Discover Auckland City Tour: The City of Sails
Description
Immerse yourself in the beauty and character of Auckland on a sightseeing journey showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks, volcanic landscapes, coastal scenery, and panoramic views. Admire views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and city skyline before travelling to Mission Bay, one of the city’s popular coastal suburbs, known for its waterfront and views across the Waitematā Harbour. Continue to either One Tree Hill or Mt Eden, two of Auckland’s significant volcanic landmarks. Take in sweeping views across the city while learning about Auckland’s volcanic landscape and local history. Visit Achilles Point for impressive views over the Hauraki Gulf, surrounding islands, and coastline before continuing to Bastion Point, a historic location offering panoramic views across the Waitematā Harbour and Auckland skyline. Combining coastal beauty, volcanic landscapes, history, and iconic city views, this experience offers a memorable introduction to Auckland.
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Itinerary
Start your tour in Auckland central with pick up from your hotel, your experienced guide will welcome you and take you from here.
Look out to the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge when you are travelling along the Auckland waterfront and at one of the volcanoes we visit, here you will also see the Auckland skyline from above
Drive past one of New Zealand's stunning seaside suburbs, white sandy beaches so close to Auckland city
Here at the top of the memorial park, you can look out to Auckland City, great for photos, also learn about the history of the Maori people here at this point.
One Tree Hill “Maungakiekie” is another volcanic summit in Auckland City that we visit with 360 views
Another great spot for seeing the city, one of the most prominent volcanic cones in the Auckland region
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate
Reviews(33)
My guide Jon took me around the City including, Westhaven Marina, Bastion Point, Kohimarama, St Helier, One Tree Hill and Mount Eden. Stunning scenery. Very informative, relaxed and pleasant guide. We also had an interesting ‘philosophical’ discussion. Highly recommend!
Excellent days in Auckland we had thanks to our fantastic guide Pablo from Spain who treated us amazing and took us to know the best!!
We had a great morning with Jon. On this private tour we enjoyed seeing some of the Highlights of Auckland in a very relaxing way. A great start of our New Zealand trip!
Lovely female guide. Very informative and positive experience. Everyone felt well attended to personally. Perfect amount d time. Lovely day
Thank you for the lovely 5 star review of Auckland & Beyond Tours.
Really enjoyed the Auckland Discovery tour with Chris. A lovely sense of Auckland city with emphasis on the waterfront suburbs, as well as a highlight of Mt Eden with 260 views.
We're delighted to hear you had a great morning exploring Tāmaki Makaurau on our Auckland Discovery Tour with Chris. The waterfront suburbs and panoramic views from Maungawhau / Mt Eden truly offer a special glimpse into the heart of the city. Chris will be thrilled to know his local insights and guiding made your tour memorable. At Auckland & Beyond Tours, we’re passionate about showcasing both the iconic sights and hidden gems of our beautiful region. We appreciate you choosing to explore with us and hope to welcome you back soon for more adventures around Aotearoa!
Nice city and a great guide q gave several tips. We know the main tourist attractions, we fear vom the diversity of people from all over the world. We love the landscapes.
Kia Ora e muito obrigado pela sua avaliação maravilhosa! Ficamos felizes em saber que você aproveitou o nosso tour Discover Auckland City Tour: The City of Sails com a Auckland & Beyond Tours. Auckland é realmente uma cidade cosmopolita, cheia de vida e diversidade, e é fantástico que você tenha se encantado tanto com os principais pontos turísticos quanto com as belas paisagens. Nosso guia ficou muito contente em poder compartilhar dicas valiosas para tornar sua experiência ainda mais especial. Obrigado por escolher explorar a incrível Cidade das Velas conosco — esperamos recebê-lo novamente para mais aventuras inesquecíveis na Nova Zelândia! Com carinho, Equipe Auckland & Beyond Tours
John was our guide and he was excellent. We spent 4 hours toying the city, the north shore and Mount Eden. John was excellent, knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. I will ask for him again the next time we visit.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great time exploring Auckland with John. It’s fantastic to hear that his knowledge, friendliness, and accommodating nature made your tour even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit – and we’ll be sure to arrange for John to guide you again! Thanks for choosing Auckland & Beyond Tours!
Although Nancy our tour guide was new to the tour she was very knowledgeable and made the whole experience enjoyable. Rami was an excellent driver coping with the many road closures on the day without spoiling our tour.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Discover Auckland City Tour and that Nancy provided a knowledgeable and engaging experience. It's fantastic to hear that Rami navigated the road closures smoothly, ensuring a seamless tour. Auckland truly lives up to its name as the City of Sails, and we’re delighted you got to experience its highlights with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another adventure!
We loved our tour with John! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and prepared, and we got to see and do a lot in just a few hours. He was especially accommodating in making the tour fun for my 12yo daughter and me, and we really enjoyed learning and seeing so much. Thank you for taking your Labor Day to show us around, John!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Discover Auckland City Tour! We’re delighted to hear that you and your daughter had such a fantastic experience with John. His friendly, knowledgeable, and well-prepared approach is something we truly value, and it's great to know he made the tour engaging and fun for all ages. Your kind words are incredibly motivating, and we’re thrilled that you were able to see and learn so much about Auckland in just a few hours. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and for choosing Auckland & Beyond Tours to celebrate Labor Day with a memorable adventure around our beautiful city. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in Auckland!
Angelo was our guide and he was awesome. I’m an Aucklander, who came on this tour for work and he was very knowledgeable. Our group was small but that let us have some amazing conversations. Thanks again guys!
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad to hear that Angelo provided an awesome experience during your tour. It’s fantastic that his knowledge and the small group size allowed for engaging conversations. We appreciate you joining us, even as a local Aucklander, and hope to see you again for more memorable adventures!
