The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland
Overview
The Tastebud Tour has been our flagship experience since 2010. Over four delicious hours, you'll explore Auckland’s sights, stories, and most importantly, its flavours, on this urban food safari. Taste your way through the city while learning about its food communities: from roasters and bakers to chefs, winemakers, and artisans, guided by local experts.
We showcase key city highlights like the waterfront and volcanoes, sharing how they shape New Zealand’s culinary identity. On weekends, we explore bustling farmers markets, meeting passionate makers who share their craft, rain or shine. During the week, we stop at a beloved local coffee roaster.
No matter the day, this tour dives deep into the flavours that define Auckland, and you won’t leave hungry!
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Mornng Tea
- Food and wine tastings
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick ups are purely dependant on the number of people in the group. It might be we ask guests to make their way to a central location if there are multiple pick ups.
35 Hobson Street
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Shop 51/7 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Confirmation will be advised at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Mornng Tea.
- Food and wine tastings.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland 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
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Mornng Tea
- Food and wine tastings
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Confirmation will be advised at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
