Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

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Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

By Trippy Tour Guide

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
4h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

Explore Christchurch on foot and uncover a city reborn from the 2011 earthquakes into a vibrant mix of heritage and innovation. From the quirky Cardboard Cathedral to Gothic Revival gems, from buzzing New Regent Street to tranquil riverside terraces, every stop reveals resilience, creativity, and charm.

Wander through playful spaces like the Margaret Mahy Playground, pause at moving memorials like the Bridge of Remembrance, and soak up art, culture, and flavours at Riverside Market.

Along the way you’ll see stunning street art, heritage façades, modern marvels like Te Pae Convention Centre, and lush sanctuaries like the Botanic Gardens.

This tour isn’t just about sights it’s a journey through history, recovery, and the unique spirit of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Activity location

Cardboard Cathedral
- 234 Hereford St
- 8011, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

234 Hereford Street
- 234 Hereford Street
- 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP in Multilingual

4h
Opening hours: Fri 09:00-20:00
English

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

£7.32 x 1 Adult£7.32

Total

What's included, what's not

Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
Access to the Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour on our App
Audio Guide
Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data
25+ narration points of popular locations in Christchurch

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Cardboard Cathedral

15m
Admission ticket included

An architectural marvel built from giant cardboard tubes, this vibrant cathedral shines with stained glass light—a true symbol of Christchurch’s resilience and creativity.

Margaret Mahy Family Playground

Step into a giant wonderland of ziplines, trampolines, water play, and storytelling magic—a playful tribute to New Zealand’s beloved children’s author.

New Regent Street

Stroll through pastel Spanish-style façades, buzzing cafés, and heritage trams—this charming 1930s precinct blends history, colour, and café culture perfectly.

Chalice Sculpture

Neil Dawson’s towering Chalice gleams with native leaf patterns, standing proudly in Cathedral Square as a symbol of renewal and modern artistry.

Cathedral Square

From Godley’s statue to the life-sized chessboard, this bustling square is Christchurch’s historic heart layered with stories, memorials, and resilience.

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Its flowing tile façade mirrors Canterbury’s braided rivers and mountains—a striking, modern hub that honours both Ngāi Tahu heritage and renewal.

Victoria Square

A peaceful garden of statues, fountains, and flowers where Queen Victoria and Captain Cook stand watch history, culture, and calm meet here.

Hamish Hay Bridge

Cross this ornate bridge with its cream balustrades, floral clock nearby, and the Avon flowing beneath—a picture-perfect farewell to Victoria Square.

Victoria Street

This lively strip buzzes with bars, eateries, and the city casino—showing off Christchurch’s playful side before leading you to heritage treasures.

Victoria Clock Tower

Built for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, this Gothic beauty froze at 12:51 during the 2011 quake a moving blend of heritage, tragedy, and resilience.

Miro

Housed in a 1934 heritage building, Miro blends riverside views, soulful food, and historic charm perfect for a relaxed, flavorsome pause.

Our City O-Tautahi

A Queen Anne beauty with ornate terracotta panels once civic offices, later a cultural hub this heritage treasure tells Christchurch’s civic storey.

Avon River

Step down stone terraces to the Avon’s edge—ducks, laughter, and rippling water create a calm pause in the city’s vibrant flow.

Bridge of Remembrance

A grand stone arch honouring Canterbury’s soldiers walk through and feel history, sacrifice, and beauty united over the Avon River.

Canterbury Museum

Gothic Revival landmarks housing treasures of culture, history, and Antarctic exploration this complex is Christchurch’s cultural soul.

Edmonds Clock Tower

A 1929 gift of beauty—gargoyles, carvings, and inscriptions crown this Gothic-style clock tower, lovingly restored after quakes, standing tall as a heritage gem.

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

End your tour in a lush sanctuary—statues, fountains, and global trees weave a peaceful escape, Christchurch’s green heart since 1863.

Location

Activity location

Cardboard Cathedral
- 234 Hereford St
- 8011, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

234 Hereford Street
- 234 Hereford Street
- 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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