The 9 Best Private Tours in Dunedin

1.Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews Our pick

Travel with a private guide such as Asta, John, Heike, or Julie through Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. See Baldwin Street, the railway station, Larnach Castle, and the Royal Albatross Centre, with optional paid visits to the castle, albatross colony, or Penguin Place.

“Tour guy was fine and experienced, but the vehicle - van was old, dirty and with strong cigarette smoke smell. We (5) paid non refundable of $800+ for the day tour, don’t feel we’re deserved to sit in such dirty, smelly van all day… We have two more tours booked with Viator in New Zealand after this one. Really hope the experience can be better from now on…”

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2.Half day Private Tour of Dunedin City Highlights and Peninsula Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula in about four hours with a private driver-guide, flexible stop times, and pickup at Port Chalmers or Dunedin. You’ll visit Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, the Botanic Garden, central Dunedin, and scenic peninsula roads, with Larnach Castle available by request.

“Dunedin is a beautiful city. We enjoyed getting to see all the sights on this private tour. Because this was a private tour for 6, we traveled in a small SUV, and could go places a large bus could not. Our tour guide, Asta, was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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3.Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Join a local guide such as Chris for a private 4.5-hour tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Visit Baldwin Street, the Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station, beaches, Taiaroa Head, or Larnach Castle, with pickup available and German tours offered.

“Chris is a fabulous tour guide with a wealth of knowledge of Dunedin’s history, architecture, and lore. He’s very personable and gave us great recommendations for areas to visit and routes to travel beyond our tour. Thanks Chris!”

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4.Private Dunedin City Highlights and Otago Peninsula Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 6 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Port Chalmers or central Dunedin with an English-speaking guide such as Billy Bai or Ms. Yili. In six hours, you’ll see city landmarks, Signal Hill, Sandfly Bay, Larnach Castle gardens, and the Royal Albatross Centre. Castle rooms and albatross colony tours cost extra.

“Echt een hele leuke dag gehad! Kleine groep mensen, chauffeur/tourleider Billy wist heel veel te vertellen. Als cruise passagier word je bij de aanlegkade opgehaalde en afgezet. Hebben de walrussen en de albatros gezien. Verder zijn we in 6 uur de hele stad en omgeving doorgereden. Gestopt en tijd genoeg bij de hoogtepunten van de stad! Aanrader!!!”

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5.Clearwater Private Penguin & Wildlife Tour from Port Otago (5hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

From Port Chalmers, a private Clearwater Wildlife Tours guide drives you across the Otago Peninsula to a private Cape Saunders farm. Expect fur seals and pups, sea lions, yellow-eyed penguins, seabirds, binoculars, warm jackets, and local stories in a small group of up to 10.

“Fabulous tour, Rachel was very knowledgeable on both the history of the local area and the wildlife. So amazing to be able to get so close to the baby fur seals! Our guests from England had a wonderful time and we would all highly recommend this tour to others.”

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6.Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Day Tour Up to 4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula in a private vehicle for up to four people. Your guide, possibly Cissy or Billy, takes you from Signal Hill and Baldwin Street to Larnach Castle, Sandfly Bay, and the Royal Albatross Centre, with time and pacing adjusted to your interests.

“We enjoyed our trip much. Our guide took us to all main attractions including in the trip. It was flexible to stay longer or shorter as we wished in each attraction.”

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7.Dunedin Private Fullday Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $434

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and up to four companions, visiting Dunedin’s Octagon, First Church, railway station, Baldwin Street, St Clair Beach, and Otago Peninsula. Joshua may tailor the day to your interests, with a wildlife visit at Nature’s Wonders included.

“Dunedin Private was Beautiful tour of entire Dunedin area and Harrington Point Peninsula. Drive is gorgeous. OPERA area is definitely worth exploring. Penguins and seals and sea lions are so cute. Scenic Tour.”

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8.Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $108Best value

From Port Chalmers, guide Glen takes your private group of up to eight through Dunedin’s key sights, including the Railway Station, Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, and Larnach Castle. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, castle admission, and a direct return to the port in about four and a half hours.

“Fantastic tour! Glenn went above and beyond to show us the best of Dunedin. He gave us water and chocolates, stopped at two stores for shopping, took us on an interior tour of Larnach castle - he spent two hours extra. Best tour ever!”

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9.Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Private Tours Up to 4 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about seven hours with local guide Rosie, or Rose, in a private SUV for up to four people. See Dunedin’s grand railway station, Baldwin Street, city lookouts, Otago Peninsula wildlife, Taiaroa Head, and Larnach Castle, with hotel, airport, and cruise-port pickup available.

“Knowledgeable guide. 6 1/2 hours viewing beautiful Dunedin and surrounding areas. Gorgeous landscapes”

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