The 5 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 $150Best value

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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5.6 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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