The 9 Best Walking Tours in Christchurch

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

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

Review of Christchurch’s Godley Head walking tour, with coastal views, WWII sites, penguin habitat, cafe drinks, gear, and picnic lunch.

“Nicole was an excellent guide and she gave us plenty of options as the weather wasn’t great. However we went ahead with the full walk and we had a wonderful time. She allowed the slowest Walker to set the pace and provided us with ponchos, sticks and an excellent packed lunch. Lovely day out with magnificent coastal views (despite the showers).”

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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, and friendly small-group guiding.

“Wonderful commentary about people of Christchurch, lovely food tastings, and enjoyable walk through town, along the river. It was a memorable time spent. Thank you, Spud/Gracy, so much for sharing!”

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3.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – Guided Walking Tour and Picnic

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

Walk Godley Head from Lyttelton with coastal views, WWII sites, coffee at Sumner Beach, walking poles, and a fresh picnic lunch.

“Both my husband and I had wonderful time on this walking tour. Our guide, Nicole, did a super job in guiding and encouraging us over the 5 miles long trail which I thought initially I was unable to complete. But with the walking poles she prepared for everyone in the group, the periodic breaks she made at scenery points for photos taking, and the taste lunch and snacks she prepared, all 4 of us enjoyed a very nice and healthy walk and picnic. At the end of the tour, Nicole even drove 20 minutes long to drop us at the downtown center of Christchurch, led us to a local market…”

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4.Guided Crater Rim Walk with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $138

Walk Christchurch’s Godley Head crater rim with a local guide, coastal views, historic sites, penguins, coffee, and a gourmet picnic at Boulder Bay.

“Our guide was very knowing and considerate. The area was beautiful and the path was well maintained. We can warmly recommend this walking tour.”

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5.Half Day Guided Walking Tour on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Review of Crater Rim Walks’ four-hour Godley Head tour from Christchurch, with coastal views, WW2 sites, pickup, snacks, and practical tips.

“I highly recommend this walk. It is beautiful and gets you out in nature. We saw lots of sheep up close and got some great photos.”

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6.Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Review of a private Banks Peninsula walk from Christchurch, with Godley Head views, hotel pickup, lunch, and a luxury SUV.

“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

Review of Green Kiwi Tours’ private Christchurch walk, covering the earthquake, cathedrals, architecture, gardens, price, guides, and practical tips.

“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 on a two-hour Christchurch walk with local food tastings, morning tea, and guides who know the city well.

“What a lovely tour with so much cultural history!”

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9.Half Day Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $176

Walk Godley Head from Christchurch with a private guide, coastal views, WW2 sites, Scott’s Hut, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“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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