Kona Walking Food Tour: Experience the best local cuisines on beautiful Ali'i Drive

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: 24 hours
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…

Location
Kailua Pier
Kaahumanu Place
12:15 MEETING TIME at the Entrance to the Kailua Pier, in between the yellow swinging gates and the big banyan tree. Look for your guide wearing bright 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.

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Matthew_h
Sep 30, 2025
Wonderful way to spend an... - Wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Kailua-Kona. Six different stops with a wide variety of food and beverages. Ellie was an engaging and entertaining guide.
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Paul_s
Sep 25, 2025
"My quest of Kona complete" - It was fabulous our tour guide Ellie was very knowledgeable and friendly thanks for the experience peace and God bless 🙏
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Janet_r
Sep 22, 2025
2 thumbs up 👍 - Appreciated learning about the history. The food was great and varied. Amount of walking was just right for all levels. The leaders were informative and very helpful.
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Ed_s
Sep 18, 2025
Happy Belly. - Come hungry, wear walking shoes and bug spray. Try everything - all was delicious.. One of our favorites was the white pineapple shorbet
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Lynstab2024
Sep 14, 2025
Read the text from the guide regarding parking. - If you are not used to the heat and humidity, don't do this trip on your first day in Hawaii. The walk is about one mile and one stop is a block up hill. The tour is a line, not a loop. Expect an extra amount of walking back to the car. Hawaii is an outdoor culture, so the stops don't have A/C. It's a fun tour with lots if snacks and a bit of history, so I do recommend it- just remember that it is an outdoor wakling tour. All parking is in paid lots. The tour guild texted us the night before with parking lot suggestions. Use those lots and buy the $35 all day pass to cover you for 4 hours, arriving a bit early and walking back to the car. Our guides were very nice ladies. They were accommodating of everyone's needs from food allergies to alcohol or non-alcohol drink preference. They even helped us sort out alternate parking before our meter ran out.
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Robsr6939lc
Aug 28, 2025
Great food tour! - Kai was a great tour guide. He had excellent knowledge of the Kona area, Big Island history, and recommendations. All the food was great, I loved the poke bowl, avocado fries, and pizza. My beautiful wife loved the Dole whip. Highly recommended!
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Bigcj102
Aug 24, 2025
Fun Food Tour of Kona - Ellie was a great Kona food guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and knew just when to chime in. We had a great walking tour of not just Kona food, but Kona town.
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Angela_m
Aug 20, 2025
Kona Walking Food tour - This was a fun way to sample local food and drinks and learn some history. Kai was knowledgeable and shared his favorite Poke and drinks with us. The purple Pina Colada was delicious and fun!
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Shonae916
Aug 21, 2025
Fun and educational - It was fun and informative. They were flexible with dessert options . I recommend making sure that everyone in the parking likes fish and pineapple.
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David_t
Sep 9, 2025
Not recommend - Not worth the money. Food was adequate but small portions. Tour guide was late, but friendly. The tour operator didn't supply bottled water. I don't recommend this tour. Overpriced and time consuming.
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From $155
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).