The 6 Food Tours in Honolulu That Earn Their Price

1.Oahu Sights and Bites Circle Island Foodie Tour

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

Spend 8.5 hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with an English-speaking guide. Stop for Diamond Head views, poi donuts, Hanauma Bay, Makapuʻu, coffee and macadamias, North Shore shrimp, local fruit, turtles, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Shelly, Auntie Mary, and Uncle D are praised for warmth and island knowledge.

“Shelly was fantastic. The only thing that could have made it better was if the turtles were out & it didn’t rain.,”

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2.Downtown Honolulu Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings

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

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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3.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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4.Small Group 3 Hour Honolulu Sunrise Tour with Malasadas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $70

Join a photographer guide such as Alex or Kurt for a three-hour sunrise ride from Waikiki. You’ll photograph first light at Sandy Beach, visit Makapuu and Halona lookouts, and stop for one Leonard’s malasada. The van holds no more than seven passengers.

“Amazing! Well worth the early start to the day. Kurt, our guide, was very friendly and informative.”

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5.Honolulu to (1st) Diamond Head Shuttle with Malasada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $65Best value

Start with a 5:00 to 5:10 AM pickup at a Waikiki meeting point, ride to Diamond Head, and tackle a self-guided 1.5-hour hike. Your English-speaking driver handles transport, park admission, and the return ride. Leonard’s malasada is included.

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6.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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