Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture
Overview
Discover Auckland's downtown lanes and uptown vibes on this small-group walking tour, long regarded as one of Auckland's Best First Day experiences. '
Your local guide will reveal the city's Māori and settler history, must-see sights, hidden lanes and best places to eat, shop and go! Highlights include the waterfront to Albert Park, stylish Britomart, Art Gallery, Town Hall, old town precinct and the best viewpoint of Sky Tower.
The 3-hour tour price includes cafe refreshments, an artisan food chocolate tasting and our curated Best Restaurant list. Sip on a world-famous NZ flat white coffee as you chat with your knowledgeable local guide.
Kickstart your stay on this top-rated Auckland in a morning walking tour!
Tour departs from downtown Queens Arcade, 34 Queen Street - an easy 10-minute walk from the cruise ship port/waterfront.
Check out our Auckland food walking tour too.
What's Included
- An artisan chocolate tasting
- Small group guarantee - max 10 people
- Refreshments - try a NZ-specialty flat white barista coffee or tea or cold drink -
- Aucky Walky Tours curated list of the best places to eat, shop & go
- Professional New Zealand-Raised Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
34 Queen Street
Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
34-40 Queen Street
Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
What To Expect
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Queen Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Albert Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Town Hall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Art Gallery
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queens Arcade
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Britomart
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ferry Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New Zealand Maritime Museum (pass by)
Unity Books - Auckland (pass by)
Sky Tower
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Commercial Bay
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers in wheelchairs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour is best suited to children 10+ - route involves 3-4km of walking.
- Bring proof of booking, rain jacket and bottled water.
- Accessibility - A light to reasonable level of fitness is required. The tour is around 3-4km long including a short uphill climb, flights of steps and a short bus ride. This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or people on mobility scooters.
- Tours proceed rain or shine. All part of the fun!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-50176P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- An artisan chocolate tasting.
- Small group guarantee - max 10 people.
- Refreshments - try a NZ-specialty flat white barista coffee or tea or cold drink -.
- Aucky Walky Tours curated list of the best places to eat, shop & go.
- Professional New Zealand-Raised Local Guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers in wheelchairs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- An artisan chocolate tasting
- Small group guarantee - max 10 people
- Refreshments - try a NZ-specialty flat white barista coffee or tea or cold drink -
- Aucky Walky Tours curated list of the best places to eat, shop & go
- Professional New Zealand-Raised Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers in wheelchairs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour is best suited to children 10+ - route involves 3-4km of walking.
- Bring proof of booking, rain jacket and bottled water.
- Accessibility - A light to reasonable level of fitness is required. The tour is around 3-4km long including a short uphill climb, flights of steps and a short bus ride. This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or people on mobility scooters.
- Tours proceed rain or shine. All part of the fun!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
