New Zealand · FOOD TOURS IN AUCKLAND
The 8 best food tours in Auckland you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend 2:30 to 5:30 tasting Auckland with guides such as Laura, Sarah, Alex, Jono, and Kath. Expect artisan products, seafood, chocolate, cheese, dumplings, Korean food, ice cream, and a local wine or beer stop, with city history and restaurant tips along the way.
“Laura was enthusiastic and gave lots of background about NZ culture and food. Cool venues with great variety.”
Join Ananda Tours for a five-hour food and wine circuit across Waiheke Island. Your local guide, often someone like Grant, Craig, Nick, or Michael, takes you to boutique vineyards, an olive-oil tasting, a family-style vineyard lunch, and The Heke for beer or whisky. Ferry tickets are separate.
“Had a wonderful time. The company was very responsive and got us back to the ferry earlier than the rest of the tour to accommodate unforeseen traffic issues to the airport due to a Coldplay concert. We really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!”
Spend three hours walking Auckland’s city centre with guides such as Sarah, Jono, Clare, Alex and Laura. Sample local cheese, restaurant dishes, Kiwi classics, artisan chocolate and a local drink, while hearing stories about Auckland’s past and getting practical dining tips. The route begins near the Railway Station and ends close by.
“Amazing tour! Very informative and the food and drinks were delicious. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind.”
Taste Auckland with a local guide such as Kath or Elle, traveling by air-conditioned minivan between markets, cafés, specialty food shops, and lunch. Expect morning tea, food samples, wine, and city views from Mt. Eden. Weekend routes visit farmers markets, while weekday tours may include a coffee roastery.
“Great places to eat. We learned a lot of food types available in Auckland and at the same time we went around the neighborhood outside the city.”
Spend about three hours walking central Auckland with a local guide such as Alex, Debbie, or Liz. Taste New Zealand seafood, beef, cheese, meat pie, chocolate, and hokey pokey ice cream at at least four stops around Federal Street, High Street, and Britomart. The small group is capped at 10, and the tour returns downtown.
“Liz was fantastic!!!! The places she took us and the information she shared were all great. I learned not only about Aukland but specific food.”
Fly from North Shore or Ardmore to Waiheke Island, then enjoy a three-course lunch and premium wine tasting at Batch Winery. A small group of up to nine people travels by van, plane, and island transfer. Guides such as Chris and Josh help manage the day, including weather changes.
“Fabulous day out from start to finish. Very friendly relaxed staff who knew everything. Great professional tour guides, highly recommend. Thanks”
Meet at Auckland’s Ferry Building at 1:00 pm, cross to Devonport, and spend about three hours tasting New Zealand favorites, desserts, and local specialties. Guides such as Hwani and Michael add stories about Auckland, Māori settlement, maritime life, and colonial Devonport. The group is limited to 10 people.
“the food was good, but we thought it would be spread out over a longer peeiod of time. We went from one place to the next which was 3 doors away, then to a 3rd place that was a block away. Our guide was good, but needs to speak up a bit, he was difficult to hear.”
Spend about three hours walking central Auckland with a private guide such as Rosario, stopping for local food and drink tastings while seeing City Hall, Viaduct Harbour, Aotea Square, the Sky Tower, Britomart, and Queen Street. Your guide can adjust the route and tastings for dietary needs, though the exact food and drink selection should be confirmed.
“Our guide, Rosario was fantastic. Highly recommended asked us question to tailor our experience to fit our personalities and taste. Very well done and easy to book.”
Pick a coast, a summit or a cellar door.
