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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.
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Ya Yin from Taiwan wrote on 21 January 2018
Great tour
非常有趣的導覽，有讓人彷彿置身在歷史中體驗這一家人當時的生活的感覺，房子內部的場景也保持得很好，相當精緻。每個房間中的小細節也都很有意思，10.25塊很值得
stephaniea2 from New Zealand wrote on 30 December 2021
Fabulous place
Thoroughly enjoyed tour. The hour went by v fast. Guide very knowledgeable and knew about every artwork on the walls. House in immaculate condition down to all the original cutlery, china, silverware etc. Fabulous oak furniture, silk embroideries, oils and watercolours by nz and european artists. Nice gardens and an immaculately restored vintage car too. I didnt realise but you can book for a private high tea in the house if you are in a group of 20+. Very reasonably priced. It would be a fantastic experience.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you Stephanie for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour. Our guides are very proud of Olveston and thoroughly enjoy sharing their knowledge with guests. Safe travels.
sw875189 from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2022
Historic
Excellent tour of beautiful historic home
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you for your 5 star review. We are so glad you enjoyed Olveston Historic Home.
samantham14 from New Zealand wrote on 16 January 2022
Olveston house
Stunning house, great history the tour guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I highly recommend.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Hello Samantham14, thank you for your review. We are so pleased you found your guide informative and friendly. We will pass your kind words on to them. Olveston is one of Dunedin's finest and a home we love to share with visitors. Jan Olveston Manager
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jen-fengk from Taiwan wrote on 09 April 2019
廿世紀豪宅參觀
導覽盡責，可惜我英文不佳，唯一缺憾是沒帶去地下室(我猜想是僕人或管家住的地方)