Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
By Auckland City Tours
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There’s so much to see in New Zealand’s biggest city that it’s hard to know where to start. This half-day tour fits in as much as possible, visiting fantastic vista points, beautiful beaches, atmospheric neighborhoods, and the downtown shopping areas. With numbers limited to 18, you benefit from a more personalized experience, and receive plenty of tips and recommendations from your local guide.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 240–250 minutes
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Comprehensive introduction to Auckland perfect for first-time visitors
- Get the inside scoop from the owner-operated tour company and local guide
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure available to suit your itinerary
- Selected convenient pick up points located throughout the city
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide with live commentary
- Selected convenient pick-up areas located throughout the City.
What's not included- Gratuities
- Begin your tour from one of our convenient pickup points or from our central tour start point. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, ride past the Viaduct Harbor, and onwards to the Wynyard Quarter and the Westhaven Marina, which offers great views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Ride over the city’s famed bridge to get to the North Shore and Northcote Point. Then, visit Shoal Bay, with plenty of great photo opportunities. It’s also possible to take a refreshment break. Continue into downtown Auckland to soak up the atmosphere along Ponsonby Road and Karangahape Road—aka K Road—where your guide points out the best places to eat, drink, and shop later during your stay. Next up is a visit to the sacred peak of Mount Eden, which affords incredible views over the city. Pass through Parnell Village, home to the Auckland Domain and Auckland Museum, before an optional photo stop at the Parnell Rose Gardens. The last part of the trip showcases the beautiful beaches of Mission Bay and St. Heliers. Make a l stop at Achilles Point, with views across the Hauraki Gulf, then drive along the tree-lined streets near the University of Auckland. Finally, as you drive back into Auckland, the guide points out the Auckland Art Gallery and streets that have interesting shops. Then the trip ends with a drop-off at the place you were picked up from.
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Grand Millennium Auckland, 71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New ZealandPlease use the Vincent St coach/bus stop directly next to the hotel. (Not the reception area). We will be there at 9.30am.
- Option 2415 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New ZealandPlease wait at the bus-stop next to Kiwi International hotel driveway. We pick-up from here at 9.35am.
- Option 3305 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New ZealandThe bus-stop in front of the Auckland Town Hall / Q Theater. Right across the Airedale Suites Hotel. Pick up time is 9.40am.
- Option 4SkyCity Hotel Auckland, 72 Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New ZealandIf you could wait outside the hotel's front doors, behind the Sky Tower, please make sure you are standing in front of the Sky City Hotel and NOT the Grand by Sky City Hotel. They are both very close to each other. We will be there at 9.45am.
- Option 5Ferry Building, 107 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New ZealandThere's a pick-up and drop-off area just to the right and slightly behind the Ferry Building. There's no signage, but that's the spot. 10am departure.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 52297P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 18 people per booking
- There is some access to the bus, if you have a Walker or a Wheelchair, but these items must be folded. There is a small step. There are handles each side of the door to help.
- Strollers must be foldable.
- In consideration of other guests, if you are un-well, please do not participate on the tour. I will refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 52297P1
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Itinerary
- 1Pass byViaduct HarbourWynyard Quarter
- 2Pass byAuckland Harbour Bridge
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- 4Pass byPonsonbyKarangahape Road (K Road)
- 5Pass byAuckland Museum
- 6Pass byMission Bay AucklandSt Heliers
- 7Pass byThe University of AucklandAuckland CentralQueen Street
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- 660reuvens0 contributionsGreat Day with Auckland City ToursJust had a great tour with Mike of Auckland City Tours for a full day tour of AucklNd. Auckland is a beautiful, liveable city that was introduced to us in depth by Mike. We saw interesting sites in town and on the outskirts including magnificent views of the city and the many surrounding extinct volcanoes. Highly recommended.Written 20 January 2025
- jacklynsacco0 contributionsFriendly, knowledgeable tour guideMichael was a great tour guide. He gave us lots of interesting information in a humorous and friendly manner as he showed us the sights. There were stops for us to get out and stretch our legs. I highly recommend his tour.Written 14 April 2023
- kathydV219CU0 contributionsWonderful.Michael was great, very informative. Lots of stops, clean, cool van. We would recommend this tour company.Written 15 December 2022
- Ray62660 contributionsDo yourself a favourGreat way to get a glimpse of the city and learn a little about the area. A small bus keeps the atmosphere cosy and friendly. Tour guide Michael was full of information and great company as well. 100% recommend this one for a few hours of site seeing fun. Thanks so much.Written 6 October 2022
- sarahlynnsan0 contributionsthe best way to see Aukland when you arrivesoon after arriving in Auckland we got in the van to see the city. The guide/owner was so friendly and was a wealth of knowledge. we saw a number of sites in a very comfortable van. we learned alot about the city in a short period of timeWritten 20 February 2020
- mvjtk90 contributionsAukland City TourWe were the only couple on this particular tour of Aukland, New Zealand. It lasted about 2 1/2 hours and cvered many major sights and areas of the city and its surrounding areas. There were a number of photo stops from different sides of the city's waterways, hills, and historic sights.Written 11 February 2020
- Allison M0 contributionsExcellent introduction to AucklandMichael is a fun and knowledgeable guide. Took us to all the must-see sights and some sights you might not get to on your own. He is able to make accommodations for those who might not be able to hike to the top of Mt Eden, so you won't miss out. That was a fantastic bonus! The only (very minor) criticism is not being able to stop at more places on the road through the Eastern beaches. But then there's only so much you can do in a half-day. And it just whets your appetite to explore more on your own.Written 8 January 2020
- SnotDok0 contributionsHobbit on and glow worm tourOur tour guide Mike, was super friendly, and knowledgeable. Funny jokes and personable. I’ve wanted to go to glow worms since it was a bucket list item. The hobbiton tour was much nicer than expected. Our family of 6 adults had a fantastic time and highly recommend this tour.Written 25 December 2019
- cJay380 contributionsHobbiton and glow wormsExcellent small group trip in a comfortable van. The tour guide, Mike, was wonderful: friendly, gregarious, knowledgeable and humorous. Hobbiton was one one of the best parts of my 5 week trip to Australia and New Zealand. A great value for the price.Written 21 December 2019
- villasun0 contributionsNice tour if short on timeGood overview of Auckland. Michael our driver and guide told us some funny stories and made our tour worthwhile. We were taken to some viewpoints that we wouldn’t have seen if on a larger coach tour or bus.Written 30 November 2019
- Arka B0 contributionsBest 3 hours of our Auckland trip..Michael picked us up right on time (we had chosen the 2:30pm slot). Me my wife and my 3 yr old son thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Michael drives you through the best parts of Auckland and gives you ample photo opportunities as well. And you will definitely njoi conversing with this guy, he is absolutely lovely.... Highly recommend and a must do. Cheers...Written 16 October 2019
- makeitwork090 contributionsValue for MoneyMichael was both knowledgeable and accommodating. His friendly personality and sense of humour only added to the overall experience. I felt relaxed and made to feel part of a group as I enjoyed the sites in comfort. Highly recommend.Written 11 August 2019
- Jasminetea530 contributionsGood tour of AucklandAn excellent tour all round Auckland. The driver/guide was very knowledgeable and funny. For us it lasted a bit long at 4 hours, as we had just arrived and we were extremely jet lagged.Written 8 January 2019
- Jessica d0 contributionsGood warm upIt was a nice start to the vacation. Good drive around the city. Given that we were on the off season it felt like it took a while to get going. Would have stayed longer st different places or added a spot or two and stayed less at others. Mike was engaging and friendly. Thanks!!Written 18 July 2018
- TravelingTrio1230 contributionsIntimate and personalMichael's tour is really good. His little bus can get you into places that the larger tour busses can't and the low numbers means that it's a really friendly group. Michael is happy to answer all your questions and share his local knowledge. He even helped us plan the next stage of our NZ holiday.Written 10 January 2018
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Rory S
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Family
This was our first activity in Auckland, and this was definitely the perfect tour to explore the city! Josh was an excellent tour guide and quickly adapted to the many road closures due to the Santa Clause Parade. We saw so much of the city and got a lot of ideas for things to do for the rest of our trip. It was a great range of nature and city sights, and you get to see so much in such a short amount of time. We 100% recommend to any first-time tourists in Auckland who might not know what to do during their trip!
Written 1 December 2024
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Terry M
Dublin, Ireland14 contributions
Small party tour with maximum of 18 people given by the company owner, Josh, doubling up as driver and tour guide.
The tour took about 4 hours and Josh kept us informed about the areas and sites we were stopping at as well as passing.
The narration was very lighthearted but still informative.
With using a smaller coach we were able to access roads and routes a big tour coach wouldn't be able to so this offers the opportunity to see that bit more.
Offered great views and we stopped for some superb and beautiful photo settings. Josh even offered and took photos of his guests.
Not going to detail the different places we visited as this may spoil your experience but I will say that this was a very enjoyable and a very inexpensive tour, one most worthy of your support.
Thank You Josh.
The tour took about 4 hours and Josh kept us informed about the areas and sites we were stopping at as well as passing.
The narration was very lighthearted but still informative.
With using a smaller coach we were able to access roads and routes a big tour coach wouldn't be able to so this offers the opportunity to see that bit more.
Offered great views and we stopped for some superb and beautiful photo settings. Josh even offered and took photos of his guests.
Not going to detail the different places we visited as this may spoil your experience but I will say that this was a very enjoyable and a very inexpensive tour, one most worthy of your support.
Thank You Josh.
Written 3 March 2025
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chikofthesea
Raleigh, NC101 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
A vast knowledge of Auckland and its people, coupled with an insider’s perspective, make Michael a wonderful host and guide. He gives facts, figures, history, and humor as he brings you to important/must-see sites around the city. Group size is capped at 11, so you don’t feel lost in a crowd. And the coach is quite comfortable. You will enjoy this tour. And bonus points to you if you can solve the Mystery of the Chair Under the Bridge!
Written 21 March 2024
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Nancy A
Southeastern area of PA11 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Michael was cheerful and full of insider knowledge as he toured us around the city he so clearly loves. We had dreadful weather but our spirits were not dampened. In fact this tour was an ideal way to get an overview of the city and it’s neighborhoods and history on a cold and rainy day I’d recommend this tour to any visitor to get a broad view We are here for Women’s World Cup but visiting doesn’t have to be 100% about soccer!
Written 21 July 2023
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Sara
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Jan 2024 • Family
Glad we booked this smaller van vs the other more touristy options. It allowed us to drive into more places and see more offbeat locations than if we were crowded into a giant city bus. Michael felt like a friend who was showing us around. He was very knowledgeable and made recommendations for the rest of our stay. We were able to stop for pictures, snacks, shopping, bathroom as needed. The van was in excellent shape and very clean. This is the first thing I would recommend to visitors, because Michael gives you an overview of all the different neighborhoods, what they’re known for, spots you may want to visit, and it will help you pick and choose what you want to do during your time. Highly recommend!
Written 23 January 2024
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Robert M
16 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
Highly recommend this tour. Great value for money. Josh was great as the driver/ tour guide he provided commentary & local history throughout the trip. Covered North, South, East, and West Auckland.
Took us to some great photo stops and the Mount Edna walk was great!
We saw many areas and highlights within the 4 hour time span and reached many areas we would never have seen on our own.
Took us to some great photo stops and the Mount Edna walk was great!
We saw many areas and highlights within the 4 hour time span and reached many areas we would never have seen on our own.
Written 3 March 2025
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Derrick
12 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
This was a terrific tour! Just the right amount of time to cover Auckland and have a sense of the city. Michael was a friendly funny guide who knew a lot about the city and offered great commentary.I thought that it would be a good tour if you're only in Auckland for a short while or if you were staying in Auckland longer - great photo locations for a short or long visit plus enough ground covered to let you know what you might want to see with more time after the tour.
Written 10 May 2024
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Kenneth K
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
This is THE tour you want to take if you're in Auckland only a day or two and want great views and history/information and stories all around the city. This is a small group tour (10-12) and you get personal attention to questions. Guide loves to take pictures of your group and goes out of his way to accommodate you. This is the 2nd time I've taken this exact tour (5 years apart) and it was maybe better the second time around. And the price is very reasonable!
Written 1 November 2024
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trharper
Arnold, MD24 contributions
Took an EXCELLENT mid-sized group (23 passengers) bus tour of Auckland by Auckland City Tours. Michael was an excellent driver and guide keeping us entertained and well informed during our 4-hour tour to see the city highlights, scenic overlooks, beaches, the Harbor Bridge, Victorian suburbs, and the volcanos. Unfortunately, the clouds and light rain hid some of the beautiful scenery.
Written 3 March 2024
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A-Mcr2013
Manchester, UK47 contributions
Michael the tour guide crams so much into just four hours, his passion for Auckland really shows through, and is highly knowledgeable.
The tour bus is modern and very clean, and you can be picked up from your hotel and dropped back off in the town or surrounding areas.
The commentary on the tour was very informative and delivered with good humour.
Michael was saying that he is looking to retire soon, so make tlsure you do this tour while you have the chance!
The tour bus is modern and very clean, and you can be picked up from your hotel and dropped back off in the town or surrounding areas.
The commentary on the tour was very informative and delivered with good humour.
Michael was saying that he is looking to retire soon, so make tlsure you do this tour while you have the chance!
Written 26 March 2024
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Hi,
My husband and I are getting off a cruise liner on the 8th April in Auckland and would like to book the half day Auckland City Sightseeing Tour for the morning. We were wondering where the pick-up location would be and what time? Thank you.
Written 6 July 2022
Michael will message you regarding pick up. We were picked up from our cruise ship, very straight forward. He calls at both wharfs.
Written 25 February 2023
Can children (age 10) take this tour? The booking only allows for adult tickets.
Written 10 March 2020
sorry I don't Know, but I can't see any reason why not, it is perfectly suitable
Written 11 March 2020
How many times do they stop for photos??
Written 10 March 2020
Yes, lots of photo opportunities. Our favourite was the one under the bridge looking across the water at the city. Because Mike knows the area really well and has done the tour many times, he knows exactly where to go and he gives you plenty of time to take your pics.
Written 7 April 2020
Our Caribbean ship will be in Auckland port for one day . Can we get picked up at the port ?? If not can anyone suggest how to get to city central to join a tour ??
Written 8 October 2019
He picked up his people at the dock and then made a special trip to pick us up at the Luggage Hotel nearby. He dropped us off at the Maritime Museum which is close by and well worth your time. We did the morning tour and the Maritime Museum and still had time to make our late afternoon flight back to Kansas City.
Written 10 March 2020
This sounds like what I'm looking for on my first day. Is a lot of walking required to enjoy the tour? I had knee surgery earlier this year so no longer can walk long distances, or for long periods of time, and stairs can be prohibitive sometimes, too. Not how I wanted to make the visit :( but I still want to make the most of my trip! Any suggestions?
Written 30 September 2019
No, there is not much walking. Actually they can even take you up to the volcano by van.
Written 1 October 2019
It was in the morning, as best I remember it was around 9:00 a.m.
I do think he has afternoon's available too.
Written 10 September 2019
I have two kids below 16 yrs old, so that means I only pay for me and my husband?
Written 12 July 2019
Does anyone have an email for Michael?
Written 6 June 2019
Please could I book an afternoon tour for tomorrow?
Is there any chance it could start earlier than 2pm as we have a dinner reservation, but we won’t arrive in Auckland until 11am. Thank you!
Written 6 June 2019
You will need to contact Michael through Viator to see if he can arrange a tour for you at the requested times. I am almost sure if he is available he would try to meet your request.
Written 6 June 2019
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