Auckland Walking Tour: Small-Group History & Culture Experience
Overview
Come join me to walk through time, from volcanoes to the viaduct on my small group guided walking tour of Auckland! From its volcanic origins to stories of pioneering people, Māori legends & key historical events, this tour weaves together the history & culture of the City of Sails, Tāmaki Makaurau. We’ll stop by Auckland Art Gallery, stroll through Albert Park, and uncover the backstreets of old Auckland. Highlights include Britomart, the Viaduct Harbour, and iconic landmarks like the Sky Tower, an America’s Cup Yacht and the New Zealand Maritime Museum. The tour ends at the waterfront with spectacular harbour views. Along the way, marvel at unique public art, visit the Women’s Suffrage Memorial and discover hidden gems like the University of Auckland Clock Tower. With a break for refreshments and insider tips on the best places to eat, drink and shop, this tour is a rich tapestry of stories, history and local charm.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- All Fees and Taxes
- Small-group walking tour of Auckland’s history & culture with a local guide
Meeting Location
1 Khartoum Place
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
143 Quay Street
Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Close to the Hilton Hotel
What To Expect
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The University of Auckland
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Government House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Small-group walking tour of Auckland’s history & culture with a local guide.
The minimum age to participate is 15..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Auckland Walking Tour: Small-Group History & Culture Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auckland Walking Tour: Small-Group History & Culture Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- All Fees and Taxes
- Small-group walking tour of Auckland’s history & culture with a local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
