Rings Scenic Tours

Rings Scenic Tours

Hobbiton

364 Rankers Reviews

339 Face-to-Face

5 Matamata

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Rings Scenic Tours, Hobbiton

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North IslandWaikatoMatamata

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Reviews

    • Hey we were in Middle Earth.
    • Awesome trip for Lord of the Rings fans!
    • As first $80 per person seemed a lot; worth it!!
    • Feels like you are part of the movie!
    • It is expensive but worth it!!
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 83
    23%
    9/10 83
    23%
    8/10 92
    25%
    7/10 62
    17%
    6/10 22
    6%
    5/10 10
    3%
    4/10 7
    2%
    3/10 3
    1%
    2/10 1
    0%
    1/10 1
    0%
  • 5.0/5

    Unforgettable moments.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    IRELAND
    Rado Hank's avatar

    Rado Hank

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing day.

    Tour is outstanding and the Dragon Inn at the end of the trip makes it with an included drink in your admission. Cider, beer, ale.... Staff are very enthusiastic about Hobbiton, you enjoy the tour wether you are a fan or not!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Jennie Tollerton's avatar

    Jennie Tollerton

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Expensive and lots of tourists.

    But even with that it is a 10/10 because we were the last group so we were really along in the 'Shire' and it is a really little town that you find here. Don't need to be a LOTR fan.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    FRANCE
    Anis Quentin's avatar

    Anis Quentin

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Hobbiton was beautiful and so charming and bigger than we expected.

    Our guide was great, both funny and informative.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    SWEDEN
    Linnea Sahlberg's avatar

    Linnea Sahlberg

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Must do when you are a LOTR/Hobbit fan!

    Very nice setting, details and very well maintained! Come early morning or late afternoon (because of tours/overcrowding).

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Eva Cordemeyer's avatar

    Eva Cordemeyer

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Interesting and fun, quite expensive.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phil Baker's avatar

    Phil Baker

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very cool place, looked a lot like in the real movie.

    You even get a free drink (beer/cider) after the tour.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Jeny Smolders's avatar

    Jeny Smolders

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Although rather expensive, it is great fun to walk along the movie set of the 'Shire'.

    Hearing the 'behind the scenes' information is a great plus. Very friendly tour guide and although I am not a huge Hobbit/LOTR fan, I enjoyed this trip very much!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 2.5/5

    Hobbiton was beautiful.

    The gardens were stunning and our guide Sonny was upbeat and passionate. But it was packed and it completely ruined the experience. Large tour groups, could barely hear the guide. Couldn’t move or see through all of the people. 3 groups ended up merging into 1 and then we just got stuck in lines waiting for a brief glimpse at the houses. 10/10 for our guide but we hated how packed it was.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Sarah Killury's avatar

    Sarah Killury

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Good for Lord of the Rings fans.

    A bit too busy and rushed. Staff were friendly and informative, but could have allowed more time to look around.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Andy's avatar

    Andy

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Hobbiton was beautiful.

    The gardens were stunning and our guide Sonny was upbeat and passionate. But it was packed and it completely ruined the experience. Large tour groups, could barely hear the guide. Couldn’t move or see through all of the people. 3 groups ended up merging into 1 and then we just got stuck in lines waiting for a brief glimpse at the houses. 10/10 for our guide but we hated how packed it was.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Sarah Killury's avatar

    Sarah Killury

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Hobbiton was beautiful and so charming and bigger than we expected.

    Our guide was great, both funny and informative.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    SWEDEN
    Linnea Sahlberg's avatar

    Linnea Sahlberg

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very cool place, looked a lot like in the real movie.

    You even get a free drink (beer/cider) after the tour.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Jeny Smolders's avatar

    Jeny Smolders

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing day.

    Tour is outstanding and the Dragon Inn at the end of the trip makes it with an included drink in your admission. Cider, beer, ale.... Staff are very enthusiastic about Hobbiton, you enjoy the tour wether you are a fan or not!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Jennie Tollerton's avatar

    Jennie Tollerton

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Expensive and lots of tourists.

    But even with that it is a 10/10 because we were the last group so we were really along in the 'Shire' and it is a really little town that you find here. Don't need to be a LOTR fan.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    FRANCE
    Anis Quentin's avatar

    Anis Quentin

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Interesting and fun, quite expensive.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phil Baker's avatar

    Phil Baker

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Although rather expensive, it is great fun to walk along the movie set of the 'Shire'.

    Hearing the 'behind the scenes' information is a great plus. Very friendly tour guide and although I am not a huge Hobbit/LOTR fan, I enjoyed this trip very much!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Must do when you are a LOTR/Hobbit fan!

    Very nice setting, details and very well maintained! Come early morning or late afternoon (because of tours/overcrowding).

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Eva Cordemeyer's avatar

    Eva Cordemeyer

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Unforgettable moments.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    IRELAND
    Rado Hank's avatar

    Rado Hank

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    A bit expensive but very nice experience in the Hobbit village.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    FRANCE
    Pierre's avatar

    Pierre

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very good but a bit regimented, would be nice to have unlimited time in the pub at the end.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Sophie Pettler's avatar

    Sophie Pettler

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The whole afternoon was magical and the tour guide was very knowledgeable.

    Gave a 9 as I thought it was slightly over priced but the free beer was a plus!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Francesca Scott's avatar

    Francesca Scott

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did the banquet tour - dine like a hobbit!

    Fantastic, loved this as a hobbit fan. Book early to get the banquet, a bit more expensive, but less people and a lot of food/fun.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    Charlotte's avatar

    Charlotte

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    It is worth every dollar.

    Everything is well organised, allowing you to enjoy the whole visit.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    SPAIN
    Auba Mateos's avatar

    Auba Mateos

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Very good day out for all ages.

    Was a high price and too many visitors at once.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    DENMARK
    Anders Frank's avatar

    Anders Frank

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A part of world cultural heritage!

    Friendly tour guides, a bit commercial, but cool anyway.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    GERMANY
    Benedikt Lorenz's avatar

    Benedikt Lorenz

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    It is a good place to be!

    A little bit expensive for two hours and there is a lot of people! But amazing for the Lord of the Rings fan!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    FRANCE
    Simon Briens's avatar

    Simon Briens

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    The location is really cool but it is also very expensive - and a lot of people are there but the staff were very friendly and funny.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    AUSTRIA
    Kathrin Herbst's avatar

    Kathrin Herbst

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The thing to do, great little walk to see the details and perfection - amazing!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    FRANCE
    Chaulet's avatar

    Chaulet

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Rather expensive considering it is a two hour tour, but if you like the Lord of the Rings, it is worth it.

    It is well maintained and they tell you interesting facts about the movies.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    SPAIN
    Kristina Nunoz's avatar

    Kristina Nunoz

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very expensive, good guide, good beer, too many people.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    GERMANY
    Riccardo's avatar

    Riccardo

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    The set was magical but they really rushed us through it - they do not give you time to soak it in.

    The stout was tasty but five minutes until we were herded out.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    UNITED STATES
    Sam Wolfe's avatar

    Sam Wolfe

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    The Hobbiton movie set was interesting to see if you are excited by the movies.

    The guide was very good but a little bit stressful in my opinion. Also a little bit too expensive.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    SWITZERLAND
    Philip Grant's avatar

    Philip Grant

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Good for Lord of the Rings fans.

    A bit too busy and rushed. Staff were friendly and informative, but could have allowed more time to look around.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Andy's avatar

    Andy

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Very, very touristic, but for fans of the movies, a great tour through Hobbiton.

    Do not let you stress from the other people who rush around and want to photograph every single vegetable and Hobbit hole. Let your fantasy create the little Hobbits who are living there and it is fantastic. Great beer in the Green Dragon at the end.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    GERMANY
    Robin's avatar

    Robin

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very lovely, very nice and friendly guides, a lot of detail, awesome location, one free drink.

    A bit expensive.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

  • 4.0/5

    We are not huge fans on the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit trilogies, yet we enjoyed the tour at Hobbiton very much.

    The grass is really very lush in The Shire and it was interesting to see how much detail was added, some not even used in the films.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Steve Jackson's avatar

    Steve Jackson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Well organised tour!

    A dream come true for me! Walk in Frodo's footsteps, see the whole Hobbiton and at the end you get a free beer at the Green Dragon! Definitely worth it - do not miss it, it is a NZ must do!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    GERMANY
    Alex's avatar

    Alex

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Hey we were in Middle Earth.

    It was an amazing day. We feel a little bit like a Hobbit! The view is like in the movie. The organisation of the tour was perfect and the guides are so funny!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    GERMANY
    Patricia's avatar

    Patricia

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The tour was really worth the money we had to pay.

    The set looked exactly like it was shown in the movie which I did not expect. The tour guide was very friendly and openminded. She was patient and answered all our questions.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    GERMANY
    Alna's avatar

    Alna

    Customer