Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Name: Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Brand: Auckland City Tours
SKU: 52297P1
Price: 42.99 USD
Rating: 5.0 (629 reviews)

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 hours to 4 hours 10 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take in the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city on this half-day tour of Auckland and benefit from an expert guide and a small group size. Admire views of Auckland Harbour and drive over the Harbour Bridge; gaze out over the city from the top of Mt Eden, and see spectacular views of the Mission Bay beaches—all in just half a day, with plenty of photo stops along the way.

Check off lots of key Auckland highlights in half a day
Spectacular views of Mt. Eden and Auckland Harbour
Hassle-free tour with central hotel pickup and drop-off included
Small-group tour limited to 11 people ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide with live commentary
Hotel pick up & drop-off (Inner city hotels only)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Auckland 1010, New Zealand
There's a pick-up & drop-off area on Queens Wharf, to the right of the Ferry Building. That’s the spot.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

I can pick you up from your Hotel, if you are staying in the central city area. You would need to let me know.

What To Expect

Ferry Building

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Viaduct Harbour (Pass By)

Wynyard Quarter (Pass By)

Westhaven Marina

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Auckland Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Little Shoal Bay Reserve

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Northcote

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponsonby (Pass By)

Karangahape Road (K Road) (Pass By)

Mount Eden

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Auckland Museum (Pass By)

Parnell Rose Gardens

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mission Bay Auckland (Pass By)

St Heliers (Pass By)

Achilles Point

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The University of Auckland (Pass By)

Auckland Central (Pass By)

Queen Street (Pass By)

Ferry Building

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 11 people per booking
Infant seat is available on request if advised at time of booking
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
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 11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the pick up location?

A:We only offer pickup from central districts. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Jul 2019

Q:Where is the meeting point?

A:The meeting point for this tour is downtown Auckland, on the corner of Queen St. & Quay St., opposite The Ferry Building.

Jul 2019

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Reviews

5.0

629 reviews

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A good tour of aukland. Small group

VILMA_S, Apr 2024

Even it was a rainy day, we visited different places of Auckland. The van is not so comfortable. The guide picked us up at the hotel.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Vilma. It was nice meeting you. Sorry about the weather, and I'm disappointed that you thought the bus was uncomfortable? It has the highest level of trim available. Cloth seats, carpeted, wall panels, drink holders, and air conditioning. A Mercedes limousine sedan with leather seats would be better, but I'm not sure you can expect that level of luxury at $69.00. I've never had that complaint before in 10 years. Tough review.

Tour guide Michael was the best!!!

Carol_Y, Apr 2024

The highlights and stops were all well curated and done at a relaxing pace. If I were to choose one main highlight, it would be the tour guide Michael, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. He kept the tour very lively and entertaining with his stories and quips. One of the best tours we have ever taken.

Auckland City Tours

Arlyn_L, Apr 2024

Micheal was our guide from Auckland City Tours, we thought we saw Auckland many different places. Then after took us to the Sky Tower after dropping off the others at the ship-saved us a15 minute walk up hill. Told many stories and we really enjoyed him. Also I didn’t realize it was 4 hours - which was great!

nice way to spend the day in Auckland

Craig_S, Apr 2024

Seeing something I did not expect to see is always good. But I cant give it away, Very good information. Walking was required since the access to the Handicap entrance was broken. Small group. Good Driver. recommend your cameras. Worth the time. Enjoyable.

Amazing tour!

Gary_S, Apr 2024

Michael gave an amazing tour that only a true local could give. He was super friendly, hilarious, and extremely accommodating with breaks for food/coffee/restroom.

Amazing

GracieleMaira_P, Apr 2024

Amazing tour. Really enjoy it. The guide was nice and polite and told us a lot of stories around the places we went. Amazing to met new people from all around the globe.

Great essential intro to Auckland

Jason_S, Apr 2024

Michael was a great tour guide! He was full of stories and facts, very personable, and flexible with the schedule - always willing to make time of restroom stops and food/drink. The tour itself was comprehensive and full of stops for photo opportunities. Highly recommended!

Excellent tour and guide

Marlise_Z, Apr 2024

Michael was fantastic. He was great to communicate with, prompt with pick up, funny and informative. We saw some beautiful views and different parts of the city. Money well spent.

Our driver was very informative.

Thomas_G, Mar 2024

The fact that I had to write a story about our tour was no very helpful by Viator. I want to say what I wanted to say (all good), but they required a minimum number of word. That prompted this reply instead.

Very personable

Marcella_k, Mar 2024

What a great tour. Michael had such a sense of humor. Very personable and informative. His recommendations were spot on. If you’re lucky enough to get on one of his tours, take it.

Great story teller

Joi_W, Mar 2024

Michael was a great tour guide as we navigated Auckland. He was a very good driver and very patient with all of us as we asked many questions. He provided tons of information about Auckland using wit and humor and a great story telling style. It was a very nice morning.

Rain or shine the tour was great.

CarolS_S, Mar 2024

A little rain did not stop our guide from sharing his beautiful city and the surrounding areas with us. He gave us so much information and made our time with him very informative and fun. I believe his name was Michael and I would highly recommend him. You can tell that he loves Auckland.

Travel a lot.. one of best local tours ever.

kelly_h, Mar 2024

Mike, the owner operator was fantastic! Humorous, lots of history and local insights. 12 pax van was new, clean and audio was perfect. Never rushed, and made several stops for bathroom breaks. Took us to some lesser known, but interesting areas like local neighborhoods. Much more than the usual tourist spots. Would highly recommend. Don’t waste your time on a hop on, book this guy early. Tried to book for friends coming in next month, but sold out. Kelly from Florida

You have to do this

Micaila_H, Mar 2024

This was one of the better tours we did here. The guide made it worth it :) He was funny and knowledgeable on the history and current ongoing in neighborhoods.

Great way to know Auckland

Saji_J, Mar 2024

Immersive Auckland experience with a commited and knowledgeable owner-tour guide. With a great sense of understated humour and excellent driving skill, Michael made the half day memorable.

Beautiful Auckland

FoyeEllis_D, Mar 2024

Michael gave us a great experience! Very informative and knowledgeable about the happenings around Auckland. And not much walking! Highly recommend if you just want to hit the high spots of Auckland.

Excellent overview of Auckland and its surroundings

janis_k, Mar 2024

Michael was terrific as a tour guide. It was a very interesting overview of life in Auckland as well as New Zealand. He was very personable and very entertaining. He provided door to door service and the tour lasted 4-1/2 hours.

Fantastic

Danielle_G, Mar 2024

Michael was a wonderful, knowledgeable & entertaining tour guide. He has an in-depth knowledge of Auckland, New Zealand and other relevant countries of interest. I highly recommend taking a City Tour with him!!

Informative and well organized!

ALEKSANDR_K, Mar 2024

It was very informative and well organized excursion. We learn a lot about Auckland and New Zealand. I can highly recommend this tour to anybody visiting the country and its largest City. Thank you, Michael!

We would do it with Mike when we return with are friends.

anthony_m, Mar 2024

Mike was was a very good tour guide we could listen to him all day. And then our tour ended what a wonderful day. Hope the best for Mike..

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