AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 food & drink tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Small-group premium Waiheke wine tasting with vineyard food pairing, scenic island tour, and transfers. Max 11 people, about 6 hours.
Most Popular“Loved going to the wineries and learning about each one. They were all unique! Tour guide was great.”
Waiheke food and wine day with return ferry, three guided tastings, olive-oil sampling, and a two-course lunch. Private pace.
“Beautiful island, scenic views, great lunch. Rating wine is hard because everyone's palate is different. A note to the tour operator and viator. I suggest stating very clearly in the meeting point section that the QR code on the viator ticket incluRead more”
Taste Auckland on a 3-hour afternoon food walk with a small guide group and included tastings, ending near Britomart.
“It was a great day! Our group got along really well and the conversation started and never really stopped! Jono was a great guide through Auckland :)”
A 5.5-hour Waiheke Island food and wine day with boutique tastings, olive oil lessons, oysters when available, and a family-style lunch.
“It is another world on the island, a great city escape! A great mix of vineyards and the views were spectacular. Casita Miro was a lovely spot with a lovely lunch and family story. Loved the mosaics!”
Waiheke’s 5-hour gourmet crawl: oysters, olive oil, boutique vineyard tastings, a family-style lunch, and a whisky or beer finish.
“Our guide Grant went above and beyond to ensure we all had a great time. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. The itinerary was perfect although by the end of the day I definitely felt all the alcohol! The tour lived up to its reputation. Actually if I could give it ten stars I would.…”
Waiheke Island wine tour with a Kiwi guide, vineyard tastings, scenic views, and local stories on a bus or double-decker.
“It’s was very nice but a little costly since the dinner and ferry was not included, but besides that all was excellent.”
Auckland CBD walking food tour with local cheeses, Kiwi classics, award-winning dishes, artisan chocolate, and a cold local drink in 3 hours.
“Sarah was absolutely amazing! Her knowledge and hospitality were top-notch! If you are visiting Auckland, this is an absolute must-do!!”
Tastebud Tour in Auckland pairs market morning tea, Auckland Fish Market seafood, wine tasting, and a minivan ride to Mt Eden views.
“The tour was a good way to see some areas of Auckland away from CBD. The food was good, but not a particularly interesting assortment. Coffee and ice cream stops seemed rather mundane and there was a glaring absence of Asian food. Kath, the tour guide was very good. A nice experience, but a mediocre…”
Waiheke Island ziplining plus olive oil and vineyard wine tasting with a ferry ride from Auckland and a two-course lunch.
“This was an amazing experience! The crew that assisted with the ziplining seemed to really care about the overall experience of the zippers. There concern for safety was paramount and they gave detailed instructions prior to and during the experience. They checked and re-checked the harness each person wore. The crew had a great sense…”
Walk Auckland’s CBD with a local guide on a 3-hour food safari featuring at least four tastings, water, and great city orientation.
“Did the Auckland food tour with Alex as our guide. We visited some local favorites and sampled their amazing sea food and other favorites. We also had their famous Hokey Pokey ice cream. Absolutely delicious! Alex gave us history and showed us the neighborhood sights. She was a former chef. The food was delicious and…”
Waiheke’s scenic taste tour combines wine, beer, whisky, olive oil, and a generous lunch platter with big Hauraki Gulf views.
“Kaz was a great tour and would definately do it again she is well worth the trip. Thank you”
Sip through four West Auckland wineries on the Kumeu Wine Trail, with tastings at each stop and a 3-course vineyard lunch included.
“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!!”
Waiheke half-day food and drink tour with private transport, wine tastings, The Heke whisky cellar, and Allpress olive oil pairings.
“Unique vineyards and great scenery. Wines were about average but food and dessert offered was very good !”
Fly from Auckland to Waiheke for scenic views, Batch Winery lunch, premium wine and champagne tastings, then cruise back by ferry.
“Chris was most informative during our tour. Josh notified us the day before about possible weather conditions might change the itinerary. This did happen and the next day after the tour we had a lovely air flight to compensate for not being able to fly and land at Waiheke Island. We would highly recommend the…”
Private Waiheke food and wine tour from Oneroa with up to 3 tastings, award-winning olive oil, honey and herb spread, plus lunch.
“Our guide Maria was very nice, she showed to us all the island.”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
