Historical Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
Explore a wide diversity of historical tours through New Zealand South Island. We have 23 adventures that vary from 8 days to 22 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
23 historical New Zealand South Island tours with 363 positive reviews
New Zealand South Island Express
New Zealand South Island Express- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Greymouth
- Age Range
- 18 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Historical+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
-10%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $140
- From $1,240
- US$1,116
You save: $124
Classic South Island Adventure
Classic South Island Adventure- Destinations
- Christchurch, Franz Josef, Makarora, Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka, Queenstown, Ben Lomond National Park, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Manapouri+5 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Mountain Hikes, Group, Fully Guided, Sightseeing, Historical, Christmas & New Year+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Active Adventures
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $625
- From
- US$4,999
- +$749 upfront costs
New Zealand South Island Adventure
New Zealand South Island Adventure- Destinations
- Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Stewart Island+3 more
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Historical, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Tour length
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $370
- From
- US$4,445
NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands
NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands- Destinations
- Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef
- Age Range
- 18 to 60 year olds
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, Milford Sound+1 more
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Historical, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Bucket List Group Travel LLC
- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $399
- From
- US$3,990
Premium New Zealand South Island
Premium New Zealand South Island- Destinations
- Christchurch, Greymouth, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Lake Wanaka, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Arrowtown, Queenstown+6 more
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Partially Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Historical, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Premium
- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $524
- From
- US$5,240
Kiwiana Panorama (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 18 Days)
Kiwiana Panorama (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 18 Days)- Destinations
- Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Haast, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Arrowtown, Lake Ohau, Lake Tekapo+9 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Historical+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Contiki
-20%- Tour length
- 18 days
- Price per day
- $140
- From $3,155
- US$2,524
You save: $631Sweet As South (Wellington To Christchurch, Start Wellington, End Christchurch, 12 Days)
Sweet As South (Wellington To Christchurch, Start Wellington, End Christchurch, 12 Days)- Destinations
- Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Haast, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Arrowtown, Lake Ohau, Lake Tekapo+6 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Historical+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Contiki
-15%- Tour length
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $156
- From $2,205
- US$1,874
You save: $330New Zealand Rail Adventure (2023)
New Zealand Rail Adventure (2023)- Destinations
- Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo+5 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Train & Rail, Historical, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- APT
- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $304
- From
- US$4,558
Essence of New Zealand (2024/2025, 18 Days)
Essence of New Zealand (2024/2025, 18 Days)- Destinations
- Christchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua, Auckland+7 more
- Age Range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Boat, Family, Group, Fully Guided, Historical, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AAT Kings
- Tour length
- 18 days
- Price per day
- $358
- From
- US$6,440
Contrasts Of New Zealand (2023/2024, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 10 Days)
Contrasts Of New Zealand (2023/2024, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 10 Days)- Destinations
- Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch
- Age Range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, Milford Sound+1 more
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Historical, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AAT Kings
-10%- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $415
- From $4,615
- US$4,154
- +$216 upfront costs
You save: $461New Zealand Rail and Cruise Discovery (2023)
New Zealand Rail and Cruise Discovery (2023)- Destinations
- Christchurch, Akaroa, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Manapouri, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Picton, Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Auckland+10 more
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Historical, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- APT
- Tour length
- 19 days
- Price per day
- $363
- From
- US$6,906
Essence of New Zealand (2023/2024, 18 Days)
Essence of New Zealand (2023/2024, 18 Days)- Destinations
- Christchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua, Auckland+7 more
- Age Range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, New Zealand North Island, Wellington, Milford Sound+3 more
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AAT Kings
-10%- Tour length
- 18 days
- Price per day
- $307
- From $6,130
- US$5,517
You save: $613New Zealand’s South Island in Depth
New Zealand’s South Island in Depth- Destinations
- Wellington, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Kawarau Gorge, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Franz Josef, Lake Hawea, Haast, Hokitika, Abel Tasman National Park+7 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Tour length
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $193
- From
- US$2,705
Southern Tourer (2023)
Southern Tourer (2023)- Destinations
- Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo+2 more
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- APT
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $395
- From
- US$3,552
Jewels of the South (2023)
Jewels of the South (2023)- Destinations
- Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Kaikoura, Blenheim, Picton, Wellington+5 more
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Historical, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- APT
- Tour length
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $354
- From
- US$4,960
Travel Styles
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- Te Araroa Trail (16)
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- Otago (11)
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Other types in New Zealand South Island
- Group (176)
- Explorer (150)
- Fully Guided (134)
- Active Adventure (77)
- Christmas & New Year (72)
- Private (64)
- Family (64)
- In-depth Cultural (48)
- Partially Guided (47)
- Coach / Bus (36)
- Hiking & Trekking (30)
- Bicycle (27)
- Sightseeing (19)
- Independent (13)
- Ski, Snowboard & Snow (12)
- Wildlife (11)