Wellington: Guided Colonial Heritage Tour with Gourmet Lunch

4.7(7)6 hoursEnglishWellington, New Zealand

From

$380

From the grandeur of Parliament and the gothic beauty of Old St Paul’s to the creative magic of Weta Workshop and the art deco splendour of the Roxy Cinema, this full-day tour weaves together Wellington’s founding stories, architectural treasures and cultural landmarks. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Ernesto’s Restaurant and take in panoramic views from the Wellington Cable Car all with a knowledgeable local guide who brings the capital’s history to life.

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

Full-day tour (7 hours). Lunch (one main course and a beverage) and entry fees included. Available from Wednesday to Sunday.

The Roxy Cinema

The Weta Cave

Old Government Building

Old Saint Paul’s

Lunch at Ernesto’s Restaurant

Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Ernesto’s Restaurant. Relish a selection of local and international cuisine in an inviting atmosphere, the perfect setting to reflect and converse with fellow tour guests: one main and a beverage included.

Wellington Cable Car

Included

3 Venues for wine tastings
Water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Catered lunch in an upmarket venue accompanied with wine tastings

Not included

Wine other than tastings

What you'll do

Meets at your accommodation , hotel or ship
Drive for 45 minutes to 555 meters for a mountain top view
15 min
Meet the Wine maker and enjoy a tour learning about wine making and the seasonal variation of Martinborough
Have a cheese tasting while enjoying the 2024 vintage recognised by the Decanter Wine Awards. We will be sampling • Pinot Noir • Merlot • A Rose with a Pinot/Merlot blend • Semillon • Chardonnay
45 min
Experience a vertical tasting with a wine expert at Luna Estate and review Pinot
Noir from • 2016 • 2018 • 2020 Eclipse • 2020 Silver river • 2021
45 minAdmission included
Gourmet lunch stop with 7 Wine tasting
Meet the Wine maker Lisa Coney at Coney wines and experience Alsace style wines and a 2024 Pinot noir from the award wining soils of the Te Muna valley Sample menu items on the locally sourced shared food board • Arancini (Vegetarian) • Beef cheeks Slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, often braised in red wine for deep flavor • Lamb rump, herb-marinated lamb rump with accompaniments like smoked labneh, mint/watercress sauce, and local wine drizzles • Beetroot, spinach and walnut salad with artisan bread • "Kentucky Fried Cauliflower (KFC)" served with hot Manuka honey drizzle and possibly with roasted brassicas (like cauliflower/broccoli) with goat cheese and almonds on their seasonal menus • Crunchy Cornflake Prawns with Tamarillo & Chilli Chutney
1h 15mAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

48 locations

Pickup details

Meet and Greet with name board

Meeting points48

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Travelodge Hotel Wellington
2 - 6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
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Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
73 Roxburgh St. Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
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Quest On Johnston
35 Johnston Street, PO Box 10 461, Wellington, New Zealand
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Bay Plaza Hotel
40 Oriental Parade, PO Box 9470, Wellington, New Zealand
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Aura Hotel
95 Manners Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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Te Puni Village
80 Fairlie Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
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Willis Wellington Hotel
355 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
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Adelaide Motel
209 - 211 Adelaide Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
22 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand
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Newlands Court Motel
96 Newlands Road, Wellington, New Zealand
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Liberty Apartment Hotel
79 Taranaki St, Wellington, New Zealand
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Airport Motel
142 Tirangi Road, Rongotai, Wellington, New Zealand
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Ascot Motor Lodge
46 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand
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Park Hotel Lambton Quay
101 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
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The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
15 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
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Quest On The Terrace
120 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
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Rydges Wellington Airport
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington Airport, Rongotai, Wellington, New Zealand
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Naumi Studio Wellington
213 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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Best Western Wellington
17-19 Burgess Road Johnsonville, Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand
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Hutt City Motel
250 Grounsell Crescent, Belmont, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Boulcott Lodge
615 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Naumi Hotel Wellington
10 Dunlop Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
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Hotel Room @ 89 Courtenay Place
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
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Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
75 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
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747 Motel
80 Kilbirnie Crescent, Wellington Airport, Kilbirnie, New Zealand
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Brentwood Hotel
16 Kemp St, Kilbirnie, New Zealand
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Quest Wellington
33 Hunter Street, (Cnr Hunter Street & Lambton Quay), Wellington, New Zealand
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Camellia Court Motel
3 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Abbeycourt Motel
7 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Champers Motor Inn
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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The Sebel Wellington Thorndon
172 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
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Motel 22
22 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Dupont Executive Motels
95 Hutt Road, Petone, New Zealand
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Settlers Motor Lodge
83 - 85 Hutt Road, Petone, New Zealand
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ASURE Green Gables Motel
560 High Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Ava Lodge Motel
42 Cuba Street, Petone, New Zealand
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83 By The Sea Petone
83 The Esplanade, Petone, New Zealand
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BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
7 Tory Street, Petone, New Zealand
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Dupont Motels
95 Hutt Road, Petone, New Zealand
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TRYP Hotel Wellington
15 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
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Quest 256 Lambton
256 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
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Quest on Lambton Serviced Apartments
120 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
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Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
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WQ Hotel (Wellington Quarter Hotel)
24 Hawkestone St, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand
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Capital Lodge Motor Inn
1 Newlands Road, Newlands, Wellington, New Zealand
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Sofitel Wellington Hotel
11 Bolton Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
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Airport Stays
3 Hobart Street, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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