Private Tour

A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Albert Park

You'll walk through Auckland's beautiful Albert Park, with its local flora.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

Options

A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories

Reviews

4.50

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to explore an area
G5953MJjuliep,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This 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
4.00
Easy 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
5.00
It 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
5.00
This 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
1.00
Never 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
5.00
I 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
5.00
A 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
5.00
we 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
4.00
It 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.
Very easy to follow. ...
Maryanne H,,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very easy to follow. Very informative. Particularly liked the instructions about which direction to face.