Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide | 5 hours to 6 hours

55 Reviews | Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
2 Adults x $147.33
$294.66
Approx Total
$294.66
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide/driver
  • Hotel and cruise ship port pick up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry to Larnach Castle
  • We will stop at Luna Restaurant and Bar but it is not included in the price

Overview

A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller has been uncovering forgotten events and people in Dunedin's history. He has been featured in newspapers for his finds and recently on the cover of New Zealand Heritage Magazine for his cemetery tours. Gregor is particularly interested in colonial history, the exchanges between Māori Kāi Tahu, the Scottish and the everyday people that came to make a life here, for better or for worse. And now he's your tour guide! Gregor's stories of murder, shipwrecks, discovery, heroes and villains are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin and weave together to give a greater picture of our city and the lives that brought it to where it is today.

Itinerary

  • University of Otago (Pass By)

    Starting the tour with a quick drive through the university, we see the original old buildings including the Marama Building with ornate features and an interesting story.

  • Northern Cemetery

    Drive through the beautiful Northern Cemetery and hear the stories of the famous and everyday people buried there. William Larnach's tomb is here and the architect who designed his properties and tomb among other notable Dunedin buildings.

    15 minutes

  • Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

    The world's steepest street! Climb it, look at it, use the toilet facilities, tick it off your bucket list. Whatever you do, Gregor has some fascinating historical stories of the area that he's uncovered in his research.

    15 minutes

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    The second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere (second to the Sydney Opera House). Go inside the foyer of the station with its Royal Doulton tiled walls and mosaic floor made with approximately half a million pieces.

    15 minutes

  • Queens Garden

    Queens Gardens, where Dunedin's soldiers paraded before marching off to the Great War and where thousands gather annually to remember those who did not return.

    10 minutes

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    High Street is where wealthy professionals built their large houses and consulting rooms, the surviving buildings are quite beautiful and deserve a look. Which then leads into the 'Devil's Half Acre'. An area of town that was known for mischief and tragedy.

    15 minutes

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    Stop for lunch at Luna Bar and Restaurant. A little off the typical tourist track, Luna offers an incredible view of Dunedin, delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. We come here to support local business and stay away from busy tourist areas. We hope you love it as much as we do! Lunch is not included in tour price. The current lunch menu: https://www.lunaroslyn.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/luna-lunch-menu-nov2022.pdf

    45 minutes

  • Larnach Castle & Gardens

    Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions. Lovingly restored by the Barker Family, the Castle and surrounding grounds are at the heart of the Dunedin visitor experience. Take a guided tour with your historian tour guide and learn of the tragic end to the Larnach family.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will have approximately 1h30 total driving time between pickup point, attractions and drop off.
  • Tour time can be altered to fit in your ship schedule
  • 2 Person minimum for tour to go ahead. We will contact you if there is only one booking.

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
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Excellent tour wit a knowledgeable local

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable, prompt, and courteous. He provided lots of local color. I recommend this tour.

Hauntingly good tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Gregor treated us to lots of stories at the cemetery and around Dunedin. We enjoyed the lunch where we had some of our best food on the trip. The last stop was Larnach Castle, and our visit there was interesting, too. He is a professional guide and a serious historian, and our group of four came away from our tour with good insights into Dunedin's history. RECOMMENDED!

Fun and Interesting would highly recommend this excursion for the family very informative and enjoyable for the family l

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide Gregor was great he was very knowledgeable and talked about every site in great detail made for a great excursion

A day in and around Dunedin.

Published on Feb, 2025

Had a great day getting shown around Dunedin and hearing about the local history and about the lives of people in Dunedin's past. Was great to be part of a small group tour with much more personal attention.

Tour guide is a great...

Published on Feb, 2025

Tour guide is a great story teller and very knowledgeable about the history of Dunedin. We enjoyed a morning tour around the city, lunch with a spectacular view of the city and bay, and then an information tour of Larnach Castle.

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