Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake Stories Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover Christchurch on a small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city’s story to life. This experience goes beyond a typical sightseeing walk. You’ll hear first-hand accounts of the 2011 earthquake, understand how the city has rebuilt, and explore the ideas shaping Christchurch’s future. As you walk through the central city, you’ll visit key landmarks while also uncovering hidden gems that most visitors miss. Along the way, your guide shares engaging stories, local insights, and personal perspectives that make the experience both informative and memorable. With a small group size, the tour is interactive and relaxed, giving you the chance to ask questions and get tailored recommendations for your stay. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors wanting an authentic introduction to Christchurch, as well as returning travellers looking to better understand the city’s unique character.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Look for us with the PURPLE umbrella! This archway walking only bridge is on the corner of Cashel Street and Oxford Terrace. It is perhaps the most central of city iconic places so pretty much all locals can point you in the right direction.

End Point

End point

We finish at the Christchurch Arts Centre - the original home of Canterbury College - the home to New Zealand's most historical cluster of historic buildings.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bridge of Remembrance
to be entered
Duration: 3 mins
2. The Terrace
to be entered
Duration: 3 mins
3. Riverside 3d Mural
to be entered
Duration: 2 mins
4. City Mall
to be entered
Duration: 3 mins
5. Cathedral Square
to be entered
Duration: 7 mins
6. Turanga
to be entered
Duration: 5 mins
7. Avon River / Ōtākaro
to be entered
Duration: 4 mins
8. Victoria Square
to be entered
Duration: 5 mins
9. Robert Falcon Scott Statue
to be entered
Duration: 5 mins
10. Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
to be entered
Duration: 5 mins
11. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
New Zealand's largest concentration of grade 1 Heritage buildings. This was the home of Canterbury College, Boys and Girls High but has been repurposed as an arts centre to respect its past - now with 40+ tenants with an arts flavour. It's fabulous!
Duration: 7 mins
12. Rutherford's Den
Einstein described Ernest Rutherford as a "second Newton" who "tunneled into the very material of God". This was a tribute to Rutherford's foundational discoveries about the atom's structure, particularly his model of a dense, central nucleus, which is considered one of the most significant and practical insights in the history of physics. Here we'll see the actual den in which Rutherford conducted his first experiments that was the beginning of nuclear science.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

All the areas and sites we visit are free of any additional charges.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Christchurch ESSENTIALS Walking Tour

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