expedia
Skip to main content
A calm river with ducks swimming, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. 1
A modern stadium with a unique geometric design surrounded by a cityscape and mountains. 2
A scenic overlook with a bus parked, people gathered, and a view of a lake surrounded by hills. 3
A man and a woman overlooking a valley with mountains in the distance. 4
A large stone archway with the inscription "BRIDGE OF REMEMBRANCE" against a clear blue sky. 5

Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch

By Canterbury Leisure Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €48 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Printed Voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Exploring Mona Vale Gardens
  • Cathedral Square
  • Inner-city rebuild process
  • Panoramic views from the historic Sign of the Takahe
  • Coastal drive through the Port of Lyttleton & Sumner

Activity location

  • Christchurch City
    • Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christchurch (Hotel Pickup)
    • Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, New Zealand

Check availability

Christchurch City Half-Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€48.43 x 1 Adult€48.43
Total
Price is €48.43
Until Sun, 9 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided sightseeing tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport to and from your Christchurch hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    no food or drinks

Know before you book

  • 4 adults are required for this activity to take place.
  • Morning or Afternoon Departures
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch.

The tour commences in the central city of Christchurch and covers the area which was completely devastated by the Christchurch earthquakes in February 2011. The guide will explain both the history of the city and the effects of the earthquake, you will see for yourself both the destructive powers of nature and the rebuild taking place. On leaving the inner city, the tour travels to Mona Vale a historic homestead and gardens. We then travel to the Sign of the Takahe, an historic building with a lookout providing spectacular views over the city, Canterbury Plains and to the Southern Alps. The tour then travels via the Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour by way of the Sign of the Kiwi and Governors Bay to the Port of Lyttelton.

The tour proceeds through the Lyttelton harbour tunnel to the seaside suburb of Sumner and cave rock before returning to the central city where the tour will conclude.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Christchurch City
    • Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Christchurch (Hotel Pickup)
    • Cathedral Square
    • 8011, Christchurch, New Zealand