2.5-Hour Napier Art Deco Tour

Highlights

Your tour begins with pickup from your central Napier hotel. Traveling by comfortable minivan, set out to discover Napier’s impressive architecture. Pass through the historic Ahuriri district, stop to see landmarks such as the National Tobacco Building, and admire the 1930's Art Deco style homes that line the streets of the Marewa neighborhood. Along the way, hear from your guide how the city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931 and rebuilt in a modern Art Deco style, and make several stops to take photos. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Summary

Your tour begins with pickup from your central Napier hotel. Traveling by comfortable minivan, set out to discover Napier’s impressive architecture. Pass through the historic Ahuriri district, stop to see landmarks such as the National Tobacco Building, and admire the 1930's Art Deco style homes that line the streets of the Marewa neighborhood. Along the way, hear from your guide how the city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931 and rebuilt in a modern Art Deco style, and make several stops to take photos. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

This 2.5-hour Napier Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On this tour you will learn about Napier's history including the huge earthquake of 1931 and enjoy driving through many of the Art Deco areas including local suburbs, such as Ahuriri the home of the National Tobacco Building and Marewa where you will drive through a very lovingly kept and dozens of original 1930's Art Deco homes. This is a one of a kind tour.

What’s included?

Sightseeing tour
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Food and drinks (no stops for food)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours will always meet and exceed all Covid requirements on the day. They promote the use of the NZ Covid App and have a QR scan code inside and outside all coaches.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours Ltd

About operator:

We are a family owned and operated Local Tour company. We specialize in private local tours, including Cruise Ship Shore Excursions. These tours offer Sightseeing, Art Deco, City history, also Wine and Brewery Tours. This is truly a fantastic region to visit. Napier was completely destroyed in 1931 by a 7.8 earthquake, and rebuilt in the style of the day, mainly Art Deco and Spanish Mission. Napier, along with the Hawkes Bay region, has been a secret for too long, discover it today with us.