4 Half-Day Tours in Wellington to Build a Day Around

1.Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 368 reviews · 4 hours · from $104Our pick

Spend four hours tracing Frodo’s path through Wellington, from Embassy Cinema and Mount Victoria to the forest scenes near Buckleberry Ferry. Your English-speaking guide, such as Andy, Sarah, or Dixie, adds film-set stories before a Wētā Workshop exhibition visit.

“Gina was a great guide, super friendly and knowledgeable. We started at Weta and the tour there was fascinating and the work they do there with the number of staff they have is truly remarkable. After the tour, we drove to Mt Victoria lookout to see different filming locations from the movies and the skyline of the city. Overall the tour was super fun and a great value.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Half-Day City Highlights Tour and Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76Best value

Spend 210 minutes touring Wellington by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Mount Victoria, Lyall Bay, Weta Cave, Oriental Bay, Parliament, Old St Paul’s, and the Botanic Gardens, then ride the iconic Cable Car when operating. Guides such as Steve and Marty have earned praise for lively city stories.

“We had a fantastic half-day city tour with Steve and highly recommend it. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and truly brought Wellington to life. His insights into the city’s history and culture were engaging and informative, and he answered all our questions with enthusiasm. A great way to see and understand Wellington — highly recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $102Top rated

Spend about four hours exploring Wellington’s craft beer scene with a local guide such as Phil, Aaron, or Tom. Expect brewery tastings, small-group transport, stories about Wellington, and pickup from selected hotels or ports. Confirm the exact brewery route when booking.

“Great Company!! Great beer!! Lots of laughs and fun!!! Highly recommend this tour and would go again!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Half-Day Foodie Tour of the Wairarapa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 5 hours · from $111

Travel from Wellington with a local driver-guide such as Phil or Athena, stopping at the Remutaka summit, C’est Cheese, a Martinborough winery, and Schoc Chocolates in Greytown. The five-hour tour includes tastings, transport, and pickup for up to 11 people, but not lunch.

“Wine, cheese and chocolate....what else could you ask for?! A fun, highly enjoyable tour expertly curated by owner, driver and knowlegdeable Phil. Highly recommended!”

Check availability →Read our full review