5 Food Tours in Hawaii to Build a Day Around

1.Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Victor and TJ lead a three-hour, food-heavy tour through downtown Honolulu and Chinatown, with hotel pickup in Waikiki or Honolulu. Expect generous tastings of poke, sashimi, roast meats, Filipino dishes, tropical fruit, sweets, and local drinks, plus stories about Hawaii’s many cultures. Most of the tour is spent standing or walking.

“This was such a fun experience! TJ & Victor were fun and took us to mom & pop places and we tried 17 different foods. They even picked us up at our hotel. Took great care of us. We would highly recommend!”

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2.Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours circling Oahu from Honolulu in an air-conditioned coach with a guide such as Shelly, Aunty Mary, or Cy. You’ll stop at coastal lookouts, Hanauma Bay, a macadamia farm, a North Shore shrimp stop, Puaʻena Point, and Dole Plantation. A Leonard’s Bakery malasada and samples are included, but lunch is extra.

“The tour was wonderful!!! Cousin Kali (?) was funny!!! Dole plantation was awesome!!! We visited a macadamia farm and Nu‘uanu Pali lookout and lunch at Fumi’s. It was an amazing tour.”

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3.Kona Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 402 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $155

Walk from Kailua Pier through historic Kailua-Kona with guides such as Ellie and Kai, stopping for small plates, local drinks, poke, chowder, musubi, fish, and gelato. The nearly three-hour tour serves enough food to fill you, includes views of Hulihe'e Palace, Mokuaikaua Church, and Ahuena Heiau, and ends about half a mile from the pier.

“Come hungry, wear walking shoes and bug spray. Try everything - all was delicious.. One of our favorites was the white pineapple shorbet”

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4.Food Tour of Kaua’i

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 338 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $125Best value

Taste Kauai specialties at locally owned eateries while guides such as Susan and Lisa share island history, culture, and food stories. Choose a route in Kilauea, Koloa, Kapaa, Hanapepe, Lihue, or Hanalei. Tours last about three to four hours, include food and drinks, and are designed for one private group, though you may need a car between stops.

“Susan was our guide and we had a fun food tour! Tasted 4 different island specialities and learned some history and culture along with it.”

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5.Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Meet your guide at Hanalei Center for a two-hour walk through town, stopping at local eateries for generous tastings such as taro fritters, poke, pepper chicken, kalua pork, juice, chocolate, and doughnuts. Guides including Max and Nalu add local food knowledge and Hawaiian history. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen, water, and an appetite.

“The food tour was amazing. Our guide for the tour was super informative and made sure that everyone was involved.”

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