Guided Wellington walking food tourFood and drink tastings during the tourLocal foodie guide

Start: 9:30 am at 94 Manners Street, outside Taco Bell, Corner of Cuba and Manners StreetEnd: Approximately 1:00 pm in Cuba StreetAttire: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes are recommended (high-heels and platforms not advised).Minimum of 2 people

Minimum age: 18 years or more (You might need to show ID at certain place)

Wellington Walking Food Odyssey – 3.5-Hour Food Tour

North Island

Food and Spice Odyssey

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Tour group visiting Le Ciel Bakery in Wellington

Experiences

Food, Wine and Beer Tours

Half-Day Tours

Small Group Tours

North Island

Start: Wellington

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 3 hours

Minimum Age: 18

The Wellington Walking Food Odyssey is a 3.5-hour small-group food tour exploring the flavours, stories and local favourites of New Zealand’s capital. With a maximum of 10 guests, the tour includes a selection of food and drink tastings at eateries and specialty food businesses around central Wellington, led by a knowledgeable local guide.

Wellington has a well-earned reputation for its food culture, and this tour takes you beyond the obvious places to find some of the people and businesses behind it. As you walk between stops, your guide shares stories about the city, its neighbourhoods and its evolving food scene, along with recommendations for places worth visiting later in your stay.

Charcuterie board, flatbread, and drinks shared among friends at a Wellington restaurant

Close-up of freshly shucked oysters on ice with spices and seaweed in Wellington

Vendor holding Monte Nevado Spanish ham at a deli counter in Wellington

Golden-crusted meat pie on a plate from a Wellington food tour stop

Two guests posing with a local baker during a Wellington food tour

Two people enjoying fish and chips at a casual eatery in Wellington

Flat lay of matcha, hot chocolate, and coffee with latte art in black cups in Wellington

Two people standing in front of Havana Bar in Wellington during a food tour

Cheese scone served with butter at a Wellington eatery

Couple browsing handcrafted chocolates at Wellington store

Mini pavlovas topped with cherries, strawberries and mint

Famous cheese roll from Le Ciel Café in Wellington

Dumplings served in spicy chilli oil broth at a Wellington eatery

Mini pavlovas topped with mango and gold leaf in Wellington

Fresh fish display at a local seafood market in Wellington

Turmeric scrambled eggs on toast with rocket at a Wellington café

Guests enjoying a casual meal during the Wellington Walking Food Odyssey

Tour Highlights

Explore Wellington's food scene with a local guide
Sample a variety of food and drinks
Discover hidden eateries and local favourites
Learn about Wellington's history and food culture as you walk
Explore central Wellington beyond the usual visitor stops
Small groups with a maximum of 10 guests
Around 3.5 hours of walking, tasting and sightseeing

Guided Wellington walking food tour
Food and drink tastings during the tour
Local foodie guide

Start: 9:30 am at 94 Manners Street, outside Taco Bell, Corner of Cuba and Manners Street
End: Approximately 1:00 pm in Cuba Street
Attire: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes are recommended (high-heels and platforms not advised).
Minimum of 2 people

Minimum age: 18 years or more (You might need to show ID at certain place)

More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
Within 24 hours: No refund

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Frequently asked questions

Yes. In addition to food tastings, the tour introduces you to Wellington's streets, local history and places to eat, so it's particularly useful early in your stay. Recent guests specifically mention it being a good orientation to the city.

The current meeting point is 94 Manners Street, at the corner of Manners and Cuba Streets in central Wellington.

A light breakfast is suggested. There are multiple tastings during the tour and recent guests regularly comment on the generous amount of food.

The experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours and involves walking between food stops around central Wellington. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

The tastings vary depending on the day, season and venues visited. Expect a varied selection of Wellington food and drink rather than a fixed tasting menu.