The 9 Audio Tours in Hawaii That Earn Their Price

1.Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 5 days (approx.) Our pick

Drive the Big Island with five GPS-guided Shaka audio tours covering Kona, South Kohala, Hilo, the Hamakua Coast, the southern shore, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Download the routes before you go, then follow turn-by-turn directions, stories, music, food tips, and optional stops at your own pace.

“Excellent directions and points and interest. Lots of history provided as well. Very descriptive and interesting.”

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2.Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Ride a comfortable e-bike through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a mostly downhill route. Your GPS audio app explains Pele, lava, forests, and geology as you reach Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea viewpoints, and bike-only sections near Keanakakoi Crater. Bring a charged smartphone, warm layers, and rain gear.

“We had a great time. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the park. The tour was well organized from start to finish. The 25 dollar entrance fee to the park was not included in the price of the tour which we were not notified of at the time of purchase.”

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3.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 8 hours to 1 day (approx.) Top rated

GuideAlong’s GPS audio tour turns your rental car into a private guide for up to eight people. Download the app and hear location-based stories, directions, cultural context, food tips, and stop suggestions around the Big Island. Use it for a few hours, a full day, or several days. The purchase never expires.

“The guide was great! The voice was very soothing and gave highlights about what we were seeing and stories while we drove. The guide also helped us know where we could park to go visit the sites on foot. The turn by turn directions were very helpful.”

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4.Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Visit Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with admission, shuttle service, and a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Korean, or Mandarin. Walk through Hangars 37 and 79, see aircraft from World War II and Korea, watch attack footage, and hear stories from veterans and museum staff.

“It was very interesting to see Disney's contribution to the war effort of World War II. The artwork that was created to support the war effort was insightful and interesting. Highly recommend.”

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5.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Drive 24.5 miles through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with more than 43 GPS-triggered audio stories. The Action Tour Guide app leads you from the entrance and visitor center to Kīlauea’s craters, lava tubes, petroglyphs, and Hōlei Sea Arch. The tour costs $16.99 per car group of up to four, works offline, and offers lifetime access.

“Directions were easy to follow. Lots of great information on the places we stopped. This was so worth the money. Great value.”

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6.Volcanoes National Park E-Bike Rental and GPS Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

Pick up a hybrid e-bike at Bike Volcano in Volcano Village, then follow a GPS audio app through rainforest and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ride to Kilauea overlooks, steam vents, a lava tube, and a lava viewing area. The four-hour route runs at your pace, with live phone support, secure parking, and audio in four languages.

“Awesome! Easy to get into park. Missed all the crowds parking & walking. Best way to see the park for sure.”

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7.Big Island North Island Jungle Adventure – Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Drive the Big Island at your own pace with Shaka Guide’s GPS-triggered audio tour. Follow an offline map from Hilo’s gardens and waterfalls to Waipiʻo Valley, Waimea ranch country, Saddle Road, and Mauna Kea. The $15.99 price covers your whole vehicle, and you can pause, skip stops, and continue over two days.

“This was a fun audio tour. Very interesting history guide! I would recommend this to anyone who's driving around on the island.”

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8.Big Island Kohala Coast Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Drive from Waikoloa to the Kohala Coast with the Shaka Guide app as your private audio guide. Hear Hawaiian history, music, directions, and local tips while visiting Pu'ukohola Heiau, Lapakahi, Hawi, Pololu Valley, Waimea, and more. The tour works offline, costs $15.99 per vehicle, and never expires.

“A great way to explore the island , we bought the 5 tour bundle and did 2 1/2, you can stop or skip at any point and it is always fun and informative”

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9.Big Island Kona Coast Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Drive the Kona Coast at your own pace with Shaka Guide’s GPS-triggered audio tour. Follow offline directions to beaches, historic sites, coffee farms, honey shops, and snorkeling spots. The tour costs $15.99 per vehicle group of up to 15 people, works over two days, and lets you skip stops or pause whenever you like.

“Had a little trouble getting it started but once we did it was good. We drove to a lot of places on the island”

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