Taste Buds Tour: Petone
Price per person
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
The tour starts at 9:45 am with a coastal drive around the western edge of Wellington Harbour, heading for the historical foreshore town of Petone. Your first visit is to a specialty coffee roastery on the Petone foreshore where you will learn its fascinating history and trace the amazing journey of its coffee beans from shrub to cup! Take part in a coffee roast and hear the beans crack under intense heat as the aroma of the roasted beans fills the room. Challenge your taste buds in a cupping session and match the coffees to the tasting notes before sitting back enjoying a famous flat white (or coffee of your choice)!
- Next stop is the Zany Zeus dairy and cheese factory where you will sample a range of cheeses, yogurts, and organic ice cream including a smoked yogurt - the first yogurt of its kind available in New Zealand.
Your next encounter takes you to a little bit of Parma, Italy in New Zealand as you are a guest at La Bella Italia and your host Antonio Cacace. Here you will try a freshly prepared Italian classic which varies daily! Vegetarian options are available.
- The next step is for the sweet of tooth as you call in on the resident chocolatier for a tasting and chocolate-making lesson! Through utilizing French and European-inspired recipes, NEXT adapting them to locally sourced New Zealand products, the chocolatier blends in premium chocolates such as the world-famous Valrhona Couverture Chocolate to produce chocolates you will love.
- Your final stop is a visit to a local craft brewery for a tasting of their range of locally produced craft beer.
The tour is complete with a drop-off back to Wellington at 2:45 pm.
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from FURU Tickets
Service ratings
Daniel Z.
Highly recommended
One of the highlights of our trip to Wellington. Our guide remembered everyone by name, a nice touch. I would recommend it without hesitation.
Martin K.
Muy recomendable
Lo elegimos por las fotos y resultó incluso mejor en persona. Muy buena relación precio calidad. El chofer nos fue contando qué era cada cosa hasta Wellington. El único detalle fue que faltó agua disponible, sobre todo con el calor. Una experiencia que vale cada minuto.
Nuria S.
Fue el mejor día de nuestro viaje a Wellington. Lo de Wellington fue el momento del día. Sacamos muchísimas fotos, el recorrido pasa por los lugares justos. Si volvemos a Wellington, lo repetimos.
Eduardo F.
Realmente valió cada peso. Se puede hacer sin experiencia previa, te explican todo antes. Nunca vi algo parecido a Wellington Pasadía. Se agradece que venga con una degustación de cerveza artesanal en Brewtown. Volveríamos a contratarlo.
Ana N.
Bom passeio
Vale a pena, com alguns ajustes. A passagem por Wellington foi rápida e direta. Não é o mais barato, mas se justifica. O único ponto foi a espera no início, saímos uns vinte minutos atrasados. Recomendo mesmo assim.
Andrea Y.
Very well organised
One of the highlights of our trip to Wellington. Our guide remembered everyone by name, a nice touch. The group was not huge, which made it much more comfortable. For what is included, the price is more than fair. Easily one of the best things we did.
Highlights
- Local products such as cheese, beer and chocolate
- Learn the history of coffee
Important
This tour is for adult only
What to Bring:
Suitable clothing for the day
A pick-up service is available by request from selected centrally located Wellington hotels and the Aotea Quay cruise terminal.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Departure Point
Tours depart from the Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington (opposite Amora Hotel)
You should arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Taste Buds Tour: Petone in Wellington
