Christchurch: Ōtautahi Culture Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG956506-1491911
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the rich history and culture of Christchurch on a guided walking tour. Learn about the traditional Māori greeting and the meaning behind the name Ōtautahi.
Discover the culture of Christchurch on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's history and the traditional Māori and Settlers stories. Walk past traditional mahinga kai (food gathering) and historical pā (Māori village) sites.
Meet your guide in the city center and begin your walking tour. Follow the footsteps of your ancestors and learn about the traditional Māori and Settlers stories and ways of life.
Hear the meaning behind the name Ōtautahi and learn about the guiding principle of manaakitanga, including the whakatauki (proverb) ‘Kia atawhai ki te iwi’, which means "care for your people".
Walk past traditional mahinga kai (food gathering) and historical pā (Māori village) sites while bringing to life the stories of the past and present and how they have been woven into the city.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the rich history & culture of Christchurch on a walking tour
- Learn about the traditional Māori greeting & the meaning behind the name Ōtautahi
- Discover the stories of the past and present that have been woven into the city
- Walk past traditional mahinga kai (food gathering) and historical pā (village) sites
- Hear about the guiding principle of manaakitanga and the whakatauki proverb
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We meet on the tiled mat (Whariki) on the City Side of the Bridge
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
