The Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Guided Tour From Auckland

Easy - organised and with time to shop, eat, bathroom etc. Driver shared his knowledge and passion for the area.

Communication for pick up at our hotel was very good. The van was early and so were we. The two drivers were friendly and informative. Lots of good conversation going and coming back to hotel. The tickets were in our hands within five minutes of arrival. If you are a Hobbit or Lord of the Rings fan, this is the tour for you. The tour is a bit rushed, but you do see it all. Lots of Hobbit holes. However, you only go in one. The attention to detail is incredible.

We had a great experience with Jon, he was friendly and engaging at pick up, planned good stops for breaks, and was helpful during the tour to Hobbiton. We arrived safe and sound at our boutique hotel in Rotorua….thanks!

Jon was amazing. Couldn’t recommend high enough.

The Hobbit tour was a wonderful experience in every sense of the word! 🌿✨ I thoroughly enjoyed the enchanting atmosphere and beautiful scenery; it truly felt like stepping into the world of the Hobbits. The organization was excellent, and the tour was enjoyable from start to finish. It was a truly special experience well worth the visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves nature and unique places. It is certainly one of the best memories from my trip to New Zealand! 🇳🇿❤️

Must do in while in Auckland. Prepare for a 6.5 hr day. We did the 6 a.m. pickup. Had about a 2 hr 15 min. drive. One way. Simon our driver to Hobbiton was fantastic. He gave great scenic and history commentary on the way there and made sure we arrived safely. Once there, he handled all ticketing and logistics. Ollie, our Hobbiton guide was a 🪨 🌟. Great commentary, friendly, personable. Took pics of the guests and made sure everyone was in lock step. The views were straight out of a fairytale, very fitting.

An amazing experience I will never forget! The timing of the pick up, drop off, entering Hobbiton was well planned. Our tour guide Ollie was awesome- so passionate about his job. Hopefully I’ll get to take my grandchildren one day!

We had an absolutely outstanding experience touring New Zealand with Adil. From start to finish, his professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail were exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure every part of our trip was seamless, comfortable, and memorable. Adil’s local expertise allowed us to discover not only the famous attractions but also hidden gems that made our journey truly special. He was friendly, and incredibly accommodating, tailoring recommendations to our interests and making sure we got the most out of every day. Showing us beyong the trip itenerary. What stood out most was his genuine passion for showcasing the beauty of New Zealand and his commitment to providing first-class service. I would highly recommend Adil to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and knowledgeable guide in New Zealand. He played a huge part in making our trip unforgettable, and we would not hesitate to tour with him again. Exceptional service and an unforgettable New Zealand experience.

Make sure you make your reservations in advanced but do not miss this beautiful and amazing experience!

What a wonderful experience! Nancy was super friendly and accommodating and gave us a great overview of NZ history and facts along our route! Great tour if traveling with small children.

We had a FANTASTIC time yesterday with Gabrielle. She was funny, engaging, knowledge, and full of stories. She drove us quite a far distance safely and took a super scenic route. Hobbiton was obviously a dream come true and and the caves felt like a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t miss this excursion if you’re in Auckland and cross your fingers you get gabby as your driver.

Outstanding, from start to finish. Long drive from Auckland, but so worth it

This was an excellent tour. Very well organised and run. Adil, our driver was amazing, very friendly and knowledgable. He made the drive from Auckland to Hobbiton really interesting and fun. Ultimately adding a little unexpected extra touch to an already amazing day out

Excellent tour with driver Raymond and guide Ellie. The long drive to and from Auckland is a chance to nap, relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside. The Hobbiton site is a feast for the eyes and we’re so glad we didn’t miss out on the opportunity to see it with Auckland & Beyond!

Geoff picked us up, and along the 2.5 hr drive he shared his knowledge of all things New Zealand as a 4th generation Kiwi, with consideration that some of the riders might have just traveled over 25 hrs to get to NZ. Once on the movie set, Andrew was our guide with a wondrous enthusiasm after growing up on set as his father worked on the original movie/set. Walking thru the hobbit 'holes', and the level of detail transports you back to the movies. A brilliant experience that I'm grateful I didn't miss.

Hobbiton was an amazing bucket list place to visit & didn't disappoint. Pick up was on time & great communication from tour operator. Would highly recommend.

Adil the driver was amazing highlighting not to miss landmarks on the journey there and providing water and snacks once we had finished the tour. Welll worth the early start. Not just for fans of the books or films

The tour guide was fantastic! They were so outgoing and energetic, which made the whole journey really fun and enjoyable. We had a great time! The only small downside was the vehicle space—I wish there was a bit more legroom for such a long trip. Other than that, everything was perfect.

We booked this excursion through Viator a couple of months before our cruise to New Zealand. This was one of Ten excursions we booked. Viator agent assured us they were familiar with our cruise schedule however Auckland and Beyond the local tour group knew we couldn’t disembark until 6:30am and tour operator informed us tour pickup was scheduled for 6am and would not wait past 6:05am. They did not make arrangements for us to join the group and refused to refund our payment of $670. They claimed it was our fault for not being on time. They knew we wouldn’t be able to get off ship and had notified us less than 24 hrs before our excursion. The Viator agent assured us they were familiar with the ships schedule. We were not notified before the 24 hrs for us to cancel. They waited til after the 24hrs to notify us they would not wait for us.

It was amazing. I highly recommend it. I’m a J.R.R Tolkien fan having read The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings. Hobbiton brought it to life for me.

We stayed the night before at the SkyCity hotel and easily found the tour the morning of. We had a great time with our driver who gave a lot of facts during the drive down to Hobbiton. We were well organized and got a chance to see everything at the movie set.

Very enjoyable 2.5 hour guided tour with a small group. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and made the tour great.

My husband and I had a great time at Hobbiton! If you’re traveling around New Zealand, first know that from Tauranga is a shorter drive (50min) to Hobbiton than from Auckland (2.5hr). However this tour was very well organized and I highly recommend it. Our tour guide was Arman, and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. After you pickup the guests from various hotels you have a 2:15hr drive to hobbiton through the beautiful countryside. Once you arrive, you’ll be able to use the restrooms, order coffee and/or food at the cafe and peak into the shop. Then you will go on your 2.5hr Hobbiton tour. Another short bus ride to the set, where you’ll disembark, and walk through the Shire. Our tour guide in Hobbiton was Andrew and he was delightful. There are an abundant of photo opportunities & Andrew does not hurry you through. However, Andrew also does not wait for you to catch up to talk at certain spots, to ensure the tour keeps moving. So if you are busy taking photos, you may miss a few of the facts he has. I did not feel upset by this though, so it’s your prerogative! You get to walk through a hobbit home and are encouraged to touch, sit, etc all of the items. Then you end the walking tour at the Green Dragon for a complimentary beverage (beer, cider, or ginger beer). There are also some snack for purchase here as well. Once that’s completed and you make your way back to gift shop, you’re loaded back on the bus to Auckland. We were given the opportunity to make a detour to ice cream and a quaint town in Cambridge. Highly suggest saying yes to both if your group has time.

Poor communication. Waited at Port Authority because of discrepancy with pick up point. I contacted them numerous times where I would be. Their phone message number was full. They marked me as a no-show .

We had an amazing day, with a great driver - Chris - and a fantastic tour guide at Hobbiton. We learnt so much about Auckland from Chris on the drive to Hobbiton from Auckland, he was so interesting and engaging. And our tour guide Josh at Hobbiton was the best - he made our day more amazing with his commentary and humour - highly recommend this tour.

Had the best time at Hobbiton with Aimon as our guide. He was very friendly and we even stopped at a great ice cream place (wasnt in the itinerary) as a plus!

Amazing experience would definitely do this again. The whole experience was spectacular with great service

The driver was professional and easy going. I loved the history highlights. The tour was better than expected for a big group.

Great tour guide. Adil was lovely. Informative, timely and really engaging. Highly recommend booking. He arrived on time, caught us out to ensure we got on the right coach. Was there to greet us afterwards. Really enjoyed the trip. Thanks Adil.

This was a must do! As a LOTRs fan, this checked every box and honestly felt surreal. I just wish there were less people in all the photos of I took but short of a private tour, this wouldn't be possible. We had a great time and this became the highlight of our time in NZ. Well worth it!

Bring a hat- sunscreen, and pending guided tour or on your own- water. Immersive experience right from the get- if you’re a fan of the movies (and even the books come to life!), you will not be disappointed. A must experience!

As a BIG fan of the movie, i was excited to see the shire. I was extremely impressed with the tour, except i think it was a bit TOO touristy. If they possibly scheduled tours a lil more spaced out, i think the experience would be more enjoyable. It felt a lil rushed because there is always people in front and behind our group and it made picture taking a challenge as people were always in ur frame

I really like the tour, hobbiton was the one of the things I had to go in NZ, Warren was fun and make the experience even more enjoyable. Even though it was a little rainy, everything was perfect.

Wonderful experience! Guides are very friendly and professional. Would highly recommend booking this tour with Auckland & Beyond Tours! 10/10

It's my first time in Auckland and the hotel that we're staying in recommended Auckland & Beyond Tours. The whole tour was amazing. Pick up was exactly on time. Our tour guide/ driver, Adil was very accommodating and knowledgable. He shared a lot of interesting facts & history about New Zealand. The whole trip was comfortable. I'm glad that we booked the trip. Thank you, Auckland & Beyond Tours

An unmissable excursion. It's a long day with a two hour drive each way and 2 to 3 hours at the venue. This is transport only with Simon our very talkative guide give lots of history of NZ, Auckland and the Hobbit etc both directs. Left very early to beat traffic so be ready for that if the tour doesn't pick up at your hotel it can be 20 min to pick up point. At the venue they have small group buses about 30 people and a guide from the place. So its well done a professional. There are now two complete house that are fantastic to visit and renovations going on in preparation for another movies. The kids on the tour of the area were so excited and had a great time as did we.

Dave was our driver from Auckland to Hobbiton and we had a great day trip! He guided us through the entire process and made sure we had water and snacks for the long drive back. Would recommend to anyone visiting Auckland!

Poor communications... tour left prior to ship clearance... Advised operator to cancel... Did not get confirmation from Viator on refund! Will NOT use Viator in the future!

We went on the Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Guided Tour from Auckland, and it was a fantastic experience! We especially appreciated the small group size, the comfortable vehicle, and how well everything was organized. The service was excellent from start to finish. Special thanks to Adil and Chris, who took great care of us — they were professional, friendly, and shared lots of fascinating facts along the way. Highly recommended!

I had a great time visiting Hobbiton. Andy was very considerate and gave us alot of Information about the region, we got free WiFi , snacks, water and alot of legroom and I can recommend booking this trip here.

The tour was well arranged and punctual. People over there were super nice. My only problem was that a bit over price for 8-9 hours, I paid 124 € for transportation plus 80 € for entrance.

It was amazing to see it live. They build a small village for LORT and Hobbit with amazing attention to details. Improvement proposal for Viator: make sure to send pickup driver contact number & car details one day prior to travel (not just address and time).

Even if you are not an Arden fan, this was really well done. Sol was our guide and he made the tour not only interesting but very entertaining.

What an amazing place! Much more than I expected. The details, the atmosphere and surroundings makes you feel like you are in the Shire. A must visit place for all Lord of the Rings fans. I recommend doing the “Second breakfast” tour because you are the first group in the Shire. Lots of opportunities to take pictures without having to maneuver around people.

Our drive down to Matamata with Daved (Auckland & Beyond Tours) was really great. He was so knowledgeable and gave a us a wonderful primer on NZ history. Ask him about some great restaurant recommendations when you get back from Hobbiton! Sam, our tour guide at Hobbiton, was a riot! We got to see the entire filming location and grabbed a pint at the Green Dragon. Do not miss the walk-thru hobbit home! Get ready for some really good puns and dad jokes if you end up with Sam.

This has a bit of a drive from downtown Auckland but the experience is worth it. We had a wonderful guide from the time we entered the van till we got to the drop off point. Our Hobbiton guide was great and we had a wonderful experience.

Beautiful country and a great way to see it is to tour a little outside of Auckland. Not very familiar with the Hobbits or Lord if the Rings but I was fascinated by what was more than a “movie set.”

It was worth the time and the experience was very good at Hobbiton. Our rides to and from were the hotel were good and in comfortable van though our driver was very hard to understand so whatever he said became background noise. He let us waited in the van while he spent time catching up with his friends.

Fun and interesting trip to the Hobbit movie set. We learned a lot about the making of the movies. Location is beatuiful. One downside was the ride from Auckland. 14 people in a van with minimal commentary from the guide.