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A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

Offered by Kaewa Tours Ltd

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Private 7-hour Wellington food tour with a driver guide, Parliament grounds walk, Roastery Kāpiti coffee roasting, and lunch at La Bella Italia.

Tour Overview

This private 7 hour food tour is designed for your group only, with a dedicated driver guide throughout the day. It focuses on the tastes of Wellington and beyond, with a mix of city stops, local producers, and hands on experiences.

Begin with a brief walk around the Parliament grounds, where your guide points out the Beehive, the Houses of Parliament, and the Parliamentary Library building. On the way to Roastery Kāpiti, there is a stop at Pukerua Bay for wide views of the Kāpiti Coast, Kāpiti Island, and the top of the South Island.

At Roastery Kāpiti, learn about the coffee process from bean to cup, take part in a hands on roasting experience, enjoy a coffee, and take home a packet of your own freshly roasted beans. Back in Wellington, the tour includes a visit to La Bella Italia, a family owned restaurant known for pasta, pizza, gelato, limoncello, and Italian wine. On Mondays, lunch is instead at Dockside on the harbour.

Other tasting stops may include award winning chocolate from Baron Hasselhoff, four international cheeses including French cheeses, gelato at family owned Zelati Gelato Dessert Cafe, and a beer tasting at Heyday Beer Co for guests aged 18 and over. For cruise ship passengers, the itinerary operates in a slightly reduced form.

What's Included

  • Scenic Drive - Eastern & Southern Bays
  • All tasting fees
  • Pick up and drop off from CBD hotel, Railway Station or Cruise Port terminal
  • Entry/Admission fee - all locations
  • Lunch and choice of 1 beverage
  • Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
  • Personal Driver/Tour Guide
  • New Zealand Spring Water

Not Included:

  • Gratuities

What To Expect

  1. 1

    New Zealand Parliament Buildings

    We have a brief walk around the Parliament grounds where your guide will point out the iconic ‘Beehive’, Houses of Parliament and the Parliamentary Library building.

    15 minutes

  2. 2

    Kapiti Coast

    On our way to the Roastery Kāpiti we stop at Pukerua Bay to take in the sweeping views of the Kāpiti Coast, Kāpiti Island and the top of the South Island.

    15 minutes

  3. 3

    The Roastery Espresso Bar

    Gain an understanding of the coffee process from 'bean to cup'. Embark on an immersive, hands-on coffee roasting experience, enjoy a cup of coffee at the end of the roasting and take home a packet of your own freshly roasted coffee.

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Admission: Included

  4. 4

    La Bella Italia

    Come experience a Taste of Italy right in the capital of Aotearoa New Zealand - Wellington! Visit La Bella Italia, an iconic Wellington family owned Restaurant. From Pasta to Pizza and Gelato to Limoncello and of course Italian wine there's something on the menu to tempt you! On Monday's we have lunch at Wellington's iconic harbourside restaurant - Dockside.

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Admission: Included

  5. 5

    Baron Hasselhoff's

    Sample delectable, award winning chocolate from Baron Hasselhoff. Gain an understanding in what it takes to produce, iconic award-winning chocolates.

    30 minutes

    Admission: Included

  6. 6

    Le Marché Français Deli

    Experience 'A Taste of France' in Nouvelle Zelande. We sample 4 international cheeses including French cheeses.

    45 minutes

    Admission: Included

  7. 7

    Zelati Dessert Cafe

    Taste fabulous locally produced Gelato at the family owned Zelati Gelato Dessert Cafe. There's a Gelato flavour for everyone at Zelati!

    30 minutes

    Admission: Included

  8. 8

    Heyday Beer Co

    Experience a beer tasting (only 18 years and above are allowed to drink) from one of Wellington's inner city iconic Craft Beer Breweries - Heyday Beer Co.

    30 minutes

    Admission: Included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

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Pickup details

CRUISE PASSENGERS - Please note the following important information: Pick up Wellington cruise port terminal, Aotea Quay:...

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.