A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Auckland is rich in Māori and European history, and this dynamic city has a wealth of stories that define it. On this 90-minute self-guided walking tour, I’ll share tales of the pioneering people and events that shaped this vibrant waterfront metropolis. You’ll explore the heart of Auckland’s central business district, and learn about the city’s volcanic origins.
The tour begins at Khartoum Place, where you’ll find out how New Zealand made history as the first country to grant women the right to vote. As we wander through the stunning Albert Park, I’ll share the Māori legend of the god of earthquakes and volcanoes, and the dramatic story of how Auckland, or Tāmaki Makaurau, came to be.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
What To Expect
Auckland Art Gallery
You'll catch a glimpse of the Auckland Art Gallery, known for its collection of fascinating local artworks, but please remember that admission to the gallery is not included in this tour.
Albert Park
You'll walk through Auckland's beautiful Albert Park, with its local flora.
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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thoroughly enjoyed,...
Paul P,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed, informative and great tips of where to drink and eat, excellent. It was raining a lot, so the freedom of stopping and starting tour of our choice, worked extremely well.
Great way to explore an area
G5953MJjuliep,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was easy to use and a good way to pass some time while learning some history. We’re not familiar with the city so got off track a few times - I’d recommend regularly checking the map when changing direction but otherwise it was easy to use with your own headphones and flexible with dates/times to do it.
Easy to follow, nice...
Daisha S,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Easy to follow, nice trip. We followed a few of the audio guides recommendations afterwards too for dinner and drinks, it was nice.
Nice tour
Jennifer C,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour. Very easy to follow the route. Lots of interesting information. Will definitely try this again in other cities
Will be using VoiceMap Audio Tours whenever we can!
njo7,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was great. We got into Auckland late in the afternoon and were able to continue the tour the next day. Really liked that we could go at our own pace.
Unable to use due to multiple Errors with downloading
Phuong N,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Never uploaded- kept timing out. Emailed operator, but never received a response. I am unable to use it during my short stay. Very disappointed.
Fantastic Auckland Walking Tour
NatashaL602,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this self-guided walking tour. It was very easy to follow, and the tour itself was very informative and interesting. It took me to parts of the city I had not discovered on my own. I would recommend this to anyone who likes to do things at their own pace.
Great self-guided walking tour
BigmalLondon,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A nicely put together self-guided tour, well-paced and produced. Ideal for a few hours solo in Auckland. Definitely saw some interesting things and learnt facts that what otherwise have passed me by. Economical and flexible
Very enjoyable and interesting tour
P9660RJpaulas,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour! Interesting and diverse, app excellent, got off track a couple of times but referred to map on phone screen and it was easy to correct. Will be doing more voicemap tours, a great way to experience a city.
Nice
julierjones,Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was really nice. I got lost once & the app does NOT help you find your way as stated but it was still very educational. The reference to certain shops was nice, especially the Queens bar at the end.
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