Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Napier, New Zealand
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Instead of just setting out to explore the natural landscapes and landmarks near Napier, combine the trip with a culinary experience on this half-day small-group minivan tour. Listen to facts about the region from your driver-guide that most guidebooks miss before dining on a range of authentic snacks, from Te Mata figs to locally-sourced honey.
- Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your driver-guide questions
- Pick up some locally sourced food and drink as a great souvenir or gift
- Easily plan the rest of your trip using the onboard Wi-Fi
- Extra time at each stop for snapping photos of the dramatic scenery
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Food and drink (unless specified)NZ$15.00 per person
- Personal expensesNZ$15.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
as a traveler to our town we will meet you with monogramed uniform and will meet you in person at the best location for you If you are on a Cruise Boat we will pick you Up at the cruise terminal look for our sign on the wharf as you disembark your ship
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 04/03/2025 - 03/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Itinerary
Clive (Pass By)
1
Tukituki River
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Te Mata Peak
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Askerne Vineyards
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Te Mata Figs
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Napier (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour
- not recommended for infants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 45 reviews
Nathaniel_D, Apr 2026
Great guide for a small tour. He had a good plan to start and made adjustments because of the weather. He was welcomed to each venue as a friend and we got exceptional service. He was full of interesting stories and information on the area.
Karen_G, Apr 2026
One of my favorite tours during my entire stay in New Zealand. Merv was so knowledgeable and passionate about showing us around and explaining everything. We felt like we were spending the afternoon with “Uncle” Merv — like family. He showed us so much in the area — honey tastings, fresh figs at a fig farm, a family fruit stand with an assortment of fruit to buy and carry along to sample, mountain views, a cliff view, and a vineyard visit with a great light lunch, and a showcasing of the art deco district and the history behind it. Definitely worth the time and money! And we really did feel like it was a private family tour.
ccl, Mar 2026
We had a substitute driver which is coloring my review. I have a feeling that if John, the owner, had been our tour guide it would have been better. The stops were good including a surprise stop at a road side stand where we were treated to local and delicious plums, apples and pears. The scenic outlook was beautiful. Wine tasting included 5 different wines as well as some cheese and crackers. The driver forgot about stopping for the fig tasting until we reminded him. We were glad we made that stop because rhe figs were delicious and we were able to sample (and buy) some of their products. The stop at the Honey Vendor was interesting and everyone bought some things to bring back. The driver tried to come up with things to show us to get us back just in time for boarding the cruise ship. We finally had to tell him that we were ready to go back to the ship.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Michael
we are so sorry I was unable to do your tour
but I was on another assignment
I hope you still enjoyed your tour
cheers john
Shirley_C, Mar 2026
It was beautiful traveling up the mountain and the wine tasting was really nice! We really enjoyed the tour!
carmen_h, Mar 2026
Nice overview of Napier. Tasted wines, visited a honey tasting establishment and a tour to the top of the mountain and drove downtown to see the art decor
Kathleen_T, Mar 2026
We really enjoyed this tour to see bee hives where honey is made, taste several wines and eat cheese and figs at the winery and figgery. So yummy!
Linda_L, Feb 2026
John did a stellar job. He is very knowledgeable, personable and quite the story teller. We saw beautiful sites, and enjoyed local wines and honey tastings.
The spectacular views and historical explanations rounded out a wonderful adventure.
You can't go wrong with Fantastic Tours!
geoffrey_B, Jan 2026
Perfect introduction to Napier and the surrounding countryside. John provided a great overview of the local sites, history, agriculture, and superb visit to a local winery with multiple tastings and snacks. He was also very entertaining with his personal experiences and background, knowledgeable and well organized.
Kathleen_H, Jan 2026
Our tour guide John was funny, knowledgeable and entertaining. The sights were amazing, beautiful mountains, rivers and farmland. The last stop, the winery, was excellent. We had lovely cheese and a tasting of several wines from this award winning winery in a lovely outdoor setting. John also drove us through Napier explaining its unique history and architecture. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.
Victoria_C, Jan 2026
Great tour for cruise passengers with limited time around Napier. Beautiful views, lots of good info and yummy tastings of wine, cheeses, honey, chocolates and figs with time to purchase items. Slight delay in start of tour as John was looking for other cruisers due to port giving conflicting information but I applaud him for trying his hardest to find them. He DOES pick up on the pier RIGHT OFF THE BOAT even though NCL will tell you that you HAVE to take the shuttle buses out, he was there waiting for us. We were told the wrong info by NCL and actually boarded the shuttle buses then noticed as we drove off he was there so quickly jumped off, had we not noticed, we would’ve been in same situation as the lost passengers. Thank you for a great tour John!!
Kyle_B, Jan 2026
A very nice overview of the Hawke’s Bay area. John, our driver, did a fine job. We really enjoyed the winery stop, with lots of tasting and a generous plate of cheese and olives and such. The honey farm was quite interesting.
Vivi_K, Jan 2026
Nice itin but the weather was so bad, heavy rain all day during summer, thanks to John as our guide from Fantastic tour
semorris636, Dec 2025
We had a ball, John met us and we were early. The tour was relaxed and he adjusted the itinerary due to the earlier expected sailing. We saw fantastic scenery, sampled honey and figs. I’d use him again
Teresa_H, Dec 2025
We enjoyed Johns sense of humor and explanation on our tour. We ended with wine, cheese, olives, and new friends.
Frederick_N, Mar 2025
Very enjoyable, top notch tour. John was an excellent tour guide and made every effort to show us as many diverse things as possible
Steven_C, Feb 2025
Had a fantastic day with John, if you do this activity get ready to laugh! We got some really great information and saw some beautiful sights throughout our day in a small group setting, highly recommend (make sure you have a sense of humor).
Cheryl_N, Feb 2025
It was fun, informative and personal. Only 6 of us with John going out of his way to ensure we had a good time.
The views, then the honey, winery and fig stop was a great experience. To be able to have time to wonder Napier Art Deco was also met my expectations
ArleenCleofas_V, Feb 2025
John, our tour director is a person who is both friendly and knowledgeable, and would be a wonderful tour guide for anyone wanting to explore this beautiful town of Wellington.
Kellyn_P, Feb 2025
What a fantastic way to experience some highlights in and around Napier! John was an excellent guide, friendly, and very knowledgeable, and fun to talk to. The itinerary was great and varied, loved each of the stops! Was also impressed with the wine tasting, not only good wine, but the size of the many samples was generous.
Stephen_W, Feb 2025
Very experienced and entertaining tour operator.
Very knowledgeable about all of Napier and surroundings.
What was not to like about this tour .
A nice ride to the top of a mountain with great views.
Wine . Honey . Cheese and a bit of chocolate what's not to like 😋
Lesley_R, Feb 2025
We had a great time. John was fun and informative. The van was comfortable and roomy. The tour was great.
ESTHER_B, Feb 2025
We had a great guide in John. Gave us lots of history & we stopped at places other group might not have seen. Had wine tasting, honey tasting, rides up into the hills. Small van, long rides but good tour.
Andrew_R, Feb 2025
We had a fantastic time the guide really knew his stuff. He was very knowledgeable and a fantastic sense of humour
betsygorski, Feb 2025
When we arrived in port, time was limited more than we expected. John assessed our primary interest and modified his plan, john is descended from early settlers and able to share history and willing to share his perspectives which we really enjoyed.
Barbara_P, Feb 2025
John was engaging, funny and informative! Awesome tour!! We loved that John spoke over an intercom so we could clearly hear all he was telling us. The views were amazing! The honey tastings and wine, cheese and olive tasting was wonderful!!
Meryl_G, Jan 2025
While John gave an excellent narration of the area, disparaging the native population is NOT okay. Very disappointed to hear a racial rant.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
sorry you feel this way
we try to keep the tour as real as we can
john
Lori_M, Jan 2025
Very comfortable van.John was very sweet and funny.We drove through town to see the Art Deco buildings.We were soon on our way out of town.We went to the top of Te Mato,with great views.
I would say this tour was more about the 2 agricultural sites we stopped at.
The Arataki Honey store was great.We got to taste about 10 different honeys,saw into several hives,looked for the queen in each.
Then we went to small winery,where John set out some cheese,crackers and olives.We tasted a lot of wines.
Very pleasant afternoon.
Gilbert_P, Jan 2025
We have a blast! John is awesome! He's knowledgeable, warm, friendly and funny. He really know his stuff, the best guide for your tour and stay in Napier.
Kristi_J, Dec 2024
Thank you John. Funny and informative. Well worth the trip.
The view was amazing.
Farmers market food and entertainment were great.
Judith_O, Dec 2024
After a little hiccup, John provided a thoroughly knowledgeable and varied experience of Napier and its surrounds. The visit to a little village, orchard and vineyard to experience and taste their unique offerings was a treat.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for a great review
cheers John
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