Wellington Walking Food Odyssey

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this tour company and our guide. They were simply phenomenal. From the very beginning, their communication was outstanding. They reconfirmed the tour before our scheduled date, which I appreciated immensely. It seems like such a simple courtesy, yet so many tour companies overlook it. Knowing everything was confirmed ahead of time gave us confidence that we were in good hands. Our guide, Jon, was exceptional. From the moment we met him, he was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and incredibly well prepared. He greeted us with a printed list of his favorite local restaurants for us to keep, then walked us through the day's itinerary, explaining where we were headed, what we would see, and sharing interesting background about Wellington before we even began. Throughout the tour, Jon constantly pointed out landmarks, hidden gems, and fascinating local history that we would have otherwise missed. I especially appreciated how attentive he was to our safety, even warning us about uneven pavement and cracks in the sidewalk as we walked. It was such a thoughtful touch and showed how much he genuinely cared about his guests. The food itself was absolutely outstanding. Every stop was carefully chosen, and we loved everything we sampled. We enjoyed delicious hot drinks with scones, local desserts, incredible sandwiches, authentic fish and chips, pavlova, regional beverages, and so much more. By the end of the tour, we were absolutely stuffed! Jon even took us through a local supermarket, explaining New Zealand's food culture and introducing us to products we never would have discovered on our own. It added another unique and memorable dimension to the experience. This was far more than just a food tour...it was an introduction to Wellington through someone who clearly loves sharing his city with visitors. Jon's passion, kindness, and knowledge made this one of the absolute highlights of our time in Wellington. I would give this tour 10 stars if I could. If you're considering booking it, don't hesitate...you won't be disappointed. Come hungry, because you'll leave completely satisfied, with wonderful memories and a genuine appreciation for Wellington. Thank you, Jon, for making our visit so special!

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My wife and I had the best time today. Jon is very passionate about food and his city. It was a great day with Jon exploring the world of Wellington and its many facets of food and history. Definitely a must do!

A fabulous morning with John! Patient, knowledgeable, funny! We frequented total kiwi-food establishments and each stop brought surprises and wonderful flavors! A must for those wanting an unique eating/history experience

We spent three hours with Jon who is an excellent foodie and knows all the hidden gems in Wellington. He is also a great story teller and a very friendly guy. We had best meat pies and whitebait, great oysters, pavlova, chocolate and more One of the best things to do in NZ

We were completely disappointed in the food on the tour for how expensive it was! We tried a cheese biscuit, a toasty with cream cheese and onion (which she referred to has hangover food for a college student, a miniature meat pie, chocolate with strawberries from a chocolate factory and ice cream. The drinks we had were coffee and some L&P soda. Our tour guide was nice but she focused on telling us about herself. We have been on a lot better food tours in other countries! Would not recommend this one!

I had an absolutely wonderful day exploring Wellington’s vibrant food scene on this tour! Jon’s deep knowledge of local cuisine, paired with his cultural and historical insights, made the experience both delicious and enriching. It was the perfect introduction to my new hometown. I’ve already enjoyed sharing my discoveries and indulging in Wellington’s fabulous eateries with visiting friends. This tour takes you beyond the usual tourist paths, uncovering hidden gems tucked away in back lanes and side alleys. I now have a long list of places I can’t wait to revisit. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience Wellington in a truly authentic way. Thank you, Jon!

Jon was an excellent guide, informative and personable. All the food was excellent. Definitely more than just the taste we have gotten on other food tours, so I would recommend skipping breakfast. Gave us a good orientation to Wellington as this was our first time to visit. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful day out. All stops, locations and the food was so well chosen. We had Jon as our host and guide, he is extremely knowledgable and accommodating. Any visit to Wellington you must do this tour, it's so worth it.

Our guide was Stella who did a great job. She was fun and engaging and kept our group of eight moving. The food was plenty, varied and tasty, particularly the first two stops. We enjoyed the company of the other guests and learning more about Wellington

Food was excellent. Stella and the group were cohesive, friendly and on time. The food was quite an array of different types of foods. Home made Kambucha, pies, ice cream, lamb rolls, vegetarian options were available Stella knows the town and all the people. She was great but a lot of walking