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From Auckland: Small Group Guided Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set

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Visit the Hobbiton set for your own Middle Earth adventure, complete with a tour guide, a complimentary beverage, and round-trip hotel transfers.

Highlights

Venture into the lush pastures of the Shire at the Hobbiton movie set with a small group of fellow LOTR fans and easy round-trip hotel transfers.
Listen to your professional Hobbiton guide regale you with interesting details and stories about how the iconic set and movies were made.
Walk past the colorful doors of 44 Hobbit, including Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and enjoy a delicious beverage at the Green Dragon Inn.
Choose between a shared tour with a banquet lunch or a private tour of the movie set to make your Hobbiton experience more memorable.
Did you know? Not all the hobbit holes and doors are of the same size. Some are hobbit-sized, whereas in others a full-grown human can comfortably step in.

Inclusions

Full-day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland
Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
Small group or private guided(based on option selected)
English-speaking tour guide
Guided tour of Hobbiton movie set
Hobbiton banquet lunch (based on option selected)
Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
Water and snacks
AC minibus or Mercedes luxury vehicle (based on option selected)
Entry to Hobbiton movie set

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Welcome to the Shire

If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, then visiting the Hobbiton movie set is a must. Hop on your comfortable ride from Auckland and journey to the magical world of Hobbiton. On the way, spot the lush trees dotting the Waikato river and the Kaimai Ranges standing tall. Once you reach, you will get on a short bus with your Hobbiton guide and be taken to the set.

A magical world awaits you

Once you reach the set, your guide will escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set. See the beautiful gardens, and the 44 Hobbit holes lining the hillside before arriving at Bagshot Row to peek inside the humble home of a Hobbit. As you tour the set, listen to your guide tell you interesting details about how the set was made and show you famous locations used in the movies. End your tour at the Green Dragon Inn where you will enjoy a complimentary beverage from their Southfarthing Range, exclusively made on the set.

Upgrade your experience to get access to a shared tour with a delicious banquet lunch at the Part Marquee or a private tour of the movie set, making it a wholesome experience.

Know before you go

What to bring

If you have any special dietary requirements, it is recommended to pack your own lunch and snacks.
Bring a charging cable, sunscreen, camera, a hat, or a cap for your trip.
Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that bikes and surfboards are not allowed on this experience.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Additional Information

Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports
Children below 7 years must be in a child safety seat as per the legal requirement in New Zealand. Guests can mention their need for a safety or booster seat during the booking process.
You are allowed to bring one large case and one carry-on bag per person. Guests will have to pay 40$ per item for additional luggage and must make the required arrangements with the operator before the day of the tour.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels in Auckland.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.