Kona Walking Food Tour: Experience the best local cuisines on beautiful Ali'i Drive
4.8
249 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Experience the best local cuisines on a walking food tour in Kona. Discover the top restaurants, featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and indulge in delicious treats and drink pairings. Immerse yourself in the Kona food scene and learn about its fascinating history.
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hulihe’e Palace - We will stop in front of the Hulihe’e Palace for a brief history lesson.
- Mokuaikaua Church - There will be a brief stop in front of Hawaii’s oldest church.
- Kailua Pier - The meeting point is the Kailua Pier.
- Ahuena Heiau - We will have views of the famous Heiau from the Kailua Pier
What's Included
- Lunch included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for Tour Guides
Additional Information
Join the only Kona Walking Food Tour for the ultimate culinary experience in Kona! Get a taste of the best restaurants Kona has to offer, some of which were highlighted on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Dive into the vibrant food culture of Kona with a minimum of 7 stops at various venues along the picturesque Ali’i Drive. Savour succulent bites that will undoubtedly tantalise your taste buds. The emphasis is on locally sourced, fresh ingredients and notably, the fresh fish Kona is renowned for. Each dining venue will present their popular and delectable specialty dishes. Accompany your food with beautifully paired drinks featuring Hawaiian-themed cocktails, wine, and beer. This uniquely local experience will serve as a restaurant guide for your duration in Kona. Besides enjoying heavenly food and drinks, you will also be regaled with stories about the establishments you visit and the local restaurant scene in Kona. Our well-informed guides will keep you engaged with tales about Kona’s compelling history and its illustrious past Kings and Queens.
- Not recommended for travelers with gluten allergies
- Not recommended for travelers who are vegans
Location
Kailua Pier
Kaahumanu Place
12:15 MEETING TIME at the Entrance to the Kailua Pier, by the yellow swinging gates. Look for your guide wearing bright green or orange Aloha Wear. There is public parking at Banyan Court Parking, Kona Farmer's Market and Coconut Grove Marketplace.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(249 Ratings)
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I4072aachristinas
May 27, 2024
Fun Walking Tour - Kai was wonderful as usual! The food was delicious and so were the drinks. I really enjoy all the history I learn on this tour. Highly suggest you do this!
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Laura_g
May 19, 2024
Kona food tour - Kai was exceptional with his knowledge of the history of Kona. He was engaging and funny. We loved this tour!
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Bonnie_a
May 19, 2024
Fun and yummy - Informative and fun tour! We enjoyed everything we ate and drank, and Kai was a wealth of information about Hawaiian history and culture. Thanks for a terrific experience!
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Travelpalmnut
May 15, 2024
Great Food and Drink Tour, Highly Recommended - I highly recommend this tour! Our guide, Kai, who was born and raised in Hawaii had a wealth of knowledge about the history of Hawaii and the Big Island and was a fantastic tour guide. He engaged the group with lots of background and history along the way, making sure all guests individually the opportunity to talk and ask questions. The food samplings and paired drinks at each restaurant was excellent. Don't miss this tour!
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Charles_f
May 2, 2024
So Glad We Decided to Go - Kai and Jade were awesome tour hosts.
In addition to tasting some delicious food and great cocktails we learned a lot about the history of Hawaii. The pizza was a big hit with everyone as well as the Cajun fish and chips. Mai tai and Pina Colada’s were excellent.
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Frederick_l
Apr 30, 2024
All the food was... - All the food was excellent, and there was lots of it! Ellie was great, so knowledgeable about Hawaii’s history, and she has the perfect personality for her job. We had a super time!
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Elainecw8123lj
Apr 22, 2024
Great Local Foodie/Historic Tour - SUPER Tour! Excellent guides (Kamakea and Jade). So knowledgeable about the history of the island and they made it fun! Your group size was also perfect (12 adults). We had so many tasty local food and treats! Would definitely recommend this tour to family/friends and anyone looking for a great foodie tour! Thank you!
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Nancy_t
Apr 21, 2024
Great Tour - The food was good and the guides Kai and Kamakea were great. They gave us a little history along the way.
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Erik_r
Apr 16, 2024
Great start to your time in Kona - Ellie was our tour guide and she was great. Enjoyed learning about Kona and the history. Our group’s favorite stop was the fish and chips at Foster’s Kitchen, but the food was great at each stop. Kona Inn bar was spectacular with the history and the view. I would recommend it as something to do early in your stay so you can go back to the places you enjoyed.
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182garyl182
Apr 14, 2024
Food and Great History . - Elle was the best! We met at the pier where we heard the overview of our 3 hour tour (remember Gilligan's island) the history of the kings and how these islands were brought together is a story I wish we all could use in today's mayhem. Elle told us souch right down to the cows that graze all over those island.
Stopping at major resturantsthat hold so much history and even the out of the way local lunch/ brunch stops gave us all the " wounder what's next feeling. There is so much to see within just a few blocks of the main pier. Thank you Elle. See you at one of the stops soon!
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