Britomart & the Waterfront: From Whaling Port to America's Cup
75 min · 2.7 km · easy
Roamer has 3 self-guided history walking tours in Auckland. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 75 to 80 minutes and 2.6 to 2.9 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Auckland
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britomart & the Waterfront: From Whaling Port to America's Cup | 75 min | 2.7 km | 7 |
| Historic Heart: The City in the Queen Street Valley | 75 min | 2.6 km | 7 |
| Parnell and the Domain: Auckland's Oldest Village and its Volcano Park | 80 min | 2.9 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Commercial Bay: The Buried Beach
- Britomart & the Waterfront: From Whaling Port to America's Cup: A level harbour-front walk along the working edge of Auckland, reading the layers of a shoreline remade again and again, from whaling port to yacht village to glass towers.
- Historic Heart: The City in the Queen Street Valley: A walk up the buried valley of the Waihorotiu Stream, reading Auckland's making from the harbour flat to the civic ridge, one grand building at a time.
- Parnell and the Domain: Auckland's Oldest Village and its Volcano Park: A walk through Auckland's oldest suburb and into the green crater of an old volcano, from little wooden churches and a restored village lane to a memorial museum on the maunga guarding the treasures of the Pacific.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Auckland is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Auckland?
- Roamer has 3 self-guided history walking tours in Auckland: Britomart & the Waterfront: From Whaling Port to America's Cup, Historic Heart: The City in the Queen Street Valley and Parnell and the Domain: Auckland's Oldest Village and its Volcano Park. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Auckland cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Auckland history tours?
- About 75 to 80 minutes, covering 2.6 to 2.9 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Britomart & the Waterfront: From Whaling Port to America's Cup
75 min · 2.7 km · easy
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