Best Walking Tours in Auckland

Discover the beauty of Auckland on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Auckland by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Auckland

Auckland Explorer: Hop-on Hop-off Tour  in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (1125 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 39.02

Duration: 24 hours (approx.)

Experience the best things to see in Auckland with a 24 or 48-hour hop on hop off bus ticket! The routes each take approximately 1 hour to complete – however, you will want to hop off and take your time to discover the great city sights, tree-lined streets, picturesque beaches, and fashionable shopping districts at your own pace. The Auckland Explorer Bus is a great way to navigate your way around New Zealand’s largest city.

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Auckland Small-Group Walking Tour with Treats in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (169 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 65.43

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover Auckland's downtown lanes and uptown vibes on this small-group walking tour. This is regarded as one of Auckland's Best First Day experiences. Your local guide will reveal the city's legends both Māori and European, must-see sights, hidden lanes and best places to eat, shop and go! The tour price includes refreshments and a tasting. Enjoy the wonders of Auckland on this top-rated walking tour! Tour departs from downtown Queens Arcade, 34 Queen Street - an easy 10-minute walk from the cruise ship port/waterfront. The minimum booking is 2 people. Maximum group size of 10 for a more enjoyable encounter with your Auckland guide. Check out our Auckland food walking tour too.

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Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (57 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 60.03

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover the best sights of Auckland City from Queen Street through to the central business district. Visit Auckland's largest inner city park, Auckland Domanin, home to the Auckand Museum and Wintergardens. Enjoy the picturesque and historic suburb of Ponsonby before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore. Stroll on a beautiful white sand beaches and feel the sand between your toes. (there is time here for morning tea (own cost). Visit the summit of Mt Victoria for stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport before returning to the central city and Westhaven Marina - the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Auckland Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour) in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (17 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 59.75

 

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. - Private tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Auckland life than possible alone - See Auckland through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.

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Explore Auckland: Self Guided Audio Tour in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.29

 

Explore the New Zealand capital at your own pace and discover top city attractions with ease on this self-guided Auckland audio tour. Download your mp3 audio guide and map, then take to the city streets at your leisure. Discover top attractions such as Aotea Square, the 19th-century Baptist Tabernacle, the Civic Theater, Khartoum Place, Myers Park, and St Kevin's Arcade, and find out what makes Auckland such a special place to visit. Along the way, gain insight into centuries of rich New Zealand history. 

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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 11.99

 

Auckland is rich in Māori and European history, and this dynamic city has a wealth of stories that define it. On this 90-minute self-guided walking tour, I’ll share tales of the pioneering people and events that shaped this vibrant waterfront metropolis. You’ll explore the heart of Auckland’s central business district, and learn about the city’s volcanic origins. The tour begins at Khartoum Place, where you’ll find out how New Zealand made history as the first country to grant women the right to vote. As we wander through the stunning Albert Park, I’ll share the Māori legend of the god of earthquakes and volcanoes, and the dramatic story of how Auckland, or Tāmaki Makaurau, came to be.

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Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 57.03

 

Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover the Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the city for the day or longer. Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields, native bush and sandy shorelines. Take your chance at spotting iconic native species free ranging across the island including kiwi, takahē and tīeke. Rotoroa Island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island. Discover the unique history of the island through the award-winning museum exhibition and heritage buildings or enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and clear waters for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling. Facilities on the island include a gift shop, freshwater drinking fountain, toilets and electric barbeques.

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Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Intro to Scars and Scrapes Workshop in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (5 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 39.02

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Making something scary isn’t actually scary at all. It’s highly enjoyable with smiles and laughs all around. You’ll be guided through a Workshop brief based on the faux horror movie Fauna, featured in the Wētā Workshop Unleashed experience. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design a gruesome wound, inflicted by a terrifying monster, and use prosthetic effects to apply it to your arm? At our 'Intro into special effects' creative workshop, our Wētā Workshop Unleashed crew will teach the basic tricks of the trade to deliver realistic prosthetic effects that will make your friends and family cringe in terror, and giggle with horrified delight. The thrill of hands-on creative workshops is experiencing what it’s like to be a practical effects artist working on the movies, creating ghastly effects for a variety of scenes.

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Auckland's Welcome Private Tour with a Local Experience in Auckland

Auckland , North Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.00

 

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

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Local Tips for Auckland

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Auckland at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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