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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
A must do experience.
Susan from NZ
A must do experience.
Susan from NZ
A must do experience.
Susan from NZ
Fantastic tour
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Winter at Olveston House
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Winter at Olveston House
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Essie from NZ
Historical home
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Excellent Tour
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Colonial grandeur conserved
Paul from United Kingdom
Colonial grandeur conserved
Paul from United Kingdom
History at its finest
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Ken from New Zealand wrote on 22 August 2020
Ken
Great guided tour around a historic Dunedin home.
Jane Su from New Zealand wrote on 12 August 2020
Mini Downtown Abbey
Great tour. For those who love the TV series Downtown Abbey, this is the tour for you! Astrid, our tour guide was very informative and helpful. The minor downside is no photography allowed. Will definitely come back again.
DANIEL JEREMIAH from New Zealand wrote on 10 August 2020
Great tour
Nice touch of history
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Susan from New Zealand wrote on 29 August 2020
A must do experience.
This was my third visit. I learn something new each time,
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