Auckland Insider Tour: Food Tour with Local Expert

Highlights

  • Hotel transfers are included

  • An ideal way to get to know Auckland, as the tour includes many popular sights

  • Small-group tour ensures you receive personalized attention

Summary

Join a foodie guide who provides local insight into Auckland’s thriving food scene, which includes an abundance of seafood, fresh produce and distinctive wines. Upon hotel pickup by minivan, start your half-day tour at a farmers’ market where local food purveyors and specialty food stores offer samples of mouthwatering jams, sauces and baked goods with your morning tea. Then, meet vendors and restauranteurs as your guide takes your small group behind the scenes at the bustling Auckland Fish Market, where you’ll enjoy wine tasting and a light lunch.  Afterward, take a city tour of Auckland, driving down popular Ponsonby Road, a hip area festooned with boutique shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Your guide shares informative commentary about Auckland’s diverse cultures and current trends in the food and wine scene. Admire panoramic views over the city from the summit of Mt Eden, and journey past the 185-acre (75-hectare) expanse of Auckland Domain, whose grounds include formal gardens, the Wintergarden Pavilion and the Auckland War Memorial Museum. You can request to be dropped off here, or end your tour back at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
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Why take this tour?

Foodies will love this fun culinary tour of Auckland with a local food-loving guide. You'll visit places that are central to Auckland's dining scene, such as the Auckland Fish Market, a farmers' market, and trendy Ponsonby Road. Enjoy plenty of food samples and wine tastings, and learn about wine production near the city. You'll also visit some of Auckland's must-see attractions, like the Domain and the Mt. Eden lookout.

What’s included?

  • Mornng Tea

  • Food and wine tastings

  • Lunch

  • Local guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

The Big Foody Food Tours

About operator:

Auckland's number one food tour experience. A fun and flavour filled insight into the excellent cuisine, markets, restaurants and producers Auckland has to offer. The Big Foody Food Tours have an excellent choice of tours to give you the ultimate taste of the city and a delicious introduction to Auckland and the regions. Book through our website and receive a bottle of local wine or box of chocolates! Make sure you book a Big Foody Tour at the beginning of your stay in NZ so you are geared up with the best places to eat and drink around the country! All our tours are small and intimate groups tailored to make sure you walk away having had a memorable time. We pick up from all hotels in the CBD for our driven tours All tour guests a New Zealand SIM Card. Book through our website and receive a bottle of local wine or box of chocolates!

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