AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 14 most popular food & drink tours around Auckland, compared side by side. What each day actually involves, what you pay, and who you book it through.
A small-group Auckland afternoon walking food tour with guided tastings, ice cream, and an optional wine or beer finish near Britomart.
Most Popular“The food tour was excellent. Laura was very enthusiastic, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Waiheke Island gourmet tour: Te Matuku oysters, All Press olive oil, vineyard tastings, family-style lunch, and craft whisky.
Waiheke Wine Tour by guided bus or double-decker: tastings, 360° views at Batch Winery, and local stories on a 4–5 hour island loop.
Auckland’s 3-hour Flavours of the City walking food tour mixes local cheese, Kiwi classics, artisan chocolate, and CBD history for $122.
Tastebud Tour in Auckland: small-group food and wine tastings, fish market visits, and scenic drives to Ponsonby, Mt Eden, and the Domain.
“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 stuffed. This was the perfect way to start…”
Walk Auckland’s CBD on a 3-hour food tour with at least four tastings, local history, and small-group guidance from Aucky Walky.
“This is an excellent food tour! Not too much, so you didn't feel bloated...the food was delicious especially the meat pie...and our guide, Alex, was outstanding! Her passion for food and 5th generation history of New Zealand helps make it an outstanding food tour! Thank you Alex!”
5-hour Waiheke tasting tour with wine, craft beer, whisky, olive oil, honey, and a big platter lunch plus Rangitoto views.
Auckland’s West Auckland vineyards: four tastings, a 3-course vineyard lunch, and pickup on a 5-hour group tour with included drinks.
“David was an exceptional tour guide. Could not have asked for a better person. We came from Canada and were only expecting him to talk about wine. We also got an in depth history on Auckland. He went above and beyond. Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed!!”
Fly from Auckland to Waiheke for a vineyard lunch and premium wine tastings, with small-group flights and a scenic ferry return.
See Auckland coast-to-coast with big-view photo stops, Muriwai black sand, and two included NZ wine tastings on a small-group day tour.
“We get to see and learn a lot about Auckland. Karthik, the tour guide, is so friendly and knowledgeable. We also have chances to taste delicious wine”
Taste Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore with mussel pots, fish and chips, steak and cheese pie, and maritime history on a small-group walk.
“Excellent tour! Our guide, Hwani, was so nice and very knowledgeable about Davenport and New Zealand culture and history. The tour included a nice variety of food and shops unique to New Zealand. We also had wonderful views to take in. Wonderful tour.”
A private 6-hour Auckland day with guided horse riding in the Warkworth bush, a traditional winery wine tasting, lunch, and an art trail.
“We really enjoyed this tour.”
Private 3-hour Auckland street food tour with a local guide, 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.”
Private Matakana day from Auckland with lunch wine, chocolate and gelato stops, plus sculpture trail and Sculptureum art walks.
“The charcuterie boards are amazing! Wine was excellent. We bought 2 bottles of Pinot Gris to take home for a birthday party.”
The harbour and the islands, the west-coast beaches and the famous days out up the road.
