Photo is Larnach Castle with tourists milling around.

Day Long Van Tour incl Larnach Castle

See Larnach Castle and the best of Dunedin while someone else takes care of the what and how. Five to six hours of exciting stories to move you and a brand new Toyota minibus to also move you. Pick up from hotel and cruise ship.
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Historical City Walking Tours

Dunedin's architecture is world renowned and everything has a story whether discovered or not. This tour is recommended for those who want to explore Dunedin and do it near a café or bar
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Photo is of a puddle with the reflection of the clock tower of the Railway Station at night

Murder and Woe - Walking Tour

See the main sights of inner city Dunedin while hearing the grim stories behind them. If you failed history because it was too boring, this is the tour for you.
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The photo is of the Manor Place toilets from the 19th Century.  Black and white we can see the brick structure in the street covered in bushes for privacy while a woman and man are walking their dog beside.

Murder and Woe - Van Tour

MURDERED WITH DYNAMITE.
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN DUNEDIN.
TWO HEADLESS BODIES
Tales of True Crime in Victorian Dunedin
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Photo is the grave of a mariner in Port Chalmers.  The fence of the grave is chain between anchors.

Port Chalmers Cemetery

Here is a cemetery situated a short walk from your cruise ship. It holds stories of old Dunedin that will make you feel like you've lived here your whole life in ninety minutes.
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Photo is a grave stone in Andersons Bay cemetery with an elaborate marble statue of a woman on top.

Anderson's Bay Cemetery

With an incredible sea view, this cemetery is perfect for people interested in stories of war and soldiers
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Photo is the Larnach tomb at lit up at night.  Taken from down looking up, it looks quite gothic and formidable.

The Northern Cemetery

Stories of decadence and betrayal lie here but also of humility and kindness. The perfect tour for those interested in Dunedin and New Zealand history
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This photo captures the vibe of the Southern Cemetery with mossy stones, wrought iron fences and autumn leaves on the graves

The Southern Cemetery

Being the oldest cemetery toured, this one contains stories of the Scots who immigrated in 1848. An excellent tour for those who want stories you wouldn't even find in fiction
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Tales From Darkest Dunedin

Have you ever passed through a cemetery and wanted to glimpse into the stories behind the headstones?

Local historian and experienced tour guide, Gregor Campbell has done just that and now his impressive catalogue of tales are available through guided tours of some of the oldest cemeteries in New Zealand. With tales of murder, suicide, shipwrecks, the national anthem, tinned pineapple, and many others, Gregor can keep an audience spellbound and coming back for more.   

Tales from Darkest Dunedin is an interactive and interesting way to learn Dunedin's colonial history and about the everyday people who sought to make a life here, for better or for worse. 

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