AUCKLAND · NEW ZEALAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 top-rated food & walking tours for an Auckland trip, with prices, how long each one runs and the operator behind it, so you can pick the day and book it.
90-minute guided Ruakuri glowworm cave walk: spiral descent, limestone formations, up-close glowworms, and photo-friendly stops.
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Spend an Auckland afternoon on a small-group food walk with guided tastings, artisan stops, ice cream, and a wine or beer finish.
“Great experience from Laura with the wealth of knowledge about Auckland. She picked really outstanding restaurants with great food.”
3-hour Auckland walking food tour with local tastings and CBD history, including cheese, Kiwi classics, chocolate, and a local drink.
“I loved the history and knowledge of each establishment that was provided”
Auckland small-group walking tour with coffee and treats, Māori and European stories, and practical stops from Queen Street to Britomart.
“Leisurely paced tour. Small group. Excellent leader. Treats and drinks. I am not usually one for organized tours but I would do this one anytime. Well worth it.”
Tastebud Tour Auckland: small-group minivan with morning tea, fish-market tastings, lunch, NZ wine, and Mt Eden views.
“We had a fabulous tour with Kath! It was great to go beyond the business district and experience a few different parts of Auckland. The food was delicious at each stop and just the right amount. We were full at the end of the tour but not stufRead more”
Sample Auckland’s best bites on a 3-hour CBD walking tour with at least four tastings, a local guide, seafood, beef, cheese, and ice cream.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Liz was friendly, informative and gave us a lot of history about the area and culture as well as trying good food I would have never found on my own! It made for a great first day in Auckland and we got good ideas for other restaurants to try in…”
Private customizable Auckland walking tour with a local guide. Tailor stops, see key sights, and get insider advice, from $58 pp.
“Passionnée par son métier et sa ville, tour complet et agréable”
A private, custom Auckland walking tour with a local guide. Meet at your hotel, see key sights, and tailor museum stops to you.
“Very friendly guide who worked with us to tailor the experience to our needs. We did a number of things that were not on a general Auckland tourist 'must see' list. We were delighted!”
Walk Auckland’s Māori and European stories on an offline GPS route from Khartoum Place to Princes Wharf, with smart directions and local tips.
“Easy to follow, nice trip. We followed a few of the audio guides recommendations afterwards too for dinner and drinks, it was nice.”
A private Auckland walking tour with a Local Lokafyer. Personalized route, real stories, and local tips for 2–6 hours from $60.
“We were supposed to be given an overview of the city. Our guide was disorganized, uninterested, and uninteresting. She provided little history, stories, or general information. We ended the tour with very little sense, feel, or knowledge of the city. This is the first negative feedback I have ever given in my 40 years of…”
Small-group Waiheke lunch tour: 5 gold-medal wines, Allpress olive tastings, Batch Winery lunch, and Heke beer or spirits.
“Great way to see the island, Melita was absolutely awesome!!! A difference from just wine tasting, got to taste lots of different things!”
A small-group 3-hour walk through Auckland’s culture and history, from volcanic roots to the Viaduct Harbour and waterfront views.
“Paula did a great job. She is extremely informative throughout the tour. She took breaks as needed to make sure we were comfortable with the pace. She shared personal stories about living in New Zealand. Her website has recommendations for things to do after the tour, and great places to eat.”
Small-group Waiheke tastings with lunch: 5 wines, olive oil, and craft beer or spirits plus island views, timed for the Auckland ferry.
“Tour was fun and got to see a good amount of the island and learn lots. Oliver was great, knowledgeable and funny and really took care of everyone during the tour. Highly recommend if you’re looking for some wine and good time while on Waiheke!”
Devonport food and history walk in Auckland’s North Shore: mussel pots, fish and chips, and Steak and Cheese Pie plus harbor stories.
“the food was good, but we thought it would be spread out over a longer peeiod of time. We went from one place to the next which was 3 doors away, then to a 3rd place that was a block away. Our guide was good, but needs to speak up a bit, he was difficult…”
Private 3-hour Auckland street food tour with guide Rosario, Manuka honey treats, kumara fries, and Sky Tower views.
“Our guide, Rosario was fantastic. Highly recommended asked us question to tailor our experience to fit our personalities and taste. Very well done and easy to book.”
The harbour city, the gulf islands, and every road out of it.
