Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
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.
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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
Pickup included
What's included in Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
University of OtagoPass-by Only
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.
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You'll be given a text or email (if you leave your email address) when pickup starts. Please be waiting outside your hotel for the van. Pickup may start later than an hour before depending on how many pick ups there are. Cruise ship port pickups will be last and the tour begins straight after.
