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The Best of Tauranga Walking Tour

1 Review 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Tauranga, New Zealand

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Overview

With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Why is Tauranga known as a lifestyle and tourism destination? Tauranga has many outlying islands and reefs, which make it a notable tourist destination for traveling scuba divers and marine enthusiasts. You will be surprised how many stories are in hidden streets, buildings, and corners of Tauranga. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for people visiting the city for the first time and who want to get the most out of it.

* A local and charismatic guide will guide you.
* You will hear the stories and legends of the city.
* You will visit charming places.

What's Included

  • Professional local guide services
  • The Elms Admission fee
  • Brain Watkins House Museum (Tauranga Historical Society) Admission fee
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mission Street
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Cameron Road
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

The guide will tell you this information at the beginning of the tour.

What To Expect

The Elms

The elms is one of the oldest heritage sites in Tauranga and located in the historical city centre. In one hectare property, you will see listed heritage buildings, and nationally significant collections all set within a diverse and tranquil garden setting. It is a must-see destination of the region because for generations it was used as a place for the community to gather and learn-this tradition continues today and you will see expensive grounds of the Elms area, historical house, and library.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Art Lounge NZ

The Art Lounge NZ is an exciting and vibrant fine art gallery and sophisticated events venue in downtown Tauranga. At the gallery, you will see exhibitions and events that aim to inspire, encourage, educate and entertain while recognizing excellence in the visual arts.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tauranga Art Gallery

The Tauranga Art Gallery opened in 2017 and was designed to meet modern art gallery standards. A key focus of the gallery is education and aligning the exhibitions and events are taking place there to fit in with the national education curriculum. The gallery holds exhibitions of historical and contemporary art and these include a mix touring exhibitions from other institutions and individual artist projects.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brain-Watkins House Museum, Est. 1881

It is a Victorian-style square villa built in 1881 that has high cultural significance and is one of the last six surviving single-family homes in New Zealand with the original contents predominantly intact and functions as a house museum.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Best of Tauranga Walking Tour?

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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Activity code: C-207716P17

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Professional local guide services
  • The Elms Admission fee
  • Brain Watkins House Museum (Tauranga Historical Society) Admission fee

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

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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).

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