The 4 Best Napier Architecture Tours

1.Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $20Our pick

Meet the Art Deco Trust at 10am for a 20-minute film on the 1931 earthquake, then follow a guide around Napier’s flat city centre for an hour of architecture, stories, and photo stops. Headsets help you hear clearly. The walk ends where it starts.

“Wonderful introduction to the art deco buildings around Napier. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend this tour to anyone travelling through Napier.”

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2.Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $20Top rated

Meet at Napier’s Art Deco Centre at 2pm for an introduction and 20-minute film, then walk for about 90 minutes through the Art Deco Quarter. Guides such as Simon, Martin, John, and Lynn explain the 1931 earthquake, building styles, and details easy to miss on your own. Groups are capped at 16.

“How dedicated and enthusiastic the Trust in napier are and the fact that they financially choose to support businesses on Art Deco matters. I enjoyed learning about the history and to hear the constructive stories after the earthquake plus the generosity of several businessmen to save the financial ruin of many. What a team!”

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3.Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $96

In a small air-conditioned minivan, you’ll explore Napier’s Art Deco neighborhoods, hear how the 1931 earthquake reshaped the city, visit Mission Estate and another premium winery, then stop at Bluff Hill, a historic garden, and Arataki Honey. Guides such as Kirsty, Anil, Tere, and Mark bring local stories to the drive.

“Anil our driver and guide was wonderful! Very good overview of Napier its history and stunning views. Visit to Mission Estate was lovely and great to end the tour with beer tasting at the brewery while watching the NFL Playoffs! The gift at the end of the tour was such a nice surprise!”

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4.Shore Excursion: 4 Hour Premium Hawke’s Bay, Napier Art deco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $86

You’ll tour Napier’s Art Deco streets, hear how the city rebuilt after its earthquake, taste honey at Arataki, visit Bluff Hill and Te Mata Peak, then drive through Hastings, orchards, vineyards, and the Tukituki River area. Guides such as Sukh, Roy, John, and Mark lead these small-group outings.

“Problem with meeting the tour guide when you get off the ship-we were dropped off at Visitors Centre, not Aquarium. The tour guide was informative kind and helpful though. The tour itself gave you a glimpse of NZ countryside nothing much. A lot of focus on Art deco of buildings”

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