
Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 492 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk worth booking?
Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk is a 3-hour experience in Auckland, New Zealand, from $225 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 492 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (492)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $225 per person
If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend the afternoon, taking in the city’s oldest architecture and history whilst nibbling on local treats along the way.
What you get
About this experience
If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend the afternoon, taking in the city’s oldest architecture and history whilst nibbling on local treats along the way.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- All Food tastings
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off - please make your own way to our designated meeting point.
What you'll see and do
The Big Foody Food Tours
Join us for a gentle walking tour around Auckland city in the afternoon taking in the sights, tastes and history of this multicultural and stunning city. The tour includes a visit to one of the city’s finest purveyors of artisan products, sweet delights at a city highlight and world class ice cream. We conclude the tour relaxing with a local wine or beer sampling. If you’ve had a jet set morning or arrived in the city first thing, the Auckland in the Afternoon tour is the perfect way to enjoy a few hours, relaxed and tasty! You’ll be surprised at how much yumminess can be packed in between 2.30pm and 5.30pm.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Auckland
We meet outside the iSite at 2:30pm which is on street level at 188 Quay Street. Please be there by 2:20pm. The guide will be there shortly afterwards.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour finishes close to Britomart
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- The Big Foody Food Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise of an allergies, food sensitivities & medical conditions
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 490 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
490 verified traveler reviews for Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour! Do it on your...
Great tour! Do it on your first day, it is a great introduction to Aukland. Laura was knowledgeable and fun!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! Laura is brilliant and we have the best time showing off NZ with it's award winning eateries. Thanks for joining us. And if you’re coming back to New Zealand, don’t forget we have Big Foody tours around the country, so we’d love to see you again! Have a peek at our website and, as officially inducted members of the Big Foody family, you can use BFF26 for our special Friends & Family discounted rates.
via Viator
the best time
We had the most amazing experience with JK, it was my wife and I and the whole experience was so well done, everything was seemless and JK was so knowledgeable and answered any questions we had, well worth the money and a lovely man. Thank you very much!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We’re delighted you both had such a fantastic time with JK, he really is a gem, and we’re very lucky to have him on the Big Foody team. We absolutely LOVE showing off Auckland, its food stories and its brilliant award-winning restaurants. There’s so much more to New Zealand’s food scene than most visitors realise, and introducing our guests to the people, places and flavours that make it special is exactly why we do what we do. And if you’re coming back to New Zealand, don’t forget we have Big Foody tours around the country, so we’d love to see you again! Have a peek at our website and, as officially inducted members of the Big Foody family, you can use BFF26 for our special Friends & Family discounted rates. Thanks again for joining us – and we hope we get to feed you again somewhere else in New Zealand! Elle & The Big Foody Team
via Tripadvisor
Amazing food tour of Auckland
J.K. was our guide. He was very friendly and very excited to introduce us to the Auckland food scene. He ws very knowledgeable about the local wines, and introduced us to the different wines of New Zealand. The walking tour was very well done. J.K. give us a good history lesson on Auckland and introduced us to some amazing foods. The tour itself is about 3 hours long, but it was very walkable. We sampled food at 5 different places and they all were very good. We highly recommend this tour, and if you get J.K. as your guide im sure you will too.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the wonderful review! JK will be delighted to hear this, his enthusiasm for Auckland, New Zealand wine and, of course, great food is wonderfully infectious. We’re especially pleased you enjoyed the variety of the five stops. We’re incredibly particular about where we take our guests, and the restaurants and eateries we visit are all locally and internationally awarded, while still giving you a genuine taste of Auckland’s food scene. Three hours of eating, drinking, walking and storytelling sounds like a pretty good way to discover our city to us! Thank you for joining us and for recommending both the tour and JK so highly. We hope we get to feed you again one day! Elle
via Tripadvisor
JK was friendly,...
JK was friendly, knowledgeable and knows great food! Take this tour soon after you arrive in Auckland. JK will give you history about Auckland and other places where foodies go to eat.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed discovering Auckland’s history and local flavours with JK. Taking the tour early in your stay is a great tip. JK has plenty of recommendations, from local favourites to award-winning, starred and hatted restaurants to local gems. We hope to welcome you back soon!
via Viator
The big Foody food tour
We had JK as our guide. It was a really great way to spend the afternoon. He's a great foodie guide. He was a very interesting person and knows a lot about the topic and the history of New Zealand. The food stops were outstanding. Really, really fun! Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! We’re delighted you had such a brilliant afternoon with JK. He’s a fabulous foodie, a great storyteller and certainly knows his stuff when it comes to Auckland, New Zealand’s history and, most importantly, where to eat! We’re especially pleased you loved the food stops. We work hard to create a real snapshot of Auckland’s incredible food scene, mixing hidden local gems with award-winning, hatted and Michelin starred restaurants, and plenty of delicious surprises along the way. Thank you for joining us and for such a wonderful recommendation. We’ll make sure JK sees this too, he’ll be chuffed! The Big Foody Team x
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 172
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by The Big Foody Food Tours, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.5.
See everything The Big Foody Food Tours runsWhy this scores 79
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Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Auckland.
How much does Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk cost?
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Prices start at $225 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Auckland usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Auckland is not rushed.
Is Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 492 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Auckland, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk?
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Around 172 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Auckland can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Auckland and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Auckland within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Auckland?
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On Outty we rank every Auckland experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel, Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Auckland?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Auckland?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk?
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Included: Local guide; All Food tastings; and GST (Goods and Services Tax). Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off - please make your own way to our designated meeting point. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk?
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We meet outside the iSite at 2:30pm which is on street level at 188 Quay Street. Please be there by 2:20pm. The guide will be there shortly afterwards. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk?
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Across 492 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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