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Discover Wellington's vibrant food scene with Zest Food Tours™. Our experienced guides will introduce you personally to our favourite Wellington gourmet food stores, coffee roasters, cafés and restaurants. Sample our local specialities.

A Zest Wellington food tour is for people with an appetite for culinary adventure and discovering new places through food and wine. We explore this city known for its love of great coffee and food, finding culinary treasures visitors often miss. Connect with like-minded local food lovers, meet top Wellington restaurant and food professionals and uncover culinary treasures as you enjoy a Zest food and wine tour.

Book one of our three most popular tours:

Walking Gourmet

Wellington’s so compact, it’s ideal for walking. Experience coffee roasting, explore our top specialty food stores, sampling as you go, and enjoy a light, three course tasting lunch with wines at a top Wellington restaurant or café.

Leaves:
Monday –Saturday from i-SITE Visitor Centre, Civic Square 9.30am – 1.30pm
NZ$230 per person (All inclusive for up to 8 guests).

Capital Tastes

Discover fresh tastes as you stroll behind the scenes at some of Wellington’s specialty food places with your personal Zest guide, tasting hidden culinary treasures and meeting people behind some of the city’s best food. As an added bonus, receive a 25 percent discount voucher for one of Wellington’s top restaurants (Logan Brown or buzziest cafes (Floriditas) to enjoy in your own time (conditions apply).

Leaves:
Monday –Saturday from i-SITE Visitor Centre, Civic Square 9.30am – 12.00noon.
NZ$159 per person (All inclusive for up to 8 guests).

Chocolate Espresso

Combining two favourite food groups, coffee and chocolate into one intense sensory experience. We walk, taste and enjoy ‘behind the scenes’ contacts and experiences with others passionate about their products.

Leaves:
Monday – Friday from i-SITE Visitor Centre, Civic Square 9.30am – 12 noon
NZ$125 per person (all inclusive for groups of 4 to 10 guests)

Taste Wellington

Enjoy driving through the suburbs as well as the best of Walking Gourmet. Experience coffee roasting, discover culinary treasures at our top specialty food stores, visit a food writer at home to talk and taste. Savour an indulgent tasting lunch with matched wines at a top Wellington restaurant.

Leaves:
Monday – Saturday from i-SITE Visitor Centre, Civic Square 9.30am – 3.00pm
NZ$395 per person (All inclusive for 2 to 5 guests) or $340 per person (All inclusive for groups of 6 to 8 guests)

We also offer personally guided tours food and wine tours of Greytown and Martinborough, just an hour’s drive from Wellington in the celebrated Wairarapa wine region:

Greytown Gourmet

Wander through the pretty Wairarapa town of Greytown in leisurely style, diving into wonderful gourmet food places along the way for a "behind the scenes" look. You'll meet enthusiastic speciality food producers who'll share their knowledge and experiences. Sample as you go - mouth-watering local treats sourced especially for you. Finish with a lovely light tasting lunch with specially selected local wines.

Leaves:
Daily by arrangement from a central Greytown location to be confirmed on booking.
9.45 am - 1.45pm. Ask about Wellington train connections.
NZ$210 per person (All inclusive for up to 8 guests)

Taste Martinborough

Explore the celebrated Martinborough village on this luxury small group tour, in a region famous for its extraordinary pinot noir wines. Drive in style to see behind the scenes of boutique specialty food producers and sample the flavours typical of Martinborough products. We will explore and savour premium wine brands along the way too. Meet the local producers who'll share their experiences and enthusiasm for what they do. Finish with a delicious three course tasting lunch where local foods are matched with specially selected local wines.

Leaves:
Daily by arrangement, including pick up and return from an agreed central Wairarapa location.
9.45 am – 2.30pm. Ask us about Wellington train connections.
NZ $325 per person (All inclusive for 2 to 5 guests) or NZ $275 per person (All inclusive for groups of 6 to 8 guests).