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Price is ฿6,945 per adult
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Features

  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Step into Middle-earth on this immersive private tour designed for true Tolkien fans and curious travellers alike. Explore iconic filming locations, discover behind-the-scenes secrets, and relive legendary moments from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Starting and ending at Wellington Cruise Port, this 3.5-hour experience blends scenic views, storytelling, and exclusive access to the world-famous Weta Workshop.

    Let expert local guides bring the magic to life as you retrace the journeys of Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, and the Fellowship across real filming landscapes.

Activity location

  • CentrePort Wellington
    • 2 Fryatt Quay
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • CentrePort Wellington
    • 2 Fryatt Quay
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Check availability

Private Tour for 7 passengers

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private transfer: Includes private transport to and from the Wellington Cruise Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿6,944.87 x 7 Adults฿48,614.09
Total
Price is ฿48,614.09

Private Tour for 6 passengers

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private transfer: Includes private transport to and from the Wellington Cruise Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿8,077.19 x 6 Adults฿48,463.14
Total
Price is ฿48,463.14

Private Tour for 5 passengers

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private transfer: Includes private transport to and from the Wellington Cruise Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿9,700.18 x 5 Adults฿48,500.90
Total
Price is ฿48,500.90

Private Tour for 4 passengers

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private transfer: Includes private transport to and from the Wellington Cruise Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿12,115.79 x 4 Adults฿48,463.16
Total
Price is ฿48,463.16

Private Tour for 3 passengers

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private transfer: Includes private transport to and from the Wellington Cruise Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿16,154.38 x 3 Adults฿48,463.14
Total
Price is ฿48,463.14

Private Tour for 2 passengers

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private transfer: Includes private transport to and from the Wellington Cruise Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿24,269.32 x 2 Adults฿48,538.64
Total
Price is ฿48,538.64

Private Tour for 1 passenger

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private transfer: Includes private transport to and from the Wellington Cruise Port

Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿48,500.89 x 1 Adult฿48,500.89
Total
Price is ฿48,500.89
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
  • Inclusions
    Professional local English-speaking tour guide

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

CentrePort Wellington

  • 15m
Meet your guide at the terminal and begin your journey into Middle-earth in a private vehicle.

Courtenay Place

  • 45m
See the restored Embassy Theatre, host of world premieres for The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey, and learn its importance to LOTR history.

Mount Victoria

  • 30m
Capture sweeping views of Wellington’s harbour and hills. Your guide shares stories from filming and explains why the area was chosen for key scenes.

Hobbiton Movie Set

  • 30m
Walk through forest paths where legendary scenes were filmed: Shortcut to Mushrooms, Second Breakfast, Black Rider encounter, Race to Buckleberry Ferry, and Théoden’s Encampment. A must-see for every fan.

Weta Workshop Experiences

  • 45m
Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Learn how props, costumes and weapons were created and see real artists at work.

Weta Workshop Experiences

  • 15m
Browse unique LOTR souvenirs and strike fun poses with Gollum, Lurtz, Bilbo’s Trolls and other film characters during a mini photoshoot.

Embassy Theatre

  • 15m
Drive around Miramar’s bays and pass the Embassy once more, reflecting on its role in New Zealand’s cinematic legacy.

CentrePort Wellington

  • 15m
Return to the port with unforgettable memories of Middle-earth.

Location

Activity location

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    CentrePort Wellington
    • 2 Fryatt Quay
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    CentrePort Wellington
    • 2 Fryatt Quay
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

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