Auckland Historic Walking Tour

This virtual tour is great for those who want to explore Auckland from the comfort of their own home, or as part of a self-guided walking tour of the city. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the history and heritage and the culture of New Zealand, accompanied by a rich English spoken commentary.

You can purchase the app via this website (simply click Add to Cart), via Google Play Store, or Apple iTunes store.

Welcome to Auckland City and its Historic Heart

This Auckland city walking tour invites you to explore Auckland’s central streets and historic precinct, where well-known landmarks sit alongside places most visitors pass without ever noticing. Along the way, the focus is on context and detail — not just what you’re seeing, but why it’s here, and how the city has grown and changed around it. Nothing overblown. Just a good story, well told.

The route is easy to follow and designed to unfold naturally as you walk. Step by step, Auckland starts to make sense — its layout, its history, and its character — whether you’re already here on the ground or imagining the journey from the other side of the world.

This Auckland tour is a self-guided walk, taken at a relaxed pace, with clear directions and time to look around. Stories emerge as you move, blending history, overlooked details, and perspectives you won’t usually find on standard tourist routes. For the smoothest experience, we recommend downloading the Auckland tour in advance, so you can enjoy the walk without worrying about mobile coverage.

Along the way, you’ll stand where coal-fired ferries once docked, where the waterfront was locked up at night, and where a single agreement helped shape Auckland’s future. Some moments stand out straight away. Others reveal themselves quietly, once you know where to look.

The tour begins at the Ferry Terminal Building, at the northern end of Queen Street. It’s easy to reach on foot from central Auckland, by public transport to Britomart, or by ferry if you’re arriving from the North Shore. Once you arrive, open the app, press Start Tour, and enjoy the walk.