CULTURAL FOOD TOURS
Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this this through meandering through our less known areas and tasting our way through our local food and wine.
It’s about getting out and about and walking to your destinations and discovering our Māori and settler heritage and connecting you with the exquisite hard to find local establishments with unique stories to share.
OUR TOURS
Ōtautahi hikoi
75 Minute City Cultural Walk
Experience culture in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This 75min walk is a perfect way to discover cultural treasures hidden in plain sight and learn how local Māori are expressed in the rebuild of the City.
We begin our tour with a mihi whakatau (welcome) and karakia (prayer) to ensure visitors are safe on their journey. We share the creation story of Ranganui (sky father) and Papatūānuku (earth mother) and hear our ancestors story of how the hongi brought to life Hineahuone.
Following the footsepts of our tipuna (ancestors) we meander our way along the city laneways and river, sharing Māori and settler stories demonstrating how we are kaitiaki (guardians) for the future.
Our cultural tours celebrate the diversity that is mondern-day Ōtautahi Christchurch. From stories of gathering mahinga kai on the banks of the river, iconic explores, the city's change makers to modern art and architecture this is a perfect way to explore the central city.
CITY MEANDER
Two hour tour and tastings
Our original tour!
Discover cultural treasure hidden in plain sight and experience the many flavours the city has to offer. This two hour inner city walk with tasting stops is a perfect way to explore the inner city of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
This tour includes our Ōtautahi Hikoi stops and incorporates our guiding principles fo manaakitanga (hospitality) and whanaugatanga (connection) including how important the act of sharing kai (food) is for Māori.
We have personally picked out some of iconic kiwi flavours and tastings created by locals with their own beautiful stories. Our cultural food tours celebrate the diversity that is modern day Ōtautahi Christchurch. From stories of historically gathering mahinga kai on the banks of the river to tasting some of our finest modern day flavours, this tour is a journey for the senses.
Kai Bites
Our foodie lunch tour!
Discover cultural treasure hidden in plain sight and experience the many flavours the city has to offer. This two hour and a half hour inner city walk with kai stops is a perfect way to explore the inner city of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
This tour includes our Ōtautahi Hikoi stops and incorporates our guiding principles fo manaakitanga (hospitality) and whanaugatanga (connection) including how important the act of sharing kai (food) is for Māori.
We have personally picked out some of iconic kiwi flavours and bites created by locals with their own beautiful stories. Our cultural food tours celebrate the diversity that is modern day Ōtautahi Christchurch. From stories of historically gathering mahinga kai on the banks of the river to tasting some of our finest modern day flavours, this tour is a journey for the senses.
kai safari
Three hour evening tour
A progressive dinner with a twist!
At night the City of Christchurch provides a whole new atmosphere, our local guides know all of the best spots that are guaranteed to blow your mind. Come on a journey with us as we introduce you to the local culture, discover delicious kai | food and immerse you in the emerging foodie scene. We will find something to suit even the fussiest of eaters.
The twist?
In between courses your local guide will let you in on some of the city’s best kept secrets, you will learn some popular Māori words and our team will introduce you to some of the friendly locals as you move through the vibrant and dynamic city of Ōtautahi | Christchurch.
Ngā Hari o te Pō
The night of delights
Take our signature Kai Safari to the next level with paired Liquid Delights
Sit back as our local hosts take you on a complete journey, discover delicious kai (food) and ignite the senses with paired liquid delights. We will introduce you to the night the local culture, discover delicious kai and immerse you in the cities emerging foodie scene.
The twist?
In between courses your local guide will let you in on some of the city’s best kept secrets, you will learn some popular Māori words and our team will introduce you to some of the friendly locals as you move through the vibrant and dynamic city of Ōtautahi | Christchurch.
Visitors arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
EDUCATION
Bespoke curated tours
Āmiki education focussed tours aim at sharing the rich cultural narrative of the inner city and the Māori and settler history that surrounds the area. From early childhood, through to high school and beyond, we have a range of options including tours and activities that engage teachers and students in their local history in creative and stimulating ways.
We includ hitoric and modern sites. Tours can be tailored to meet the specific learning outcomes of your shcool or teriary institution, Activities are based in the inner city followint the Ōtakaro Awa (Avon River).
VIP & COrporate
Bespoke curated tours
An Āmiki tour can combine storytelling, history, culture and city sights with kai (food), manaakitanga (hospitality) and whanaungatanga (connection).
We understand that there is no such thing as one size fits all. Some travellers and visitors may appreciate an exclusive tailor made experience. Others are looking for a privately hosted tour.
All of our tours can be tailored for private guests and our bespoke team can curate an unforgettable experience. From two guests to 100 guests we ensure exclusive and moemorable experiences in our magnficient corner of the globe.
Get to know your workmates, bring the whanau and friends together for a night out, upgrade your business dinner or add the perfect activity to your next conference or event.
Kai | food brings people and cultures together, it breaks down barriers, creates conversation and fuels the soul, we love what we do and can’t wait to host and your group for these very reasons
We can create something for every occasion.
Contact us today to curate an experience that your guests will never forget.