Tours & Sightseeing in Auckland

This self-guided audio tour of Auckland reveals the vibrant 'City of Sails,' including views from the iconic Sky Tower. Explore the North Island's largest city at your own pace while you stroll past landmarks in Albert Park and other locales. Listen to informative narration about Auckland's dormant volcanoes and Maori history while you admire the stunning panorama of Waitemata Harbour.

Experience the highlights of Auckland on a city sightseeing tour in the morning combined with an afternoon wilderness experience in Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Learn how Aucklanders live and play as you explore the City of Sails with an informative guide. Then discover native flora and fauna on a beach stroll and forest walk, including a glimpse of the North Island's giant kauri trees.

Head to the Pacific coast west of Auckland on a day tour that introduces you to some of the natural beauty of New Zealand's North Island, from the beach to the bush. Explore waterfalls, lakes, and caves, and visit a winery for wine tasting. A barbecue lunch is also included.

Make the most of your time in Auckland with a small-group tour that crams all the city's best bits into just one day. Snap photos of Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill; take in the views from Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay; explore vibrant neighborhoods like Ponsonby; and visit off-the-beaten-track attractions like Muriwai Beach, the Auckland Domain and Parnell.

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.

Follow an indigenous Maori guide around Auckland (Tamaki Makaurau) and the west coast of New Zealand on this 8-hour tour. Learn about Maori culture, myths, legends, and history. Lunch and round-trip transportation from your Auckland hotel included.

Step off the tourist trail and discover hidden corners of New Zealand's largest city on this 3-hour Auckland express bus tour. Travel with your guide to One Tree Hill, Mt Eden Volcano, the Wintergardens, Parnell Village and the historic Holt Trinity Church. Visit Bastion Point for panoramic views over Waitemata Harbour, and admire beautiful houses along Paratai Drive. Delve into Auckland's rich maritime history, see a working farm in action and gain insight into the native Maori heritage for which New Zealand is famous.

Short on time? Experience Auckland's best bits in just one day with this action-packed tour of New Zealand's biggest city. Start by taking in the views from the summit of Mt Eden, then experience nature in the heart of the city with visits to the Auckland Domain, the Wintergarden and Cornwall Park. After driving across the Harbour Bridge, follow the famous Tamaki Drive along the coast to explore lively Devonport Village and snap photos of Mt Victoria and Waitamata Harbour. This small-group tour includes hotel pick-up and lunch.

See Auckland's major sights and attractions with a hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Perfect for first-time visitors to Auckland, it's a great way to explore the city. Complete with English audio commentary and written translations in 9 languages. The bus tour takes one hour to complete each loop with 2 circle routes to explore. Enjoy the flexibility of a 1-day or 2-day pass, and hop off at key points, such as Parnell Village, Auckland Museum, Auckland Zoo, Mt Eden or the Sky Tower, at your leisure.

The seaside town of Devonport boasts some of Auckland's most enchanting landscapes, as well as a fascinating Maori heritage. On this 4-hour afternoon tour from Auckland, you'll admire natural wonders such as the Pupuke crater lake and O'Neill's Bay, explore the tunnels of the North Head Volcano, and gaze out over Auckland and Rangitoto from Mt Victoria volcano.

Explore the mighty volcanoes of New Zealand and gain insight into the country's rich geology on this half-day tour from Auckland. Hike from the crater to the summit of iconic Mt Wellington and Mangere Mountain with a guide, and admire panoramic views from your high vantage point. Enjoy lunch at Mangere Bridge, then tackle One Tree Hill and Mt Eden. During your tour, look out for native animal and plant life, and see a side of Auckland many visitors miss. (Volcanoes visited are inactive.)

Learn all about Auckland during a comprehensive 5-hour tour by bus and boat. Start your day with a 2.5-hour bus tour of the City of Sails, then continue with a 1.5-hour boat cruise on Waitemata Harbour and a visit to the Sky Tower. Take in highlights such as historical buildings in downtown Auckland, the waterfront beaches along Tamaki Drive, and views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Discover the best of urban and rural New Zealand on this full-day Auckland city and West Coast tour. Travel by luxury vehicle through attractive districts such as Devonport, Titirangi, and Tamaki Drive, and admire colonial homes in Parnell. Check out views over the Waitakere Ranges and explore black sand beaches and dense rainforests, where pohutukawa trees thrive. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Experience some of the North Island's most spectacular scenery with a private tour to Bethells Beach and Bethells Lake from Auckland. Swim or surf from the marvelous swimming beach surrounded by black-and-gold sand dunes, and trek through forests and farmland for a relaxing lakeside picnic. With flexible, round-trip transport and all logistics arranged, it's a delightful and convenient day trip for families and groups.

See epic views of the North Island's coastline on this 5-hour tour to the Waitakere Ranges, led by a professional photographer with a passion for the outdoors and knowledge of local history. Stop by the Arataki Visitor Centre to view the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, stroll the black-sand Piha Beach, see 1,000-year-old kauri trees in a pristine rainforest and swim at Karekare waterfall. Lunch and round-trip transport included.

Stroll the black-sand shoreline of Piha Beach and sample award-winning wines at top local vineyards during this day trip from Auckland. Spend time at the Arataki Visitor Centre and photograph the sentinel of Lion Rock in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Parkland, which boasts stunning harbor views. Your knowledgeable guide accompanies you to lunch at a cafe, followed by wine tasting.

Learn about Auckland from an unusual perspective - through its many volcanoes. Pack a lot of sightseeing and discovery into an easy day trip with lots of walking, lots of views, and lots of fascinating geological, cultural, and historical information from your expert guide. Visit many volcanic sites, such as islands in the harbor, craters, and the lava-strewn coastline, for a different take on Auckland.

Focus your camera lens on Auckland at night during a photography tour with an expert photographer who serves as your guide. Begin with the vivid colors of sunset reflected in Waitemata Harbour. You'll appreciate views of the city from Mt Victoria, Northcote and Auckland Harbour Bridge, then drive around the waterfront to see Mission Bay. Snap photos of colonial houses and St Mary's Church in Parnell, and learn to frame the illuminated Auckland War Memorial Museum just right.

Scale the Auckland Harbour Bridge, from its base to the summit, on a thrilling bridge climb. Clamber along custom-engineered catwalks on an easy walk with a professional guide, who points out the Sky Tower and other Auckland landmarks. Suit up in safety equipment and watch bungy jumpers plunge toward Waitemata Harbour. This experience includes round-trip coach transport from the Maritime Museum.

From Auckland Zoo and the Sky Tower to shopping hot spots and coastal views, Auckland is a sightseer's dream destination - but reaching the far-flung landmarks on foot takes time and effort. With this hop-on hop-off bus tour, spin through the City of Sails in comfort and hit the sites with ease. Choose a 24- or 48-hour pass, and enjoy the freedom to explore Auckland at your own pace.