AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 guided tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Guided Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
Most Popular“Hobbiton was great. Tour met all our expectations. Stephen was a fun host and shared a lot of details about New Zealand culture and life style. I would recommend this tour.”
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton on a long but magical day, with guided tours, picnic lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
“Several hour ride to and from Auckland which worked well as I was operating on little sleep. Also Hobbiton involves a good bit of uphill and downhill walking which was manageable for me. However those who need assistance should advise as they have golf cart assistance. Very knowledgeable guides.”
Auckland’s All Blacks Experience pairs a guided Māori cultural tour with a players’ tunnel haka moment, interactive games, and a major retail stop.
“The All Black cultural experience offered a captivating and authentic glimpse into the rich heritage of New Zealand’s iconic rugby. From the thrilling haka, to the stories behind the team’s legendary status, this experience blends sport, culture, and history in a memorable way. I gained an understanding of rugby’s significance in New Zealand and the…”
Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a 90-minute, hands-on guided tour of practical effects, props, and film worlds for $38.
“Awesome behind the scenes interactive tour of the Weta Workshop! Spent 90 minutes with a group of around 14 ppl, with an incredibly knowledgeable guide explaining all things movie set design & production. It was a very cool experience!”
Small-group Hobbiton day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, a guided walk, and an included drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“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…”
Interactive All Blacks cultural tour in Auckland CBD with hands-on games, a walk to the haka, and time in the official team store.
“Fun and informative and that’s from two English rugby fans 😂 we would recommend Sam was a great guide”
Small-group Auckland tour: Queen Street to Ponsonby, Harbour Bridge beach stroll, Mount Victoria panoramas, hotel pickup.
“A great tour with a great German guide who was pationate and aware by all the cities details”
A 3-hour small-group Auckland city tour with Harbour Bridge views, Ponsonby streets, Devonport beaches, and Mount Victoria panoramas.
“We really enjoyed this three hour tour of Auckland. It was a very nice introduction to the city, hitting the highlights and giving us a nice overview without devoting the whole day to a tour. It was very well organized and we would recommend it.”
Small-group Hobbiton day trip from Auckland with guided movie-set walk, Green Dragon drink, and Waikato countryside pickup included.
“Everything was organised very well, amazing tour. Yet for me there was not enough time for choosing gifts in the souvenir shop. Good job! Thank you guys!”
Small-group Hobbiton day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup and a Green Dragon Inn drink, plus real behind-the-scenes stories.
“Mike from Auckland scenic tours transported us. He was great and even got us into an earlier group. Merlin was our guide in hobbiton and he was great fun. Loved it.”
Small-group Hobbiton day trip from Auckland with CBD pickup, snacks and water, plus a guided set tour at Bag End and the Green Dragon Inn.
“Well organized at Hobbiton. Van pickup was prompt. Didn’t love time change from 6:45 am to 5:30 am. Van driver Alfredo was excellent!”
A small-group day trip from Auckland to Piha’s black sand beaches, caves, and native forest, with wildlife spotting and a beach picnic.
“Loved the walks! Beautiful scenery which we would never have found by ourselves. Came away with great pics!”
Glide to Mt. Victoria summit from Devonport. Small-group Segway training, local stories, 360 views, and a fun ride for first-timers.
“Great Communication. Safety first and we took our time to get used of the Segway. Pauline was an excellent guide with a passion for the area. Highly recommended.”
Walk Auckland on a private, customizable tour with a local guide. Choose the sights you want, get insider tips, and move efficiently.
“Passionnée par son métier et sa ville, tour complet et agréable”
Paddle Auckland waters at night for a 2-hour bioluminescence kayak tour. See glowing plankton with a small-group guide.
“loved the kayaking on the ocean at night”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
