Culture & History things to do in Wellington

We rank 112 culture and history things to do in Wellington, New Zealand. The highest scoring is Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
112
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$10

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
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour88$533h4.9/5 (342)
Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington88$22810h5/5 (220)
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour87$351.5h4.8/5 (992)
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch86$1958h4.8/5 (600)
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington86$1205.5h4.8/5 (496)
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast85$1173.5h4.9/5 (356)
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)84$763.5h4.9/5 (187)
Zealandia by Day - Small Group 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour82$422h4.8/5 (245)
Half Day Tour of Wellington82$773.3h4.7/5 (668)
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)82$1295h4.8/5 (271)

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?
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 342 traveler reviews. Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington, Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour, Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch follow close behind. We rank 112 culture & history experiences in Wellington in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Wellington cost?
Expect around $141 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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Last Minute 164Outdoors 65Food & Drink 44Nightlife 31Most Popular 22Family Friendly 14Most Highly Reviewed 7

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