Flavours of our City Food Walk
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Flavours of our City Food Walk
By The Big Foody Food Tours
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Ages 12-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All Food tastings
- Local guide
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off - please make your own way to our designated meeting point.
- Start:
- Te Komititanga Square, 8/10 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandWe meet in Te Komititanga Square outside the Britomart Train Station under the clock (in between Tyler and Galway Streets.) What Three Words - ///yappy.voter.scale This is the Britomart Train Station. Not the Ferry Terminal.
End:- Te Komititanga, Auckland CBD, Tāmaki Makaurau 1010, New ZealandThe tour finishes close to Britomart
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6369P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise of an allergies, food sensitivities & medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6369P5
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- 8/10 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandWe meet in Te Komititanga Square outside the Britomart Train Station under the clock (in between Tyler and Galway Streets.) What Three Words - ///yappy.voter.scale This is the Britomart Train Station. Not the Ferry Terminal.
- 1Join us for a gentle walking tour around Auckland city in the afternoon taking in the sights, tastes and history of this multicultural and stunning city. The tour includes a visit to one of the city’s finest purveyors of artisan products, sweet delights at a city highlight and world class ice cream. We conclude the tour relaxing with a local wine or beer sampling. If you’ve had a jet set morning or arrived in the city first thing, the Auckland in the Afternoon tour is the perfect way to enjoy a few hours, relaxed and tasty! You’ll be surprised at how much yumminess can be packed in between 2.30pm and 5.30pm.
- Te Komititanga, Auckland CBD, Tāmaki Makaurau 1010, New ZealandThe tour finishes close to Britomart
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- Voyage3075260 contributionsExceeded Expectations!My husband and I did a private food tour with Kath in Auckland and wow was it incredible! We weren't sure what to expect but it more than exceeded our expectations. We got to meet so many wonderful locals, learn about their shops, about local food, and more importantly got to eat an abundance of it :) Our favorite stop was learning about the coffee roasting process and getting to enjoy a cup in the cafe. Kath was an incredible guide and it really felt like spending the day with a friend. 10/10 would recommend!Written October 26, 2024
- Elkay4610 contributionsElle!Familiar. Intimately familiar with Auckland. Confident. Comfortably confident. Zero pretense. Zero need for pretense. Articulate. Playfully articulate. Flexibile. Serendipitously flexible. Empassioned. Unrestrainedly fond of Auckland, its past and present, its places and inhabitants … Auckland. To whom do these descriptives apply? Elle Armon-Jones. P.S. Our tour included a visit to / tour of Giapo, site of a most delightful ice cream artisan. Also highly recommended.Written October 23, 2024
- absolutelyfabulous310 contributionsWellington tourWhat a great morning, walking through Wellington with our guide Tor (Victoria). So many little hidden gems found along the way. You would not know about these without our guide. Well worth the money and what a great experience. Our guide was fantastic with not only food knowledge but the local history of Wellington as well. Word of advice - wear stretchy pants!Written April 25, 2024
- Tourist030017071220 contributionsTasteBud Tour in AucklandKatherine Moore was great for us on this tour. We did a TasteBud Tour which ended up just being my wife and I. Katherine was gracious and very informative during our tour. From the local Miller's Coffee Shop to the small deli and specialty grocery store to taste different items, it was all amazing and fun! At the end, Katherine was even kind enough to drop my wife close to Mangere Volcano since it was on her way home. My wife got to have a nice walking adventure afterward. We really appreciate everything Katherine showed us and did for us!Written April 22, 2024
- Traveler677312813160 contributionsAWESOME AND WORTH IT!Kath was very friendly and knowledgeable during the whole tour! She took the time to highlight the locally produced goods. The stops we made was right up our alley! Trust that the tour will take you to some spectacular foods! She planned adequate time that we did not feel like we were in a hurry. Great tour if you only have a short time in Auckland! Sign up if you are thinking about it!Written April 17, 2024
- Igor B0 contributionsAwesome small group food wine tastingThe guides, with their wealth of knowledge and genuinely pleasant demeanors, made the entire journey feel personal and engaging. Dinner was a highlight of the tour, served in a setting so intimate and cozy it felt like dining with family. The local lamb and salmon, expertly prepared, exceptional local Sauvignon blanc tastingWritten March 27, 2024
- 349sravanp0 contributionsMorning in AucklandElle was a great guide to show us around. I highly recommend this tour as it gave us a nice intro to Auckland. Was a great idea to do it our first morning in town. Highly recommend!Written February 23, 2024
- goincruisin0 contributionsTasty Food!Great tour! Kath and Ellie took us to some interesting places and we had excellent food samples. We had just landed from the states about 4 hours before and this was an excellent way to become acclimated to Auckland and get some tasty grub!Written February 13, 2024
- Stay648473221330 contributionsThanks Kath!Great tour. Kath was very friendly and knowledgable. Really enjoyed getting to know Auckland better by way of this tour.Written February 6, 2024
- Cali-Native20150 contributionsGreat tourEllie is very knowledgeable and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, Ellie and the food. We recommend this tourWritten January 27, 2024
- Ajoy2b0 contributionsQuite the experienceElle, our guide was very animated and informative, taking us to different food places. We started at Rodd & Gunn for little nibbles and wine - then on to a gourmet shop to sample sweet and savory. There were oils, cheeses, cards, chocolates and kitchen wares. Quite the combination for Foody’s. We then went to Honest Chocolate for some delectable nibbles and interesting tea. Gelato was mentioned early in the tour but it did not materialize. We went on our own later. Elle, hope you got the A/C fixed in the van. It was a bit uncomfortable.Written January 21, 2024
- Carole S0 contributionsThe worlds best foodie toursThe BEST food tours. We booked her for 3 different cities after our first. She is animated and extremely knowledgeable- don’t eat a big meal before your tour.Written January 21, 2024
- philwat550 contributionsFun Food Tour in AucklandElle was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and funny. We had a party of 6 and all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The spots she showed us were unique and very cool. Food was great!Written January 21, 2024
- JacobFDC0 contributionsGreat food tour - we learned a lot.This was an amazing food tour - high on our list of favorites. The guide was so informative and she knew everyone. We visited a farmer's market and then had a picnic to try different local ingredients - then visited various other shops to try different food. I would recommend this tour.Written December 24, 2023
- donnalpaget0 contributionsGourmet Food tour with the Big FoodyOur tour guide, Kath, was so knowledgeable! On the Gourmet tour, we saw a local market, tasted a local ginger treat, and spent some time at the beach viewing a large Gannet colony. We continued on to Vineyard Cottages where our hostess, Elle (aka The Big Cheese!), greeted us and toured the farm where she grows veggies, olives, fruit trees and lots of lovely flowers. Ray was our chef and she delighted us with a cheese board and crusty bread. Elle paired it with a local rosé. Lunch was fresh green beans, tender lamb with rhubarb chutney, fresh farm-to-table salad and roast potatoes. Elle paired this with a nice pinot. ( I do wish she'd talked about the wines more and given us a little more!) But, Yum! Dessert was a fudgy brownie with fresh strawberries.Written December 14, 2023
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Bea T
Irvine, CA633 contributions
Do not miss this tour! Elle, our guide, was fantastic! As our small group of 7 people walked around downtown Auckland, Elle would point out the history of different buildings and share other interesting facts about the food and New Zealand in general. We stopped at 5 different venues and ate 8 different dishes and drank a couple of wines to accompany the plump oyster and the chicken slider at the end. All the food we sampled was tasty, and there was a good variety, from seafood to meat to chocolates. It was a very enjoyable experience!
Written December 26, 2023
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thank you so much. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Happy New Year and I look forward to meeting again. Elle x
Written December 26, 2023
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WendyWinkle57
12 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We discovered food tours while on vacation a couple of years ago and find it’s a great way to get to know a city and its secret delights.
Our tour guide Kath was amazing and added so much to the experience with her historical knowledge of the city as well as the changes made to bring the sites to what they are today. Her personal recommendations were spot on and I tasted several options I otherwise would have missed.
My personal favorites were the charcoal coconut gelato at Miann, the bleu cheese at the Hotel DeBrett and the charred chicken at Gochu.
It was a perfect way to spend an overcast humid day in Auckland and the portions were enough that we didn’t need another meal.
There are so many activities to choose from here, but this food tour is worth your money and more importantly your time!
Our tour guide Kath was amazing and added so much to the experience with her historical knowledge of the city as well as the changes made to bring the sites to what they are today. Her personal recommendations were spot on and I tasted several options I otherwise would have missed.
My personal favorites were the charcoal coconut gelato at Miann, the bleu cheese at the Hotel DeBrett and the charred chicken at Gochu.
It was a perfect way to spend an overcast humid day in Auckland and the portions were enough that we didn’t need another meal.
There are so many activities to choose from here, but this food tour is worth your money and more importantly your time!
Written January 28, 2024
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What lovely feedback! Thank you so much! We agree. Food tours are the way to go!
Written January 28, 2024
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Stefanie P
Knutsford, UK44 contributions
Feb 2023
Elle was our guide - she met us in the port and we set off on foot through the city to our first stop. Along the way, Elle gave great insight and anecdotes on the city she now calls home. First stop was to sample local cheeses - all delicious! As well as some local honey. We also learned about the varieties and properties of Manuka honey. Next was a chocolate tasting stop at an award winning chocolatier. All superb and purchased goodies to take home. After more exploring of the city, we stopped at the fish market to view the morning's catch, and had lunch at a nearby restaurant. Food was delicious, and in abundance, and we enjoyed green lipped mussels, oysters, ceviche, calamari, and fish burgers, with a delicious local wine.
Written February 20, 2023
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thank you so much! Loved meeting you and I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Keep in touch. Elle x
Written February 20, 2023
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Peregrinans24
21 contributions
This tour was unfortunately lacking. I like to do food tours to try to understand the culture of a region. Learning what people love and what foods are unique to a region is one of the main reasons I travel. This tour didn't give me that. While there were 5 stops on this trip, I felt like they weren't very well thought out. We didn't get any history on what was regularly eaten by the locals or go to any local hangouts that had anything unique about them. We went to two desert stores, two places for appetizers and one Asian restaurant that seem to have only been chosen for being near each other. In addition to that, everyone in our group ended up going out to dinner afterward. I recommend looking for a different tour if you want a more complete Auckland food experience.
Written May 22, 2024
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Hi There. Please can you contact me on the email address on the tickets. We don't have your reservation in our bookings, so I'm keen to follow up with you. Many thanks
Written May 29, 2024
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Sightseer22280350534
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Friends
We had an amazing food tour with Elle in Auckland! The tour included some great stops and Elle was a wonderful guide. She kept us moving at a comfortable rate while keeping us interested and humored with information on our stops and her life. I would recommend this tour!
Written March 1, 2024
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Wow thank you! We did have a blast. Fabulous afternoon . Thanks team!
Don’t forget our Wellington and Dunedin tours too! On the website x
Written March 1, 2024
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paperweight811
Angola, IN97 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a great experience with our guide Colleen and 4 other guests. Guide was warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. Good selection of food samples and plenty to go around. Every venue was prepared for our visit when we arrived and took good care of us. If you like food tours (or have never tried one), I'd recommend this one.
Just one glitch, if you're looking for the SIM card they offer on their site, they no longer do that. Need to update the website.
Just one glitch, if you're looking for the SIM card they offer on their site, they no longer do that. Need to update the website.
Written January 7, 2020
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Hi. Thanks so much for your feedback and I'm sorry about the sim cars. Supply is erratic so I much change that on the website! I'm delighted you had fun with Colleen. She is amazing. Happy 2020 and we hope to see you again in the future.
Best wishes
Elle
Written January 28, 2020
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HolliFam
Bainbridge Island, WA133 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We have taken foodie tours in the USA, Canada, Central America and Europe and this was tour is in our top three. Everything was simply perfect. It begins with the guides: Elle and Alex were amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, articulate and deeply caring that their clients had a great experience. They took care about food allergies and intolerances and when my husband's back was bothering him they were very accommodating. Elle is clearly knowledgeable about the food scene in Auckland and the preparation and ingredients of the foods we were served. In addition she discussed the history of Auckland, how it is developing and future trends. The tour was very well-rounded. Second, the food selection was of the highest quality. Everything we tried was delicious, well prepared and presented. Plus, there was plenty to go around. Third, just to prove how great the experience was we have already signed up to take another tour with this company and recommended to friends who are coming in 6 months.
Written October 25, 2024
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Wow! Thank you so much. What fabulous feedback! Thank you
Written October 28, 2024
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Jessica A
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Our tour guide Kath was very engaging and informative and made the tour fun for the group. We were anticipating we were going to walk more around the city as we stayed in a small radius between restaurants that were all very close. The food was all good, and we enjoyed the experience, but did go out to dinner afterwards as the portions were light and based on other reviews we did not eat prior.
Written July 13, 2023
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Julie H
13 contributions
Excellent tour with Elle! Not only did we learn about the food and wine scene but also Auckland history which was very interesting. We went to 5 stops in 3 hours. We had amazing savory appetizers at 4 stops and also stopped at a chocolate shop. We had alcohol at the first stop and we were able to buy drinks at the other stops if we wanted. It was a nice relaxed tour and I never felt rushed. A great time to socialize with other member of the tour. Highly recommend.
Written November 19, 2023
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Thank you! Loved meeting you and I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour!
Written November 20, 2023
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Rein N
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
We had a fantastic time on the tour. Our guide Kath was incredibly resourceful and knowledgeable with regards to the city of Aukland and the history of New Zealand. The food options were all very different and provided an excellent example of Aukland cuisine. For anyone visiting the city/country for the first time this tour is a must.
Written July 4, 2024
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Thank you! It's a fabulous city to show off and Kath is one of the best.
Written July 14, 2024
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How easy is the walk? Does it include many hills? We have recently been in Sydney and it was hillier than we had expected
Written March 10, 2020
The walk for me was a gradual incline at the start in some places leveling off in others. I generally do little sustained exercise and was able to complete the tour with no problems due to the fact that you stop along the way to sample food.
Written March 10, 2020
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