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Guided Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour (Max 10)

A masterfully curated 6-hour small-group tour combining Dunedin's architectural treasures — including Baldwin Street, Olveston House, and the Octagon — with the wild, wind-sculpted beauty of the Otago Peninsula. Maximum 10 guests for true intimacy.

What to expect

Your morning begins at Port Chalmers wharf where a local expert guide collects your intimate group for a seamless journey into the city. Highlights include the ornate 1906 Railway Station, the grand Edwardian merchant's mansion Olveston House (one of New Zealand's finest historic homes), and the unmistakable gradient of Baldwin Street — the world's steepest residential street. The afternoon pivots to the Otago Peninsula's rugged headlands, with stops chosen for their wild beauty and wildlife potential rather than tourist infrastructure. The guide handles all logistics so you simply arrive, look, and absorb.

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Fantail Tours New Zealand
NZD 142–195 per person (6-hour small-group city & peninsula tour)
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Good to know

Pick-up directly from Port Chalmers wharf is standard — confirm when booking. The 6-hour duration is designed with cruise all-aboard times in mind; communicate your deadline to the guide at booking. Pre-book as far in advance as possible; the 10-seat maximum means spaces disappear quickly on popular cruise call dates.

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Luxury cruises that call at Port Chalmers (Dunedin) — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
15 nights · calls at Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
from $13,298
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Princess · Grand Princess
14 nights · calls at Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
from $1,379
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Princess · Royal Princess
13 nights · calls at Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
from $1,564
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Princess · Sapphire Princess
15 nights · calls at Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
from $1,631
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