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Top 15 Food Experiences in Hawaii

25 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB - Sailing toward Diamond Head
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Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB

1.Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Spend about two hours on a 40-foot catamaran sailing from Ala Moana toward Diamond Head and Waikiki. Captain Krash, Captain Carlos, Shannon, Lucy, Holly, and other crew members have hosted this relaxed cruise, sometimes with the friendly dogs Sushi and Mona aboard. Expect sunset views, light pupus, music, and BYOB for guests over 21.

“We left on time , got a cooler to use , Had some snacks and appetizers,fruits and veggies and humus with pita chips , cheese charcuterie and crackers ready right at the beginning of the trip I enjoyed the choice of music that was themed and well picked - 80-it's , 90ies , Abba etc. Love it ! Thanknyou!”

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Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour - Manapua brings you into downtown Honolulu
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Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

2.Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

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

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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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour - Start early with a malasada and coastal views
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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

3.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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Oahu in a Day: Waterfall - Food Trucks - Lookouts - Small Crowds - Early coffee and the road to Waimea
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Oahu in a Day: Waterfall – Food Trucks – Lookouts – Small Crowds

4.Oahu in a Day: Waterfall – Food Trucks – Lookouts – Small Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with a guide such as Mac, Chris, Emily, Andrew, or Kurt. Visit Waimea Waterfall, Haleiwa, North Shore food trucks, Byodo-In Temple, coastal lookouts, and Leonard’s Bakery. Hotel pickup, entry fees, a malasada, and guide-taken photos are included.

“Chris was an excellent tour guide! We spent the whole day exploring Oahu. I strongly suggest this tour for tweens and teenagers. My family had a great time.”

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Kona Walking Food Tour - Starting at Kailua Pier
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Kona Walking Food Tour

5.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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Food Tour of Kaua'i - Kilauea on Monday and Tuesday
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Food Tour of Kaua’i

6.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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Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei - Max, Nalu, and the Human Side of the Tour
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Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei

7.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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Honolulu: Oahu Sights and Bites Circle Island Foodie Tour - Diamond Head begins with a sweet local bite
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Honolulu: Oahu Sights and Bites Circle Island Foodie Tour

8.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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Kauai: Local Tastes Small Group Food Tour - Six ways to eat your way around Kauai
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Kauai: Local Tastes Small Group Food Tour

9.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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From Ka'anapali: West Maui Half-Day Snorkel Tour w/ Food - Breakfast with dolphins and winter whales
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From Ka’anapali: West Maui Half-Day Snorkel Tour w/ Food

10.From Ka’anapali: West Maui Half-Day Snorkel Tour w/ Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 118 reviews · from $176

Spend 4.5 hours aboard Sea Maui’s beach-loading catamaran from Kaanapali. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, an open bar, safety guidance, and time at one or two snorkel sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Captains such as Kari, Linda, and Molly have led recent trips, with crew help for first-time snorkelers.

“Crew was great. Boat was great. Food was great. Would definitely go again.”

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Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour - Waikiki begins with quieter sand and local stories
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Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

11.Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Explore Oahu in a private vehicle with a guide such as Heather, Tyler, Martin, or Sierra. Customize the day around beaches, scenic lookouts, turtles, Hawaiian history, North Shore food, Dole Whip, and local stops. Waikiki pickup, bottled water, macadamia coffee tasting, and hotel drop-off are included.

“La beauté des paysages. Les commentaires du guide. La visite des lieux DÔLE et Café-Macadamia, piège à touristes !!!”

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Farm and Food Experience in Kilauea - Tasting Kauai’s less familiar fruits
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Farm and Food Experience in Kilauea

12.Farm and Food Experience in Kilauea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $39Best value

Spend about two hours at Common Ground Kauai in Kilauea, where guides explain regenerative farming among coffee, pineapple, kava, papaya, bananas, and other crops. You’ll taste local fruit, then enjoy a family-style meal made mainly with Kauai-grown ingredients. Sophia has been praised for her warm, clear guidance. Alcohol availability should be confirmed when booking.

“Interesting tour. Great food. Friendly staff. Enjoyed hike to stone dam. No insects . People in our group were from all over USA. It was interesting speaking to them about their experiences.”

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Da Local's Food Tour of Oahu - The guide is a major part of the value
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Da Local’s Food Tour of Oahu

13.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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We Go Eat: Secret Aloha Bites Tour - Chinatown, manapua, and the first taste
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We Go Eat: Secret Aloha Bites Tour

14.We Go Eat: Secret Aloha Bites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend about three hours tasting Hawaiian and Hawaiian-style food with a local guide in Honolulu. The tour may include Chinatown manapua, snacks, drinks, lunch, and stops at local food businesses. Guides such as Lanai and Travis add history, cooking insight, and restaurant tips. Pickup is available, and groups are limited to 11 people.

“Linai was an amazing wealth of knowledge and so nice. We made several stops to try local foods. The foul included my parents and 13 year old twins and we all loved it. Highly recommended!”

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Oahu Island Sightseeing and Food Combo Tour - Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the southeast coast
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Oahu Island Sightseeing and Food Combo Tour

15.Oahu Island Sightseeing and Food Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $189

Spend 8 to 9 hours circling Oahu in a small group of up to 24 people. Your guide handles Waikiki pickup, coastal viewpoints, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore food stops, coffee and macadamia tastings, and a garlic shrimp lunch. Guides such as Tyler, JP, Naser, and Nassir have received strong praise for their island knowledge and friendly care.

“Tyler was knowledgeable, patient, and fun! All the food choices were delicious, especially the lunch place (wish I could remember the name of it). You could tell the shrimp was super fresh and well seasoned, but my favorite part it was away from most of the crowds. We got to tailor some parts of the tour based on most of the group's interests, so that was nice”

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