Tours/Auckland/Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour
Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour
5.0(20)Auckland6–7 hours
VIATOR5.0(17)TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)
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At a glance
Duration
6–7 hours
Price from
$172 / person
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 20 reviews
Languages
KO, EN
Group
Small group, up to 9
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Epic Tour
Description
Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great stories of Auckland?
Epic tour provide the ideal personalized escorted tours of the
“MUST SEE” attractions, landscapes and sights of Auckland and great stories.
All of our tours operate 6 days a week and have free pick up
and drop off at all CBD hotels.
All tours accommodate a maximum of 9 people
and we take you to the places you won’t find in the guide books!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Sat
Start times
9:30 AM
Next available
Sat, Oct 17
Adult (ages 3–90)
$172
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
North Head Historic Reserve
60 min
The location of Maungauika at the entrance to the Waitematā Harbour made it an important coastal defense. It was fears of a Russian invasion in the 1880s that led to the construction of a fort and the three disappearing gun batteries dotted along the maunga (mountain).
Mount Eden
40 min
Mount Eden is the highest volcano among Auckland's 52 volcanos. It is 196m tall.
From the summit, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city and its Harbours.
Cornwall Park
60 min
Cornwall Park is the largest volcanic park in Auckland.
Also Another park is inside Cornwall Park which is "One Tree Hill"
There are many trees and animals in this park.
You can feel the great nature inside the city center.
30 min
Holy Trinity Cathedral is the world’s only architectural example of a Pacific-Gothic cathedral.
You can feel a sense of grandeur and beauty at once.
Also You can see St. Mary Church which is made almost exclusively from heart Kauri, a New Zealand native timber, and is one of the few timber churches in the world built in the Gothic style.
Winter Garden Auckland Domain
30 min
Located at Auckland Domain Park.
You can enjoy the most popular beautiful indoor garden.
Admission not included90 min
Auckland War Memorial Museum is New Zealand's first museum. Established in 1852 in a two-room farm cottage in the central Auckland suburb of Grafton, Auckland Museum is recognized as holding nationally and internationally significant collections.
What's included
Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Knowledgeable tour guide who will tell you hidden story of Auckland
Not included
Lunch
Tip
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Pickup Locations & Times
Please be sure to let us know in advance if you'd like to carry your luggage in our car.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
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How it compares in Auckland
Rated higher than 85% of 247 reviewed tours in Auckland
Starting price $172 is close to the typical $158 for tours of similar length in Auckland
Excurgo comparison of 892 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour take?
Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $172 per person for this Auckland experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays, starting at 9:30 AM.
Can I cancel Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please be sure to let us know in advance if you'd like to carry your luggage in our car. Pickup points include Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences, M Social Hotel Auckland.
What languages is Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in KO, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Epic Tour.
Reviews(20)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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John_G
March 17, 2026 · via Viator
Lenna and her trip around Auckland
A really great day with Lenna. Good driver and she knows her way around Auckland. Very friendly, knowledgeable and she went out of her way to make us welcome. Highly recommended !!!
Operator response
Thank you for your great review and thank you for choosing Epic tour
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Sabino_C
March 6, 2026 · via Viator
Outstanding land tour and tour guide!
Awesome land tour in Aukland! Our tour guide Israel is the best tour guide that we ever had with Viator! He is very considerate, thoughtful, friendly, caring and knowledgeable! We experienced the best places in Aukland with style and comfort!
Operator response
Thank you for your great review and thank you for choosing Epic tour
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Lisa_S
February 20, 2026 · via Viator
Our tour guide Lenna was...
Our tour guide Lenna was so sweet, & knowledgeable. In one day we saw the major sites of Auckland. A must do if you’re short on time.
Operator response
Thank you for your great review and thank you for choosing Epic tour
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Maureen_T
February 19, 2026 · via Viator
Best way to see Auckland in a day!!
Wow! Best way to see the city in a day. Our guide was, Leena, and she was so friendly and knowledgeable. We would never have gotten to see and learn so much on our own. Highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you for your great review and thank you for choosing Epic tour
J
John_W
February 2, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour!
We had a fantastic tour with Lenna! She was on time with a comfortable vehicle and always very pleasant! She showed us many sights at a very leisurely pace. It was like traveling with a good friend! Would definitely recommend this tour and especially with Lenna!
Thank you!
Operator response
Thank you for your great review.
Lenna is one of our. Est tour guide.
We are so happy to hear that Lenna did a great job for you.
Thank you for choosing Epic tour
M
Martin_R
November 3, 2025 · via Viator
Good Highlights Tour
This is actually a review of the half-day tour (see below). Well organized. It includes the highlights that you want to see when you have a short time in Auckland. Tour guide Sean was great. Friendly, accommodating, informative. We booked the full day tour, but the only difference was that was to it include a trip to the War Memorial Museum (ticket NOT included). But the vast majority of the museum happened to be closed that day. But the tour company reimbursed the difference (not including the Viator commission). Kudos to them.
Operator response
Thank you for your great review.
And thank you for choosing Epic tour
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Karen_C
March 16, 2025 · via Viator
Auckland Full Day City Tour-Highly Recommend
Our tour guide picked us up on time from our hotel. They were exceptionally knowledgeable about local history and culture, and we very generous with their time and expertise. Our tour itinerary was customized based on our interests. We were very pleased with the experience and would highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you for your great review and thank you for choosing Epic tour
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Cris_H
March 6, 2025 · via Viator
tūria whakapai - excellent tour
Our guide was amazing! She was punctual & courteous and guided as through the most amazing highlights with great knowledge of each one of them. All of it was just breathtakingly beautiful. The history of Mount Eden & One Tree Hill was very interesting. Our final stop was at the Kew Gardens showcasing a Winter Garden, the Temperate House and the Fernery.
We couldn’t have asked for more.
Thank you Yeonju aka Lenna
Operator response
Thank you for the great review and thank you for choosing Epic tour.
K
Klaus D
December 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A great day in Auckland
The tour was accompanied by a great guide. We never had time pressure and a lot was explained. All described points were approached. There were only two of us on the road with the guide. Finally there was a slideshow of the pictures he took with us, via WhatsApp.
Really great!!
Operator response
Thank you for the gret review.
We hope you had a great time with Israel.
Thank you
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Shangar_E
November 16, 2024 · via Viator
Awesome experience
Had a blast going around with Lenna, our tour guide, who brought us all around Auckland. She was lovely and when the weather turned bad, she did everything she could to make it comfortable for us. Her charm and humour truly got to us both. She was very knowledgeable about the city, shared her own anecdotes and her own experiences with the city. Highly recommended for those who are looking to get to best bits of Auckland in a relatively quick fashion.
Operator response
Thank you for the great review.
Lenna is one of our best guide.
We are happy to hear that she made you wonderful memories.
We wish you all the best.
Thank you
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