A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

5.0 (13 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Checking the aroma of the beans halfway through a roast at The Roastery Kāpiti. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Freshly roasted coffee cooling down at The Roastery Kāpiti. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups!

You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.

Enjoy a 7 hour private tour capturing the best tastes Leed Street Wellington and beyond has to offer.

Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Kaewa Tours Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–18 years) · Adults (19–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Scenic Drive - Eastern & Southern Bays
Included: All tasting fees
Included: Pick up and drop off from CBD hotel, Railway Station or Cruise Port terminal
Included: Entry/Admission fee - all locations
Included: Lunch and choice of 1 beverage
Included: Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
Included: Personal Driver/Tour Guide
Included: Bottled water: New Zealand Spring Water

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

We have a brief walk around the Parliament grounds where your guide will point out the iconic ‘Beehive’, Houses of Parliament and the Parliamentary Library building.
Kapiti Coast

15 min

On our way to the Roastery Kāpiti we stop at Pukerua Bay to take in the sweeping views of the Kāpiti Coast, Kāpiti Island and the top of the South Island.
Stop 3

1 h 30 min Admission included

Gain an understanding of the coffee process from 'bean to cup'.

Embark on an immersive, hands-on coffee roasting experience, enjoy a cup of coffee at the end of the roasting and take home a packet of your own freshly roasted coffee.
Stop 4

1 h 30 min Admission included

Come experience a Taste of Italy right in the capital of Aotearoa New Zealand - Wellington!

Visit La Bella Italia, an iconic Wellington family owned Restaurant.

From Pasta to Pizza and Gelato to Limoncello and of course Italian wine there's something on the menu to tempt you!

On Monday's we have lunch at Wellington's iconic harbourside restaurant - Dockside.
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

Sample delectable, award winning chocolate from Baron Hasselhoff. Gain an understanding in what it takes to produce, iconic award-winning chocolates.
Stop 6

45 min Admission included

Experience 'A Taste of France' in Nouvelle Zelande. We sample 4 international cheeses including French cheeses.
Stop 7

30 min Admission included

Taste fabulous locally produced Gelato at the family owned Zelati Gelato Dessert Cafe.

There's a Gelato flavour for everyone at Zelati!
Stop 8

30 min Admission included

Experience a beer tasting (only 18 years and above are allowed to drink) from one of Wellington's inner city iconic Craft Beer Breweries - Heyday Beer Co.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Quest On Johnston
Bay Plaza Hotel
Te Puni Village
Willis Wellington Hotel
Adelaide Motel
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Ascot Motor Lodge
Park Hotel Lambton Quay
Naumi Studio Wellington

and 41 more pickup points

CRUISE PASSENGERS - Please note the following important information:

Pick up Wellington cruise port terminal, Aotea Quay:

We will meet you on the Port at the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point.

Please note the Port has limited shelter so we recommend waiting until the first rush of visitors has gone through. In the case of bad weather, it will also make your disembarkation more pleasant.

DO NOT catch the bus to the Wellington i-SITE. Stay at the port.

Disembarkation Directions:

When you disembark, please walk past the buses to the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point. There will be people to direct you.
Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be there holding a sign with your name on it.
Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be wearing an orange or a yellow high vis’ vest.

Wellington Railway Station:

Pick-ups are from outside the front entrance on Bunny Street.

Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.