Oahu · FOOD
12 reviewed
Below are the 12 best food tours on Oahu right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is there for a reason.
Waikiki sunset cruise on a 40-foot catamaran with Diamond Head views, complimentary pupus, and BYOB options in a small group.
“Captain Carlos and Lucy were outstanding. The cruise was gorgeous. I would highly recommend. Captain Carlos is one of the only Captains that uses his sail not just the motor.”
A 3-hour Honolulu food walk that mixes Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, and Hawaiian flavors with market visits, fruit tastings, and hotel pickup.
“Victor was an amazing tour guy and person. He showed us a great time and wonderful foods from the “other side” and perspective of Hawaii. He is born and raised on the island and knows the history as well as the culture but has also been around the world and traveled. He brings a great bit of knowledge about the land and the world to the tour. This was a wonderful tour. Be prepared to eat and experience a great bit of culture. He also provided great follow up before during and after our tour.”
Oahu in a Day combines an early North Shore photo tour, Waimea waterfall, food trucks, and major lookouts, with key entrances included.
“Chris was a fun and energetic guide! He took us to amazing sightseeing places. He was knowledgeable and creative in photography editing. He showed us the good spots for beautiful pictures and even shared some of his own from today. Highly recommend this tour and this guide!”
Ride through Waikiki neighborhoods on a guided bike food tour with helmets, water, and lunch tastings. 5–6 stops, 4–5 hours.
“Great way to see a few sights while eating good food. Everything we ate was delicious. Kelly was super friendly and knowledgeable too. 👍🏽👍🏽”
A guided circle-island loop from Waikiki with classic Oahu lookouts and real local food stops, ending at Dole Pineapple Plantation.
“Our driver was excellent! Was very nice and easy to talk to! Believe his name was Sai? Pronounced “sigh” Thanks!”
Small-group Oahu food and scenic tour with hotel pickup, local bites, and big views—Diamond Head to Pali and shaved ice.
“The itinerary was a very good mix of food stops and sightseeing stops. The food quality was very good and our guide was very knowledgeable regarding Maui.”
Downtown Honolulu food tour with 5 local tastings plus a secret dish, paired with Waikiki landmarks and stories in a small group.
“Stella, was a lovely guide. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience worthwhile and enjoyable. There was a great selection of foods, I would definitely recommend people to try this experience.”
A small-group walking food tour in Honolulu’s Diamond Head area with lunch tastings, local favorites, and a laid-back, 1–2 hour route.
“Great food! Great conversation! Guide had an insightful depth of knowledge of Hawaiian history. Would highly recommend.”
Half-day Oahu tour mixing local food tastings, ocean coffee, Makapuʻu and Pali photo stops, Mānoa Chocolate, and shave ice.
“Our guide, Andrew, was fantastic! His knowledge and communication were all outstanding”
Private 4.5-hour Honolulu foodie bike tour on Oahu with fish taco, Hawaiian pizza, kalua pork sliders, and iconic shave ice.
“Excellent afternoon touring the food outlets in the non touristy parts of Honolulu with our great guide Kally on his most excellent bikes. My first fish taco was a revelation as was the poke salmon and tuna followed by a local beef in a leaf with coconut cream dessert. I went for Obama’s favourite shaved ice, could only manage one of the local doughnut buns and we ended up having a beer. Kally is a fascinating entertaining guy and really enjoyed his company. His tour gave us the opportunity to see beyond Waikiki and visit busy eateries full of local people - he also gave lots of information about Hawaiian…”
Oahu’s East Side in one 6-hour day: blowhole views, a medium arch hike, swimming at Waimanalo Beach, local plate lunch, and Malasadas.
“Had a great tour with Eric, the hike was moderate and worth every step! I will recommend this one to friends.”
Private 3-hour Honolulu food walk with malasada, tacos, poke, and shave ice plus local history at iconic Waikiki spots.
“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!”
