Wellington Walking Food Odyssey
Overview
About
- Forget the guidebook. Follow your appetite.
- Discover the real flavour of Wellington on a 3.5-hour walking food adventure through Cuba Street and beyond. Along the way, you’ll taste your way through the city’s food culture — from freshly roasted coffee and famous Wellington scones to a classic New Zealand pie, local favourites and a scoop of iconic Kiwi ice cream.
- Your local food-loving guide will take you down laneways, into hidden places and behind the scenes to meet the people and hear the stories behind what’s on your plate.
- Small group. Big flavours. Plenty of Wellington character.
At a Glance
- Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours
- Included: All Tastings included
- 18+ years: NZD250 per person
- Group Size: 2 to 10 people
- Start Time: 9:30AM
- Cancellation: Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before tour begins
- Accessibility: Not suitable for Wheelchairs, Walkers, Scooters
Tour Highlight
- Explore hidden food gems around Cuba Street and beyond
- Experience Wellington's legendary coffee with a quality local brew
- Sink your teeth into classic Kiwi favourites
- Hear the stories behind the food and meet the local foodies that make Wellington special
- Finish with a classic New Zealand ice cream
What you'll do
Discover Wellington on our 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour, designed for just 2 to 10 guests.
Taste your way through Wellington’s Cuba Street and beyond, from coffee made from freshly roasted beans, the city’s famous scones to a classic New Zealand pie and other much-loved Kiwi treats. And we always finish with a classic New Zealand ice cream.
Expect a delicious mix of flavours, local stories, and behind-the-scenes insights as you explore the streets and laneways that give Wellington its distinctive food culture.
Your local, food-loving guide will introduce you to the people, places, and traditions behind the food, while sharing tips and recommendations to help you make the most of your time in Wellington.
Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or simply love discovering a city through its local flavours, this tour offers a relaxed and personal way to eat, explore, and experience Wellington like a local.
Come hungry and leave with a taste of Wellington, plus plenty of ideas for where to eat next.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Taste the Capital like a local and explore vibrant Cuba Street and beyond
- Taste freshly roasted Wellington coffee and scone
- Enjoy beloved Kiwi favourites and local treats
- Discover the stories, people and places behind Wellington’s food culture
- Experience the city with a passionate foodie guide, beyond the main tourist sights
- Finish your food adventure with a classic New Zealand ice cream
What is not included?
Food, drinks or other items purchased for personal use
Traveller Restriction
Children under 18 years
Prohibited Items
- Alcohol
- Drugs
Additional Information
- Restrooms or bathrooms are available throughout the experience.
- Tours operate through rain, hail or shine. Please come prepared.
- Allergies or Aversions - Your allergy is your responsibility. Please inform us at least 48 hours in advance of your tour.
- Walking distance is moderate with around 5 to 6 stops with plenty of rests.
Meet your host
Itinerary
Wellington Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Wellington Walking Food Odyssey in Wellington, New Zealand. This culinary tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 1 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
94 Manners Street (outside Taco Bell, corner Cuba and Manners Streets)
This is the meeting point, please arrive 10 minutes earlier
Taste 1
Taste Wellington's coffee with a cheese scone
Taste 2
Kiwiana Treats
Taste 3
A Wellington special
Taste 4
Surprise savoury
Taste 5
Another local surprise
Taste 6
Classic New Zealand Ice Cream
This concludes the tour.
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