Top Picks for Canterbury Day tours
Discover 153 Day tours in Canterbury on Trip.com, updated December 13, 2025, with experiences lasting from 1 to 24 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From GBP 17.74 per person, with an average total of GBP 102.85. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 775 verified reviews, Day tours Canterbury boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram", with 766 reviews and a 4.5 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "New Zealand Lake Tekapo 90-minute Chameleon Stargazing Tour for 14 People with Professional Telescope", a 2-hour adventure in Canterbury!
The next available day tour departs on December 14, 2025. Book now to secure your spot!
Canterbury Day tours usually take about 2 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Canterbury Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
December is perfect for visiting Canterbury! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal hits like Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
153 Results for Canterbury Day tours
Zero light pollution starry skies, 360° immersive dark sky reserve, enjoy stunning Milky Way views and auroras.Duration: 2 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 172 bookedFrom£47.24
The scenery along the way changes endlessly, offering breathtaking views from valley rivers to snow-capped mountains.Duration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 26 bookedFrom£149.55
Duration: 24 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.5/5Satisfactory· 766 reviews· 33 bookedFrom£17.74![Tekapo Cowan Hill Stargazing Tour in New Zealand [Chinese/English/Japanese options available | Night stargazing experience]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351t12000p8gpndq8609_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
Prime stargazing conditions: minimal light pollution allows clear naked-eye viewing of the Milky Way's core and Southern Cross, showcasing unique southern hemisphere celestial views.Duration: 1.4 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviewsFrom£59.82
Professional astronomy guide explanation. The guide is equipped with a laser pointer to teach you how to identify constellations and learn about the unique stories of the southern hemisphere's night sky.Duration: 1.3 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFrom£60.24
Immersive space journey: Experience flying through galaxies, Saturn's rings, black holes, and other cosmic wonders through multimedia technologyDuration: 45 minsEnglish4.0/5Good· 1 reviewFrom£26.87
New Zealand Tekapo Silver River Stargazing Experience 10-Person Group 14-Inch Professional Telescope
The guide has extensive knowledge of astronomy and years of experience as a stargazing guide. Bilingual guide services are available in English and Japanese.Duration: 1.4 hrsEnglishFrom£42.90![Aoraki / Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo 1-day tour [Departing from Christchurch] includes admission ticket/guide/available for 1 person booking](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0585v12000nrhpcuc9777_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Drive through the Southern Alps to the majestic Aoraki / Mount Cook, enjoying the beautiful sceneryDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFrom£155.13
Explore the Tasman Glacier and Glacial LakeDuration: 1.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom£118.69
Driving through the Southern Alps to the majestic Mount Cook offers stunning scenery.Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom£126.05
Optional departure from Mount Cook/QueenstownDuration: 2.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom£332.56
Take a ride on the world-famous alpine sightseeing train (TranzAlpine) from Christchurch to Greymouth,Duration: 7 hrsEnglishFrom£125.67
Embark on a joyful whale-watching adventureDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFrom£63.99
Cross the Canterbury Plains, State Highway 79, the world-famous Fairlie Bakehouse, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, before finally arriving at the Aoraki Mount Cook Village.Duration: 4.9 hrsEnglishFrom£97.50![Christchurch & Aoraki / Mount Cook & Tekapo Small Group Tour [Starts in Christchurch / Ends in Queenstown]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0586212000nrh75ocE0B5_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Tekapo and visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd, a picturesque landmark.Duration: 5.5 hrsEnglishFrom£182.54![Christchurch, New Zealand one-day tour[Penguin Tour from Akaroa 44547]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0587312000n0ks9ys7AB3_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Pohatu is a colony of Australasian little penguins on mainland New ZealandDuration: 6 hrsEnglishFrom£62.79![Akaroa Dolphin Harbor Nature Cruise Tour [Luxury Catamaran with Complimentary Drinks/Baked Goods]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581512000nrh9v8wB211_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Encounter rare Hector's dolphins, charming birds, New Zealand fur seals, and white-flippered penguins along the way.Duration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom£57.09
Small group tour (max 16 people), downtown hotel pickup and drop-off, includes fish and chips lunch, bottled water, and New Zealand snacksDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglishFrom£97.50![Christchurch + Mount Cook + Lake Tekapo + Church of the Good Shepherd 1-day tour[Christchurch to Queenstown]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0104m120008i8jhhrBCC3_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Tekapo and visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd, admiring this picturesque landmark.Duration: 2.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom£164.26
Set off in a comfortable 4WD Mercedes-Benz station wagon, listen to guide share the history of Lake Tekapo and explore the story of the Irish Creek HutDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFrom£68.90
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