Auckland · HISTORICAL TOURS
A pā site, a colonial waterfront and a war museum on a hill sit within a few kilometres of each other. These 9 tours are priced and compared on ground covered and how much is walking.
Explore New Zealand culture, All Blacks history, the haka, locker room, and rugby games on this lively 90-minute Auckland tour.
“Excellent tour guide and exhibit. A definite must for anybody no matter your knowledge level on rugby also great interactive activities along the way.”
Explore Māori culture, All Blacks history, the haka, and hands-on rugby challenges during this lively 90-minute Auckland experience.
“Amazing show of culture, sport and integrity. The tour had everything. The tour guide Samual was very knowledgeable and informative. The history to modern day was all covered in a very interactive way. I will go to all Blacks game when they play in the US.”
Explore Auckland’s historic Vulcan Lane bars, taste local brews, and hear lively stories from guide Darcy on this social evening tour.
“We had such a great time with Darcy! The choices of bars really went well with the history timeline and his stories were well presented (hey hey hey!). I would recommend this tour as the guide, the bars and the beers were all top notch.”
Explore Waiheke through Māori history, native bush, pa ruins, beaches, and sea views with a local guide on this small-group island tour.
“Best part of my Auckland was my tour of Waiheke Island! Loved the art coastline hike, visit to Piritahi Marae, picnic at Oneroa Beach, wine tasting at Mudbrick, olive oil tasting at AllPress and shopping. We did a hike at Whakanewha Park, sRead more”
Walk Auckland from Albert Park to the waterfront with Paula, tracing Māori stories, volcanoes, public art, and the city’s maritime past.
“Paula is fantastic! We have taken walking tours in cities all around the world and her tour is one of the best!”
Explore Waitangi, Russell, Māori culture, and Bay of Islands scenery on a private 13-hour day trip from Auckland with transport included.
“Mr. Karthek was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, a careful driver, and a perfect organizer of this long day tour; he was very amiable and considerate; We liked the tour very much as it allowed us to see and visit a good part of the beautiRead more”
Explore Waiheke with Māori guide Paora, sacred sites, island stories, Batch wine, a beachside lunch, and sweeping views from Auckland.
“We spent a wonderful day with Puawai on Waiheke Island back in February. She picked us up with a bright smile first thing in the morning, and she drove us all over the island - first to a Marae where we listened to a welcoming ceremony, then to other cultural sites, and two wineries. Throughout the day, Puawai shared insights about Maori culture and the community on the island. We had a delicious lunch at Batch Winery then off for more cultural experiences and sightseeing. Thank you, Puawai, for a beautiful day!”
Taste mussels, fish and chips, and New Zealand pie while exploring Devonport’s waterfront, Māori past, and maritime stories from Auckland.
“Excellent tour! Our guide, Hwani, was so nice and very knowledgeable about Davenport and New Zealand culture and history. The tour included a nice variety of food and shops unique to New Zealand. We also had wonderful views to take in. Wonderful tour.”
Explore Waiheke through Māori history, native bush, pa ruins, beaches, local food, and Hauraki Gulf views on a private six-hour tour.
“The view on Waiheke Island is magnificent but this is not a cultural experience. We saw a Maori welcome hut but could not go in because no one was there to welcome us. As we traversed the island we were told about Māori rituals and life Read more”
Pick a harbour, a crater, a cave or a cellar door.
