Alleyways of Queenstown

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Enjoy a relaxing wander around one of the world's greatest tourist destinations, Queenstown. With the aid of an expert guide uncover the history of the region, meet some friendly locals and gain an insider’s perspective on popular restaurants and bars to see and be seen in. Along the way stop off at selected pubs to sample a few of the region’s best brews.

Highlights:

Soak up history on a cemetery walk
Discover the stories behind Queenstown’s historic buildings
Refresh with a drink in a ‘bar within a bar
Be inspired by the surrounding Wakatipu landscape
Become a beer tester for the day
Swap stories with colourful locals.

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage, Nature
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Beer tastings.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your local guide

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point:
Meet on the street outside the Gondola base building - 53 Brecon St. Meet the guide outside the building on Brecon St.
Start time: 1.30 PM
Finish point:
Dux-De-Lux – Church St, Queenstown.

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Queenstown Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
A popular holiday spot at any time of the year, Queenstown is a destination for all seasons. With an alpine climate, Queenstown offers sparkling winter days with snow-capped mountains and clear blue skies, and summers with long, warm days reaching an average of 26°C. Light layers are recommended and comfortable foot wear for walking in summer and extra layers coats and hats are recommended for the sometimes biting air in the winter. A warm or sun hat & sun block are recommended summer & winter.
Child policy:
Travellers must be over 18 years of age.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Meet your guide outside the Skyline Gondola entrance on Brecon Street to begin your Queenstown walking tour. Set off towards the old cemetery. As you walk past the tombstones and monuments hear stories of how the men and women of this region survived in times gone by. Discover how they endured unforgiving winters, dire living conditions and diseases which wiped-out entire families.

Continue the walk, past the old cribs (holiday cabins), before heading into the centre of Queenstown. Along the way your guide will point out buildings and areas of note. Arrive at the old magistrate’s buildings and learn why the courthouse here has two giant trees outside its front door. By now you‘ll have built up a thirst and what better way to quench it then with a refreshing beer in this unique watering hole. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a beer in a ‘bar within a bar’.

Walk on past the Village Green and through the backstreets of Queenstown. Along the way your guide will point out popular local hangouts including the ‘Cow’, a Queenstown institution. Stop off at the Dux de Lux to try a brew made right here in Queenstown. Take this opportunity to chat with the locals and maybe chance on some off-duty guides who are often found here and usually have an entertaining story to share.

After your Queenstown walking tour has finished why not stay on to try one of the local eateries for dinner? Perhaps head to Aggie’s Shack on the waterfront to sample the classic kiwi dish of fish and chips. Or alternatively, walk back to the ‘Cow’ to tuck into some of their famous tasty pizza. Either way it’ll be a great way to cap off a relaxing afternoon spent walking around Queenstown.

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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