Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and a vibrant metropolis set between two harbours, offering a unique blend of Pacific cultures, world-class dining, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes. Known as the 'City of Sails', it serves as New Zealand's main international gateway and commercial hub.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Auckland through its food.
Auckland CBD Food Trail
Explore Auckland's vibrant CBD food scene with a knowledgeable local guide visiting Britomart, Federal Street, and the Viaduct area, tasting at 6-8 venues including oyster bars, artisan bakeries, and wine bars
Includes: Depot Eatery raw bar oysters · Amano artisan bread · Viaduct Harbour seafood · Craft beer tasting
Ponsonby Culinary Walk
Dive into Auckland's most vibrant dining street on this guided walk through Ponsonby Road, visiting six different restaurants and food producers showcasing the neighbourhood's multicultural food culture
Includes: Ponsonby Central food hall · Orphans Kitchen stop · South American flavours · Artisan coffee tasting
La Cigale French Market Experience
A guided Saturday morning tour of Auckland's most beloved artisan market with an expert guide who introduces you to the best producers, arranges exclusive tastings, and teaches you how to shop like a local
Includes: Artisan cheese tasting · Fresh sourdough with local honey · Wine tasting with producer · Seasonal produce education
Waiheke Island Wine and Food Tour
A complete guided tour of Waiheke Island's finest wineries and food producers, including ferry transport from Auckland, guided winery visits to Mudbrick, Stonyridge, and Cable Bay, and a gourmet lunch
Includes: Mudbrick Vineyard tasting · Stonyridge Larose tasting · Gourmet island lunch · Olive grove visit
Pacific Island Food Trail
Explore Auckland's extraordinary Pacific Island food culture through a tour of South Auckland's finest Pacific eateries, the Otara Flea Market, and Samoan, Tongan, and Niuean specialty food shops
Includes: Otara Market hangi tasting · Samoan chop suey · Tongan umu-cooked pork · Freshly baked Pacific bread
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Auckland's food scene.
Street food tours
Pacific Island food crawls through South Auckland and the Otara Market
Market tours
Guided tours of La Cigale and Grey Lynn Farmers Markets on weekend mornings
Restaurant tours
Multi-course progressive dinners visiting 3-4 Britomart and Ponsonby restaurants
Specialty tours
Waiheke Island wine tours, Auckland Fish Market dawn tours, Craft Beer district walks
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Auckland home with you.
Maori Hangi and Traditional Foods Class
Learn about traditional Maori food culture and cooking methods including the underground hangi, with a Maori cultural educator in an Auckland marae setting
Auckland Seafood Masterclass
Learn to prepare New Zealand's finest seafood including Bluff oysters, green-lipped mussels, and snapper with an Auckland chef in a professional kitchen
Auckland Asian Fusion Class
Master the techniques behind Auckland's acclaimed Asian fusion cuisine, learning to make dumplings, bao buns, and Korean-inspired dishes
DIY self-guided food tour
Create your own Auckland food tour following this route through the best precincts
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8AM: La Cigale Market (Parnell) - Saturday; buy fresh pastry and coffee from the French market
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10AM: Amano (Britomart) - Order the house sourdough with cultured butter and an exceptional flat white
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12PM: Depot Eatery (CBD) - No reservations; clam chowder and raw oysters at the bar
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2:30PM: Otara Flea Market (Saturday only) - Pacific Island food and culture in South Auckland
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5PM: Ponsonby Road - Explore wine bars, cocktail bars, and settle in for dinner at Orphans Kitchen or SPQR
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Auckland's best food experiences are often found in seemingly ordinary suburban locations - don't limit yourself to the CBD
The best time to visit Otara Market is 6-8AM when the food is freshest and the atmosphere is most lively
Bluff oyster season runs May to August - plan your visit accordingly for this special Auckland dining experience
Book Waiheke Island wine tours in advance during summer (Dec-Feb)
Ask at La Cigale about the 'producers only' section for the freshest and most authentic artisan products