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‘s Included
Professional guide with live commentary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Selected convenient pick-up areas located throughout the City.
Gratuities
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
Options
Afternoon Tour - 2:30pm
3.5 + hours, Scenic Tour of Auckland
Morning Tour - 10am
3.5 + hours, Scenic Tour of Auckland
Reviews
1,001 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great for a Quick Stopover in Auckland
Emily T,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to see some of the highlights in Auckland while still leaving some time to explore on our own later in the day. We got several fantastic views of the city skyline and Josh was very knowledgeable, always willing to help with photos and answer questions. The tour was the perfect way to see the city, especially for anyone on a limited timeframe.
This was very easy to...
Marg E,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was very easy to book. Phone call was returned promptly by Josh. Our Driver Paul was lovely, very knowledgeable and kept us informed.
Best way to see Auckland
Erin H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was great. Paul provided a wealth of information and knowledge, with history and relevant information for everyone. Provided a detailed tour of Auckland and was the perfect tour to see many sights of Auckland on a time limited stay
Great!
Annie R,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour to get a layout of the city. Our guide was top notch. Provided water and fruit before the hill climb on Mt Eden. Comfortable bus with adequate views either side.
It was well organised. ...
Ian D,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was well organised. Guide was very knowledgeable about all of the places we went to see . He never stopped giving out information during the trip. We did everything that had been said was happening. We were given snacks during one of the stop offs. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wanted to see alot of places and be given the opportunity to take photos of alot of places in a 4 hr trip.
A Truly Enriching Auckland Experience!
Lavanya L,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this scenic tour of Auckland! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable — he shared fascinating stories about everything from Maori culture and local birds to jade and protective stones. We covered so much in just four hours, yet it never felt rushed. He chose the most beautiful vantage points for photos and was so considerate toward my mum, making sure she had the front seat for her comfort. The harbour views, the sailboats, Mission Bay beaches, and the Viaduct were stunning. A lovely touch was how he passed around little treasures — miniature kiwis, songbirds, and unique stones — so we could experience a bit of New Zealand’s magic firsthand. He even offered water, fruit, and Tim Tamsz It was a perfect day — gorgeous weather, and an exceptional guide who made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Auckland wanting a convenient highlights tour!
Auckland city tour
W7497DIsarag,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour today - thoroughly recommend it ! Josh was a great guide and showed us many areas we would never of found by ourselves
A great value for money tour of Auckland
lindarV9462RD,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience with Josh who was a knowledgeable friendly host who accommodated everyone's needs. The bus was clean and comfortable. Great value for money.
Great way to see all the...
Donna B,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see all the highlights of the city! Paul was amazing and extremely knowledgeable about all the spots we were able to see.
A great tour at a very reasonable price
Dahman39,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed my sightseeing tour with Josh as our guide. We saw a huge amount with plenty of time at each stop. Josh was great with answering questions while telling us all the interesting facts about Auckland and its surroundings. I was tight on time and this tour was the perfect full Auckland tour for me. I've done many tours on my travels and I can tell you Josh was one of the most genuine and happy tour guides I've encountered.
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