The 15 Best Food Tours in Auckland & Waiheke

1.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $179Our pick

Take a roughly seven-hour Waiheke Island food and wine tour from downtown Auckland, with return ferry tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle, tastings at three wineries, olive oil at Allpress, and a two-course lunch at Batch. Guides including Victor, Kai, Nicola, and Sam have led tours, though your guide may differ. You meet the guide on Waiheke, so check ferry instructions before departure.

“Great dinner, great wine tasting experience on beautiful WAIHEKE Island....friendly service ! Highly recommend it !”

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2.Flavours of our City Food Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $127Top rated

Join a guide such as Sarah, Laura, Jono, Kath, or Alex for an afternoon walk through central Auckland, with food tastings, local history, and a closing wine or beer sample. Expect artisan specialties, sweets, and ice cream, plus time for recommendations. The group is capped at 12, and the tour runs from 2:30 to about 5:30 pm.

“Amazing day out in Auckland with Sarah. Outside of the food tour she shared a lot of helpful information and recommendations for other places to see in visit while we are in the city. You won’t leave hungry and the stops had a nice variety of food options. Highly recommend this tour on the front end of your stay in Auckland.”

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3.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $212

Meet your local guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a 5.5-hour Waiheke food and wine tour with winery tastings, an olive oil stop, and a family-style lunch at Casita Miro when available. The group is capped at 15. Ferry tickets are separate, and the route and venues can change.

“First time traveling to New Zealand and looking for some fun excursions - this tour did not disappoint! Definitely a highlight of our trip. We loved getting to see various wineries, all with their own unique style. Craig our tour guide was so great - very knowledgeable, charismatic, and made the tour that much more enjoyable!”

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4.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 267 reviews · from $185

Meet your Ananda Tours guide at Matiatia Wharf for a five-hour Waiheke outing by island transport. Visit three boutique vineyards for wine and food tastings, try local specialties such as Te Matuku Bay oysters and olive oil, and share lunch overlooking the vines. Guides vary, with past tours led by Nick, Fleur, Craig and Simon. Ferry tickets are extra.

“Simon was an excellent guide and all of the staff at the wineries were friendly and knowledgeable. Delicious lunch at Goldie’s. Great choice of wineries visited.”

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5.Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Walk Auckland’s downtown with a local guide, tasting local cheeses, award-winning restaurant dishes, Kiwi classics, artisan chocolate and a cold local drink. The three-hour route runs from the foreshore toward the city’s oldest area, mixing food stops with stories and practical tips. Guides have included Sarah, Clare, Laura, Alex and Jono.

“Brilliant food tour. Clare was an excellent guide, really knowledgeable and she gave us some excellent tips for our stay in Auckland. Food stops were amazing - a real variety of different cuisines, all from local experts. In the last month we’ve done food tours in Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney and now Auckland and this was the standout tour. Many thanks Clare!”

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6.Taste Of Waiheke Island Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 5h 30m · from $173

Sail from Auckland to Waiheke, then travel by private bus between an olive grove and vineyard stops. The day includes an olive oil tasting, a two-course lunch and wine tastings. Guides such as Kai, Kate and Jocelyn have brought the island’s stories to life, though your guide and vineyard route may vary.

“Had a great time. Good choice of vineyards and enjoyed the olive oil tasting and education.”

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7.The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $170

Taste Auckland through morning tea, local food samples, lunch, and New Zealand wine, while a guide such as Kath or Elle drives you through neighborhoods including Ponsonby, Dominion Road, and K Road. Weekend tours visit farmers’ markets; weekday tours may stop at a coffee roastery. The four-hour outing is limited to 10 people.

“We had a fabulous tour with Kath! It was great to go beyond the business district and experience a few different parts of Auckland. The food was delicious at each stop and just the right amount. We were full at the end of the tour but not stufRead more”

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8.Waiheke Island Sip & Savour Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · from $175

Spend six hours on Waiheke with an English-speaking local guide, tasting island olive oil and wines at boutique vineyards, with food pairings at selected stops and lunch with a glass of wine. The group is limited to 11 per vehicle. Ferry travel from Auckland is not included.

“CAMILA is fantastic! We had an elderly passenger as one of our companions on the tour and Camila made sure this passenger was able to get to the accessible entrances and even assisted the passenger getting on/off the vehicle and in/out of the venues herself! She shared a wealth of knowledge throughout the tour and made minor adjustments to help us throughout the day (suggesting a great coffee spot to start our day and making sure we made our ferry schedule). Highly recommend!!Read more”

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9.Auckland Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $135

Start at 2 pm on Victoria Street West for a three-hour Auckland food walk through Federal Street, High Street and Britomart. A local guide such as Alex, Debbie or Liz leads a group of up to 10, with at least four food stops, table water and city stories. Come hungry, wear walking shoes and note that the tour is not suitable for vegans.

“Liz was fantastic!!!! The places she took us and the information she shared were all great. I learned not only about Aukland but specific food.”

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10.Sip & Savour through Waiheke Island (11 guests max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $185

Spend about 5.5 hours exploring Waiheke Island with a local guide such as Heidi, Nydia, Margot, or Dean. The tour includes tastings at three vineyards, some food pairings, lunch with a glass of wine, and pickup at Matiatia Wharf or your Waiheke accommodation. Ferry tickets from Auckland are separate.

“Perfect way to see Waiheke wineries. Heidi was a wealth of knowledge & extremely personable. Lunch was amazing”

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11.Waiheke: Scenic Taste and Graze Tour with Wine, Whisky, Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 5 hours · from $238

Meet your local guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a five-hour Waiheke tour by van. Visit Mudbrick for wine, The Heke for beer or spirits, a vineyard for a generous platter lunch, and Rangihoua Estate for olive oil and honey. Guides including Sylvia, Shirley, Kevin and Kaz share island stories along the way.

“a fantastic day great guide best way to spend 25th wedding anniversary”

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12.Waiheke Island: Taste&Graze Whisky Cellar Tour, Food, Olive Oil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $266

Meet your guide at Matiatia Wharf at 9:40 am for a five-hour Waiheke tour by private vehicle. Taste wine at Mudbrick, sample Heke’s gin, whisky, or beer, stop for a winery platter, and finish with local olive oil. Guides Kaz and Grant are known for sharing their local knowledge. Ferry tickets are extra, and lunch costs need confirming.

“Our tour guide Grant was fantastic. Very enthusiastic and knows where to go. The visits to the 3 local wineries were excellent where especially the 1st one -Casita Miro - was exceptionally good. You could feel the passion of making wine from all staff working there. A must whenever you visit Waiheke island.”

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13.Waiheke Island Wine and Food Tasting with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $388

Take a scenic flight from North Shore or Ardmore to Waiheke, then enjoy a three-course lunch and premium wine tasting at Batch Winery, high above the island with views toward Auckland. A driver takes you to Matiatia for your included ferry back. The group is limited to nine, and the flight depends on the weather.

“Chris was most informative during our tour. Josh notified us the day before about possible weather conditions might change the itinerary. This did happen and the next day after the tour we had a lovely air flight to compensate for not being able to fly and land at Waiheke Island. We would highly recommend the tour and the tour company”

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14.Private Waiheke Food & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $556

Meet your guide in Oneroa at 9:45 am for a private Waiheke tour in a luxury Mercedes e-van. Allow about six hours for coastal viewpoints, tastings at up to three vineyards, a winery lunch, and olive oil, honey, and herb spread. Guides have included Maria, Cindy, Liz, and Dell, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Our guide Maria was very nice, she showed to us all the island.”

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15.An Hour long Taste of the Segway Sensation and Sightseeing fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $55Best value

Start at Devonport Ferry Terminal for one-on-one Segway training, then ride with a guide along the waterfront to Cheltenham Beach and through Devonport’s back streets. Expect views toward Rangitoto Island, historic homes and live commentary. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, and helmets are provided.

“First time on a Segway but surprisingly easy to ride! Beautiful day and a beautiful town. Our guide was phenomenal, one of our best travel experiences ever!”

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