Zest Food Tours has been helping visitors discover fresh tastes in New Zealand’s café capital since 2003. Our friendly, local guides showcase Wellington, its history, art and eclectic architecture in ways that only locals can, in partnership with our lovely artisan providers, which are relationships developed over many years. We only take small groups (maximum 8 people) and aim to ensure all guests go away with memorable personalised experiences, and a thorough understanding of what makes... More...

Private Shore Excursion from Wellington

Ports of Call Tour - Wellington - Starting from $78.00 per person

Your tour is fully customisable and subject to your personal preferences. We can start and finish at whatever time suits you. Be collected from the Wellington Cruise Ship Terminal. You can choose to visit Wellington City's famous sights. Visit Greytown. Venture out through the spectacular counrtyside to Martinborough for wine tastings at some of New Zealands top vineyards. Select one of the wineries to have a relaxed lunch amongst the vines. After return to your... More...

Original Cocktail Tour Auckland Central

Culinary & Gourmet Tour - Auckland - Starting from $219.00 per person

A leisurely walking tour discovering hidden bars where Auckland comes alive after dark. You go early so you can remember where to come at night! These are hard to find hot spots off the beaten track where locals in the know go in the old part of town. Some of our highlights are; a bar set in Auckland'™s first picture theatre; bars in cellars below sea level; a house bar in an Art Deco Hotel and more. Discover Auckland's hidden bar culture and their barmen, owners or managers as you visit a... More...

Private Wine Tasting Tour of Napier

Wine Tasting - Napier - Starting from $636.00 per person

Hawkes Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in New Zealand - this 3.5 hour morning or afternoon tour includes tastings at some of the finest wineries in the area, transported in a comfortable modern air conditioned private car with your own friendly & knowledgeable driver. More...

Auckland Food-Lovers Walking Tour

Culinary & Gourmet Tour - Auckland - Starting from $129.00 per person

Eat your way through Auckland's hidden lanes on this moving feast of mouth-watering food. Your local food-loving guide will reveal hard-to-find eateries carefully selected for their delicious tastes and cool vibes. You’ll also discover street art and inner-city treasures on this long progressive lunch. Follow us for the flavours of Auckland in an afternoon!

The minimum per booking is 2 people. Our small-group guarantee ensures a more personal experience.

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Napier Shore Excursion: Wine, Beer & Art Deco Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $135.00 per person

An excursion that explores Napier's art deco architecture and rich history. Included is a visit to two famous wineries and the Speights Ale House for tastings. More...

24 Day Absolute New Zealand Tour - Private - Fully Guided

Multi-day Tour - Te Anau - Starting from $10737.75 per person

This 24 day, private and fully guided vacation takes in all New Zealand has to offer. We’ll explore golden sand beaches, geothermal activity, geysers and learn about the local Maori and their customs in the North, before crossing over the Cook Strait and into the South Island. Once in the South Island we will be covering everything from glacier hikes to whale watching and from wine tasting to visiting what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World, Milford Sound. This jam-packed itinerary will... More...

Private Tour: 8-Day North Island Tour from Auckland Including Rotorua and Wellington

Multi-day Tour - Taupo - Starting from $5158.75 per person

Venture from Auckland to the North Island on this private 8-day tour that takes you by private, luxury vehicle to Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park and Wellington. Take guided sightseeing tours, discover natural hot springs, witness amazing geothermal activity, enjoy scenic nature walks through kauri tree forests, and admire views of majestic volcanoes and beautiful beaches, with plenty of free time to explore more on your own. Your private guide will teach you about Maori... More...

Napier City Art Deco & Wine Highlights - 4 Hour Private Tour

Private Tour - Napier - Starting from $600.00 per person

This 4 hour tour will begin at New Zealand's Art Deco Capital Napier where I will personally greet you at your Hotel, I-Site or Ship. You will discover how the region recovered, reclaimed and developed after the 1931 Earthquake disaster, before I take you to one of the cities most stunning locations for a panoramic view of Napier city and beyond. Then it's into the city itself to discover what it has to offer and where you can see samples of perfectly preserved Art Deco Architecture. The tour... More...

Private Tour: Full-Day Wellington Craft Beer Tour

Private Tour - Wellington - Starting from $275.00 per person

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day Wellington craft beer tour. On this informative and fun private tour you will visit the breweries that have made Wellington the craft beer capital of New Zealand. After a "behind the scenes' tour of the Kereru Brewery, you will lunch at Art of Pizza, famous for their New York style pizzas, with Kereru craft beer on tap for the perfect match. Enjoy an afternoon visiting four more craft beer breweries before you return to... More...