Larnach Castle Van Tour: Explore Heritage City with Historian Gregor Campbell

Join historian Gregor Campbell on a captivating van tour of Larnach Castle and explore the rich heritage of Dunedin. Uncover forgotten events, murder mysteries, and the fascinating stories of the people who shaped the city.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • University of Otago - Begin the tour with a brief drive through the university, showcasing the historic old buildings, including the Marama Building, known for its ornate features and intriguing history.
  • Northern Cemetery - Explore the beautiful Northern Cemetery and listen to the tales of both famous and ordinary individuals laid to rest…
What's Included
  • Local expert guide and driver
  • Complimentary hotel and port pick up/drop off
  • Climate-controlled transportation
  • Admission to Larnach Castle included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller has been uncovering forgotten events and people in Dunedin’s history. He has been featured in newspapers for his finds and recently on the cover of New Zealand Heritage Magazine for his…

Location
University of Otago
362 Leith Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Maps03223040815
May 2, 2026
Excellent Experience - Though I was the only one signed up for the day, the trip went ahead; giving me a front row seat with my guide, Gregor. His knowledge of Dunedin history is truly extensive and he shares it freely in a conversational and informative manner. My lunch (fish and chips) at Luna with its panoramic views was very tasty with a good selection to choose from. Larnach Castle is the jewel of the day and Gregor makes it sparkle to life with stories old and new.
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Tedstravelblogs
Apr 30, 2026
A digest of Dunedin the easy way - You'll already know the tour headlines before you've read this, so this is a look between the lines. Gregor picked us up literally at the door of our lodgings before ushering us to and through most of the city's highlights, while filling out each venue - and the city - with informative and entertaining narrative. Gregor is a very graciuos and well-informed Dunedin native, so no question went unanswered and no request unfulfilled. The lunch venue was a special treat that, as visitors to the city, we would otherwise never have discovered. This was the most productive and instructive 6 hours we spent during our stay in Dunedin.
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Jogc4373yt
Apr 7, 2026
This tour is BRILLIANT!!!! - This tour was BRILLIANT!! If you want something a little different from the standard city tours, then Gregor and his Tales from the Darkest Dunedin is exactly what you want. His wealth of knowledge about the city and tales of the darker side of its history were captivating, and the 6 hour tour just flew by. From the minute we pulled up at the cemetery, and he began telling me the story of the stolen skull, I knew I was in for an amazing day and exactly the kind of tour I wanted. Thank you Gregor, for making my birthday one I will never forget, and I can't wait to read your book when it is completed. I will definitely come back for one of your other tours.
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Christine_g
Feb 27, 2026
Good for a different view of a city! - We had a nice day. It was refreshing to see and hear about the city in a different way. Our lunch spot was very good. Our Guide was good.
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Alexandra_s
Feb 25, 2026
Highly recommend this tour - Excellent tour and guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great tour of the castle and surrounding area. Very easy to meet up with at the Makers Market where the cruise shuttle dropped us off.
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H8308prpeterw
Feb 22, 2026
As above - Comprehensive and knowlegable tour guide.. excellent rating
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Coastal274103
Feb 16, 2026
Recommended! - What a great tour and personalised service, very glad I booked this to see some Dunedin sights on my own without the hassle of renting a car and driving myself. Some fascinating tales from a committed guide and door to door in a comfortable vehicle.
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Jacquied348
Feb 9, 2026
Master storyteller - Gregor was the very best host and driver. His passion for the history and his quirky sense of humour entertained us for 5 hours. He answered all our questions and personalised our trip.
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Charles_w
Feb 7, 2026
Enjoyable Small Group Tour - Our tour guide/driver was excellent and extremely knowledgeable having lived all his life in Dunedin. Larnarch’s Tomb, the family history and the Castle were all interesting. Being a fan of architecture we loved Dunedin Train Station. Lunch @ Luna Cafe (NIC) in the hills was very good.
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Christine
Feb 5, 2026
A great day out! - Gregor provided an excellent, comprehensive, tour of Dunedin. I was the only passenger on his tour for the day, so he happily tailored the tour to suit my interests. I appreciated how obliging he was, taking me to see street art that I hadn’t been able to get to on foot. My experience at Larnach Castle was fantastic, thanks to Gregor’s knowledge and storytelling. He patiently waited while I walked up Baldwin Street and back down, and at no point hurried the tour. To have my own tour guide for 5 1/2 hours was amazing! I was very comfortable in the air-conditioned van, and appreciated being able to charge my phone. Highly recommend this company - both Lolene and Gregor made it a really positive experience.
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).