The 9 Walking Tours in Christchurch to Lock In Early

1.Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic around Godley Head

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $186Our pick

Review of Christchurch’s Godley Head guided walk, with cafe stop, coastal views, WWII sites, wildlife, picnic lunch, pickup, and practical tips.

“This was my favorite excursion in NZ. The scenery was amazing. Our guides, Nicole and Mihi, were both fantastic. They took us for coffee at a great little cafe on the beach before we started the hike. They provided morning snacks, water and a great lunch. They provided everything we needed for the hike and we’re mindful of each of our abilities. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”

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2.Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $133

Explore Christchurch on foot with Māori culture, earthquake stories, local food, drinks, chocolate, gelato, and a small group guide.

“A great walking foodie tour today with the delightful Ash. It was my privilege to learn so much about both Ash’s culture and the history and culture of Christchurch. Thank gosh there was a fair bit of walking as we ate some scrumptious food along the way. Learning how Christchurch has rebuilt following the earthquake was so interesting. Putting Community and Culture first and seeing that in action. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. I loved every minute. Thank you Ash”

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3.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – Guided Walking Tour and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $186

Review of Lyttelton’s Godley Head hike, coffee stop, coastal views, picnic, transport, price, fitness needs, and cruise-day value.

“What a great day! So beautiful. Flick our guide was wonderful . Nicole’s communication about the tour excellent. The lunch was beyond yummy too!”

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4.Guided Crater Rim Walk with Coastal Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $140

Review of Christchurch’s guided Crater Rim Walk, with coastal views, WWII sites, picnic lunch, transport details, costs, and practical tips.

“We absolutely loved this beautiful walk and had the nicest guide! She provided great information and history about the area as well as recommendations for the rest of our time in Christchurch. Would highly suggest this tour!”

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5.Half Day Guided Walking Tour on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Review of the four-hour Godley Head walk from Christchurch, with coastal views, WW2 history, pricing, fitness tips, and practical advice.

“This review is way overdue but so well deserved. This family run business is top notch! Communication before the trip and transportation were smooth. From the walking sticks, small snack and souvenir water bottles, they thought of everytRead more”

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6.Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Review of a private Banks Peninsula crater rim walk from Christchurch, with hotel pickup, lunch, local guide, and sweeping coastal views.

“We had a fantastic experience on the Crater Rim walking tour! We had perfect weather for our hiking / walking tour and Nicole, our tour guide, was amazing! We were very fortunate to have bonus views of the snow-covered Southern Alps frRead more”

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7.Private Christchurch Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $93Best value

Explore Christchurch’s history, earthquake recovery, landmarks, and hidden corners on a private two-hour walking tour with a local guide.

“Simon was a great guide, full of knowledge while flexible to go in directions that we were interested in. It was a great way to get to know the central business district of Christchurch.”

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8.Ōtautahi Meander Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $95

Explore Ōtautahi’s Māori and settler stories, historic sites, laneways, and local tastings on this friendly two-hour walk.

“Really great walking tour with a lot of history discussed. Lots of indulgent food tastings as well. Riwai was an excellent guide and knew the area so well! I would highly recommend to any age!”

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9.Half Day Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $176

Review of Christchurch’s private Godley Head crater rim walk, with coastal views, local guides, WWII sites, pricing, logistics, and tips.

“We had a great morning hiking the crater rim with Kate! She was just the best - so knowledgeable of all things NZ, the areas we drove/hiked, and an open book in sharing her experiences. Her energy and kindness truly made the experience Read more”

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