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Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

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  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Hotel pickup offered
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  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a personalized introduction to Auckland’s most important sights on a half-day tour for your group of up to 11 people. Make the most of your time in Auckland with a convenient trip that includes round-trip hotel transfer from centrally-located Auckland hotels.
  • See key Auckland sights with a local guide and learn about Auckland history and culture
  • Travel in a van that seats up to 11 people
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departure
  • Round trip transfer from your hotel or cruise ship

What's Included

  • Local driver/guide
  • Central hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Minimum age is 10 years

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick up ONLY at all Downtown CBD Accommodation (Hotels, BNBs, Backpacker Hotels etc); also from the cruise ship terminals

What To Expect

Begin with pickup at your Auckland hotel or cruise ship terminal, then travel to a series of popular city sights with a local driver/guide. Learn about the history of Auckland along the way to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, then explore Devonport, a scenic suburb with views across the water to downtown Auckland.

Stop by North Head, a headland formed by the volcano Maungauika, and visit One Tree Hill, a second volcanic peak which looks out at both of Auckland’s harbors. Maori people call this hill Maungakiekie, or ‘mountain of the kiekie vine,’ and it was home to an important fortification prior to the arrival of Europeans.

Soak up the hip, bustling atmosphere on Ponsonby Road, which is home to some of the city’s best bars, restaurants, and shops, then continue on a route through central Auckland that can be customized to your interests. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A maximum of 14 people per booking(We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)
  • A small amount of easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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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Best of Auckland
bpfhq6nskd, Mar 2023
Great tour with Mike on a beautiful day in Auckland. Very friendly, funny and patient with us old folks. Gave us the grand tour of Auckland. Highly recommend.
Great tour of Auckland surroundings
Elba_S, Mar 2023
Our tour guide, Mike, was wonderful! Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. It was our first day in Auckland so this tour gave us an opportunity to see some of the surrounding neighborhoods without renting a car.
Panoramic Auckland
Michael_G, Mar 2023
Visual experience of Auckland viewed from the top of a dormant volcano! Tour guide Michael was passionate and interesting!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Yes, is there any better way to see Auckland that on our 8-Hour Auckland Full Day Tour; to journey to the top of 2 of our 53 extinct volcanoes for the most spectacular panoramic views. You experienced that and would have been in awe at the views. We have designed our tour in such a way so that you see the spectacular scenic beauty of Auckland but equally our rich history, culture, fauna and flora. Thank you also for your lovely comments about one of our tour guides and for choosing our tour. We make n secret of the fact that our tour is the most comprehensive 8-Hour Tour available.
Great way to see an overview of Auckland
Patricia_C, Feb 2023
Loved this tour- got to see a lot of different areas of Auckland. Dave was a great driver & commentator. Beautiful views everywhere we went. Would highly recommend booking this tour. We did it the afternoon we arrived after a 13 hour flight and knew we had to do something to keep moving but not too strenuous.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you. Our 4 Hour Auckland Tour is the perfect way to see as much of Auckland as is possible in a short space of time. Ideal for those on a cruise ship (we pick and drop off at the port) or like you staying in Downtown Auckland CBD accommodation. What makes our Auckland tours so unique and different are additionally our renowned tour guides. They are steeped in the knowledge and history of Auckland and will impart this to you. You would have marvelled at the views from aloft. I sense you fell in love with Auckland. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
Comprehensive Auckland Tour
Monica_R, Feb 2023
We really enjoyed this tour, David was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and accommodating. Definitely worth doing this tour that includes the most important parts of Auckland in a short period of time.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Your headline " Comprehensive Auckland Tour" is so accurate. For those with just a few hours spare, our tour is perfect to really see as much of Auckland as is possible in a short space of time. We thank you for your comments about one of our tour guides. Our tour guides who host our Auckland Tours are arguably the most knowledgeable of any in Auckland. This makes our tour the very special experience that you clearly had. Our tour guides are not drivers, they are tour guides in every sense of the word. They are highly professional, affable and knowledgeable as you experienced and commented on. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Good tour, good tour company!!
Randy_F, Feb 2023
Thorough and interesting tour of the Auckland Area. Mike, the tour guide, did a great job. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Love your head line "Good tour, good tour company!!"Thank you. We make no secret of the fact that our 4-hour Half Day Auckland Tour is the most comprehensive available. Add in one of our knowledgeable guides and our tour is a very special tour that showcases Auckland with its scenic, cultural and historic beauty. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
Great overview of Auckland
Vicki_G, Feb 2023
This was a great way to start a few days stay of Auckland. As our fantastic tour guide, Mike took us around the city, we talked about the history of, personal recollections and recent events in the city and New Zealand. We stopped at Mt Victoria and Mt Eden to enjoy the view. It really helped to get an orientation to the city.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
We make no secret of the fact that our 4-Hour Tour of Auckland is the most comprehensive available. You clearly loved the spectacular views atop some of our volcanoes (all extinct). Our small group tour in our Mercedes is the perfect way to access these. We go where the large coaches and buses physically cannot go due to the topography of Auckland. And yes, if you are staying in Auckland for a day or so, then our tour is the perfect way to get you orientated for you to later explore in more detail. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Interesting stops along the way.
David_V, Feb 2023
Good detailed tour. Saw a lot of the city areas, not just downtown. Be aware, however, that there is walking uphill at some sites which may not be easy for older people or people with issues. Guide was enthusiastic.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Yes, our Auckland 4-Hour Tour is the best way for those with only a short time to see our City. To get the best views of Auckland, you must go to the top of 2 of our 53 extinct volcanoes. These afford the most spectacular views of Auckland. One of these is a 5 minute slightly elevated walk; the other flat. There is no rush so we just take our time and adjust to the speed of the group. This is why we detail in our product information to wear comfortable walking shoes. Additionally, there is a cafe at the slightly elevated walk for those who feel that they may not be able to do this walk; though 99% of our guests find they can do this. Once atop, the views are mind blowing and worth the walk. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
Very good informative tour of Auckland
Janet_W, Feb 2023
Very good informative tour of Auckland which took us to places we wouldn’t have managed to get to on our own. Tour guide was really good and helpful. This tour is well worth doing.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for commenting on the knowledge of our tour guide "Very good informative tour of Auckland." To truly see Auckland, you have to leave the Downtown CBD area. Our tour has been designed to do that and show you the uniqueness of Auckland in 4-Hours. Ideal for those off a cruise ship with only a few hours or those staying in an Auckland Hotel. Thank you for sharing your lovely comments and for choosing our tour
1/2 day tour of the city
Liz_C, Feb 2023
We had a wonderful tour of Aukland. Mike was our guide. He was so personable and pleasant. And since he was a native, knew everything and could answer all of our questions. I hope to do another tour with him on my next visit.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
We love your comment" We had a wonderful tour of Auckland. " We pride ourself on our 4-Hour Half Day Tour of Auckland being the most comprehensive available. You experienced that first hand. Add in one of our knowledgeable, personable, pleasant guides, as you mention, and our tour is the best way to see Auckland in the shortest time available. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour and best wishes
Great views
Perry_S, Feb 2023
Amazing views of the city and surrounding areas. There were 3 stops and we enjoyed all of them. The walk to the top of Maungawhau was work but it was well worth it. Our driver Mike shared lots of history and even coaxed the birds to sing.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
We agree that the best way to see Auckland is to get elevated up our volcanoes. Auckland has 53 extinct volcanoes. The two that we go up we think afford the most spectacular mind-blowing views. We thank you for your lovely comments about one of our tour guides. I am so pleased to read that it was the birds singing and not our tour guide (lol). Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour and best wishes.
Storm chaser
Patrick_K, Jan 2023
The day after record rainfall and flooding, we enjoyed the sunshine and scenic half day tour of Aukland. Mike was courteous and knowledgeable and fun! Great experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
We are pleased you had a " Great Experience" on our 4-Hour Tour of Auckland. Finally sunshine and what better way to see Auckland that our our 4-Hour Tour; we pride ourselves on this being the most comprehensive 4-Hour Auckland Tour available. Thank you for your lovely comments and for choosing our tour.
Auckland Scenic Tour
Linda_K, Jan 2023
We very much enjoyed the 4 hour tour of Auckland. We saw all the major highlights and the views of the city from Mt. Eden were spectacular. Mike was an excellent guide. Very professional, extremely informative and accommodating with a wonderful sense of humor. Would highly recommend this tour, especially if your limited for time.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
As our name, Auckland Scenic Tours suggests, our tour of Auckland is truly a Scenic Tour. You clearly marvelled at the views from aloft 2 of our 53 extinct volcanoes. Is there any better way to see Auckland? We loved your comment that our tour guide was " an excellent guide. Very professional, extremely informative and accommodating with a wonderful sense of humor." Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Great start to our NZ vacation
brenda_b, Jan 2023
Good beginning to our cruise around NZ! Excellent guide, Mike, took us all around the city and environs and provided a lot of information.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
We love your head line" Great start to our NZ vacation. " Our 4-Hour Auckland tour is not only the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland, but the perfect way to see as much of Auckland as you possibly can if you only have half a day as you experienced. Thank you for your lovely comments about one of our tour guides. Best wishes for the rest of your travels.
4 Hour Auckland Tour
Marie_K, Dec 2022
We enjoyed out 4 hour tour of Auckland city. Our driver, Mike, was very accomodating, friendly and informative as we viewed the city. He included everyone and made us feel very welcome. We learnt lots about Auckland City and viewed lots of areas. We had a great view Mt Eden and and learn about what could have been a Russian evasion on the North Shore at Davenport. we even stopped for a coffee/icecream towards the end of the day before crossing back over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Thanks Mike for making our tour so worthwhile. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Isn't Auckland a spectacular, scenically beautiful city? You experienced that first-hand when you were elevated atop some of our 53 extinct volcanoes. Our smaller group tour offers the perfect way to get elevated. We go to places that the big buses physically cannot go to as you experienced. We appreciated your lovely comments about one of our tour guides who helped make the day a very special one for you and also so that you came away with rich knowledge of our history and culture. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. Have a very special Xmas and best wishes for 2023.
Excellent and great value
Donald_S, Dec 2022
Mike the driver was very professional and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed his commentary. It was factual mixed with a little humour.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you. As you commented, we believe every one of our 20 tours are great value. As you experienced first hand, we make no secret of he fact that our 4-Hour Tour of Auckland is the most comprehensive available. Add in one of our knowledgeable guides that you comment on and our tour is the perfect way to see the stunning scenic beauty of Auckland and also to learn about our rich history and culture. Thank you for choosing our tour. Have a great Xmas and best wishes for 2023.
A scenic delight
Judith_O, Nov 2022
A really fun and informative tour- our Guide David clearly loves his city and was keen to show us as much as possible in the allotted time. We had a small group of 6 which meant we could get to lots of places large coaches couldn’t. This trip made me fall in love with Auckland. Thank you David- we hope to be back
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you. Our tour is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available. We make no secret of that. It was our privilege for you to experience that in the hands of one of our highly knowledge guides as you marvelled at the spectacular scenic beauty of Auckland and its rich history and culture that was explained to you. You are also right that due to the topography of Auckland, the best way to see our City is in a smaller 12 or 15 seater passenger vehicle, like our Mercedes-Benz. The reason is that we go to places that the larger 70 seater buses just cannot go; this affords us the best opportunity to see and truly experience our City. Thank you for the lovely comments about one of our tour guides. We would love to host you on any of our 20 tours in the future. Best wishes and thank you for choosing our tour.
auckland scenic van tour
Daniel_L, Nov 2022
our tour guides knowledge of Auckland, well worth the trip, went to places we could not have gone by ourselves. well worth the tour and my 2 sisters and I would certainly recommend the Half Day Auckland Scenic tour, Thank you
Response from Host, Nov 2022
This reviewer did not book a tour with our Company. We have asked Viator to place this review correctly as there is another tour company with a similar name. Even so, the reviewer makes lovely comments; but then a 2 rating
Great tour of Auckland with a terrific guide
Brenda_S, Nov 2022
Our guide was absolutely terrific. He had some much information to share with us and added a few extra stops during our excursion.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for these lovely comments about our tour and one of our guides. You experienced first hand why we make secret of the fact that this is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available. Add in one of our highly knowledgeable guides and you have the perfect 4 Hour Auckland Tour to truly experience the stunning scenic beauty, rich history and culture of Auckland. It was our privilege to host you. Thank you for choosing our tour.
Good introduction to Auckland
Roslyn_J, Oct 2022
Mike is very knowledgeable about the different areas of Auckland. He arranged the itinerary so we did not get caught in school pick-up traffic.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
What better way to see Auckland and get the best overview, if you are a little limited for time, than our 4-Hour Auckland Tour. We pride ourselves on this being the most comprehensive 4-hour Tour of Auckland available; ideal for those with limited time on a cruise ship or at an Auckland hotel. You experienced first hand why our tour guides are so renowned for their deep knowledge as you commented on. It was our privilege to host you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.

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