The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences on Oahu

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 Oahu catamaran with captains such as Krash or Carlos, enjoying Diamond Head views, sunset colors, pupus, music, and Waikiki after dark. Bring your own beer or wine if you are 21 or older. The cruise carries up to 28 people and returns to Pier A.

“Sushi the dog was brilliant! Lucy the mate was incredible. She was always helping to take pictures or taking plates away or just talking to the guests. She made everyone feel special. Captain was awesome and I swear has an eagle eye as he spotted 2 humpback whales. Beautiful night smooth sailing. I would definitely go again.”

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2.Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

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

Join Victor and TJ for a three-hour food walk through Honolulu and Chinatown. You’ll visit markets and family-run eateries for manapua, adobo, sashimi, poke, roast meats, tropical fruit, and pandan cake, with hotel pickup available in Waikiki and Honolulu.

“My friends and I did this tour 12/2025. This food tour was absolutely incredible! The selection of dishes was amazing, and every stop offered generous portions that let us truly enjoy each flavor. Our guide Victor was friendly, personable, and made the entire experience fun and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely loves sharing the food and culture of Hawaiʻi. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to try authentic local favorites and learn along the way. Definitely a highlight of my trip! 🌺🍴”

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3.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, Kahuku food trucks, Byodo-in Temple, and top coastal lookouts. The guide also takes photos and shares camera tips, making this a strong choice if you have no rental car.

“Mac, our guide provided an enjoyable day around the island. The destination stops allowed us to view various parts of the island and the time stopped was never rushed. His additional photography on the tour (that he provided as part of the booking) made sure we didn't miss anything.”

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4.Kō Hana Hawaiian Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting for One

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Visit Kō Hana Distillers in historic Kunia for a 45 to 60 minute tour with cane juice, sugar cane, barrel room aromas, and four rum samples. Guides such as JJ, Emily, Andy, and Bernadette explain the process with plenty of humor. Small groups are capped at 15, and a souvenir glass is included.

“I loved hearing about the history of the location as well as the info on the different stalks the rum is produced from. Kaimana was such a great host and took good care of us! Stay fabulous Kaimana🌺”

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5.Hawaiian Food Tour by Bike in Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join Kelly from Bike Tour Hawaii for a four to five-hour food-and-bike tour through Waikiki, Kaimuki, Kapahulu, and Diamond Head. Bikes, helmets, water, lunch, and five to six tastings are included. Expect an easy-paced ride, local history, and enough food to replace a meal.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Kelly! I would definitely recommend this tour to others.. you rode for about 7 miles and hop on & off throughout the afternoon. The trip is 5 hours, so you definitely want to be comfortable on a bike for this tour. The tour was from 1-5 pm, so a considerable amount of time. We learned a lot throughout the tour thanks to Kelly wearing a headset and attaching Bluetooth speakers to each bike. We visited 5 food shops and got plenty of food at each stop. Kelly took 140 photos of our tour and air dropped them to us at the end of the…”

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6.Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

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

See Oahu with a private guide and vehicle, shaping the day around beaches, lookouts, local food, history, and North Shore sights. Guides including Heather, Tyler, Martin, Sierra, Nikki, and Cameron have led this route. Expect six to seven hours, Waikiki pickup, and a lunch stop at your own cost.

“We loved learning about HawIian history and culture from our expert guide, Evan. We saw everything we wanted to see.”

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7.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 visit four local food stops for pastries, poke, garlic shrimp, and shave ice. Guides such as Victor and Elless add Hawaiian food history and neighborhood context. Expect generous tastings, driving between stops, and mostly outdoor eating.

“Our tour guide Victor was great. Everything you would want in a guide: hospitable, warm, funny, always considerate and polite. Grew up on the island so knows it well. Interested in showing us the best time not about the money.”

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8.Downtown Honolulu Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Walk from the King David Kalakaua statue through Waikiki with a guide such as Stella or Phyo Phyo, stopping for malasadas, poke, tacos, shave ice, and a secret dish. Expect about three hours, a maximum of 12 people, plenty of walking, and food portions that may add up to a full meal.

“Stella was fantastic, very personable and knowledgeable. The places we ate gave a great overview of Hawaiian cuisine. Every thing was most yummy.”

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9.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 from Waikiki with a guide such as Tyler, Nassir, or Bill. You’ll see Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, the North Shore, and Dole Plantation while sampling malasadas, garlic shrimp, coffee, macadamia nuts, and Dole Whip.

“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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10.Shared Food & Waterfall Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Oahu’s North Shore with a guide such as Kelly, Yanni, or Yianni. Sample coffee, chocolate, macadamia nuts, local food, and Hawaiian rum, then walk to Waimea Falls. Pickup, snacks, drinks, and an air-conditioned vehicle are provided.

“Yianni was excellent! He made the trip fun and interesting. We were able to explore some quieter locations and take in some incredible beautiful views. The botanical gardens and waterfall were a highlight. When he found out our group would like a chance to see some sea turtles, along the way, he made that happen! Definitely recommend this tour!”

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11.Honolulu’s Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet near Diamond Head for a one- to two-hour food walk led by guides such as Max or Nalu. Visit local eateries for samples of tacos, sushi, Hawaiian fried chicken, smoothies, and dessert. The route stays within a few blocks, with views of Diamond Head and a maximum of 12 people.

“Always love a good food tour. Had a fun time exploring the local spots and getting to try so many foods for one meal! The guide was really friendly and accommodating”

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12.Beer Lover’s Bike Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Paradise Pedals for a 2.5-hour private bike tour from Queen Street to Honolulu Beerworks, Hana Koa Brewing Co., and Waikiki Brewing Company. You’ll pedal with music, hear about local and international street art, and buy your own beer at each stop. Guides may include Daniel or Aina.

“It was great all the places we stop where very good it was very fun experience , we where doing this with our daughter on her birthday and she had a blast”

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13.Full-Day Guided Hawaiian Food and Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $160

Spend 6.5 hours in a small group of up to seven, pairing local foods with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, and Nuʻuanu Pali. You will sample musubi, malasada, shrimp, poke, Hawaiian dishes, chocolate, and shave ice, with guides such as Emily, Andrew, Malcolm, and Frank leading the day.

“Malcolm was wonderful! This tour was A+! The tour itself was great, and Malcolm made is so much fun. The food was great and company was even better! Thank you!”

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14.6 Hour Local Food Plate Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $229

Spend about six hours touring Oahu by private Jeep with a local food guide. Stop for Leonard’s malasadas, garlic and coconut shrimp, banana lumpia, macadamia nuts, coffee, and chocolate. Food costs extra, but drinks are provided. Pickup is available from Waikiki or outside Waikiki.

“Just finished the tour with my wife....wow. If you are a foody...this is the way to go. So much local food...and away from the tourist traps. Eat with the locals...learn a little history too. Wade was a great tour and food guide!”

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15.Waikiki Food Tour with Local Guide

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at King David Kalākaua’s Statue for a three-hour Waikiki walk with more than five tastings. Try malasada, poke, Hawaiian BBQ, shave ice, and a Japanese treat with a Hawaiian twist while learning about Waikiki’s history and culture.

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