Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei
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Is Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei worth booking?
Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei is a 1-hour experience in Kauai, United States, from $136 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 298 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (298)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $136 per person
Enjoy culinary delight's while we sample the best of the north shore restaurants. Join us on Kauai as we explore Hanalei, known for it's cascading waterfall's, breath taking beaches, and rich culinary history. The last c
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy culinary delight's while we sample the best of the north shore restaurants. Join us on Kauai as we explore Hanalei, known for it's cascading waterfall's, breath taking beaches, and rich culinary history. The last commercial town before the legendary Napali coast, Hanalei a beautifully small and prosperous community. Our group will meet up at a local spot, where we'll get to know each other and begin sampling delicious food. We will be walking to select local favorites to try signature dishes. No better way to learn about the local foods than trying for yourself. Each of our vendors has selected and prepared special sevings for you. Come Hungry and leave full! We feature an original selection of Hanalei restaurants. Avoid the waiting, or second guessing whats best on the menu! Book today for a fun afternoon of delicious Hawaiian foods and laughter. Hele Mai (Come join us) while we share food, absorb scenic Kauai, and learn some of the history of Hanalei!
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Contact host What we'll be doing:r Enjoy culinary delight's while we sample the best of the north shore restaurants. Join us on Kauai as we explore Hanalei, known for it's cascading waterfall's, breath taking beache's, and rich culinary history. The last commercial town before the legendary Napali coast, Hanalei a beautifully small and prosperous community. Our group will meet up at a local spot, where we'll get to know each other and begin sampling delicious food. We will be walking to select local favorites to try signature dishes. No better way to learn about the local foods than trying for yourself. Each of our vendors has selected and prepared special sevings for you. Come Hungry and leave full! We feature an original selection of Hanalei restaurants. Avoid the waiting, or second guessing whats best on the menu! Book today for a fun afternoon of delicious Hawaiian foods and laughter. Hanalei, a jewel among the islands, and a hub to countless activities. Two life guarded beaches, river's, kayaking, hiking, shoping, tatoos, boating, farmers markets, yoga, massage, spas, music and much much more. Tons of activities for before or after our food tour. I would suggest possibly matching a food tour with a morning surf lesson, Napali boat ride, hike, sunset on the beach, ukulele lesson, possibly all followed by live music at Tahiti Nui. An easy trick to keeping the fun going, our many stops will satisfy all your food cravings, while you explore the spots. The food tour will be a fun part of an unforgettable day! Hele Mai (Come join us) while we share food, absorb scenic Kauai, and learn some of the history of Hanalei! What is provided: Signature entre and dessert tastings. Walking tour makes stops at local restaurants as we explore the town and learn it's history. What to bring Bring your comfortable walking shoes, personal travel comforts(jackets, insect reppelent, sunscreen, etc.) positive vibes, and an appetite! Where you'll be: We will be walking the scenic kalo farming town of Hanalei. This historic town is found on the north shore of Kauai. Past a one lane bridge, this local community is the final commercial center with restaurants before the end of the road. We'll be stopping at some of the local favorites, while getting to know the town. What else you should know: The Hanalei bridge does close rarely during the winter months due to flooding. Tours will be canceled and refunded if there is a possibility of road closures from flooding.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kauai
We will be meeting near the green tables located on the cement sidewalk on the highway side of Big Nicks. Please park in the very rear gravel parking lot behind the restaurant. Vehicles parked in the Hanalei liquor store/food truck property can be towed.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We will be meeting near the green tables located on the cement sidewalk on the highway side of Big Nicks. Please park in the very rear gravel parking lot behind the restaurant. Vehicles parked in the Hanalei liquor store/food truck property can be towed.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ono Kauai Food Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Call tour opporator if you have an infant(s) accompanying.
- Dietary requests and allergies need to be made over the phone. Please call us to do so. Confirmation will need to be made prior to the start with the tour provider. We give no warranty to booking that have been made within 48 hours of the starting time, or have not confirmed by phone 48 hours before.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 297 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
297 verified traveler reviews for Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best Walking Food Tour
Tour guide, Nalu, is a knowledgeable local whose heart for food and culture emanates through specialty selections and a respect for the people and land. An experience to be remembered beyond food!
Response from the operator: It was a pleasure to have you join us for lunch Kathy_H. Thank you for taking your time to write us a review, means lots to us!
via Viator
Awesome Local Experience
Must-try for foodies!!! We had a fantastic time! Max was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to our preferences. The food was all authentic, delicious, and a great value! It was well-paced and very enjoyable.
via Tripadvisor
Delicious options!
The variety of offerings and quantity of food was great. Our guide would sometimes talk/share info while walking down the busy streets making it difficult for everyone to hear. There was also some waiting around time for vendors to prepare the foods resulting in the tour running long. Luckily we were not in a hurry.
via Tripadvisor
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Disappointing tour over all. The good - Friendly host, good information sharing, historical context etc. The bad - we only really had one stop where we got food and that was the very first restaurant… after that we got offered a meager offerings across 2 other locations. The host seemed not to have planned stops at the various places and since many places were busy we just walked by many vendors and did nothing. In the end, we really didn’t do that much food tasing at all. And we spent quite a bit on this for a large group. We have been on many food all over and all of them have offered much more than this tour. I would avoid.
Response from the operator: Very interesting to hear this; if you read through our earlier reviews our # 1 complaint was too much food & that we served more than most evey other food tour our guests had been on. Please call our offices to elaborate if this is truly how you had felt about our tour, +1(808)464-7759. Your first tasting that day was a plate lunch, a full lunch portion on its own, if we served that amount at every stop we have people complaining about wasting food & serving too much. Did this change what you then expected from the other vendors maybe??? The idea is too have a fulfilling lunch with all our towns best treats. If an "all you can eat" is what you are looking for, like bottomless shrimp, please book the buffet or Luau ... what we do is a personalized lunch with a local guide in a intimate sized group, and always make sure our guests are full and satisfied before we say goodbye. Again please call us & let us know, especially if anyone left hungry after the tour. Thank you for leaving us a review.
via Viator
Horrific! Don’t go in this tour!
1st off, we waited over a hour to receive a puny donut ! ( 1 person operation ) but Max , our tour guide failed to tell us how long we’d have to wait - knowing that there were several orders ahead of us! We had to buy our own water! Then he walked at a fast clip- leaving us several blocks behind. I asked him to slow down but he failed to change his pace. We next received a poy, rice & smoked pork dish - horrible. Then we got a hot chili chicken with rice & macaroni salad . The chicken was very good . Then 2 chocolates. Costing : $ 278!!! Plus we paid $260 to drive us to this revolting tour! We could have gone to the best restaurant in town and still not paid this exorbitant amount !
Response from the operator: Thank you Karen_K! We truly appreciate you taking time to leave us a review. Wonder what had happened to make this day so different from a typical run. Sounded like this tour had other guests showing up late, along with other unforeseen complications. We'd love to see you join our Honolulu walking food tour and get to hear your comparison!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 104
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kauai.
How much does Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei cost?
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Prices start at $136 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 Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei take?
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Plan for about 1 hour 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 Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei 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 (4.8/5 across 298 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 Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei?
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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 Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei?
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Around 104 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 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei 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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