Auckland Walking Tour 1h30 and 17 audio reviews

1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

GPS Audioguide application: From the historic waterfront to the bustle of the city center (Offline). — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Full tour: A fascinating exploration between modern skyscrapers, green parks and maritime heritage. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, invites you to explore its 17 places of interest in one day. See iconic landmarks such as the Sky Tower, which offers an exceptional panorama, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a symbol of Irish heritage. Stroll through the vibrant Britomart district and visit the Auckland Art Gallery, the country’s largest art museum. This walking tour allows you to immerse yourself in the Maori and colonial history of the city while enjoying its modernity.

Explore 17 must-see attractions in Auckland in 1 day
Take in the view from Sky Tower, the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere
Visit historic sites like St Patrick's Cathedral and Auckland District Court
Travel the city center at your own pace with an interactive Audio Guide available on the navaway® app

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ryo - Visites Audioguidées

What is included

Included

Included: Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Included: Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Included: Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
Included: 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Included: Text transcripts of all audio content
Included: Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Included: 17 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Included: Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Not included: Headphones or headphones (optional)

Itinerary

Sky Tower

Passing by

Here you have a very nice glimpse of the iconic Sky Tower! Built of high-performance reinforced concrete, it has been designed to withstand winds of more than 200 km/h and earthquakes of magnitude 8.
Sky Tower

Passing by

Here you are at the foot of the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere! Sky Tower is well named: from 328 metres high, it dominates the city and promises breathtaking views of its rooftops, but also of Auckland Bay and its surroundings.
Stop 3

Passing by

The imposing building on your right is the largest court in Australasia. This is where the major judicial decisions are made.
Stop 4

Passing by

In front of you stands the beautiful cathedral of Auckland, St Patrick’s Cathedral. Yes yes, it is well dedicated to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish!
Stop 5

Passing by

This building is the Check-out Point for the many ferries that sail through Auckland Bay every day.
Britomart

Passing by

It is a completely different atmosphere that you find here, in what are called the Britomart Pavilions. This pedestrian street is surrounded by small buildings that were designed by Cheshire Architects Group.
Auckland house travel

Passing by

This building, called Excelsior House, was built in 1885. It was intended for the Brown, Barret & Co. group, which included tea, coffee and spice merchants.
Stop 8

Passing by

Continuing down Commerce Street, and behind the facade of the white building in front of you stands the imposing The Pacifica Tower. It is the tallest residential skyscraper in the country: it has 57 floors.
Vulcan Lane

Passing by

This little pedestrian lane is the perfect Check-out Point for a Great Shopping Ride. A lively area with original shops, restaurants and bars, it has everything you need to stop for a moment.
Albert Park

Passing by

You enter one of the main parks in downtown Auckland, Albert Park. Here used to be a Maori village, before settlers arrived in the territory.
Auckland Art Gallery

Passing by

This beautiful building, which forms the corner of Albert Park, is the largest art museum in New Zealand.
Auckland Town Hall

Passing by

It is an elegant Edwardian style that characterizes Auckland City Inn, which stands out along Aotea Square. It was inaugurated in 1911 and was, at that time, one of the largest buildings in the city.
Aotea Gifts Britomart

Passing by

You’re in Aotea Square, an esplanade that regularly brings New Zealanders together for fairs, music festivals, concerts, markets or political rallies.
Stop 14

Passing by

Aotea Square, in addition to being surrounded by large cultural buildings, unveils an impressive sculpture. Called Waharoa, it represents a traditional Maori gate made of wood and copper.
Stop 15

Passing by

Turn around and admire the facade of this imposing building on Queen Street. This is the Civic Theatre, a large complex that combines both a theatre and a gigantic cinema called “atmospheric”.
Queen Street

Passing by

Queen Street is one of the main arteries in the city centre, and in Auckland in general. It is named after Queen Victoria, who ruled the United Kingdom between 1837 and 1901.
Auckland Central

Passing by

Auckland’s city centre is here called the Central Business District, or CBD more commonly. It is here that the city was founded in 1840, when British settlers arrived.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

End point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

Using your ticket

Activation of your audio guide circuit:

1. Download the JUN mobile app from your App Store or directly via this link: jun.co/app

2. Open the application and enter your code to unlock the circuit: AUC46805

We build our circuits in a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out point: At Aotea Square