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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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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you Valerie, thank you for visiting Olveston. Jan
Katrin from Germany wrote on 03 March 2016
Ganz nett...
Die Führung war ganz ok, aber als verwöhnter Europäer was Kunst, Kultur, Antiquitäten betrifft wirklich nicht mehr. Es fanden zu viele Führungen parallel statt, so dass es oft recht laut wurde und das Ambiente gestört hat. Definitiv kein Muss für mich in Duedin.
Sharon Craig from New Zealand wrote on 09 April 2025
Beautiful historic home
Very knowledgeable guide Beautifully presented historic home and garden Fantastic art collection
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Sharon, for taking the time to review Olveston Historic home.
kerrier1 from New Zealand wrote on 28 March 2025
Snapshot in time
Excellent tour guide who was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. The house and contents are a wonderful snapshot in time and Dunedin is lucky to have this asset gifted to them.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Kerrier1 for taking the time to review Olveston. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit.
Geoffrey Strang from Australia wrote on 22 March 2025
Olveston Guided Tour
Our tour guide (name unknown ) was very good and had a touch of humour - just right for a tour like this so I highly recommend this tour and it was inexpensive too so all up really good. Geoff Strang
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Geoffery for your five-star review. Thank you or your recommendation.
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Valerie Offner from Germany wrote on 27 November 2019
Fantastisch!
Es war klasse! Der Mann der uns herumgeführt hat war so sympathisch!