The 15 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 guided walk, with coastal views, WWII sites, penguin habitat, cafe stop, and picnic lunch.

“Walking with my husband and another family we had a wonderful hike around the Lyttleton hills. Our guide Nicole has bright, friendly and delighted in sharing her knowledge of the area, the historical and environmental. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and highly recommended this tour.”

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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 and European history, earthquake stories, local food, drinks, chocolate, honey, and gelato.

“EMILY was terrific! She was a fountain of information about the city & shared about the Maori people including her personal family connections. She made the city come alive for us, and the food was tremendous that she ordered. What a treat to have her as our guide & to see Christchurch through her eyes. Couldn't have asked for a better tour.”

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3.Guided Crater Rim Walk with Coastal Scenery

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

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

“Our hosts for the Crater Rim walk were most kind and hospitable. They provided walking sticks, backpacks and water bottles plus a lovely lunch picnic by the water. We had a lovely day and quite a walk. Be sure that you prepare yourself for walking ten miles. Another tip is put on sunscreen because you will be outside for four to six hours. This is a family owned and operated business, and they provide a wonderful introduction to the beauty of New Zealand. Don't miss this opportunity to get away from all that cruise ship food and enjoy some exercise and convivial conversation.”

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4.Half Day Guided Walking Tour on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Review of the 4-hour Godley Head walk from Christchurch, with coastal views, WW2 sites, local guides, pickup, snacks, and practical tips.

“There are gradual ups and downs but nothing overly strenuous if you are in decent shape. It is absolutely gorgeous and worth it.”

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5.Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Review of Christchurch’s private Godley Head walk, with hotel pickup, luxury SUV, lunch, guide, and sweeping Banks Peninsula 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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6.Private Christchurch Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $93

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

“Great walking tour of Christchurch highlights with Sam. Sam is knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic! We highly recommend Green Kiwi Tours!”

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7.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 tastings, morning tea, and expert guides.

“Such a personable and informative tour! Ash was a fabulous, friendly guide. We learned so much about Christchurch’s history, the impact of the earthquake, the culture and the people. The tastings along the way were delicious and we were particularly grateful for the coffee to start our day.”

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8.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, WW2 sites, local guides, pickup, price, and practical tips.

“We had a lovely morning with our guide Jacqueline. She was very knowledgeable and provided us with an experience we wouldn’t have had if we’d gone on our own. We had a great walk in good company.”

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9.Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 210 minutes - 8 hours · from $178

Walk Godley Head’s WWII defenses, penguin coast, beaches, and Lyttelton with a local guide, morning tea, transport, and optional lunch.

“Great walking track, amazing views and history lesson at the same time! definitely worth to enjoy!”

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10.Kai Bites Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $128

Taste Christchurch through local kai, seasonal lunch, Māori food traditions, and city stories on a 90-minute guided walk.

“Nur zu empfehlen. Ashley unser Guide hat alle Fragen beantwortet und das Essen super gut ausgesucht. Ich würde die Tour jederzeit wieder machen.”

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11.Christchurch Secret Inner City Walking Tour and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch on a two-hour walking tour of Māori heritage, rebuilding stories, secret lanes, and local food spots.

“'Gracie' had a vibrant passion for his heritage and his town. We learned a lot about the rebuilding of the city and the impact the residents had on it's redevelopment.”

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12.Packhorse Hut Guided Walk and Scenic Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $256

Walk from Christchurch to Packhorse Hut with scenic Port Hills views, local guidance, lunch, and a memorable Banks Peninsula drive.

“We had a small group so we were able to go at a pace that was good for us. We were also able to influence the length and amount of stops. The route was nice if a little bit demanding. Our guide Ollie was knowledgeable and considerate.”

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13.Heritage & Arts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Explore Christchurch’s heritage on foot, with backstage theatre access, cathedral restoration, public art, the Arts Centre, and Ravenscar House.

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14.Christchurch Essentials Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $15Best value

Walk Christchurch’s key landmarks, earthquake memorials, gardens, and cultural sites with a local guide in a compact 1 hour 40 minute tour.

“The guide was local and very knowledgeable. He took me to all historical places and patiently wsiting when I was taking photos of places.”

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15.Christchurch Architectural Marvels: Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $449

Explore Christchurch on a private two-hour walk covering gardens, galleries, Māori artifacts, Cathedral Square, and the Cardboard Cathedral.

“Simon was great. He provided interesting historical info and insights. He is very proud of his home city of Christchurch and it was revealed in his sense of humor and presentation as we walked. It was active but at our pace. He was gracious Read more”

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