Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

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Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

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 US$431.97  per guest
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 11 guests
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English
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Wellington's breath-taking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour. This signature experience showcases New Zealand's capital from its three most spectacular viewing points, offering unparalleled panoramas that capture the city's unique harbour setting between mountains and sea.

Your knowledgeable Kiwi guide will reveal why Wellington has earned its reputation as New Zealand's most progressive and culturally vibrant city. From film industry innovations to political significance, you'll gain insider perspectives that may inspire you to extend your stay.


Wellywood Experience: Explore Wellington's thriving film industry hub with coastal scenic drives and a fascinating walk through the Weta Workshop, where movie magic happens under the direction of acclaimed Sir Richard Taylor.


Wellington Cable Car Ride this iconic Wellington landmark for magnificent harbour views and access to the exquisite Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens.


Spare time Parliament

What You Get

In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Full mobility access for portable scooters and wheel chairs
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre

Meet 10 minutes before the tour begins
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

The Band Rotunda, a Wellington landmark since its original construction in 1938, has been closed since 2012 as it requires extensive strengthening and restoration work. Originally named by its first Polish resident Dupa as Wellington’s bottom as the area was used for processing whales and boiling blubber for oil So named after one of the earliest ships that delivered engineers and town planners from the New Zealand company that arrived after 1840

Carter Fountain (Pass By)

The Carter Fountain was gifted to the city of Wellington from local businessman Hugh Carter, as a memorial to his parents George and Ella Carter, and the people of Wellington for a cost of $75,000.

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

Painted ladies and other historic houses, such as those in the prominent Wellingtonian Streamline Moderne style, are constructed alongside and up into the hills that face the bay.
2

Mount Victoria

A gentle climb up 30 steps for you to see Paradise and our capital city.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

The Roxy Cinema

Peter Jacksons restored art deco cinema with cafe . Go for lunch or going to the souvenir shop next door.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Weta Cave

Pop in for some photo opportunities with a few local cave trolls and see Peter Jackson's Weta cave. Paid tours are available at the reception.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Shelly Bay

Drive around the coast and enjoy unparalleled views of the capital and take a few photos
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Red Rocks Reserve

Head to the south coast and see the Te Kopahou visitor centre
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Patrisha's Pies (Island Bay)

Sample your very first Kiwi meat pie
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
8

Garage Project Aro Cellar Door

Sample some local craft beer and buy a roadie
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Wellington Cable Car

Admission is included for a one way trip to the top of the Cable car and then access to the Cable car museum.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
10

Lady Norwood Rose Garden

Walk through the Rose gardens
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
11

Wellington Wind Turbine

Head to the windy heavens and witness Wellington from the west and see one of over 60 wind turbines that helps make Wellington 90% self sufficient of electricity.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre (Pass By)

return to base

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Enjoyed Wellington
May 27, 2026

Aaron is well versed in many subjects and knows his city very well. He was very accommodating with fitting our schedule into the tour to get us to the airport in plenty of time. His dinner restaura...read more

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Great experience
April 21, 2026

Aarón was great, so knowledgeable about Wellington and it’s history and culture. Since our time in Wellington was short he made sure to get us around to see all the sites. We highly recommend his ...read more

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Knowledgeable, humorous, and picture perfect tour
March 27, 2026

Being on a cruise coming from Australia, we were all excited to learn and see different views of New Zealand from a well knowledgeable, locals point of view. Over the 5 hour period of us being with...read more

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Wonderful day in Wellington with John!!
March 21, 2026

John was our private guide that picked us up on time and was an absolute treasure to spend our day in Wellington with. He was so knowledgeable about the city, was an exceptional driver and an amazi...read more

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Lovely day in windy Wellington
March 16, 2026

We had an amazing day with David. He showed us around Wellington like we were visiting a friend. Both the owner and David had excellent communication with me. David was waiting for us right at the ...read more

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