Open: 9.00am - 5.00pm | Next to the Soundshell on Marine Parade
Join the thousands of people who take a guided Art Deco tour each year.
Savour the style of one of the world's unique cities - Napier, levelled by earthquake and fire in 1931 and rebuilt in the depths of the great Depression with optimism and vitality in the styles of the thirties - Spanish Mission, Stripped Classical and above all Art Deco.
Your informative and entertaining guide will bring Napier's fascinating architectural history to life for you as you take an easy stroll through the compact Art Deco Quarter in the vibrant city centre.
If you chose to take a vintage car tour, your deco-dressed driver will transport you back in time as they relay the history of the area as they take you further out of the town centre to Port Ahuriri where you stop at the most photographed building the National Tobacco Company Building. All tours include a complimentary viewing of a 20 minute Earthquake movie at the Art Deco Centre.
Choosing a tour with the Art Deco Trust, helps to preserve Napier’s Art Deco heritage.
All Art Deco Walks leave from the Art Deco Centre, with the Morning Walk leaving daily at 10 am,
the Afternoon Walk leaving daily at 2 pm
and the Twilight walk leaves at 4.30 pm from the 1st Dec - 31 March
Vintage Car Tours are by appointment only
Adult $29.50, Child (under 12) $5.00
(Note: from 1 October 2024 the Adult price is increasing to $31.00)
This fascinating walk takes in the heart of Napier’s Art Deco quarter, revealing to you the story of the 1931 earthquake and introducing you to the Art Deco style that the city is recognized for world wide.
You will be met by your guide at the Art Deco Centre and your tour will end at 11.30 am where you will be invited to view a free short movie ‘The Day that Changed the Bay’.
Duration 1.5 Hours
Departs 10.00 am from the Art Deco Centre
Summer (1 October to 31 March): Adult $31.50, Child (under 12) $5.00
(Note: from 1 October 2024 the Adult price is increasing to $33.50)
This fascinating walk takes in the heart of Napier’s Art Deco quarter, revealing to you the story of the 1931 earthquake and introducing you to the Art Deco style that the city is recognized for world wide.
You will be met by your guide at the Art Deco Centre and at the end of your tour you will be invited to view a free short movie ‘The Day that Changed the Bay’.
Duration 2.5 hours
Departs 2 pm from the Art Deco Centre
Winter (1 April to 30 September): Adult $31.50, Child (under 12) $5.00
Adult $29.50, Child (under 12) $5.00
This fascinating walk takes in the heart of Napier’s Art Deco quarter, revealing to you the story of the 1931 earthquake and introducing you to the Art Deco style that the city is recognized for world wide.
You will be met by your guide at the Art Deco Centre and your tour will end at 11.30 am where you will be invited to view a free short movie ‘The Day that Changed the Bay’.
Duration 1.5 Hours
Departs 2.00 pm from the Art Deco Centre
$210.00 per car, up to 4 passengers
Enjoy a mini tour of Art Deco Napier’s world famous landmarks including the Napier Municipal Theatre.
You will be chauffeured in style in a luxurious 1930s Packard vintage car.
Your tour will last 1 hour and includes plenty of opportunities for photographs!
Tours depart from the Art Deco Centre, 7 Tennyson St, Napier
$260.00 per car, up to 4 passengers
Discover Napier's Art Deco heritage in style in a luxurious 1930's vintage car.
Your journey will take in Napier's famous Art Deco Quarter, historic Port Ahuriri and a delightfully quaint Art Deco residential suburb.
Your tour includes visits to the world renowned Municipal Theatre or the Bluff Hill Scenic Lookout.
Your tour will last 1.5 hours and includes plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs at a selection of Napier's most well known Art Deco landmarks.
Tours depart from the Art Deco Centre, although central Napier picks ups can be arranged at no additional charge - perfect for a surprise treat for that special someone!
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