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Connecting travelers with local guides.
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Experience Auckland through the eyes of a local private guide! Browse our tour 'suggestions' - each can be customized just for you.
Shore Excursion Tours
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Auckland Private Shore Excursions |
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Experience a unique Auckland shore excursion with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. Your private tour guide knows the Auckland area as only locals do, and is eager to show you New Zealand's exciting "City of Sails," in a flexible tour that highlights your travel interests.
Discover the vibrant blend of Polynesian, European and Asian cultures that make this city by the bays such a fascinating place to visit, especially with a local guide who knows the best-kept secrets of the city behind the must-see sights of Auckland.
In your time ashore, you can see spectacular scenery from North Head, get the inside story on local history, shop your way through Takapuna's boutiques and relax on the beach with a view of dormant Rangitoto, the volcanic island.
Book an Auckland shore excursion tour offered by ToursByLocals, and ask your personal guide about customizing your private tour to include exactly what you want to see and do. Go global — tour by local! |
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| Tour Guide Legal Requirements |
There is no requirement for a guide to have a license to give tours.
However, if the tour guide is also the driver, then they are required to hold a Passenger Service License and have a Private Hire Registration.
The driver must hold a Passenger Endorsement and must also complete a log book, and must record all work time. Drivers must not exceed the allowable work time.
The vehicle must hold a Certificate of fitness (CoF)
Some rental vehicles are not suitable as Passenger Service vehicles due to the narrow aisle space, seating arrangements and lack of cargo barriers. Most rental company contracts forbid the vehicle being used in a passenger service. report error
All ToursByLocals guides have met our ToursByLocals Guide Requirements which includes warranting that they can legally give the tours they offer. |
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| Deboarding Requirements |
Citizens of many countries do not require a visa to enter New Zealand.
Visit the New Zealand Government Website for more details. |
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Tour in Auckland, New Zealand:
"Bob was great--very informative and helpful. He gave us his card in case we had problems in any part of New Zealand."
Judy B. - Jan, 2013
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Tour in Auckland, New Zealand:
"This tour was an unforgettable experience. Not only is Shane very knowledgeable about the Waitekere area; it's also cle,..." [more]
Susan P. - Feb, 2013
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Tour in Auckland, New Zealand:
"Louise was a delight to tour with because she herself has some Maori heritage and she was able to explain their beliefs,..." [more]
Ann Curtis - Dec, 2011
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- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
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