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Where to Walk Into Middle-earth: the 15 Best Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Tours

69 tours  ·  from $71 a head

The village on the Waikato sheep farm is the only permanent set of its kind, and the mountain scenes are a South Island drive away. These 15 compare the Auckland coaches, the gate tickets and the evening banquet, with prices and total travel time.

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket - From Shire’s Rest to the first Hobbit Holes
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Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

1.Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,167 reviews · 2h 30m · from $71Our pick

Spend 150 minutes touring Hobbiton with an English-speaking guide, following paths past Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn. Guides such as James, Sam, Wyatt, and Melissa are known for lively storytelling. The tour includes a drink, photo stops, and access to a Hobbit house interior.

“James was our guide and we genuinely struck gold with him - he was funny, extremely knowledgeable and a great paparazzi! This experience was completely worth the money and as a lifetime fan has been one of the best sights we’ve visited in NZ! Thank you James (007) From the Sisters of the Shire”

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest - The Mill, the village, and the Green Dragon Inn
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

2.Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,577 reviews · from $74Top rated

Walk through Hobbiton’s 12-acre film set with a professional guide, passing Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and Green Dragon Inn. The 2.5-hour tour includes shuttle transport around the grounds and a Southfarthing beverage. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with wheelchair access.

“Fabulous experience. Difficult to believe you were on a film set. The attention to detail was unbelievable.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Crossing the Bombay Hills and Waikato countryside
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

3.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo with a local guide such as Martin, Liam, Shelley, or Matt. Walk through the Shire, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and café lunch, then glide beneath Waitomo’s glowworms. Expect an early start, a long day, and plenty of walking.

“This tour was better then expected, liam our guide was top notch, from the planning, to the advice he had for travelers, the knowledge he shared during our tour, he starts the tour off saying we are family for the day, he definitely made all of us feel like it - even went above and beyond, my sister wanted authentic green stone jewelry for her sons, we spent 2 days looking around, without luck, while we were doing things, he took it upon himself and found a store that had the exact pieces she was looking for - do you know the next day we went to that store, they…”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - The ride south from Auckland
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

4.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Travel south from Auckland in a small group with guides such as Danny, Shelley, Stephen, or Nelson. Tour Hobbiton for 2.5 hours, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and light lunch, then take a 45-minute boat ride beneath Waitomo’s glowworms.

“Hobbiton was so dreamy, no words to describe just go and experience. Waitomo caves was magnificent, so many amount of sparkly worms up in the ceiling. Majestic.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Entering Hobbiton’s Rolling Farmland
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

5.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Ride from Auckland to Hobbiton with an English-speaking driver-guide, then tour the Shire with a local guide. Enter a Hobbit hole, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and eat from a generous buffet in the Party Marquee. Allow eight hours door to door.

“As a Hobbit/LOTR fan, and general fantasy lover, this was so magical! Bucket list moment. I Highly recommend as a trip to book. It’s been my highlight. Also lots of vegetarian options for the buffet lunch. Very filling wholesome food! 10/10”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Arriving at Hobbiton and boarding the green bus
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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

6.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,380 reviews · from $183

Ride from Auckland in a small group of up to 15, then join Hobbiton’s guided 2.5-hour walk through hobbit holes, gardens, and the Green Dragon Inn. Guides such as Simon, Wyatt, Grant, and Geoff add local stories along the way, with snacks, water, and scenic stops included.

“We love the experience. Jeff, our driver, is very knowledgeable about New Zealand, Hobitton, Auckland, and Maori History.”

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown - Bennets Bluff, a ten-minute view with real impact
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

7.Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · from $123

Travel from Queenstown to Glenorchy with a guide such as Amy, Dan, Tristan, Max, or Solomon. Visit film sites, private Arcadia Station, Mt Aspiring National Park, Isengard, and scenic lookouts. Costumes, swords, picnic food, and central Queenstown transfers are included.

“We had a very good time on the tour with our tour guide Tristan. He is a very good driver and very knowledgeable on all lord of the rings knowledge. Would recommend him for any future tours”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Hobbiton: movie detail in the Waikato hills
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

8.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,117 reviews · from $235

Leave Auckland at 6 a.m. for Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in a small group of up to 15. Expect guided visits, Waikato scenery, lunch in Otorohanga, water, snacks, and lively commentary from guides such as Timmy, Pearl, Simon, and Grant.

“The trip was great. Hobbitin and the caves are a must see. Our guide that picked us up, Dean, was wonderful. Truly a tour worth taking.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch - The rural road to Hobbiton
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

9.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · from $271

Travel from Auckland by luxury coach to Waitomo’s glowworm caves and Hobbiton Movie Set. Expect a long day, a 45-minute cave tour, a two-hour Hobbiton visit, lunch, a Green Dragon drink, rural scenery, and commentary from guides such as David, Rachel, or Nicky.

“Really enjoy the program Driving is kind of long but driver David always try to cheer us up, David good job !”

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - Crossing the North Island by premium coach
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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

10.Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261

Travel south from Auckland with a GreatSights driver-guide, then take a boat through Waitomo’s silent Glowworm Grotto and walk among Hobbiton’s famous Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, and Party Tree. Expect a long day, useful local commentary, a picnic lunch, and guides such as Rachel, Dave, and Nicki on different departures.

“We had a fantastic experience visiting the Waitimo Caves and Hobbiton. Our driver was brilliant and told us some great stories along the way to keep us entertained and educated! Highly recommend this trip! Thank you :)”

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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch - Arriving at a working farm turned film village
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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

11.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 765 reviews · 6h 30m · from $182

Travel by coach from Rotorua to Hobbiton with an entertaining English-speaking guide, often praised guides such as Hannah, Ngata, or Natta. Walk the 12-acre Shire set, see the Mill, Green Dragon Inn, bridge, Party Tree, and a Hobbit home, then enjoy a buffet lunch.

“I really enjoyed this experience, it was fun and creative. I liked the tour guide the most. The food was great and loved the poetry glass they served beverages in, I even got one from the gift shop. If anyone has seen the Hobbit or Lord of the rings, and wants to do a half day of exploring outside of Rotorua, I recommend this experience.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch - Leaving Auckland for the Waikato
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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

12.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 607 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Travel from Auckland in a 16-seat minibus to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Expect a 2.5-hour Hobbiton visit, a Green Dragon drink, lunch, scenic stops, and a silent boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms. Guides such as Grant, Aled, Timmy, and Simon are praised for lively commentary.

“Grant was an absolutely amazing tour guide!! He was friendly, prompt, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour and make sure you get Grant as your tour guide!! Also Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves are a must see while in the North Island of New Zealand.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour - Entering the Hobbiton Movie Set
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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

13.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 598 reviews · 9 hours · from $176

Travel from Auckland in a 16-seat Cheeky Kiwi van with guides such as Grant, Dave, Simon, or Timmy. See Waikato farms, walk Hobbiton with an official guide, visit 44 Hobbit Holes, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

“Fantastic day, our driver Hanaz from Cheeky Kiwi was amazing, very informative. Last stop to Auckland was the amazing NZ icream. only suggestion would be that the tour guide showing us around the Hobbiton Movie Set wear a microphone so we could hear what she was saying. Overall would recommend this tour.”

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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton - Walking through the Hobbiton Movie Set
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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

14.Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 563 reviews · from $189

Travel from Rotorua to Hobbiton in a comfortable coach with a driver guide such as Ngata, Hannah, or Kingston. Walk among Hobbit holes, the Mill, Party Tree, and Green Dragon Inn, then enjoy the included buffet lunch before returning to Rotorua.

“Great experience but our tour guide was extremely rude to everyone on board. When requested to wait or anything her standard response was, “I don’t care”. That’s not what you expect when you pay so much extra to have a guide. Will not recommend booking the same guide.”

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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland - The drive from Auckland to Hobbiton
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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

15.Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · from $279

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in a small group of up to 19. Expect scenic driving, guided visits, a Green Dragon drink, an underground boat ride, Wi-Fi, snacks, and commentary from guides such as Adil, Dave, John, Andy, and Raymond.

“Aidan is the man! Awesome experience that I’ll treasure for lifeeee thx ! Kia Ora ~ Yalda from the USA 🇺🇸”

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