Introduction to Old Customs House: Old Customs House is located opposite the urban complex and is the financial center of Auckland. The building was designed in the French Renaissance architectural style and completed in 1889. It is one of the last monuments of the Victorian style left in the central business district. The building is open to tourists seven days a week and has a cinema, craft and gift shop, restaurant, inn, coffee shop, as well as shops selling books, wood products and wool products.