Auckland Sights Free Walking Tour
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- 2½ to 3 hour walking tour
- FREE (Pay what you think it's worth)
- Tour starts at Freyberg Square (on High St)
Explore Auckland's Sights
During this 2½-3 hour, easy-walking tour we will uncover the rich history, diverse culture, and iconic landmarks of New Zealand’s most popular city. Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will guide you through the central parts of Auckland, including its scenic gardens and landmark buildings before wandering down to the waterfront.
Along the way we’ll share stories about Auckland’s Māori beginnings and successive colonial development as well as interesting stories about what makes Auckland the city it is today. We’ll also cover things to see and do in Auckland especially those that are free, to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
We've got Auckland covered
– Auckland’s Volcanic History
– Māori History
– Early settlement history
– Secret Tunnels
– Treaty of Waitangi
– Harbour Bridge
– Freyberg Place
– Auckland Viaduct
– Waitematā Harbour
– Britomart station
– Events & Transport
– Sky Tower
– Albert Park
– Women’s Vote Memorial
– Tepid Baths
– Emily Place
– Queen St Wharf
– Auckland Art Gallery
– Ferry Building
– Queen St
– Free things to do & see
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How are we free?
Our tours are offered on a “pay what you think it’s worth” model so people of any budget are able to turn up and enjoy the tour to discover and learn about our great city.
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At I'm Free we're all about
All I’m Free guides are experienced and knowledgeable locals who are excited to show you around their hometown.
We’re all about being real! Each of us will share with you our honest, local advice about where to explore, eat or drink. We are never paid to promote or advertise to you.
We will share with you the unique and quirky stories of our city as well as the history behind our main attractions.
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This tour finishes near The Hilton Hotel on Princes Wharf, just a short walk from the Ferry Building and Auckland waterfront. Click here for Google Maps directions.
The walk covers roughly 3–3.5km (1.5–2 miles) over an easy, fairly flat route. We walk at a leisurely pace with commentary stops every 5–10 minutes.
We wait 5 minutes at the start point before stepping off. If you are slightly behind, we head east through Chancery Square to Bacons Lane, then towards Emily Place.
Yes! The route uses public footpaths and pedestrian precincts, making it accessible for prams, strollers, and wheelchairs. Whilst we largely avoid uphill’s on the route there are some downhills that are a bit steeper than a standard wheelchair ramp.
Yes, there is a 10 minute break about halfway through near clean public restrooms and drinking fountains.
There’s zero upfront cost! At the end, you decide what the walk was worth. Guides carry digital card readers for credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, or you can use cash.
To keep group sizes comfortable, organised groups and groups of 10+ aren’t accepted on public walks. Please book a Private Tour so we can give your group your own dedicated guide!
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