Christchurch Sightseeing Tours

Sightseeing Tours in Christchurch

Newly evolved, Christchurch is one of the young cities in the world, possessing powerful Christchurch attractions like Orana wildlife park, Cathedral square, Summer beach, Punting on the Avon, Christchurch casino, Christchurch tramway, Mona Vale garden park and lots more that will get you awe struck. The city is filled with mind blowing street art, nice atmosphere, and green stretch of land and striking architecture making these sightseeing tours in Christchurch available for breathtaking sight adventures. If you book now, you’ll get to enjoy a skip-the-line opportunity, proper introduction to the city, a local guide, live or audio commentary, reduction in cost for family or group and a fantabulous city opening for newly visiting guests.

There are many ways to sightsee the best of this amazing New Zealand tourist city. We have walking tours in Christchurch which will take you on foot through the city’s best streets and neighborhoods amidst easy navigation, city maps, and live commentary. Furthermore, you can sightsee, explore and discover the culinary phase of this megacity by adding Christchurch food tours to your bucket list. After exploring the land areas, jump on top of a boat with Christchurch cruise sightseeing tours to have unforgettable moments sightseeing the skyline beauty of the city and also participate in Christchurch water sports activities like swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, boat riding, sailing, and much more.

Even with these numerous outdoor activities in Christchurch – the third largest city in New Zealand, there are many day trips from Christchurch that will make your vacation experience incomplete if you don’t book them. With these day trips, you will explore amazing destinations/towns that are some miles from the city like Lyttelton, Akaroa, Kaikoura, Arthur’s Pass, Hanmer Springs, Waipara Valley, Oxford, Methven, and lots more. You can trust TripIndicator with the best sightseeing tours as we compare prices from top suppliers, and carefully handpick the best tours after cross checking honest customers’ reviews.

Christchurch Sightseeing Tours Price

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass Day Tour (450 minutes) €171.07
Cave Stream & Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti guided tour from Christchurch (1 day) €180.87
Packhorse Hut guided day walk & senic drive (8 hours) €150.63
Akaroa Helicopter Tour from Christchurch (3 hours) €378.32
A Waipara Wine Experience with Giles Tours, includes wine tastings and lunch (5 hours 30 minutes) €90.74
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim) (9 hours) €268.43
Kaikoura Day Tour with Whale Watching (10 to 11 hours) €361.35
Helicopter Trial Flight - fly a helicopter (1 hour) €193.58
Mount Cook Private Day Tour via Lake Tekapo including Lunch (12 to 13 hours) €241.37
Day Trip to Arthur's Pass including TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch (10 hours) €217.17
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Top Christchurch Sightseeing Tours

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass Day Tour

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  • Explore the beautiful alpine setting of Arthur's Pass National Park on this shore excursion from Lyttelton Port via guided coach, including time for lunch (optional) and exploration of Arthur's Pass Village, visit a sheep farm with sheep dog work, sheep shearing demonstration, and afternoon tea...Read more
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Cave Stream & Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti guided tour from Christchurch

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  • Morning - Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti
    Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance and has been granted T-puni status “A symbolic cloak of protection”.

    Your guide will show you around, if you like you can have a go at bouldering and test your...Read more
from€175.90 from€180.10

Packhorse Hut guided day walk & senic drive

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  • On this stunning journey to Packhorse Hut, we visit all four of the historic “rest houses” that were once part of a grand walking experience over the Port Hills. The hut is situated on a saddle above Lyttelton Harbour with unforgettable views of the Harbour and Banks Penninsula.

    This scenic drive and walking tour start in Christchurch...Read more
from€146.49 from€149.98

Akaroa Helicopter Tour from Christchurch

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  • Akaroa is the jewel in Canterbury's crown, a gorgeous little French inspired sea-side village full of wonderful shops, restaurants and cafe's to explore and home to the world's rarest dolphin. A helicopter flight takes just 15 minutes from...Read more
from€378.32 from€380.04

A Waipara Wine Experience with Giles Tours, includes wine tastings and lunch

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  • Visit four boutique wineries of North Canterbury on a wine-tasting tour with a delicious lunch. Departing Christchurch, you’ll taste a quality selection of wines in the up-and-coming Waipara wine region, including stops at Pegasus Bay, Torlesse, Greystone and Terrace Edge or Waipara Springs. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about Waipara’s...Read more
from€58.30 from€90.35

Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Tour (Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim)

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  • Discover the historic town of Akaroa and the magnificent natural beauty of the Banks Peninsula on this small group tour from Christchurch. Be amazed by the spectacular views of Akaroa Harbour and the Canterbury Plains on the high scenic drive from Christchurch, visit a cheese factory to taste locally made cheese and explore Akoroa's French...Read more
from€172.85 from€267.29

Kaikoura Day Tour with Whale Watching

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  • You'll depart Christchurch and travel through the beautiful rural pastoral scenes of North Canterbury to Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea.  From there a Whale Watch cruise  (or if cruise cancelled due to weather, a flight with Wings over Whales * ), will take you to look for the majestic Sperm Whales and Dusky Dolphin.  Sightings may...Read more
from€193.84 from€359.81

Helicopter Trial Flight - fly a helicopter

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  • Garden City Helicopters, Christchurch will help you to take control of your very own helicopter on a 30 minute trial helicopter flight with a qualified instructor at your side guiding you through the whole experience. Makes an excellent 'Life Experience' gift. Find out if you've got what it takes to fly helicopters - whether it's as the next step...Read more
from€184.11 from€192.75 from€194.65

Mount Cook Private Day Tour via Lake Tekapo including Lunch

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  • Enjoy a private day tour to Aoraki/Mount Cook - the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque town of Lake Tekapo, admire stunning alpine views from Lake Pukaki, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Hermitage Hotel.

     

    Tours Highlights:
    • Enjoy a day trip from Christchurch to discover incredible glaciers,...Read more
from€210.87 from€240.34

Day Trip to Arthur's Pass including TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch

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  • Experience the South Island's remarkable natural landscapes by taking a journey on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, which is considered one of the world's greatest train journeys for the scenery through which it passes. Enjoy breathtaking views of Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, ice-fed Waimakariri River, lush beech...Read more
from€216.24 from€274.59

Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier (small Group Tour Including Lunch)

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  • Travel in a small group from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo and admire stunning alpine views from turquoise colored Lake Pukaki. Savor a scrumptious buffet lunch at the Hermitage Hotel and enjoy a scenic walk in Mt....Read more
from€113.87 from€207.54

Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras from Christchurch

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  • Immerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (Mount Sunday) from Christchurch. Explore with your guide and soak up breathtaking views from the peak of Edoras. Look over exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs of Edoras under construction. Pose for photographs with movie replicas such as...Read more
from€172.85 from€180.10

Arthur's Pass National Park with TranzAlpine Train Tour from Christchurch

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  • In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the TranzAlpine Train winding it's way through the magnificent Waimakariri Gorge. Join short guided walks to rainforests, rivers and mountain vistas and visit the incredible Castle Hill rocks....Read more
from€216.78 from€359.16

Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

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  • Welcome aboard the Christchurch Tram! Travel on our newly extended track & enjoy this unique and historic way to view the inner city. Drivers provide a live and entertaining commentary. A full circuit takes 50 minutes, includes 17 stops and there are up to four Trams operating. Trams run approximately every 15 minutes and your ticket lasts all...Read more
from€14.45 from€15.06

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour Includes TranzAlpine Express Train from Christchurch

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  • Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. Whizz through the Waimakariri Gorge on an exhilarating jet boat ride and then visit a high country...Read more
from€216.78 from€225.88

Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

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  • Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa village. Experience a Nature Cruise with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin - the Hector's Dolphin, as well as...Read more
from€126.87 from€135.53

Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch

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  • Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour exploring four of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards including Waipara Hills, Greystone, Pegasus Bay and Waipara Springs, all producing a fine selection of both white and red wines for tastings. Afternoon tour also includes the option of a delicious lunch at Waipara...Read more
from€57.81 from€60.23

Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

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  • Travel by road on a full day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain. Along the way you'll pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains, view MacKenzie Basin, Lakes Tekapo and Pukari and Tasman Glacier. Stop at Tekapo for some picture-esque photos and travel onwards to the Mt Cook Heritage Village....Read more
from€207.54 from€231.90

5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch

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  • See all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this five-day guided sightseeing tour. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown, experience the majesty of Milford Sound, view the glacier at Franz Josef and travel aboard the famous TranzAlpine Express train. Highlights include Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Haast Past,...Read more
from€1.00 from€1262.52

4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch

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  • Picturesque mountains, deep fiords and icy glaciers - this is New Zealand's South Island. See for yourself on a four-day independent tour highlighting this scenic region. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown and up the West Coast to Greymouth before a return to Christchurch. View Franz Josef glacier and experience Milford...Read more
from€1058.34 from€1198.28
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