The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Taste the best of Auckland on a food tour with an expert guide who dishes on the city's freshest produce, wine, and seafood, among other tasty treats, during a 4-hour tour. Travel by minivan throughout the city to visit the Auckland Fish Market and drive to landmarks including Mt Eden, Ponsonby Road and the Auckland Domain. Visit a farmers' market as well as other artisan producers who provide samples of the delectable goods they make. Enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch with your companions on this small-group tour limited to 6 people.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Confirmation will be advised at time of booking

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Lunch

Mornng Tea

Food and wine tastings

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Auckland Domain

Take in some of the city’s top sights as you drive around the city. Drive down Ponsonby Road to where your guide points out a number of favorites among the hip area’s boutique shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Head to the top of Mt Eden to peer at the grass-covered cone of an ancient volcano and admire panoramic views over Auckland. Pass by the Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, and get an overview of the 185-acre (75-hectare) expanse. The grounds include formal gardens, the Wintergarden Pavilion and the excellent Auckland War Memorial Museum. Many people choose to visit the museum after the tour ends and your guide can provide drop off at the museum.  Throughout your tour, your friendly guide shares informative commentary about Auckland’s food and wine, diverse cultures, and current trends for a fun and fascinating tour.

Admission Not Applicable

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The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland

Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

114 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

106

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Navigate15157834707,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is an amazing tour and I would highly recommend it. All the food was delicious and our guide, Sarah, knew so much about food and the history of Auckland. You could tell she is very passionate about both. I was also super appreciative of Sarah and Jono going above and beyond to help me out with a sticky situation with an Airbnb. Great people and a great tour, highly recommended.
Wonderful experience
Paradise30104831550,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sarah was a wonderful guide! Very personable and knowledgeable. The food was amazing and highly recommend! Got to experience places I would have likely never made it to on my own.
Fantastic foodie experience
X1522IUnaomis,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent tour experience. Our guide Sarah was very knowledgeable and all of the food choices were delicious. Highly recommend.
Myrna’s review
Jose F,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great places to eat. We learned a lot of food types available in Auckland and at the same time we went around the neighborhood outside the city.
Great food, great company
melaniekE5695VF,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a really nice way to cap off our trip to New Zealand, giving us insight into some food options that we otherwise wouldn't have considered. Elle was great company and made the whole excursion a treat!
Unique and Fun Way to experience Auckland Food Culture
Tour02988089489,
May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kat was such a joy to chat with and very informative. The food was delicious and unique. Millers was certainly a highlight but we enjoyed everything we tried. I would love to go on another tour because the places and the insights were just wonderful. Highly recommend!
Auckland food hidden treasures tour
carmelz2017,
Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fabulous tour of Auckland! Thank you to Kath our guide who gave us a truly special experience. We were given a highly personalised tour. We tasted and experienced authentic NZ flavours ranging from specially roasted coffee and delicious handmade treats to Charcuterie and gourmet accompaniments. We were lucky to include a classic New Zealand pie which was rich and flavoursome too. It was an unexpected bonus. We also tried delicious Salmon and spicy cornbread bites before having a rich chocolate tasting rounded off with a digestive cocoa tea. We could not honestly fit in any more though there was still another foodie stop. We learned of the history and natural features of the area and the its cultural makeup as well as getting time to shop for some NZ lollies we had heard about. Kath made all this happen for us which was above and beyond! Thank you to this special lady and the company which we highly recommend if you have the time in Auckland.
Highly Recommended
Alexander R,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience. Our guide, Kath, made the tour fun and enjoyable. All stops were unique and had great stories about the City, culture and history. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Best way to start a visit to Auckland
olsondwightdeb,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Katherine, was exceptional and so enthusiastic about the city and the places she took us to! Food stops were so fun and perfect way to get a flair of the city!
Best Food Tour ever!
LOffutt,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
People make the experiences you enjoy, and Kath did not disappoint! She is knowledgeable about the city of Auckland and the history of New Zealand. Because she and her husband are foodies who love trying different cuisines, she not only takes you to fabulous places, to try local, but always is checking out the “new” in town. We went slightly over time because the 4 of us had so many questions and so much to share. Food, coffee, tea, wine and chocolates were all divine and diverse. We would highly recommend this tour! Thank you Kath!!