, regeneration, gardens and leading landmarks. Travel in a luxury vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide, with the experience reserved exclusively for your group.

Visit Cathedral Square, the River Precinct, Riverside Market, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the Transitional Cathedral and The Tannery before travelling into the Port Hills for panoramic views across the city, Canterbury Plains and Lyttelton Harbour.

Gondolier guiding a punt along the Avon River in Christchurch

Hikers overlooking Lyttelton Harbour from the Port Hills near Christchurch

Interior of The Tannery shopping arcade in Christchurch with people dining and browsing boutique stores

Colourful stained-glass panels inside Christchurch’s Cardboard Cathedral

Vintage Christchurch tram on colourful New Regent Street with cafés and shops

Historic red Christchurch tram outside the Arts Centre building

People relaxing by the Avon River in Christchurch with the historic tram and Riverside Market in the background

Large lips mural painted by Dcypher on a bright blue wall in central Christchurch

Colourful stained glass facade of the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch

View of Christchurch Town Hall and fountains along the Avon River from a decorative bridge

Large mural of a black cat with green eyes on the side of a building in Christchurch city

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre featuring a flowing tile façade inspired by Canterbury’s braided rivers.

Tour Highlights

Private Christchurch sightseeing tour
Luxury vehicle and local guide
Christchurch city centre and Cathedral Square
Riverside Market and River Precinct
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Transitional Cathedral
The Tannery district
Port Hills panoramic views

Tour Code: PRI CT(Half)

Inner-city hotel pick-up and return
Private luxury transport
Knowledgeable local guide
Fully escorted sightseeing tour
Scenic and cultural stops

Departure time: 9:30 am
Return: approx. 1 pm

8 days or more before departure: Full refund**
Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50% refund**
Within 48 hours: No refund
Shore Excursions: In the event of a tour cancellation due to unsuitable sea or weather conditions, a partial refund may be issued.

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Itinerary

Departure Dates

Pick up time: 9:30 am
Return: approx. 1 pm.
Tours are on demand and require a minimum of 2 people per departure.

Pricing

Apr 2026-Mar 2027 (Cost per person)

2 pax: NZ$735*
3 pax: NZ$520*
4 pax: NZ$445*
5 pax: NZ$420*
6+ pax: NZ$400*

Apr 2027-Mar 2028 (Cost per person)

2 pax: NZ$785*
3 pax: NZ$565*
4 pax: NZ$475*
5 pax: NZ$450*
6+ pax: NZ$420*

*Please note: A fuel surcharge of NZ$15 per person applies to this tour from 1st of June 2026 onwards, until further notice.

Prices are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without prior notice.

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