Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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Enjoyable, informative and a great day out...
Explore Auckland in small groups for a more personalised experience.
An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all the best sights, with plenty of stops for photos.
• Discover our sparkling harbour, stunning beaches, historic buildings, leafy parks, Victorian suburbs, and bustling shopping areas.
• Enjoy fantastic views from the top of our volcanoes.
• Travel over the Harbour Bridge for great views of our city.
• Learn about Auckland, the geography, history, and our way of life.
• Comfortable air-conditioned coach takes you to a greater variety of sights.
• Easy morning, 4 hour tour.
• Convenient downtown departure point or from our central pick-up locations.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 18 people per booking
There is some access to the bus, if you have a Walker or a Wheelchair, but these items must be folded. There is a small step. There are handles each side of the door to help.
Strollers must be foldable.
In consideration of other guests, if you are un-well, please do not participate on the tour. I will refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ferry Building
Our main pick up point is alongside the Ferry Building on Queens Wharf. There's a pick-up & drop off area, that's the spot. Alternatively, we offer 4 central pick-up locations. Let us know where you are staying and we will advise the closest pick-up point. This is a very comprehensive tour and we pack a lot into the 3.5 to 4 hours. You will get a real feel for Auckland. It's geography, history, sights, and our way of life. This tour is family run, and the commentary is detailed, full of insights from a local perspective and delivered with humor.
Viaduct Harbour
We drive along the downtown waterfront area, past the Viaduct Harbour, which is one of Auckland top "going out" spots. Great selection of restaurants and bars. Lots of boats, and home to the America's Cup yachts, and Whale & Dolphin watching boats
What‘s Included
Professional guide with live commentary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Selected convenient pick-up areas located throughout the City.
Gratuities
Options
Afternoon Tour - 2:30pm
3.5 + hours, Scenic Tour of Auckland
Morning Tour - 10am
3.5 + hours, Scenic Tour of Auckland
Reviews
1,050 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Intro to Auckland
Angus C,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pick-up location easy to find. Tour is informative and interesting. It’s a good way to orientate yourself and discover things to do so as to get the most from a stay in Auckland. Tour is good value too
Highly recommend as a quick way to see this gorgeous city!
165lizr,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, we had a beautiful day in Auckland and learned so much about its history and highlights. I highly recommend this tour for those with limited time available in Auckland!
Paul was our guide, and...
Robert S,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was our guide, and the tour was fantastic. Paul really knew so much about New Zealand and Auckland and was eager to share.it. We were sent a picture of where to meet with a reminder of the date and time beforehand. The vehicle for the tour was clean, comfortable and reliable. I’d highly recommend this tour !
Our guide, Paul, was a...
ROBERT C,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Paul, was a wealth of information and very friendly. Worth every penny. Saw the city and learned a lot about the history of New Zealand.
Paul was amazing!
Jennifer V,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! So much information and neat stops along the way. Our tour guide, Paul, was amazing. A very nice and engaging man. Highly recommend this tour!
Great Tour with Paul, our guide
Louis L,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul, our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and an amazing guide. He was a cautious driver and made our trip a pleasant experience. Thanks Paul!
Worth it
KaitKoof,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was such a great guide! We explored so many areas of Auckland while getting great information without being overwhelmed or bored. He was clear, consistent on allowing the group enough time to see the sites and kept us on a great schedule. Worth the money to orientate yourself with the city before exploring and seeing some farther away areas less reachable without a car.
Best introduction
Christina M,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great 4 hours - our guide Paul was brilliant. Funny, knowledgeable and just a joy to be around. And a great driver too. We had great time experiencing this beautiful city with him.
Absolutely brilliant Trip.
Dream56236792082,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous trip, really enjoyed seeing the sites in Auckland. Our guide Jono was fabulous, very informative, friendly and made the trip enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.
2nd time here, Solo traveler to Auckland NZ..
Tevita T,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome tour, the staff are well informed about everything in Auckland. They were approachable & kind, very easy to talk to. Many stops for photo opportunities.
From NZ$75.00
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