Food Tour of Kaua'i
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Is Food Tour of Kaua'i worth booking?
Food Tour of Kaua'i is a 3-hour experience in Kauai, United States, from $125 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 347 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (347)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $125 per person
Tasting Kauai Food Tours include tastings with some serious fun in Kauai’s most delicious and beautiful neighborhoods: - Monday/Tuesday: Kilauea Walking Food Tour - Wednesday: South Shore Food Tour - Thursday: Royal Coco
What you get
About this experience
Tasting Kauai Food Tours include tastings with some serious fun in Kauai’s most delicious and beautiful neighborhoods: - Monday/Tuesday: Kilauea Walking Food Tour - Wednesday: South Shore Food Tour - Thursday: Royal Coconut Coast Food Tour - Friday: Hanapepe Walking Food Tour - Saturday: Downtown Lihue Walking Food Tour - Sunday: Hanalei Walking Food Tour You’ll enjoy delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, local restaurants and food trucks while receiving an insider’s view into the culture and history that defines the Garden Island. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to explore new flavors. Details of each tour will be revealed to you when you choose the best day and location for your tour. • Tastings and stops vary with seasons and availability • Transportation is caravan style - you drive/bike/walk and learn the island with us! • Most dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Tour escort/host
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Beverages
- Food tasting
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions not included
What you'll see and do
Kauai
We have 5 food tours on island: - Monday/Tuesday: Kilauea Town - Wednesday: Old Koloa Town - Thursday: Old Kapaa Town - Friday: Hanapepe Town - Saturday: Downtown Lihue - Sunday: Hanalei Town All Kauai Food Tours: • Introduce you to some of Kauai’s best chefs, farmers and restaurant owners • Tastings and stops vary with seasons and availability • Most dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kauai
For our Monday and Tuesday Kilauea tour, meeting location is Kilauea Fish Market in Kilauea, at 4270 Kilauea Road, Kilauea, HI.
Meeting point
Kauai
For our Sunday Hanalei tour, meeting location is the Hanalei Taro Food Truck in Hanalei, at 5-5070 Kuhio Highway #B, Hanalei, HI.
Meeting point
Kauai
For our Saturday Downtown Lihue tour, meeting location is at Ha Coffee in Lihue, at 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI.
Meeting point
Kauai
For our Friday Hanapepe tour, meeting location is at Kauai Island Brewery in 4350 Waialo Rd, Eleele, HI 96705
Meeting point
Kauai
For our Thursday South Shore tour, meeting location is at Kickshaws Food Truck in Koloa, at 5371 Koloa Road, Koloa, HI.
Meeting point
Kauai
For our Wednesday Royal Coconut Coast tour, meeting location is at Java Kauai in 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa 96746
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Upon booking, please email us for any questions about meeting location. You can also contact our guides, Susan - +18086394952 with any questions.
Options you can book
North Shore Food Tour
When you take the Kauai Food Tour North Shore, you hop in your car and follow us on a tasting adventure through the lush north side of the island. Well experience out-of-the way establishments, tas Starting point: Kilauea Fish Market, 4270 Kilauea Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754, USA
South Shore Food Tour
Kauai Food Tour South Shore invites guests to sample the sights, flavors and history of Kauais sunny South Shore. The stops are a celebration of food inspired by Hawaiis multi-cultural population. Starting point: Kickshaws, 4556 Awawa Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716, USA
East Shore Food Tour
Kauai Food Tour East Side guests sample a variety of foods from the diverse cultures that make up the local population. The Kauai For Tour East Side is centered around the beauty and creativity of Starting point: Kauai Juice Co.Kapaa, 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
West Shore Food Tour
Kauai Food Tour West Shore is a walking food tour in the historic hanapepe town. Stroll with us on a culinary adventure of the West side of the island. Explore hidden gems; sample traditional Japane
Downtown Lihue Walking Tour
This historic Downtown food tour highlights hidden gems often missed by visitors. You'll experience the heart of Kauai. Duration: 3 hours Walking Food Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tasting Kauai
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- - Monday/Tuesday: Kilauea Walking Food Tour; Kilauea Fish Market, 4270 Kilauea Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754, USA - Wednesday: South Shore Food Tour; Kickshaws, 5371 Koloa Rd, Koloa, HI 96756, USA - Thursday: Royal Coconut Coast Food Tour; Kauai Juice Co.Kapaa, 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA - Friday: Hanapepe Walking Food Tour; Japanese Grandma's Cafe, 3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716, USA - Saturday: Downtown Lihue Walking Food Tour; Aloha Ginger Beer, 3-3100 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766, USA - Sunday: Hanalei Walking Food Tour; Hanalei Taro & Juice Co, 5-5070 Kuhio Hwy # B, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA
- Not recommended for travelers with food allergies
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 347 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
347 verified traveler reviews for Food Tour of Kaua'i. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Simple fun and easy!
Susan was great and I'm very passionate about what she does and was a great tour guide. It was a simple short walking tour but the food is excellent and got to learn a lot about the history of Hawaii and town of Koloa...... definitely give it a try!
via Tripadvisor
Good not great
The experience involved two food trucks and a bbq place. Food was good but not elevated . Not worth the price. Guide was sweet but got lost in her stories quite a bit.
via Tripadvisor
Incredible value, excellent food, and exceptional, local guide
Tasting Kauai food tours are always the highlight of our visits to Kauai. Susan is a delightful guide, bringing her island style, friendly and inspiring perspectives, and excellent storytelling to each stop. She is also extremely accommodating to all the guests. The food is always incredible - excellent dishes at wonderful eateries supporting local, family-owned businesses. Portions are generous and the food is top quality! Susan offers great recommendations for other eateries and local activities that are worth the price of admission alone! We highly recommend Tasting Kauai - all of the tours are fantastic and well worth the reasonable cost.
via Tripadvisor
Best trip ever
-Rent a car -suggest cooking at Air bnb vs going out Food is pricey and not great -safeway is near airport Captain Andy’s bbq snorkeling sail was INCREDIBLE. I don’t like boats and am prone st seasickness and it ended up being one of the best experiences we had in Kauai. They are safe, ultra organized, beautiful large catamaran with nice bathrooms, excellent food and superb staff that took great care of us. The Napali coast is stunning. We saw whales and dolphins. Worth every penny. -Island Helicopter Jurassic Falls tour was great. -Day at Waimea canyon for sure -Surf lessons from any nearby place was more fun than I expected -Snorkeling just ok in Poipu end of February, waves were a bit high, visibility was not great, had to go out further than I wanted to see more live coral -try Dole whip (pineapple soft serve) -research any hikes on Alltrails app and be prepared for current weather and trail conditions -be sure choose correct side of the island for the season. - Lots of traffic due to few roads. Chill and enjoy the scenery and give yourself extra time to get places
via Tripadvisor
Amazing food. The food had been featured on food network. Out guide Susan Gabe us wonderful Kaua’i history and tips
Amazing food, food & shave ice
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 121
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Food Tour of Kaua'i: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kauai.
How much does Food Tour of Kaua'i cost?
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Prices start at $125 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kauai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Food Tour of Kaua'i take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kauai is not rushed.
Is Food Tour of Kaua'i worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 347 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kauai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Food Tour of Kaua'i?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Food Tour of Kaua'i suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Food Tour of Kaua'i?
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Around 121 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kauai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kauai and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Food Tour of Kaua'i start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kauai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kauai?
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Kauai sells Na Pali Coast boat and helicopter tours, Waimea Canyon drives, tubing through old plantation ditches and Hanalei kayak trips. Ocean conditions shut down the north shore boat runs in winter, so cancellation terms matter. On Outty we rank every Kauai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Koloa Zipline in Kauai, Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K, Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kauai?
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April to June and September to October, with calmest seas in summer. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kauai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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