AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 12 most popular walking 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.”
Auckland’s 3-hour Flavours of the City walking food tour mixes local cheese, Kiwi classics, artisan chocolate, and CBD history for $122.
“Our 10am Friday food tour with Alex (of The Big Foody Ltd.) was excellent. Alex was an excellent guide and she had loads of extra information and tidbits about the city of Auckland. She is a real foodie and it shows!”
3-hour Auckland small-group walk with coffee and sweet treats, Māori and European stories, and stops from Queen Street to the Ferry Building.
“Joe was an amazing tour guide and gave a wonderful tour. She gave us a superb overview of Auckland and was very knowledgeable about all the sites she took in on the tour. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The chocolate store visit was an added bonus and amongst the best chocolate I’ve ever tasted. Highly recommend.…”
Walk Auckland’s CBD on a 3-hour food tour with at least four tastings, local history, and small-group guidance from Aucky Walky.
“I’ve been on food tours all over the world, and this was one of the most delicious. Debbie was a fantastic host and provided just enough context about what we were eating, how it related to New Zealand specifically, and the purveyor. Read more”
Walk 192m high on Auckland’s Sky Tower SkyWalk with a harnessed guide, 360° views, plus Sky Tower entry and included photos/video.
“amazing experience”
Private Auckland walking tour with a local guide. Customize your route for sights, nature, and museum facades in 2–8 hours.
“Passionnée par son métier et sa ville, tour complet et agréable”
Private Auckland custom walking tour with a guide: tailored route, local food tips, optional museum stops. From $61.
“Rosario was so awesome! I had issues going through customs and we were in contact the whole time and she turned what started out as a worrisome and negative experience because of the airport, she turned the day into a wonderful memorable time! I was so pleased with her as a tour guide and thankful…”
A 90-minute self-guided Auckland walk through Māori legends, volcanic origins, and waterfront landmarks, with offline audio for $11.99.
“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 walking tour of Auckland with a local: flexible route, real stories, local food and culture tips, and harbor views. From $60.
“Wonderful! I spent special time with my tour guide Rosemary. I could know deep and fascinating kiwi culture.”
Small-group Auckland walk covering volcano origins, Māori legends, Britomart, the Viaduct and waterfront views, guided end to end.
“Paula is fantastic! We have taken walking tours in cities all around the world and her tour is one of the best!”
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.
“The tour guide was fantastic—personable, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. I went alone, which I don’t normally do, and I still had a great time. The food choices were excellent as well. Highly recommend!”
A self-guided Auckland walk using an app, linking waterfront history to parks and icons from Sky Tower to Parnell Rose Gardens for $9.99.
“Booked this because all the guided tours were full. Good decision. App worked well and one could wander around at one’s own pace, have a break and still get a good overview of Auckland.”
The harbour and the islands, the west-coast beaches and the famous days out up the road.
