The 11 Best Food Tours on Oahu

1.Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about seven hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup, coastal lookouts, local snacks, North Shore shrimp, and a malasada from Leonard’s Bakery. Guides such as Shelly, Aunty Mary, and Cy add island stories, though the many short stops leave little time for exploring.

“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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2.Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

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

Spend about six to seven hours touring Oahu in a private vehicle with a guide such as Heather, Tyler, Sierra, or Cameron. Choose your stops, from Kaimana Beach and Diamond Head to North Shore turtles, shrimp trucks, Haleiwa, and Honolulu landmarks. Lunch costs extra.

“Tyler was very knowledgeable and ready to incorporate any extra sights we wanted to see. Had a lovely day.”

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3.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 with guides such as Victor, Elless, or Peter. Share pastries and fresh poke, enjoy garlic shrimp and shave ice, and hear island history between stops. Expect generous portions, outdoor eating, and a relaxed van ride.

“Our guide, Victor was had knowledge on any question we ask, history, buildings, food etc. He was concerned for our tastes and always gave us choices. Without his guidance, we would never have found the markets he took us to. It was a unique experience.”

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4.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 guides such as Lanai, Matt, or Travis. Expect snacks, lunch, drinks, local history, and stops that may include manapua, poke, loco moco, and neighborhood eateries. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 11.

“I am not disappointed there was no tasting in Chinatown, just surprised since it was the only info listed on the itinerary. Matt was upbeat and engaging anyway. We ate local treats . There were really limited vegan options but Matt did let us know ahead of time.”

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5.Oahu Island Sightseeing and Food Combo Tour

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Oahu from Waikiki to the North Shore with hotel pickup, coastal viewpoints, Byodo-In Temple, macadamia and coffee tastings, malasadas, garlic shrimp, Dole Whip, and a small take-home gift. Guides such as Tyler, Naser, and JP bring local stories and humor.

“Great tour getting to see the Island and learning about history and culture Plenty of stops and food, only shrimp is available and like me if you don't like it there is no substitute Driver was amazing and very knowledgeable”

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6.Shared Food & Waterfall Tour in Honolulu

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

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

“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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7.Oahu’s Fun and Foodie Tour Groups of 5 or more Only!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend 6 to 7 hours tasting your way around Oahu with a local guide, stopping at Café Kaila, Halona Blowhole, Tropical Farms, Matsumoto Shave Ice, Dole Plantation, and Nico’s Pier 38. Captain Vince and Justin are among the guides associated with this small-group outing.

“Captain Vince was amazing! He knew everyone and had wonderful information about Hawaii. The food was great. It was a long day but very worth it. He was so attentive and accommodating.”

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8.Sea / Eat & See The North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Seamus’s Hawaiian Shuttles takes you from your Oahu hotel to the North Shore for coffee and chocolate tasting, fruit stands, Haleiwa, macadamia nuts, turtle watching, beach time, and a shrimp-truck lunch stop. Small private groups of up to six can shape the day around their interests.

“It was a great tour. We spend about 2 hours hiking Makapu'u lighthouse which has a great scenery views along the way. We had a delicious lunch and finally we spend the rest of the tour in Kailua beach. I really recommend this tour if you want to do some hiking and have a relaxing day in the beach”

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9.6 Hour Local Food Plate Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $229

Ride with a private guide from Waikiki or outside Waikiki, stopping for Oahu favorites such as Leonard’s malasadas, garlic shrimp, banana lumpia, macadamia nuts, coffee, and chocolate. Zack and Wade have both led this food-focused outing. Bring cash, since food costs extra.

“Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the local fare. We had a great time trying new foods and conversing with our guide!”

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10.Waikiki Food Tour with Local Guide

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at King David Kalākaua's Statue for three hours of Waikiki tasting. Try malasadas, poke, Hawaiian barbecue, shave ice, and a Japanese treat with a Hawaiian twist while learning how Hawaiian, Portuguese, Japanese, and other food traditions meet in Honolulu.

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11.Half-Day Waterfall Tour – Hike, Scenic, Food and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $115

Join Erik on a small-group Honolulu hike to two unnamed waterfalls reached by an off-trail route. Expect mud, fresh water, rainforest scenery, photos, Tantalus Lookout, Waikiki pickup, bottled water, snacks, and an optional poke stop.

“Eric provides an amazing and truly unique experience. The hike is moderately challenging and becomes slightly more complicated when raining. The Waterfall is off the main trail and is beautifully scenic for amazing pictures. The Tour ended with the most delicious Poke lunch. Definitely recommended this trip!”

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