Culture & History things to do in Wellington

We rank 118 culture and history things to do in Wellington, New Zealand. The highest scoring is Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
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In the 90+ Club
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Available today
60
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Culture & History in Wellington compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Wellington by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington89$22110h5/5 (225)
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour88$341.5h4.8/5 (1,028)
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour88$643h4.9/5 (357)
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch87$1898h4.8/5 (607)
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington87$1165.5h4.8/5 (506)
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast86$1143.5h4.9/5 (368)
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)85$743.5h4.9/5 (194)
Zealandia by Day: Small group native forest and wildlife tour83$412h4.8/5 (247)
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour83$1895h4.8/5 (574)
Half Day Tour of Wellington83$753.3h4.7/5 (671)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Wellington

Culture & History in Wellington: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Wellington?
Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100 from 225 traveler reviews. Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour, Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour, Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch follow close behind. We rank 118 culture & history experiences in Wellington in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Wellington cost?
Expect around $139 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Wellington City Self Guided Walking Tour with App from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Wellington for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Wellington 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 Wellington?
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 Wellington, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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