Devonport Food & History Walking Tour: Taste and Explore
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the delightful seaside town of Devonport, where history and culinary delights intertwine.
This guided walking tour takes you through charming streets while savoring iconic New Zealand dishes, including fresh mussel pots, classic fish and chips, and the renowned Steak and Cheese Pie. Along the way, uncover Devonport’s captivating maritime and colonial stories, all while enjoying a relaxing stroll by the waterfront. Ideal for tourists, locals, and food enthusiasts, this tour offers a unique blend of culture and cuisine that will surprise and delight anyone who joins.
- Savor local favorites like mussel pots and Steak and Cheese Pie and others
- Discover Devonport’s rich maritime and colonial heritage
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along the picturesque waterfront
- Perfect for food lovers and history buffs of all ages
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Ferry Building
We will meet at this point and go to Devonport We will show the landmark of Auckland and tell you hidden stroies of Auckland Harbour
Devonport
Certainly! Devonport is a charming seaside suburb located on Auckland’s North Shore, known for its rich history, stunning coastal views, and vibrant local culture. Historical Significance Devonport is one of Auckland’s earliest settled areas, with a deep Māori and maritime history. The volcanic cones in the area—Takarunga (Mt Victoria), Takapuna, and Takararo—were once fortified Māori pā (villages), providing fertile land for growing crops and access to abundant seafood. We will enjoy the meals and deserts at this place with enjoying the vibe of Auckland
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Devonport Food & History Walking Tour: Taste and Explore
What‘s Included
Desert
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Walking tour
Knowledgeable tour guide who will tell you hidden story of Auckland
Meals
Food allergies must be advised in advance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Beverages at own cost
Ferry fees
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful half day trip to historic Devonport!
Ronald C,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael met us right on time at the pickup point. He accompanied us all through the tour on the short ferry ride to Devonport and up to Mount Victoria. The food stops were excellent consisting of steamed mussels, local fish and chips, and finally gelato! Michael is a very pleasant young man and made the tour very enjoyable. Would highly recommend this tour to Devonport!
We would recommend this tour. We enjoyed it!
DonnaRose R,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great afternoon! Sean picked us up our hotel, drove us down to the marina and across the bridge into Devonport while sharing the history of the area and the unique bridge construction and expansion. Once in Devonport we visited a heritage restaurant where sean ordered a lamb dish and a mussels and oyster dish for us that was delicious. Lovely service and the setting out on the patio was peaceful. Then off we went to pick up fish and chips and a savory pie o& ou4 choosing ( we choose a streak and Guinness and a mince and cheese) and drove up to North Head for a lovely picnic. With a beautiful view of the harbour. Then Sean lead us on a tour of munition tunnels and shared the history of this strategic defensive location. Interesting and worth our visit. Then back off into town where we had an ice- cream at another heritage building, their local cinema. After which Sean took as to the ferry terminal where we said good bye. We chose to independently explore the little shops along Main Street before taking the short 10 minute scenic ferry ride back into Auckland. We paid $7.50 pp for the ferry ticket back. We would recommend this tour.
A bit of a disappointment…
Dianne H,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We were looking forward to our Devonport Food Tour. We met our guide, Michael, stepped onto to the ferry to make our way to Devonport. Michael gave a brief introduction to Auckland & Devonport. We walked to Signal Hill restaurant, a lovely old building renovated into a restaurant. We were served mussels & shoulder of lamb. Not being a seafood eater I settled on a plate of lamb, no salad, no sides, just meat. We finished our food, up from the table, straight into an old run-down fish ‘n chip shop next door. We were given a paper package with chips & fish to share. The fish was somewhat tasteless coated in a soggy, pale batter. The chips were ok. There were little plastic tubs of sauces (3 I think), one of group asked for more sauce & we were shocked when the owner said we would have to pay for it! Good grief, the tubs were tiny! We walked to see the Auckland city skyline atop a dormant volcano crater, then back down the hill to a gelato shop for “dessert”. Michael said his goodbyes here & left us to make our way back to Auckland. I felt that Michael was somewhat knowledgeable about Auckland & Devonport but lacked the confidence, interaction & communication skills needed to be a tour guide. I think that for the price we paid, we should have received a better ‘foodie experience’.
Devonport Food Tour
Anthony S,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Make sure you come hungry because you will be eating a lot of delicious food! Michale was our tour guide, very nice young man and very informative and was able to answer everyone’s questions that were asked. Excellent tour and excellent food!
So much more than just a food tour!
Gladys S,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sean was professional, entertaining, and attentive. Don’t miss the lamb and mussels at Signal Hill!!
Explored quaint town of...
Diana H,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Explored quaint town of Devonport, had great tastey mussels, fish and chips and gelato. Nice tour of the area. Great views from signal hill
Highly recommend!
Eniki M,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 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.
great food, a bit rushed
Kevin K,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00the 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.
Easy paced walking tour,...
Stephen F,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy paced walking tour, seamless meeting point instructions and Michael did a great job. Thant for the tour would recommend
Waste of time and lost money
bobb670,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour guide was not at the designated spot at the appointed time and we did not connect, missing the tour entirely.
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