Culture & History things to do in Christchurch

We rank 126 culture and history things to do in Christchurch, New Zealand. The highest scoring is TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
126
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$10

Culture & History in Christchurch compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Christchurch by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip90$34910h4.8/5 (492)
Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)87$23913h4.8/5 (234)
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch86$1995.5h4.9/5 (163)
Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram85$1024h4.5/5 (970)
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket82$492h4.5/5 (552)
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts80$992h5/5 (79)
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo79$29914h4.7/5 (111)
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center79$206.5h4.6/5 (217)
Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.79$2256h5/5 (63)
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic79$3505h5/5 (70)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Christchurch

Culture & History in Christchurch: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Christchurch?
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 492 traveler reviews. Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included), Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch, Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram follow close behind. We rank 126 culture & history experiences in Christchurch in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Christchurch cost?
Expect around $294 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Christchurch for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Christchurch currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Christchurch?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Christchurch, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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