Apr 15, 2026
Fantastic Tour and Food - Ash was our tour guide and she was the most lovely and interesting guide I would have asked for! The food was fabulous and it was the best way to experience the city with a local. 10/10!!
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Apr 9, 2026
Must do for sure - Absolute must do. Ash was amazing. Really enjoyable day!! So early in your trip so you know where all the great eateries are.
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Mar 27, 2026
Highly recommended!!! - Highly recommended!!! Run by a family business (Maori) so you learn a lot about the culture, but also about Christchurch itself. The places you are taken to are top notch and everything is focused on supporting the local community. A real addition to your visit to Christchurch.
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Mar 18, 2026
A culturally rich experience. - This morning we took a fascinating tour of Christchurch — and came away with a much deeper understanding of how this city has rebuilt itself, both structurally and culturally, since the devastating 2011 earthquake that destroyed 85% of it.
What made the tour truly special was that it was led by Amaki Tours, a Māori-owned company. One of the owners, Ashley, guided our small group herself, and her perspective as an indigenous person added a dimension we simply wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else.
The initiative to rebuild the city was grounded in 100 days of input from affected residents, with the plans ultimately adopting much of what the community suggested — centering culture, community, and accessibility at the heart of the new Christchurch.
Since the earthquake, a new Christchurch has emerged — one that’s actively working to dismantle the “us vs. them” dynamic that defined so much of the city’s past. Hearing that story told through a Māori lens made it all the more powerful.
Highly recommend Amaki Tours to anyone visiting Christchurch. 🌿
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Mar 16, 2026
A Thoroughly Enjoyable Tour - Wow Ash our amazing tour guide was a lovely person and you couldn’t help but warm to her instantly and even more so as you got to know her heritage and all about what Christchurch has to offer. If you want good food but also a lovely paced cultural experience then this is the tour for you. Thoroughly enjoyed this and was a perfect way to spend our last day in Christchurch. Thank you Ash xx
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Mar 12, 2026
Food walking tour of Christchurch - This was an excellent food walking tour of Christchurch
The host was amazing and i Learnt so much about the city i didnot
Know already
I have done many around the world
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Mar 6, 2026
Prepare to be Wowed - This was so much fun! Ash was the best tour guide. She took us to amazing places where we had delicious food and samples. Ash is also very knowledgeable about Christchurch and its history. My husband and I were sad when this tour was over as we had so much fun with Ash. Our hearts and bellies were very content.
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Feb 26, 2026
A delightfully enthusiastic guide! - I joined this food walking tour in Christchurch today and had a really lovely experience. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, which made it easy to enjoy both the food and the conversations along the way.
Our guide was excellent — very knowledgeable and engaging. She shared in-depth insights about Māori history and culture, which added an important and meaningful layer to the tour beyond just the food. It made the experience feel much richer and more connected to the place.
For other travelers, I’d say this tour is perfect if you want more than just tastings. It’s a great way to learn about Christchurch’s history and culture while enjoying local food in a relaxed small-group setting. I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you so much, Asch!!
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Feb 25, 2026
Great history and awesome food - Wonderful tour. The history was great and did not repeat anything we had heard in our previous tours. The food and beverages were amazing. Widely varied and all great.
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Mar 23, 2026
Not the best experience - We are not doing a lot of food tours, but usually they have been a lot of fun, about food specialties of the town and other information about the destination. This was more like a paid lunch with strangers (nice ones), but not worth the time and money. Sorry, the guide is a nice guy, but it is just not done how it should be done, at least not in my opinion.
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