AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 9 historical tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Auckland’s All Blacks Experience pairs a guided Māori cultural tour with a players’ tunnel haka moment, interactive games, and a major retail stop.
Most Popular“Had a fantastic time our guide Cess was a great very informative he had a great sense of humour and we all enjoyed the games, we had a lot of fun . Would definitely recommend this tour ..”
Interactive All Blacks cultural tour in Auckland CBD with hands-on games, a walk to the haka, and time in the official team store.
“Wonderful and interactive. We really enjoyed it. This tour gives a nice history of the All Blacks rugby team, and allows visitors some interactive insights into the game. Nice store at the end.”
Taste craft brews and Kiwi wine on a guided Auckland bar crawl through Vulcan Lane, ending at the first self-brewing bar. $30.
“Great bar and beer tour! Darcy is a terrific homegrown guide who shares lots of history and insights into the five bars, Auckland, and other stops along the way. Cheers!”
A Māori-led Waiheke history tour with sea views, white-sand beaches, native bush walks, and pa ruins. Small group.
“Best part of my Auckland was my tour of Waiheke Island! Loved the art coastline hike, visit to Piritahi Marae, picnic at Oneroa Beach, wine tasting at Mudbrick, olive oil tasting at AllPress and shopping. We did a hike at Whakanewha Park, sRead more”
Walk Auckland’s Tāmaki Makaurau highlights with a small group: parks, heritage sites, Britomart, the Viaduct area, and harbor views.
“Paula is fantastic! We have taken walking tours in cities all around the world and her tour is one of the best!”
A 6am private Bay of Islands heritage trip from Auckland with Waitangi, Russell by ferry, a boat cruise, and a Māori cultural performance.
“Great service, very good experience to see heritage of New Zealand, nice trip to Russel city and one hour city tour.”
Waiheke Island Māori cultural tour with karakia, sacred-site storytelling, and wine-and-lunch at Batch/Three Seven Two, about 5 hours.
“We spent a wonderful day with Puawai on Waiheke Island back in February. She picked us up with a bright smile first thing in the morning, and she drove us all over the island - first to a Marae where we listened to a welcoming ceremony, then to other cultural sites, and two wineries. Throughout…”
Eat classic New Zealand fare in Devonport and learn Māori and harbour stories on a guided walk from Auckland Ferry Building.
“Excellent tour! Our guide, Hwani, was so nice and very knowledgeable about Davenport and New Zealand culture and history. The tour included a nice variety of food and shops unique to New Zealand. We also had wonderful views to take in. Wonderful tour.”
Private 6-hour Waiheke heritage tour with Māori stories, native bush walk to a pa site, Hauraki Gulf views, and lunch stop.
“The view on Waiheke Island is magnificent but this is not a cultural experience. We saw a Maori welcome hut but could not go in because no one was there to welcome us. As we traversed the island we were told about Māori rituals and life Read more”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
