Wellington Cocktail Tour
Overview
Get away from the tourist trap, enjoy the local and quirky atmosphere and sample some of Wellington's best cocktail creations. In this guided 2.5 hours walking tour, you will hear about the history of the bars and meet the master mixologist at each location through this fun, informal yet informative cocktail tour.
By the end of the tour, you will learn about the best watering holes in town with plenty of time (and local knowledge) to continue with the fun on a night out.
By the end of the tour, you will learn about the best watering holes in town with plenty of time (and local knowledge) to continue with the fun on a night out.
Inclusions
- Cocktails at each bar on the tour
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Nibbles at a selected Cocktail Bar
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wellington's Food & Spice Odyssey, 5 Courtenay Place Te Aro, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Get away from the tourist trap, enjoy the local and quirky atmosphere and sample some of Wellington’s best cocktail creations. In this guided 2.5 hours walking tour, you will be guided through the popular entertainment areas, soaking in the city’s vibrant personality, famous for its street art food, and drinks culture. You will hear about the history of the bars and meet the master mixologists at each location through this fun, informal yet informative drinking tour.
By the end of the tour, you will learn about the best watering holes in town with plenty of time (and local knowledge) to continue with the fun on a night out.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wellington's Food & Spice Odyssey, 5 Courtenay Place Te Aro, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Get away from the tourist trap, enjoy the local and quirky atmosphere and sample some of Wellington’s best cocktail creations. In this guided 2.5 hours walking tour, you will be guided through the popular entertainment areas, soaking in the city’s vibrant personality, famous for its street art food, and drinks culture. You will hear about the history of the bars and meet the master mixologists at each location through this fun, informal yet informative drinking tour.
By the end of the tour, you will learn about the best watering holes in town with plenty of time (and local knowledge) to continue with the fun on a night out.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Minimum numbers apply. 2 to 8
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements; in the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Near public transportation
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- We will be walking between cocktail Bars to take in the atmosphere and sample cocktails. It is advised to wear comfortable footwear and weather appropriate clothing.
- Operating in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Food and Spice Odyssey and Staff will be adhering to the New Zealand Government Guidelines for the safety of their staff and guests.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
happy1Christchurch
November 2020
We had a brilliant time with Jon. He took us to some great little hidden cocktail bars, where we enjoyed some great cocktails and nibbles. We had an awesome time and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks Jon
We had a brilliant time with Jon. He took us to some great little hidden cocktail bars, where we enjoyed some great cocktails and nibbles. We had an awesome time and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks JonAugustus195
September 2019
We had a fabulous time. John is so knowledgeable. We visited a range of cocktail bars, each unique in its own way and John pointed out some wonderfully interesting spots along the way.
We had a fabulous time. John is so knowledgeable. We visited a range of cocktail bars, each unique in its own way and John pointed out some wonderfully interesting spots along the way.Inognomes
June 2021
What a fantastic way to explore Wellington’s (sometimes hidden) cocktail gems! We thoroughly enjoyed each and every drink & location. Highly recommend!
What a fantastic way to explore Wellington’s (sometimes hidden) cocktail gems! We thoroughly enjoyed each and every drink & location. Highly recommend!Zeekjam
June 2021
Jon and Peter were excellent hosts. Wellington has some very cool tucked-away bars and venues. The highlight was to see a different side of the city I have lived in for 20 years. We enjoyed 8 or more split cocktails which was a great way to have a small amount of each. Great way to start a night ...
Jon and Peter were excellent hosts. Wellington has some very cool tucked-away bars and venues. The highlight was to see a different side of the city I have lived in for 20 years. We enjoyed 8 or more split cocktails which was a great way to have a small amount of each. Great way to start a night in town and a great way to end a long day of work. This tour is classy and very non-pretentious. You get an insider's take on the hosptitality scene in Welly, Jon has a great reputation and knows exactly where to go! Highly recommend.Tania14
December 2020
The best every tour! A must for anyone visiting Wellington. Such an enjoyable experience. Jon was fantastic with his knowledge and showing us all the bars that were very unique and some hidden away. Its is so well worth it. Thank you again Jon
The best every tour! A must for anyone visiting Wellington. Such an enjoyable experience. Jon was fantastic with his knowledge and showing us all the bars that were very unique and some hidden away. Its is so well worth it. Thank you again Jontubagiant
June 2019
Most of the time when I feel a distinct urge to write a review for a product, company, or service, the experience has been woefully negative. The Wellington Food and Spice Odyssey shatters that tradition by providing one of the most enjoyable experiences during my 15 days in New Zealand. The perf...
Most of the time when I feel a distinct urge to write a review for a product, company, or service, the experience has been woefully negative. The Wellington Food and Spice Odyssey shatters that tradition by providing one of the most enjoyable experiences during my 15 days in New Zealand. The perfect traveler would have an old friend conveniently stationed at every city that he or she could possibly travel to, serving as an easy and relaxed way to find the best spots. This friend would cut the crap and head directly to where THEY like- what's interesting? What's consistently good? What is that one bar that you show your friend who only has a night in town? Our Guide, Jon, met us promptly at a the designated address on time. Dressed smartly, but with no uniform or touristy tackiness, he introduced himself and got straight to it! Without being overbearing or strange, Jon swept us around the city, guiding us to a number of bars in the area. Each location had a bartender waiting to explain their choice cocktail to us- and had saved us prime seats to watch and ask questions! Jon suggested at the beginning that no cocktail would be similar to each other. With some of the bars providing multiple tastings, its seemed like quite a stretch! To our surprise, every single drink was unique and special in its own way. As we left each hidden building and moved on to the next one, Jon took charge, expertly identifying our interests and catering his thoughts and information about Wellington to his guests- now his old friends. As he opened the door to the next bar, we are swept into a new world that we would never would have found on our own. Jon stepped aside, inviting the expert behind the bar to impress and delight with his craft. When the mixologist was finished, Jon took the reigns once again, steering our cocktail cruise to a successful voyage- Onward on our Objectively Outstanding Odyssey. Odyssey has clearly developed real and meaningful relationships with the cocktail bars that he brings guests to. At no point did this feel like a cookie from a box. Please- stop reading reviews and ratings and book this tour!