Category Half-Day

Auckland · HALF-DAY

11 Half-Day Tours in Auckland, Compared

11 tours

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour - Waterfront Views: Viaduct Harbour, Wynyard Quarter, and Westhaven Marina

1.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,080 reviews · from $46Our pick

Auckland in half a day: Mt Eden views, Harbour Bridge drive, North Shore lookouts, beaches, and downtown highlights with a small group.

“Josh was our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about Auckland particularly the historical architecture of the houses. The tour covered seeing the harbour, Mt Eden, a drive past the gardens and the many beaches around. It was a good selection for those that are short on time and don't want to walk around. The short stop halfway provided a good opportunity to purchase some delicious treats.”

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Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise - Boarding at Eastern Viaduct Marina, Then Rangitoto and Devonport Views First

2.Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,072 reviews · 4h 30m · from $130

Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf whale and dolphin eco cruise aboard the Dolphin Explorer, with expert science and a free return if no mammals.

“Great cruise. The crew were very knowledgeable and allowed us plenty of time to see the dolphins up close. We also saw a few whales in the distance. Thank you!”

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Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour - Westhaven Marina and the waterfront feel around the Viaduct

3.Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 4 hours · from $44Best value

Half-day Auckland city tour with photo stops at the Harbour Bridge, Mt Eden crater, and Hauraki Gulf viewpoints, led by a local guide.

“Our driver/guide Josh was very friendly and knowledgeable - interesting trip around the Auckland area with a number of stops to take photos”

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Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour – 4 HOURS

Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS - Pickup and van logistics, the details that make or break a half day

4.Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour – 4 HOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $71

Small-group Auckland tour with hotel or cruise pickup, volcano viewpoints, Devonport and North Head. 4 hours with great photo stops.

“Mike was amazing. He shared his knowledge of the city in an interesting and engaging way. The tour was very enjoyable. It was apparent he loves his homeland and wanted is to learn as much as possible in 4 hrs.”

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Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour

Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour - Harbour Bridge to the North Shore: The City’s Big Viewpoint Energy

5.Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $65

Cruise-day Auckland in 3 hours, small-group, with Harbour Bridge views, Devonport beach strolls, Mount Victoria panoramas, and marina stops.

“Our guide lived in Auckland her entire life. She was familiar with all of the different neighborhoods. She was aware of the architecture, the buildings that had been relocated, and significant individuals who were involved with maintaining the history of the city. We toured the waterfront which was large, and had a deep history of the America’s Cup winning 3x. She was able to drop us at our chosen locations. We enjoyed her and the information about Auckland.”

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Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland

Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland - Stop 1: Achilles Point for Hauraki Gulf Views and Māori Arrival Stories

6.Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $94

Small-group Auckland volcano hikes with hotel or port pickup, guided crater walks, and big city views over about 5 hours.

“Mike is sharing his knowledge with passion and the small group size makes it perfect and easy to move from one site to the next. I’d recommend this tour if you’re tight on time a/o without a car yet still want to get around and learn more about volcanoes.”

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Auckland: Half-Day Scenic Sightseeing Tour

Auckland: Half-Day Scenic Sightseeing Tour - Harbour Bridge to Devonport: a northward change of pace

7.Half-Day Scenic Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

See iconic Auckland viewpoints, volcano panoramas, and historic suburbs on a small-group 4-hour tour from Downtown, with expert local guiding.

“Danny was a great guide. very informative and gave us interesting information. it was a long afternoon trip and would have been better if access to refreshments had been included. very pleased we took the trip. seats on bus were a bit narrow”

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Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour - Pickup, Timing, and the Small-Group Pace From 148 Quay Street

8.Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $179

Half-day Auckland Volcanoes tour with crater walks at Mt Eden, One Tree Hill, Mangere Mountain and Mt Wellington, plus Hauraki Gulf views.

“Fantastic trip and Mike the guide was brilliant. Really knowledgeable and very easy to talk too. Met a lovely couple also on the trip. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Half-Day Tour: AUCKLAND CITY Highlights with Hotel Pickup

Half-Day Tour: AUCKLAND CITY Highlights with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup, small-group size, and the comfort check

AUCKLAND: Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR – Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr

AUCKLAND: Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr - Getting picked up and rolling through the Auckland CBD and Sky Tower area

10.AUCKLAND: Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR – Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $87

Half-day Auckland city highlights by car, with Hauraki Gulf views at Achilles Point and Mount Eden 360 panoramas plus garden and museum stops.

“We got a great overview of Auckland in a short time. Our guide Ambrose had incredible knowledge about the city and New Zealand. He tailored the tour perfectly to our needs. The new eVito was super comfortable, so we could enjoy the drive as well. If you only have a little time and want to get a nice overview, this tour is highly recommended!”

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Auckland: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

Auckland: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour - What You’ll Actually See: Mt. Eden, One Tree Hill, Mangere Mountain, Mt. Wellington

11.Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $113

See four Auckland volcano summits and crater views in one half-day, with Maori and geology stories, from a cruise-port friendly pickup.

“Friendly and informative half day tour - as well as volcanoes and how they were formed, great views of Auckland from various sites with a dash of local history. This was a highlight of our time in Auckland.”

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