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Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

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Overview

Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our 2-3 hour city walking tour - ‘Nelson in a Nutshell’ will bring this beautiful and diverse city to life. Your tour guides are all resident Nelsonians who know the hidden gems, and with a unique insight give you a true flavour of the real Nelson. Discover Trafalgar Street, Christ Church Cathedral, The Lord of the Rings Jeweller, South Street heritage cottages, Queen’s Gardens, Suter Art Gallery, the Centre of New Zealand and so much more along the way. Prepare to be impressed!

What's Included

  • Sanitiser
  • Sunscreen available for use
  • Free Eco Cup - water filling stations along the walk. Cups are re-usable and compostable
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Halifax Street
Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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What To Expect

Christ Church Cathedral

Stroll up the main street of Nelson, viewing the varied architecture and art installations, until we reach the Cathedral which is a an elevated focal point of the cityscape. You can go inside the Cathedral after the tour, at your leisure. We also visit South Street with its beautiful, historic heritage cottages.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao

Introduction to the Nelson Provincial Museum - home to fascinating artifacts and history of the Nelson area. You can revisit and pay a small entry fee after the tour.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen's Gardens

Making our way down Hardy Street, with a vast array of architecture from all era's, we enter the stunning Victorian formal gardens with an historic eel pond that meanders through these spectacular grounds.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith

Lord of the Rings jeweller and studio visit. Next door you can see stunning glass art at Flame Daisy, and often watch the artists at work from an external viewing platform.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu

Explore Nelson's foremost gallery with diverse exhibitions that will have you captivated.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centre Of New Zealand Monument

Learn about the trigonometrical and gravitational centres of New Zealand. A walk to the monument at the top of the hill can be done separately to the tour if you're keen!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you wish to book for a single person, please contact us directly via email or telephone.
  • The walk is on sealed surfaces, mostly flat. Where there are a few steps, there is a ramp alternative for easy access

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Nelson City Walking Tour – Guided?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 59 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Nelson City Walking Tour – Guided?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Sanitiser.
  • Sunscreen available for use.
  • Free Eco Cup - water filling stations along the walk. Cups are re-usable and compostable.
  • Disposable Face Mask if required.
  • Tour commentary.
  • Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Sanitiser
  • Sunscreen available for use
  • Free Eco Cup - water filling stations along the walk. Cups are re-usable and compostable
  • Disposable Face Mask if required
  • Tour commentary
  • Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you wish to book for a single person, please contact us directly via email or telephone.
  • The walk is on sealed surfaces, mostly flat. Where there are a few steps, there is a ramp alternative for easy access
  • If parking a vehicle in Miller's Acre Car Park, it takes payment by card or coins; free parking is available in adjacent streets. Please ask your guide if further information is required.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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