Tour guide in Auckland Louise Y.
Auckland, New Zealand
English
620
Tours Delivered,
Since Jan 21, 2010
3.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm Louise Y., your private tour guide in Auckland
Guide #792
**Awarded Local Legend By ToursByLocals** for South and Central Asia & Oceania! **Kia ora! Welcome to Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau.** I'd love to spend a day with you exploring Auckland and beyond, sharing the places, stories and local experiences that make this part of New Zealand so special. I grew up on a farm, attended a small country school and later went to boarding school in Auckland. Although I've travelled extensively and lived and worked overseas, Auckland has always been home. I love sharing my knowledge of this wonderful region, from its volcanic landscapes and beautiful coastlines to its history, culture, food and favourite local spots. As your private guide, I'll tailor the day to suit you. Perhaps you'd like to explore by vehicle, enjoy a walk, discover somewhere a little off the usual tourist trail, or simply take your time and enjoy the surroundings. We can plan ahead, follow your interests or change direction along the way. There is no need to rush. I've been welcoming international visitors to New Zealand for around 30 years, and I still love what I do. For me, travel is about more than ticking off sights. I'm a firm believer in **Slow Travel, local experiences and the people and stories that make a place memorable.** My aim is for you to feel relaxed, well looked after and to finish the day with wonderful memories of your time here. Whether this is your first visit or you're returning to explore a little more, I'd love to show you Auckland through my eyes. Free Wi-Fi is available, so you can stay connected as we explore. **Ka kite anō – see you soon!** New Zealand Passenger licence, Current First Aid Certificate, CELTA - Certificate English Language Teaching Adults, Kiwihost programme Vehicle has COF, TSL and I have a P endorsement on my licence.
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Traveller reviews
- Richard A.United States1 day ago
We had a fantastic day exploring Auckland with Louise! From our first communications before the cruise, she was wonderful to work with and put together the perfect tour for our first visit. She took us to some great sights, shared her local knowledge, and made the whole day feel relaxed and enjoyable. We especially appreciated the little extras, like bringing local snacks...
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October 2026Thank you Rick. I had a great day with you both and I am so happy you enjoyed it. Happy travels. Louise
- Marcus M.United States1 week ago
Louise is an excellent guide for the introductory Auckland tour. She is a local descendant from multiple generations of New Zealanders. She has lived and worked in Auckland for most of her life. She can tell you who are the artists for the artwork in Auckland, and it seems like she knows most of them personally. It was a strictly walking tour, which we preferred. ...
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October 2026Thank you so much Marcus for your excellent review and I am so happy you enjoyed a few hours with me! I hope the rest of your days in Auckland were great I and hope to see you again next time you are down this way.
- Carl L.United StatesSeptember 2026
I appreciated that Louise tried to give us the best day that she could during our one day in Auckland. The glow worm tour especially memorable. Ultimately, I felt the need to lower the rating for the tour because of Louise's driving. She maintained an unsafe distance between us and the car in front of us consistently whenever we were on a highway, even when the driving...
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September 2026Thank you Carl. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your day and the glowworm experience was especially memorable. I'm sorry that you felt uncomfortable with my driving. Passenger safety is always my priority and I'm very conscious of safe following distances and adapting my driving to the road and traffic conditions. My vehicle is modern and has all the expected safety...
- Susan D.United StatesJuly 2026
We had a tour with Louise and it was fabulous. She knows Auckland inside and out, and customized the tour on the fly — pointing out architectural details for my husband, who has a particular interest in art, sculpture, and stone construction. Her deep knowledge of Auckland gave us tremendous insight into the city and its rich Māori heritage. She has a great sense of humor...
Replied from the guide, Louise Y.
July 2026Thanks so much Susan. It was wonderful to enjoy a few hours with you both sharing our mutual interests. There is always so much to discover in a new city. Happy travels.





