The 8 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.“Tour de Honolulu” Foodie Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Start at Kuhio Beach at 1 p.m. for a private, four-and-a-half-hour bike tour with guide Kelly. Ride from Waikiki through historic Honolulu, Kaka'ako, and Ala Moana while tasting fish tacos, Hawaiian pizza, kalua pork sliders, and shave ice.

“Ok that trip was awesome! My family of five always does foodie tours at the beginning of our vacations to kind of get a lay of the land. This trip did not disappoint and two of my kids are not avid bike riders. Kelly does a great job keeping us safe and taking us to the best local food to enjoy in Honolulu. We toured all around Waikiki, enjoyed amazing food and dessert and learned about life in Waikiki! One of the best foodie tours ever!”

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6.Private Walking Food Tour in Honolulu With Secret Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $370

Walk central Waikiki with a private English-speaking guide, often Stella, while sampling a malasada, poke, seasonal tacos, shave ice, and a secret dish. The route links Hawaiian culture, Japanese American history, surfing landmarks, Fort DeRussy, and the Royal Hawaiian before ending near International Market Place.

“Secret Good Tours in Honolulu was a great experience and I would highly recommend it. Our tour guide, Stella, really knew her history and offered lots of history and helpful tips about Honolulu. The food venues she chose were wonderful. She is a treasure!”

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7.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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8.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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