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Connecting travelers with local guides.
Worldwide. Since 2008. |
8902 TOURS and 1550 GUIDES in 123 COUNTRIES!
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Experience Christchurch through the eyes of a local private guide! Browse our tour 'suggestions' - each can be customized just for you.
Shore Excursion Tours
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Christchurch Private Shore Excursions |
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Experience an unforgettable Christchurch shore excursion with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. Your private tour guide knows the Christchurch area as only locals do, and is eager to show you some special lesser-known places, based on your travel interests, as well as the must-see attractions of this charming "Garden City."
Glide down the Avon, Edwardian-style, in a flat-bottomed punt. Walk through New Zealand's natural history at Willowbank and see wildlife up close, even the rarest of Kiwi birds. Include a taste of Maori culture for an experience that's authentic and unique to New Zealand. Your local guide knows the best-kept secrets of the city, so you'll see the attractions that appeal to you and learn what locals love about living in Christchurch.
Book a Christchurch shore excursion tour offered by ToursByLocals. Ask your personal guide about customizing your private tour to include exactly what you want to see and do. Go global — tour by local! |
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| Tour Guide Legal Requirements |
There is no requirement for a guide to have a license to give tours.
However, if the tour guide is also the driver, then they are required to hold a Passenger Service License and have a Private Hire Registration.
The driver must hold a Passenger Endorsement and must also complete a log book, and must record all work time. Drivers must not exceed the allowable work time.
The vehicle must hold a Certificate of fitness (CoF)
Some rental vehicles are not suitable as Passenger Service vehicles due to the narrow aisle space, seating arrangements and lack of cargo barriers. Most rental company contracts forbid the vehicle being used in a passenger service. report error
All ToursByLocals guides have met our ToursByLocals Guide Requirements which includes warranting that they can legally give the tours they offer. |
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| Deboarding Requirements |
Citizens of many countries require only a valid passport (no visa) to enter New Zealand.
Visit the New Zealand Government Website for more details. |
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| about ratings |
Tour in Christchurch, New Zealand:
"Dermot was very knowledgeable about this area and gave us photo opportunities along the drive - which is what we reques,..." [more]
Joan McNiven - Feb, 2012
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Tour in Akaroa, New Zealand:
"Jack was very entertaining and informative. He told us fascinating stories of his New Zealand ancestors as well as givi,..." [more]
Susan P. - Mar, 2013
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Tour in Christchurch, New Zealand:
"On April 4, 2013 Dermot gave 11 of us from the ms Oosterdam an outstanding tour from Akaroa to Christchurch and back. Y,..." [more]
Dan O'Brien - Apr, 2013
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- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
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