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“Great day led by Martin our tour guide. Who was very informative. Hobiton tour was exceptional and Glowworm Caves very interesting”
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton on a long but magical day, with guided tours, picnic lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
“The caves with the glow worms was amazing. Hobbiton was very beautiful. Get a seat toward the front of the bus so you can hear the bus driver better. He is a wealth of information. Fun experience.”
Auckland’s All Blacks Experience pairs a guided Māori cultural tour with a players’ tunnel haka moment, interactive games, and a major retail stop.
“Sam was a phenomenal guide! He was so funny and so kind when checking me in all the way through the tour and to the finish! He was just awesome!! Such a great experience for someone who doesn’t have much knowledge of rugby, I feel like I understand much more now!”
Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a 90-minute, hands-on guided tour of practical effects, props, and film worlds for $38.
“We took part in the tour today, and had your guide Adam. The tour is incredible if you're a film buff, and the guide was informative and funny. Definitely not one to miss!”
Small-group Hobbiton day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, a guided walk, and an included drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“Wonderful experience! Guides are very friendly and professional. Would highly recommend booking this tour with Auckland & Beyond Tours! 10/10”
Interactive All Blacks cultural tour in Auckland CBD with hands-on games, a walk to the haka, and time in the official team store.
“Kids might love it if they are all blacks fans of foreigners wanting to know more but it’s not for your everyday kiwi who follows the ABs”
Small-group Auckland tour: Queen Street to Ponsonby, Harbour Bridge beach stroll, Mount Victoria panoramas, hotel pickup.
“I really enjoyed this tour. Great guide and comfortable transport.”
A 3-hour small-group Auckland city tour with Harbour Bridge views, Ponsonby streets, Devonport beaches, and Mount Victoria panoramas.
“Great look at this beautiful city. Had done Hop on and off tour but this was a more in depth look with additional experiences. Guide was great.”
Small-group Hobbiton day trip from Auckland with guided movie-set walk, Green Dragon drink, and Waikato countryside pickup included.
“Good communication about pickup Very efficient getting our tix and meeting when we were done.”
Small-group Hobbiton day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup and a Green Dragon Inn drink, plus real behind-the-scenes stories.
“Liked everything except we felt rushed. Would definitely recommend it to others. Michael, our driver and tour guide was very professional, knowledgeable, had great stories to share, and funny. He also gave good recommendations for the rest of our time in Auckland.”
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.
“A wonderful 2 1/2 hour guided tour of Hobbiton with an opportunity to go inside one of the hobbit homes and a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink. Alfredo was our driver to and from the location and he was awesome with snacks and bottles of water and even umbrellas, which unfortunately,…”
A small-group day trip from Auckland to Piha’s black sand beaches, caves, and native forest, with wildlife spotting and a beach picnic.
“The trip was great! We were given a tour of a lifetime. There were breath taking opportunities for photos everywhere we went.”
Glide to Mt. Victoria summit from Devonport. Small-group Segway training, local stories, 360 views, and a fun ride for first-timers.
“Excellent guide and experience! Loved the route to the top of the mountain. The guide was patient, kind and fun.”
Walk Auckland on a private, customizable tour with a local guide. Choose the sights you want, get insider tips, and move efficiently.
“I really enjoyed my time and tour with Vicky! I appreciate her being such a gracious host and showing me around Auckland. This was my first time visiting New Zealand and so I wanted to be able to see and explore as much as I could. I was very happy that we were able to…”
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.
