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Built in 1904 for wealthy businessman and collector Mr. David Theomin, Olveston historic home is a treasure trove of fine art and artefacts purchased from all over the world.
Highlights
- Designed by acclaimed English architect Sir Ernest George
- Furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts purchased from all around the world
- 35 rooms to explore with a galleried atrium and ballroom
- Olveston is an authentic and original historic home depicting the life of a wealthy merchant family in the early part of the twentieth century.
The house and its contents were gifted to the City of Dunedin following the death of Mr Theomin’s daughter and the home was opened for the public to enjoy in 1966.
This fascinating guided tour of Olveston will depict for you the lives of an upper class family in the early twentieth century.
Come and see for yourself the grace and grandeur of Olveston – An iconic Dunedin building and unique heritage experience in New Zealand.
Location: Royal Terrace, Dunedin
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great tour
Ting Ting from NZ
Beautiful building and gardens
Elyse Jenkins from NZ
Beautiful building and gardens
Elyse Jenkins from NZ
Beautiful building and gardens
Elyse Jenkins from NZ
Beauiful Mansion
jeliaa from NZ
Beauiful Mansion
jeliaa from NZ
Beauiful Mansion
jeliaa from NZ
Amazing
Sue Trotter from NZ
Amazing
Sue Trotter from NZ
Amazing
Sue Trotter from NZ
Recommend you include it on your visit to Dunedin.
guipingl from NZ
Recommend you include it on your visit to Dunedin.
guipingl from NZ
The best attraction in Dunedin
natkritas from Thailand
Miss
danielleh21 from NZ
Miss
danielleh21 from NZ
Miss
danielleh21 from NZ
Beautifully presented Home
Geraldine Milne from NZ
Beautifully presented Home
Geraldine Milne from NZ
A must do experience.
Susan from NZ
A must do experience.
Susan from NZ
A must do experience.
Susan from NZ
Fantastic tour
Selena from NZ
Winter at Olveston House
Nilanthi from NZ
Winter at Olveston House
Nilanthi from NZ
Amazing amazing amazing
Essie from NZ
Historical home
annemarieh2 from NZ
Excellent Tour
Barbara Prain from Australia
Colonial grandeur conserved
Paul from United Kingdom
Colonial grandeur conserved
Paul from United Kingdom
History at its finest
Davina from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Hi Richard Yes, it is wonderful that all the Olveston contents were gifted along with the house for us all to enjoy. Best wishes Christine Mehrtens
Ting Ting from New Zealand wrote on 17 August 2021
Great tour
The tour is informative and our guide is very friendly. Highly recommended.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Hi Ting We are pleased that you found the Olveston guided tour informative and your guide friendly. Best wishes Christine Mehrtens
cathys1 from New Zealand wrote on 09 August 2021
Informative and fun
My husband wasn't keen but ended up throughly enjoying the tour, our guide was informative about the history of the house while also fantastic in describing the Family and the background to the building of the house and the providence of the many gorgeous items and their importance to their standing in the community.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Hi Cathy We are pleased that we exceeded your husbands expectations during your visit to Olveston. There is certainly so much to see and learn about the family, the building, contents and relationship in the community. Best wishes Christine Mehrtens
deboraha2 from New Zealand wrote on 01 August 2021
Great tour
Really enjoyed this tour, guide was informative and had lots of funny stories so it didnt feel too heavy going. House was amazing, would def recommend
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Hi Deborah Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your guided tour of Olveston and found it informative but also funny and not too heavy. Best wishes Christine Mehrtens
Deborah from New Zealand wrote on 01 July 2021
Not to be missed!
Fascinating old house with a lot of mementos from the past. Great guided tour. Oh to live a life like the occupants of this house did!
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Hi Deborah, Olveston certainly has substantial items from the past to view on tour. We are pleased that you found the tour great. Thank you for taking the time to give a review. Best wishes Christine Mehrtens
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Richard Atwill from New Zealand wrote on 18 August 2021
Awesome
Awesome to see that all the family's belongings have kept for us to view