11 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 $125

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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6.Oahu Sights and Bites Circle Island Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 8h 30m · from $156

Spend 8.5 hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with an English-speaking guide such as Shelly, Sai, or Auntie Mary. Visit Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Hanauma Bay, Makapuʻu, Chinaman’s Hat, a macadamia farm, the North Shore, Puaena Point, and Dole Plantation while sampling poi donuts, local coffee, fruit, chocolate, nuts, and shrimp.

“Johnny was an amazing guide !!! He made our week on Hawaii! He knows everything and so very funny! It’s like a standup for 8 hours! The tour itself it’s a great sneak peek in many places. You cannot really see or do a lot, it’s as is - sights and bites. Which for me it’s more than enough to get the idea but if you’re looking for a deeper experience, choose a dedicated tour. I would go back to the pineapple plantation, we spent there more than an hour but we couldn’t go see anything except the gift shops because it all requests a booking ahead, that’s the only…”

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7.Local Tastes Small Group Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 125 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Follow guides such as Susan or Abie to local farms, markets, restaurants, breweries, and food shops across Kauai. Each day visits a different area, from Hanapepe to Hanalei. You drive your own car between stops, then taste local dishes while learning about Hawaiian food, island culture, and the people behind each business.

“Susan gave us so much great history of Kauai. The food was great and you get lots of food.”

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8.Da Local’s Food Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Start with hotel pickup in Honolulu or Waikiki, then follow guides such as Victor or Elless to four local food stops. Expect pastries, fresh poke, garlic shrimp, fruit, and shave ice, plus Hawaiian food history between stops. Most eating is outdoors, portions are shared, and the van handles the driving.

“Elliss was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We started out at Liliha Bakery and tried 3-4 different pastries that were all very tasty. We then went to a seafood market for poke and then on to an H mart for garlic shrimp. We finished up with Hawaiian shaved ice that was very good. Elliss suggested we try one with an ice cream base and sprinkle a salted plum powder (li hung mui) powder on top. Very good and different. I’m glad we went with this tour.”

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9.Walking Food Tour of Hanalei, Kauaʻi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet at Taro5 in Hanalei at 2:00 pm for a nearly three-hour tasting walk through local restaurants, cafés, and food trucks. Susan and Tatiana share Kauaʻi stories while you sample seasonal dishes, poi, and dessert. Food is included, groups max out at 12, and advance notice helps with dietary needs.

“Susan was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information about the different foods we ate as well as about the history of Kauai. I learned and ate a lot. The foods were all delicious! She also sent us a list of restaurants around the island that she recommends for different types of food. Make sure to come on an empty stomach- I did and still did not finish everything! I would highly recommend this tour!!”

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10.Oahu’s Fun and Foodie Tour Groups of 5 or more Only!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Oahu by air-conditioned vehicle, with Waikiki pickup and local guidance from Captain Vince or Justin. Start with breakfast at Café Kaila, then see Halona Blowhole and Makapuʻu, sample macadamia nuts, stop at Matsumoto Shave Ice, visit Dole Plantation, and finish with seafood at Nico’s Pier 38. Food and entry costs are extra.

“Tour guide was local and gave us great tips about the island, answered questions about foods we wanted to try, stopped at extra places for us, waited when the kids went on a train ride at the Dole plantation that took longer than expected. It was a great experience and we all loved it!! Thanks for helping our family have a wonderful day!!”

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11.Waikiki Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $100Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at King David Kalākaua’s Statue and spend three hours tasting Waikiki favorites, from malasadas and poke to Hawaiian BBQ, shave ice, and a Japanese treat with a local twist. Guide Stella has also helped guests recover from flight delays by moving bookings to a later tour.

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