Top Things to do in Auckland Central
The 7 Best Food Tours in Auckland Central, North Island
European, Polynesian, Asian and strong Maori heritages give the Auckland its distinctive culture. Discover the history of the world's largest Polynesian city through Maori treasures at Auckland Museum and experience the lives of 19th-century settlers at Howick Historical Village. Find Polynesian handicrafts at Otara Market or people-watch in bustling Ponsonby and Parnell. Adventure junkies can get their fix from kayaking, sailing and high-octane bungee jumping.
Restaurants in Auckland Central
1. Auckland Insider Tour: Food Tour with Local Expert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Taste the best of Auckland on a food tour with an expert guide who dishes on the city's freshest produce, wine, and seafood, among other tasty treats, during a 4-hour tour. Travel by minivan throughout the city to visit the Auckland Fish Market and drive to landmarks including Mt Eden, Ponsonby Road and the Auckland Domain. Visit a farmers' market as well as other artisan producers who provide samples of the delectable goods they make. Enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch with your companions on this small-group tour limited to 6 people.
Inclusions: Mornng Tea, Food and wine tastings, Lunch, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By talltraveler53
Johno is an enthusiastic and knows the food. Nice walk around Queen Street and the group was small in number
2. Private Tour of West Auckland's Kumeu Wine Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Journey through one of Auckland's finest wine areas, Kumeu. A short drive from Auckland central, the Kumeu Wine Trail is a great fun day out. Our experienced guides can recommend you some of the regions finest vineyards and eateries. Any entrance fees are not included in the cost and are paid locally. The hours are flexible so you can enjoy as many vineyards as you like or visit some of the regions finest eateries and the famous nearby west Auckland beaches. We would also recommend including a trip to Muriwai beach or Bethells beach.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fees for vineyards & tastings
Reviewed By jefeD42
We had Ezy Driver pick us up from the Auckland airport early afternoon and take us to a private glow worm excursion in Waitomo. In order to make it to our excursion we had to carry all of our luggage with us in the vehicle (as our hotel wasn't ready for check in before we had to leave). The drive was 3 hours south into NZs north island. There were 5 of us and we rode in an 11 passenger minivan, it was spacious and clean and fit all of our luggage. Our driver was informative about the area and stopped to let us have lunch at a really good local cafe. He waited with our luggage for the 3 hour glow worm excursion and then drove us back to Auckland to our hotel. Our belongings were safe and our driver was attentive to our needs. Ezy Driver is highly recommended!
3. Original Cocktail Tour Auckland Central
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A leisurely walking tour discovering hidden bars where Auckland comes alive after dark. You go early so you can remember where to come at night! These are hard to find hot spots off the beaten track where locals in the know go in the old part of town. Some of our highlights are; a bar set in Auckland'™s first picture theatre; bars in cellars below sea level; a house bar in an Art Deco Hotel and more. Discover Auckland's hidden bar culture and their barmen, owners or managers as you visit a number of venues around the city centre where you will be treated to an array of fabulous cocktail tastings using seasonal, local and imported ingredients. The tour includes dialogue of downtown Auckland'™s colonial history and geography as well as information about the bar visited and the bar's philosophy behind the drinks they make. Go where the locals go and feel like a local with your local guide in a small group.
Inclusions: Beverages, Snacks, Local guide, Tour escort/host, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By RonP1587
Not only did we get a cultural and historical walking tour, we had great food and fabulous wine. Mimi knew Auckland, the best places to go, and wonderful food. She was also an interesting conversationalist. She is highly recommemded.
4. Half-Day Queen Street Food Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 13 reviews
What better introduction to the heart of the city than starting at the top of Auckland's ‘Golden Mile’, taking in the city’s oldest architecture and enjoying samples of our multicultural cuisine along the way. Enjoy the Queen Street Food tour or try out our alternative afternoon tour!
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), All Food tastings, Local guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off - please make your own way to our designated meeting point.
Reviewed By KKofA
I just wanted to thank you for making the food tour happen especially for us at such short notice and accommodating our tight schedule. As you predicted, we loved spending the afternoon with Jono who is passionate and knowledgeable about Auckland and has a charming engaging personality. He not only accommodated our diets but he ended our tour on a sweet high note with hokey pokeys from Giapo. This was on my husband’s ‘must go to’ list.
5. Gourmet Wine and Food Downtown Walking Tour in Auckland
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 45 reviews
If you love food and wine and a little walking and want to familiarize yourself with this area and its people, this is the tour for you! Auckland is a melting pot of different nationalities from all over the globe and the best way to experience this, is through its people and food. Meet our local guide and discover downtown Auckland and its award winning and often hard to find eating establishments. Discover how downtown evolved from the earliest colonists and the buildings & streets they left behind. Taste your way from restaurant to restaurant experiencing their unique flavours showing Auckland’s cultural diversity. A great tour to do on arrival to our beautiful city, as you will become familiar with this historical part of town and what it has to offer. Arrive hungry as you will be sampling a selection of delicious plates expertly paired with delicious NZ wine. Don't plan anything for dinner as you probably won't need it....
Inclusions: Walking tour with a historical narrative, Food tasting - this will amount to a mid-sized meal, Wine tastings and beverages and water, Local guide, Local taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses
Reviewed By Barb C
We took our tour on Oct 28th. Our guide the owner was fantastic. The tour started at the waterfront and went thru many different areas and types of food. The restaurants picked were of high quality and we rec'd amazing service at each one. Well worth taking this trip to explore restaurants one may not have known about prior. Great experience!
6. Flavours of our City Food Walk
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 16 reviews
If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend the afternoon, taking in the city’s oldest architecture and history whilst nibbling on local treats along the way.
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), All Food tastings, Local guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off - please make your own way to our designated meeting point.
Reviewed By KKofA
I just wanted to thank you for making the food tour happen especially for us at such short notice and accommodating our tight schedule. As you predicted, we loved spending the afternoon with Jono who is passionate and knowledgeable about Auckland and has a charming engaging personality. He not only accommodated our diets but he ended our tour on a sweet high note with hokey pokeys from Giapo. This was on my husband’s ‘must go to’ list.
7. Private Tour North Auckland's Cheese Honey and Matakana Wine Trail
Journey north over the harbour bridge and beyond Auckland's border. Enjoy the delights of the Puhoi Valley Cheese Company, Warkworth Honey Center before a guided tour from the Matakana regions finest vineyards and eateries. Recommended add-on's for this trip are Pakiri Beach Horse Riding
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fees for vineyards & tastings
Reviewed By jefeD42
We had Ezy Driver pick us up from the Auckland airport early afternoon and take us to a private glow worm excursion in Waitomo. In order to make it to our excursion we had to carry all of our luggage with us in the vehicle (as our hotel wasn't ready for check in before we had to leave). The drive was 3 hours south into NZs north island. There were 5 of us and we rode in an 11 passenger minivan, it was spacious and clean and fit all of our luggage. Our driver was informative about the area and stopped to let us have lunch at a really good local cafe. He waited with our luggage for the 3 hour glow worm excursion and then drove us back to Auckland to our hotel. Our belongings were safe and our driver was attentive to our needs. Ezy Driver is highly recommended!
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