Guided tours
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Our friendly and knowledgeable Hosts are highly trained, with a knack for bringing the stories of New Zealand’s places and people to life.
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- Available tour languages
- Gallipoli: The scale of our war – early bird
- Book a daily tour at Te Papa
- Private tours
Available tour languages
Tours are available in English, Māori, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, and Mandarin.
Gallipoli: The scale of our war – early bird
Time: Daily at 9.05am and 9.30am
Duration: As long as you like (we close at 6pm)
Cost: 9.05am $15 per adult and $15 per child
9.30am $15 per adult and $10 per child. Use the calendar below to make your booking
Explore Gallipoli: The scale of our war before our doors open to the public at 10am. You’ll receive a short introduction from a Te Papa Host, then wander freely at your own pace.
Book a daily tour
Use the calendar below to make your booking.
Introducing Te Papa tour
Times, summer (1 Nov – 31 Mar): Daily at 10.15am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
Times, winter (1 Apr – 31 Oct): Daily at 10.15am, 12 noon, and 2pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: Adult $16, child (5–15 years) $8
The perfect way to get an overview of Te Papa’s highlights, Māori taongataonga treasures, and New Zealand history. Ideal for visitors with limited time or wanting an introduction for an extended visit.
Māori Highlights Tour
Time: Daily at 2pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: Adult $16, child (5–15 years) $8
Take an in-depth journey to discover Te Papa’s taongataonga treasures and hear their stories for insights into Māori culture. From historic, artistic, and contemporary perspectives, this tour will enrich your understanding of what makes New Zealand’s Māori culture unique.
Twilight Express Tour
Time: Daily at 5pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Adult $12, child (5–15 years) $6
Arrived late in the day? Discover Te Papa’s highlights in this express tour – perfect if you’re short on time.
Mandarin Highlights Tour 蒂帕帕精华之旅
Time: Daily at 11.30am, Monday to Saturday
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: Adult/成人每位 $16, child (5–15 years)/每位 (5–15岁) $8
通过生动翔实的中文讲解，让您进一步了解新西兰的历史文化，聆听馆藏珍宝背后的故事，体验世界一流的互动式博物馆。
*NEW* Capital Combo首都创意文化之旅
Time: Daily at 9am, Tuesday to Saturday
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Cost: Adult/成人每位 $99
蒂帕帕联手影视制作机构维塔工作室，带您探索首都惠灵顿精彩独特的文化创意之旅，内含交通、两大景点中文导览，以及在蒂帕帕餐厅享用精美的新西兰特色午餐。
Private tours
Coming with a group or want an intimate tour experience? Enjoy a private, customised tour in your preferred language. Choose a theme below, and in the booking form tell us about your interests, desired focus, and any disabilities or dietary requirements.
- Te Papa Highlights tour
- Māori Highlights tour
- Māori Experience Kapu Tī tour
- Art Highlights tour
- Accessibility and special interest tours
Minimum booking notice: Three days (one month’s notice recommended for accessibility, special interest, and foreign language tours).
Available languages: English, Māori, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, and Mandarin
Te Papa Highlights Tour
60-minute tour
Cost (up to 7 adults): $112
Additional adult: $16
Additional child (5–15 years): $8
90-minute tour
Cost (up to 7 adults): $154
Additional adult: $22
Additional child (5–15 years): $11
Experience selected Te Papa collection highlights (60 minutes) or an in-depth tour (90 minutes) for an overview of what makes New Zealand unique. Explore our diverse natural environment, Māori culture and taonga, and our art and colonial history. Discover this vibrant land, its dynamic culture, and the spirit of its people.
Book your Te Papa Highlights tour
Private Māori Highlights tour
60-minute tour
Cost (up to 7 adults): $112
Additional adult: $16
Additional child (5–15 years): $8
90-minute tour
Cost (up to 7 adults): $154
Additional adult: $22
Additional child (5–15 years): $11
Experience selected highlights (60 minutes) or take an in-depth journey (90 minutes) through Te Papa’s taonga, and hear their stories for insights into Māori culture. From historic, artistic, and contemporary perspectives, this tour will enrich your understanding of what makes New Zealand’s Māori culture unique.
Book your Māori Highlights tour
Private Māori Experience Kapu Tī Tour
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost (up to 7 adults): $350
Additional adult: $50
Additional child (5–15 years): $35
Take an in-depth journey to discover Te Papa’s taonga and hear their stories for insights into Māori culture. From historic, artistic, and contemporary perspectives, this tour will enrich your understanding of what makes New Zealand’s Māori culture unique. The tour concludes with kapu tī – a hot drink and traditionally inspired food.
This hospitality is an important part of Māori culture and provides an ideal opportunity for further informal conversation with your Host.
Book your Māori Experience Kapu Tī tour
Private Art Highlights tour
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost (up to 7 adults): $154
Additional adult: $22
Additional child (5–15 years): $10
Discover highlights of the national art collection in a tour of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa featuring some of New Zealand’s most significant art works. From historic to contemporary works, gain insights into key influences that have shaped more than 1,000 years of New Zealand art and visual culture.
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Private accessibility and special interest tours
60-minute tour
Cost (up to 7 adults): $112
Additional adult: $16
Additional child (5–15 years): $8
90-minute tour
Cost (up to 7 adults): $154
Additional adult: $22
Additional child (5–15 years): $11
We offer engaging, accessible tours for people with disabilities, and tailored tours for groups with a special interest. These tours are subject to availability – we recommend booking at least one month in advance.
Book your accessibility or special interest tour
Te Papa tour rates 2016-2018 (5.34 MB) (Costs are valid until 30 June 2018. Under-fives go free. Prices are shown in New Zealand dollars and include tax. All foreign-language, special interest, and accessibility tours are subject to availability).
