Very nice little tour which goes through the northern Part of Auckland. It is easy to walk and the guides are very nice people. Bring some cash and tip the guides, they put a lot of efford into the tour and they also have a lot of knowledge about the city and New zealand in general.

On our very first morning in Auckland (& New Zealand), we joined 30+ people on Darcy’s tour. He was wonderfully engaging from the outset; handling guests arriving with personal greetings, “locals” attempting to disrupt his presentation, and navigating the streets near the harbor with flair. The (large) group was always his focus, kept us safe, together, laughing, & informed. Personal anecdotes were smoothly embedded into the historical & architectural notes, giving his entire two hour+ tour a feeling that one was learning about Auckland from a good friend. We tipped him generously as we hope others did as Darcy deserves it all as a skilled (walking) tour guide. Patty & Tim Stark (Milwaukee)

Darcy was our guide and he was very engaging, informative and funny. We took the tour on our 3rd day in Auckland and still learned more and saw some different areas. Darcy did an excellent job at touching on a number of topics and at the end he answered questions and made recommendations for more in-depth tours whether it be about food or architecture etc. I highly recommend taking the tour especially on your first day in Auckland.

Nobody showed up this 10am to take the tour at the times stipulated on their website. Their website should be updated to reflect the times the tour actually runs, especially if they have reduced their running frequency post-covid.

I would recommend the Auckland Free Walking Tour. Its a great way of knowing the city & the country. I happen to be there on Jonathan's (guide) last day. He was very good & explained in detail about New Zealand's history.

Unforgettable Walking Tour with Darcy in Auckland CBD! Today's walking tour around Auckland CBD with Darcy from Auckland Walking Tours was nothing short of amazing. Darcy isn't just a tour guide; he's a storyteller who brings the vibrant history and culture of New Zealand to life with every step. His in-depth knowledge about Auckland's landmarks and hidden gems was impressive and educational. What made the tour truly special was Darcy's infectious enthusiasm and passion for New Zealand and its rich heritage. He has a natural sense of humor that kept us engaged and entertained throughout. Darcy’s ability to connect with each person in our group made the experience feel more like a journey with a friend than a guided tour. If you're in Auckland and looking to explore the city's heart and soul, Darcy is your guy. He's not just knowledgeable and funny, he's genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty of Auckland and New Zealand. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Auckland in a truly memorable way!

Highly recommend this walking tour! Our guide was good-humoured and told us all the facts in an interesting way. He was brillant! For me a fantastic and easy way to get some information about Auckland and its sights, streets, parks, places, art works, monuments, museums, a.m.m. Thanks for such a lovely, interesting and wonderful guided tour!

We loved our tour with Kathryn (sp)! She was a phenomenal guide, and it was a fun tour where we got to learn about Auckland's history and saw lots of local art. Would absolutely recommend.

Having done several walking tours overseas we decided we really should do one in our own city. Darcy was our tour guide and he did Auckland proud for the 30 plus people on the tour. He was knowledgeable and passionate with the right amount of humour. He greeted each person and shook their hand as they turned up and showed genuine interest when he asked them questions. Thanks Darcy we will do our best to encourage more Aucklanders to learn more about this beautiful city we live in. Mary and Rob

Had a great experience with Richard. He was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Although he has probably done this tour a thousand times, he made it fresh for us.

I hope that I am posting this on the right place/regarding the right company. The service provide company name is "All About Tours." So, two days ago I signed up for a "Free Walking Tour" of downtown Auckland for 10:00 this morning. I received a confirmation email, etc. saying I was all set to go. I walked to the starting point (a fair hike from my hotel) and met the tour guide as instructed. When the tour was ready to start, the guide insisted that we produce the confirmation of our booking for the "Free Tour" on our cell phones. But I DON'T OWN A CELL PHONE, and was told by the guide - in no uncertain terms - that I could not participate in the Free Walking Tour! How crazy is that? It's a Free Tour (yes, tips are expected, and I always tip generously on "Free Tours"), but to reject someone because they don't own a cellphone and can't produce some document that, in the previous emails I received from All About Tours, was never told I would need to produce at the start of the tour? One would assume that if documentation of a person's enrollment is required by the tour operator, their guide would be provided with a list of registered participants by the tour operator, so that the guide could reconcile the list with people who showed up for the walk. Regardless, I could understand the need to verify ones participation if this was a Paid Tour, to make sure that everyone had indeed paid in advance for their participation. But for a Free Tour? What's the worst that could happen? Maybe the guide gets more tips? Crazy Bad Customer Service.

We had a great experience! A top tier guide in Darcy; he has some major guiding chops and it showed. He expertly guided a large group of us through the city and handled the logistics with ease, creating a great experience. It was a great introduction to the city and we highly recommend it.

Excellent experience, and definitely worth the limited time I had in Auckland. The tour guide was excellent and invigorating with a good knowledge of the city and NZ as a whole.

100% recommend the free walking tour if you are a tourist or a resident! As an NZ Citizen and resident in Auckland for 8 years I learnt SO MUCH and got to see so many things you never normally pay attention to. I feel awful I’ve forgotten our tour guides name, I think it was Anna, lovely Egyptian lady. She was so welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. It was awesome.

We have both done free walking tours in many cities around the world & like those, this tour gave great orientation & excellent information for first-timers in Auckland. However we found our guide Darcy to be brash, sarcastic & self-important. The way he chose to answer some questions was very dismissive & off-putting.

Sarah was a very nice guide, had a lovely walk around Aucks with her. I actually started liking the city more after the tour. Definitely worth going when in Auckland.

Our guide, Catherine, was great. Knowledgeable and engaging. She kept us interested with a wide slice of NZ history, local folklore, great tips for other activities and really opened up an Auckland we had totally missed on our own. Great pace and content. Thanks!!!!

Great walking tour of Auckland city! Darcy was really informative and presented the information in a light hearted but interesting way! Thank you for the bar recommendation 👍🏻

Excellent walking tour of Auckland today with knowledgeable and entertaining guide Marty. The tour lasted about 2.5-3 hours and started at the top of queen street by the ferry building and ended at Britomart. The tour covers mainly on the areas of the north eastern part of the city centre, including the ferry building, Albert park, Lorne street, Vulcan lane and fort street. Loads of information and tips of where to eat and drink in Auckland and good things to do. I also learned a lot about New Zealand history, heritage and culture including the Maori, sports, traditions, flora and fauna, politics and language. I highly recommend to do this tour on your first day in Auckland (or NZ) to get a good base guide for the rest of your stay. Thanks again to Marty for sharing all your knowledge and giving us a good laugh along the way! A great way to spend an afternoon!

I love to come to Auckland and do the free walks. The Heritage foreshore is my favorite until now. I highly recommend.

Darcy was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Auckland and New Zealand. Would recommend the tour for anyone interested in the local region.

Rather disappointed with an average tour offered by Auckland Free Walking Tours. Many questions went unanswered due to the Darcy's lack of knowledge or "time constraints." He seemed to repeat himself multiple times for lack of other things to say and was unable to provide much historical detail about buildings or places beyond just pointing them out and naming them.

Great morning tour. Lots of information about Auckland. Good for the beginning or end of your visit to Auckland.

Such a great tour ! We were lucky to be the first group to be able to enjoy this tour after covid. We had a great time with Darcy! Must do :)

The walking tour was so much fun! Our guides, Olivia and Marty, did a great job. They were so clearly passionate about their city and showed us some places we probably wouldn’t have stumbled upon on our own and certainly wouldn’t have known the history of. Three hours sounds like a long time but it passed in a flash.

I took the bus trip - was absolutely fantastic! The guide Martin was great. Gave us a lot of information took us to fantastic places and was also very funny. Fully recommend!

I went in this tour this morning. Out tour guide Griffin was full of fun, energy and with lots of information for us. We headed to different spots and learnt little stories about these places. I would have crossed these spots many times, but I never actually noticed these spots. Griffin took us around and also gave us information about some good restaurants and bars in the area. He also sang us a Maori and English song at the end of the tour. Would highly recommend! Cheers

That was AWESOME!! I've been to many waking tours before and this time, I was VERY impressed with Catherine... She's a proud kiwi who's truly knowledgeable yet sensitive about her country, her land and the ancestral lands we now call New Zealand. I was particularly touched by her respectful approach to Maori history and her commitment to help us understand it and appreciate it. Truly recommend this as a worthy introduction to this beautiful land! Kudos!

Awesome tour! Darcy is incredibly knowledgeable and fun to spend a morning with. Would also highly recommend his bar tour. It’s great for beer tasting, but at the heart it’s a historic evening walking tour with cool sights and stories. 10/10!