Tours at New Zealand Parliament
We offer a range of tours to help you experience New Zealand Parliament. From specialised art tours, to discovering the history of women in Parliament, to fun kids tours, we have something for everyone.
Featured tours
Most Popular
Introduction to Parliament tour
- Multiple times a day
- 60 minutes
- Free
Multiple times a day
60 minutes
FreeA great way to get a general introduction to our parliamentary processes, the architecture and the history of our buildings.
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Best for young families
Kids in the House tour
- Saturday and Sunday
- 45 minutes
- Free
Designed for 5 - 12 year olds. Children will receive an activity book on the tour, which they will use to complete activities on their visit.
For art lovers
Introduction to the Art of Parliament
- Sundays
- 90 minutes
- Free
Discover the amazing artworks that are showcased throughout the Parliamentary precinct. Note: this tour is offered every second Sunday so please check our booking page for available dates.
History and Community Tours
Discover tours the focus on how representation in parliament has evolved over time
Introduction to Parliament tour
- Multiple times a day
- 60 minutes
- Free
Multiple times a day
60 minutes
FreeA great way to get a general introduction to our parliamentary processes, the architecture and the history of our buildings.
Te Ara Tapuwae o te Whare Pāremata
- Fridays
- 90 minutes
- Free
Join our Māori history tour of Parliament, starting with early interactions between Māori and Pākehā, and reflecting on people and events that have shaped Parliament.
Kicking Down the Doors: Women in Parliament
- Specific dates
- 60 minutes
- Free
Our suffrage-themed tour of Parliament celebrates these momentous occasions and gives an insight into how they came about.
From the Parliamentary Collection
- Specific Dates
- 60 minutes
- Free
This 60 minute tour introduces visitors to the artworks and objects in the Parliamentary Collection that showcase New Zealand's place in the world, and highlight important moments from our parliament's history.
For art lovers
See some of Aotearoa's most significant and unique artworks by leading artists, past and present.
Introduction to the Art of Parliament
- Sundays
- 90 minutes
- Free
This tour is an excellent beginner's guide to the amazing artworks that are showcased throughout the Parliamentary precinct. Note: this tour is offered every second Sunday so please check our booking page for available dates.
Art and Objects Tour: The Curator's Perspective
- On Demand
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Free
On this tour you’ll learn about the history and development of the Collection as well as behind-the-scenes stories, curatorial insights, and future plans and projects to enhance the care and display of the Collection.
From the Parliamentary Collection
- Specific dates
- 60 minutes
- Free
This tour outlines how the Parliamentary Collection has evolved over time, through changing approaches to collecting and acquiring artworks and objects.
Specialist tours
Need something bespoke? We have evening and private tours for you.
Evening Tours and Events
- Specific dates
- Varies
- From free
We host a range of special tours and events throughout the year so you can discover a different perspective of Parliament.
Private Group Tours
- On Demand
- Variable
- Up to $250 per group of 25
We can deliver any of our usual tours as a private group tour, or we can work with you to design a bespoke tour that meets your groups needs or interests.
New Zealand Sign Language Tours
- Specific dates
- 60 minutes
- Free
Our Introduction to Parliament Tour, presented in New Zealand Sign Language for the Deaf community, Hard of Hearing, and their whānau.
Art and Objects Tour: The Curator's Perspective
- On Demand
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Free
On this tour you'll learn about the history and development of the Parliamentary Collection as well as behind-the-scenes stories, curatorial insights, and future plans and projects to enhance the care and display of the Collection.
Other ways to experience Parliament
Dive deeper into New Zealand’s Parliament
Public Gallery
Visiting the Public Gallery
The public galleries of the debating chamber are open to the public at any time when the House is sitting. From the public galleries, you can watch the MPs as they answer questions, debate the issues of the day, and vote on legislation.
Choose your session
Choose your sessionSelect Committees
Watch select committees
A number of select committees are open for you to attend. You're welcome to watch select committees work on topics that affect everyone. Find out which select committees are open to the public and how to visit.
Find a select committee
Find a select committeeQualmark Gold Award
We are proud to have been awarded a Qualmark Gold Award for the first time in 2023, and to have it renewed in 2024 and 2025.
Qualmark is the official quality assurance scheme from Tourism New Zealand, and a Gold award indicates that New Zealand Parliament meets the highest standards for tourism in New Zealand.
Get the most out of your visit
Plan your visit before arriving at Parliament.
Learn what to know before you arrive, how to get to Parliament, our accessibility and more.
Learn more about what’s on offer while visiting Parliament.
Discover what’s available to you on your visit at Parliament, from our Visitor Centre, to our range of eateries.