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Private Auckland City Highlights Tour

Location Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
$271.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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Experience Auckland through the eyes of a local guide who knows the stories behind the views. This private tour combines famous sights with the small surprises—quiet beaches, dramatic lookouts, volcanic peaks, historic neighbourhoods, and the little spots you’d never find on your own. No rushing, no crowds, no fixed scripts. Just a relaxed, personalised journey shaped around what you’re most curious about. Ride in a modern, air-conditioned SUV vehicle and enjoy thoughtful commentary that brings Auckland’s landscapes, history, and culture to life. It’s a genuine Kiwi welcome to the City of Sails.
Private Auckland City Highlights Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Travel in comfort with your personal guide in a modern, air-conditioned SUV vehicle.
  • Mount Eden summit walk — Includes a short guided walk to the crater rim for panoramic views.
  • Bottled water
  • Scenic photo stops — Multiple opportunities to capture Auckland’s best views and landmarks.
  • Gratuities
  • Child car seat (must be provided by parents/guardians for all children under 7)
  • Airport pick ups or drop-offs are not included in this tour.
  • Personal expenses — Any purchases made during the tour are not included.
  • Meals, snacks, and beverages are not included unless specifically mentioned.

  • We begin by passing the Auckland Ferry Building, a distinctive 1912 waterfront landmark that overlooks the harbour and marks the heart of the city’s transport and trading history. (pass by)
  • Follow Auckland’s iconic coastal road with wide views across the Waitematā Harbour as we make our way toward Mission Bay. (pass by)
  • Bastion Point
    A beautifully landscaped clifftop reserve offering sweeping views across the Waitematā Harbour. Explore the memorial to Michael Joseph Savage and and learn why this is one of Auckland’s most significant viewpoints.
  • Mission Bay
    Stop to enjoy one of Auckland’s favourite beaches. Feel the sand beneath your toes, admire the pōhutukawa trees along the shoreline, or take a moment to photograph the view across to Rangitoto Island.
  • Once a volcanic crater and now Auckland’s oldest park, with the War Memorial Museum at its centre. We pass the impressive museum building before continuing into the peaceful gardens to visit the historic Winter Gardens. (pass by)
  • Winter Garden Auckland Domain
    Explore the heritage glasshouses, including the Tropical House and Cool House, before walking down into the tranquil Fernery tucked into an old quarry beneath the gardens.
  • Maungawhau / Mount Eden
    Take a short walk to the summit for sweeping 360-degree views over Auckland’s skyline, twin harbours, and volcanic landscape.
  • Once a Māori walking track along the ridge and later one of Auckland’s busiest shopping streets. Today, as we drive through, you’ll see a vibrant mix of heritage buildings, street art, LGBTQ plus culture, and the colourful nightlife the road has long been known for. (pass by)
  • The heart of Auckland’s CBD, where 19th-century architecture meets busy retail, theatres, and business life. As we drive through, you’ll see how the city has grown from its early colonial beginnings to the modern metropolis it is today. (pass by)
  • We pass this 1911 Edwardian Baroque landmark beside Aotea Square, known for its clocktower and beautifully restored concert hall. (pass by)
  • Sky Tower
    Rising 328 metres above the city, it’s hard to miss. We pause here for photos and a brief look at how the tower was built and the part it plays in Auckland’s skyline today.
  • We pass St Patrick’s Cathedral, a Gothic Revival landmark with origins dating back to the 1840s and the centre of Catholic life in Auckland’s CBD. (pass by)

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children are welcome on tour. New Zealand law requires an approved child restraint for all children under. Parents/guardians must bring their own child seat. We do not carry spare seats.
  • Travellers must be able to safely enter and exit a standard vehicle without assistance.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private Auckland City Highlights Tour

    Location Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
    $271.96
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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