5 Tastings, Secret Dish

Secret Food Tours Auckland, 5 Tastings

from NZ$199.99 per adult

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Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours
Group: Maximum 12
Meeting point: Sky Tower
Meals: Meat pie, fish and chips, Afghan biscuit and a secret dish
Alcohol: Tastings included, 18+ only
Run by: Secret Food Tours

Overview

This walk starts at the base of the Sky Tower on Victoria Street and spends the next three to three and a half hours eating its way toward the harbour and back. The first stop is a savoury meat pie, eaten outdoors in a park with a view that takes in both St Patrick's Cathedral and the tower behind you. From there the route heads down to the waterfront, where the guide explains how the 1840 shoreline has shifted over the years as the city grew and as cruise ships became a regular sight.

Halfway through, the group pauses for a "secret dish" that the operator keeps off the menu until the day. The known stops that follow are classic Auckland: freshly cooked fish and chips with a local soda at the fish market food court, a tasting of three beers at a micro-brewery on the loop back toward the CBD, and a flat white paired with a traditional Afghan biscuit to finish. Water and other non-alcoholic drinks are provided, and gratuities for the guide are already covered.

It suits travellers who want a morning of walking, eating and local history in one outing. Anyone with dietary requirements should contact the operator before the tour so the kitchen stops can adjust.

A guide and walking group in a laneway while a hand passes a small tasting plate

What's Included

Included

Traditional meat pie with a choice of flavor
Fish and chips of the day
Afghan biscuit
Tasting of 3 locally brewed beers
Flat white creamy coffee
Signature secret dish
Water
Non-alcoholic beverages

Duration3 to 3.5 hours

Run bySecret Food Tours

Itinerary

Meet at Sky TowerThe group gathers at the Sky Tower on Victoria Street West in the Auckland CBD. There is no hotel pickup for this tour.
Meat pie in the parkChoose a savoury pie flavour and eat it al fresco in a nearby park, with a combined view of St Patrick's Cathedral and the Sky Tower.
Walk to the harbourThe route continues to the waterfront, where the guide covers how the original 1840 shoreline has been moved and reshaped over time, including the arrival of modern cruise ships.
Secret dishMidway through, the group pauses for the operator's signature secret dish, revealed on the day.
Fish and chipsAt the fish market food court, the group has freshly cooked fish and chips of the day paired with a local soda.
Brewery tastingLooping back toward the CBD, the tour stops at a micro-brewery for a tasting of three local beers.
Coffee and cookie finishThe morning closes with a creamy flat white and a traditional Afghan biscuit.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this walk.

NZ$199.99adult from-price, operator figure

3 to 3.5 hoursduration

12travellers at most

Pace and distance. The tour runs three to three and a half hours and covers ground on foot, from the Sky Tower to the harbour and back toward the CBD. Comfortable walking shoes make the morning easier.
What is included. All five tastings plus drinks are covered: the pie, the secret dish, fish and chips with a local soda, three beer tasters, and a flat white with an Afghan biscuit. Water, other non-alcoholic beverages and gratuities for the guide are also included.
Meeting point. There is no pickup. Everyone meets at the Sky Tower on Victoria Street West in the CBD, so it pays to arrive a little early and know how you will get there.
Dietary needs. The listing asks travellers to contact the operator in advance about any dietary requirement. Doing this before the day gives the stops the best chance to cater for it.
Changes on the day. The itinerary and menu can shift depending on venue availability, weather and other circumstances. The secret dish is likewise revealed only during the tour.
Language and pets. The tour is led in English. Pets are not allowed on the walk.

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Common issues. There is no hotel pickup, so travellers need to make their own way to the Sky Tower meeting point on Victoria Street West. The itinerary and menu can change based on availability, weather and other circumstances, so specific stops are not guaranteed. Dietary requirements must be raised with the operator in advance. The tour is not open to pets, and the walking format means anyone with limited mobility should consider the distance covered over three to three and a half hours.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start?

At the Sky Tower on Victoria Street West in the Auckland CBD. There is no pickup included, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point.

What Food And Drinks Are Included?

A savoury meat pie in a flavour of your choice, the operator's signature secret dish, fish and chips of the day with a local soda, a tasting of three locally brewed beers, and a flat white with a traditional Afghan biscuit. Water, other non-alcoholic beverages and gratuities for the guide are also included.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

Three to three and a half hours. It is a walking tour, so plan for time on your feet moving between the CBD and the harbour.

Can The Tour Cater For Dietary Requirements?

Yes, but you need to contact the operator in advance of the tour. The listing states this is needed so they can cater for requirements as best they can.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The listing does not state terms beyond that, so check the booking page for anything further.

Can I Bring My Dog?

No. Pets are listed as not allowed on the tour. The walk is also led in English, which is worth knowing for non-English speakers.