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Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet Tour

Wellington, New Zealand
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Petone, one of Wellington’s oldest settlements, and uncover its hidden foodie gems on this half-day tour. Bypass the tourist traps and enjoy exploring the best food spots in Petone. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit to a specialty coffee roastery, taste freshly made cheeses, sample craft beers, indulge in handcrafted chocolates, and wander the vibrant foodie hub of Jackson Street. No need to worry about paying for tastings at each venue, as all tastings are included.
  • A small-group tour means better access to your guide for questions
  • An effortless tour experience with multiple tastings included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off available for convenience
  • Try a great variety of foods—such as coffee, cheese, and chocolate

What's Included

  • Small Group Tour.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Professional local driver guide.
  • Food and beverage tasting.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off available
  • Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

For hotel pick up please wait for your Zozo Travel driver guide in the lobby or main hotel entrance. For cruise pick up please wait at the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise terminal. DO NOT get on cruise shuttle. For specific pick up time and locations please contact Zozo Travel directly.

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Meeting point

  • Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    The tour will depart at 09:45 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:45 am

Itinerary

1

Small Batch, Ripe Coffee Roasters

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

46a Victoria Street

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Jackson Street Programme

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

The Chocolate Story

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Brewtown Upper Hutt

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum (drinking) age is 18 years.
  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8
based on 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A definite must do tour

Charles_A, Mar 2024
A great way to spend an afternoon. Lunch was delicious. Each place we stopped at we were greeted by friendly and knowledgeable people. A must do tour. Our guide Phil was fantastic. He went out of his way to accommodate us. Thanks for a great day

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Many thanks Charles. It was a great pleasure to host you both in my lovely little foodie town. Glad it was enjoyable for you!

Phil is great!

Teresa_L, Feb 2024
Phil was great! Picked just the right places to excite our tate buds. Even changed his itinerary to fit our needs.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thanks Tess! It was my pleasure to host.

Great introduction to local products

Hbersani, Feb 2024
Really enjoyed every stop and all the local flavors. Phil was awesome and is from the area and it shows on his enthusiasm for the area.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Great to have had you onboard for the day. Glad you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure to host!

From $153.56

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 117 days in advance.

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