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Toru Day Tours

37b Bel Air Drive | Hillsborough, Auckland Central 1061, New Zealand
+64(0)274570011
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Owner description: A one day fully guided Auckland tour from 10am to 5.30 pm, visiting a local Marae (Maori village)for traditional Maori welcome, Auckland Museum and... more » Owner description: A one day fully guided Auckland tour from 10am to 5.30 pm, visiting a local Marae (Maori village)for traditional Maori welcome, Auckland Museum and then see the kiwi at the zoo. The tour also includes One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), the world famous site of an ancient Maori Pa (fortress) , the crater of the dormant Mt Eden volcano (Maungawhau), and the great harbour views and history of Bastion Point. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Stairs / lift
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This was a great Tour. It covered all the must see sights of Auckland and was really informative. Great price too! Paul the tour guide was really friendly and was happy to answer all my questions! I'm a Kiwi, living in Wellington and I got a lot out of this tour having not really explore Auckland before :-)

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
10 March 2013

Thank you for your review. I thinks it's really important to be able to answer questions. Luckily we are locals of Auckland, who love to share information about the place. We get very few New Zealanders outside of Auckland on this tour ,so it's great to another perspective. Safe Journeys. Paul. More

Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Paul, the owner and tour guide, is very friendly, informative and helpful. He provided a terrific tour on a very busy day in Auckland. It was Anniversary Day, a public holiday in Auckland, so everyone was out and about. He skillfully guided our small group away from the crowds as much as possible and took us to several vistas overlooking... More

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
31 January 2013

Anniversary Day is a great day in Auckland and it was great you were part of that. I am very happy you enjoyed your day. Thank you for your review. More

Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

This tour company runs specials for cruise ship passengers, and we were delighted with the value and entertainment of our 3 hour tour. Paul is delightful and readily shares his wealth of knowledge and experience. The small tour bus is very comfortable, and the tour is well organized. Paul made our short visit to Auckland very memorable.

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
31 January 2013

Thank you for your kind review. It is great you had fun on the tour. I'm please you found the tour well organized. I've be a guest in other countries, and I know what it's like when a driver does not know what he/she is doing. Being a local I know the most efficient way to get around the city.... More

Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

For the all of the independent travellers doing cruise visits to Auckland with limited time, Toru Tours is an ABSOLUTE MUST and excellent value for money compared to on board organised tours. Paul will meet you at the wharf in his comfortable mini bus right in the middle of town to commence your magic tour of the city. It is... More

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Thank you for your kind review. I feel that it is really important as a guest to Auckland actually get to view Auckland ( rather than just the shops in the middle of town) at a fair price. As a local and knowing Auckland so well ,I saved time as well, as going off the beaten track to give a... More

Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

I first contacted Paul at Toru Tours after reading glowing recommendations on Tripadvisor & through his website and I have to say they were right. Taking a group of staff on a business trip to Auckland (some of whom had never left the country before) I wanted to make the most of a very limited sightseeing timeframe. Intially I spoke... More

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Torutours, Manager at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
15 September 2012

Thank you for you review, and what a fun day it was. Thanks for visiting New Zealand More

Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

I visited Auckland last September during the Rugby World Cup, and I wanted a nice one-day introduction to the city before I set out to explore on my own. I contacted Paul at Toru Tours on my arrival day, hoping that he could fit me in to his tour for the following day, and he promptly replied that he could.... More

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
13 June 2012

Thank you so much for this review. I am really pleased enjoyed the day, and thank you for the recommendation. Paul. More

London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I recently took the tour and being the low season I was the only guest. Paul was fantastic and showed me his city in this three hour tour. Very interesting and informative and I would highly recommend - excellent value. John - London, England

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
29 April 2012

Thank you John, It was a pleasure to look after you ,and show you our city. Paul. More

Napier, New Zealand
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

We went on the 3 hour tour through Auckland. We had a super nice day and saw a lot of auckland. we went to the wintergardens and to war memorial museum as well. Paul (the tourguide) knew a lot and told us a lot about the culture! It was exactly what we were looking for! Thank you Paul, for the... More

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Thank you for your review. We try to see as much of Auckland as we can ,be it in a very relaxed manner. I'm glad it made your day. Paul. More

Tamworth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We had a really good tour of Auckland - the weather wasn't the best, but our guide Paul tailored the day so that we could get the maximum out of the places we visited. Paul showed an obvious love of his city and culture and shared the history and traditions of the area. Bring your camera, walking shoes and spray... More

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Thank you for your review ,and I wish the weather as better for you. Thanks for the advice also. Paul. More

Chattanooga, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

Toru Tours is a great way to see the major tourist attractions in Auckland as well as meet real, down-to-earth Maori (not the fire dancing ones you'll see at the touristy places). Paul (the owner and guide) is a genuine nice guy who provides an educational, informative, and fun tour of the Auckland highlights in a relaxed manner . He... More

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Torutours, Owner at Toru Day Tours, responded to this review
18 November 2011

Thank you for your review. I think more and more guests to our country want to know how our first peoples have prospered, and to hear some of the great stories of the past. I concur with your thoughts on the zoo, and at time you were here in september it was a building site. It is my pleasure to... More

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