AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours around Auckland, compared side by side. What each day actually involves, what you pay, and who you book it through.
Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with hotel pickup, lunch, guided Middle-earth sets, and a silent boat ride.
Most Popular“One of the best. Mike our driver was outstanding. Very professional and informed about sights along the way. We enjoyed each stop especially the glow worms and boat ride in the cave! Highly recommend!! Ina and Don”
A full-day guided coach trip from Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Hobbiton, with lunch and a Green Dragon drink included.
“Long driving day . Left at 7:45 am and got back around 7:30 pm. About 2.5 hours to glow worm caves then 1.5 hours to hobbiton and 2.5 hrs home. But the countryside is stunning! Must see! Glow worm caves were very unique but felt rushed and it was crowded. Not a favorite. But glad…”
A 90-minute guided All Blacks Experience in Auckland with Māori culture, haka, 7 interactive rooms, rugby games, and the big retail store.
“What a great insight on the history and culture of this great team. Learned a lot from our guide and in an interactive setting. Wonderful experience! Highly recommend!”
Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a 90-minute guided, hands-on practical effects tour across fantasy, sci-fi and horror.
“We were in Auckland just for the day. Had visited Weta Wellington a few days earlier so this was icing on the cake! Get tour and smiling faces everywhere. Thank you!”
Small-group Hobbiton tour from Auckland with early hotel pickup, a 2-hour guided set visit, Green Dragon drink, and round-trip transport.
“Our drive down to Matamata with Daved (Auckland & Beyond Tours) was really great. He was so knowledgeable and gave a us a wonderful primer on NZ history. Ask him about some great restaurant recommendations when you get back from Hobbiton! Sam, our tour guide at Hobbiton, was a riot! We got to see the…”
Auckland CBD tour with the Māori haka, All Blacks story, hands-on games, and an official retail store stop. Mobile ticket.
“Lots of fun. Guide was great. Excellent experience for any rugby fan!! Loved the interactive things too”
A 3-hour small-group Auckland tour with Queen Street, Ponsonby, the Harbour Bridge, a North Shore beach, Devonport, and Mount Victoria views.
“A fun way to spend a morning getting to know Auckland city and north shore. Wayne was a fun and interesting guide. Good way to start your time in Auckland.”
A 3-hour small-group loop through Auckland’s CBD, Ponsonby, Devonport, and panoramic viewpoints, ending at Viaduct Harbour.
“Booking was easy and communication for morning pickup was very good. Bus was comfortable and our driver did a great job. It's a 3 hour overview of the city, the views from Narrow Neck beach are wonderful.”
Small-group Hobbiton day trip from Auckland: Waikato drive, official 2.5-hour tour, Green Dragon drink, and Shire stops.
“Fatima and Aaron were incredible! Very organised and Fatima especially made sure we had the best experience possible. Very grateful, thank you for a great experience!”
Small-group Hobbiton day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup, guided set walk, included Green Dragon drink, and 2 hours on the Shire.
“This is the best tour experience I’ve ever had. Michael was phenomenal from beginning to end of our tour. He was so welcoming, friendly, funny, and informative during our tour. On the drive there and back, he allowed space for us to enjoy Read more”
Small-group Hobbiton day tour from Auckland with pickup, air-conditioned ride, guided set visit, and iconic stops like Bag End.
“Incroyable !!! J’ai adoré la guide touristique et super merci pour cette aventure que je n’oublierai jamais !!”
6.5-hour small-group trip from Auckland to Piha’s black sand, cliffs, caves, and native forest walks, with a beachside picnic.
“The trip was great! We were given a tour of a lifetime. There were breath taking opportunities for photos everywhere we went.”
Private Auckland walking tour with a local guide. Customize your route for sights, nature, and museum facades in 2–8 hours.
“The walking tour with Rosario was excellent. She took us to parts of Auckland city we would never have visited on our own.”
Paddle Auckland’s night waters in a guided kayak and see bioluminescent plankton glow up close for about 2 hours.
“We really enjoyed the activity. We can recommend it, thank you.”
Private Auckland custom walking tour with a guide: tailored route, local food tips, optional museum stops. From $61.
“Our guide, Rosario, was friendly and informative and made an effort to show us everything there was to see.”
The harbour and the islands, the west-coast beaches and the famous days out up the road.
