New Zealand · WALKING TOURS IN AUCKLAND
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 walking tours in Auckland worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste Auckland’s best small food spots on a three-hour walk with wine, beer, sweets, seafood, dumplings, and local history.
“Sarah was a wonderful guide and the food was AMAZING ! Great variety and Sarah was so knowledgeable. I even have booked a food tour in Wellington.”
Taste Auckland’s local cheeses, Kiwi classics, restaurant dishes, chocolate, and a drink while exploring the CBD with a local guide.
“This was a really well planned food tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and made the effort to get the group to gel. We got introduced to some great food venues within a small part of the CBD, giving us the confidence to scratch beneath the surface ourselves. There was enough food to cover us for lunch but not so much that we didn't have room for dinner. We took away some top tips that we used later in our holiday. A great tour.”
Explore Auckland’s lanes, landmarks, Māori and European history, coffee, chocolate, and local tips on this intimate three-hour walking tour.
“Our guide Nina was very knowledgeable about Auckland and went into great detail about the citys history and the Maori. At times, some of her history went a little too deep and lenghty, but over all it was enjoyable and very informative.”
Taste Auckland staples, from seafood and meat pie to hokey pokey ice cream, while exploring Federal Street, High Street, and Britomart.
“What a fantastic food tour! Liz picked wonderful locally owned restaurants to visit. The food was delicious and quite plentiful. Not only did we get plenty of good food, but lots of great information about Aukland and New Zealand- the histRead more”
Walk Auckland’s Sky Tower ledge at 192m with a harness, guide, photos, and Sky Tower entry included. A thrilling city view with no handrails.
“Great fun and a good guide. I would have preferred to understand how the experience was progressing. I built up confidence as I went, and for example, for the final ‘challenge’, I would have made myself braver if I’d known it was the end. Some idea of time management would have been helpful; it felt it suddenly ended. Also, when you are unstrapping someone, talk to that person; don’t keep talking to the previous person; it’s simply rude.”
Shape a private Auckland walking tour around your interests, with local guidance, flexible timing, public transport, and practical city tips.
“The walking tour with Rosario was excellent. She took us to parts of Auckland city we would never have visited on our own.”
See Auckland with a private local guide, shaping a 2 to 8-hour walk around your interests, from markets and museums to food and city history.
“Our guide, Rosario, was friendly and informative and made an effort to show us everything there was to see.”
Explore Auckland’s Māori and European stories on a flexible GPS walking tour from Khartoum Place to Princes Wharf.
“It was a great tour. Very easy to follow the route. Lots of interesting information. Will definitely try this again in other cities”
Review of Auckland’s private Lokafy walking tour, with local guides, flexible routes, city tips, harbor views, pricing, and practical advice.
“I loved how much knowledge Ramneek had as we walked around the different areas. I was given lots of ideas for places to visit and eat. We went to her favourite spots along the harbour and watched the sunset and lights come on over the bridge and tower.”
Explore Auckland’s volcanic origins, Māori stories, parks, public art, Britomart, and the waterfront on a three-hour walk with Paula.
“Paula is fantastic! We have taken walking tours in cities all around the world and her tour is one of the best!”
Taste mussels, fish and chips, and steak and cheese pie while exploring Devonport’s Māori, maritime, and colonial past from Auckland.
“Big portions of food...more than most food tours we have been on! It was nice to learn about the history of the area, as well.”
Pick an island, a lake or a cave.
