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Amazing Food Day in Hanalei with Max!
A must! Max shares the history of the local area while indulging in Hawaii special dishes! We will definitely be back to catch up with Max again!
Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Price from
- $136 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 299 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- We will be meeting street side near the green tables located on the cement sidewalk on Kuhio Highway. Please park in the very rear gravel parking lot behind the shops and restaurant while in tow. ~~Vehicles parked in the Hanalei liquor store/food truck property can be towed.~~
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
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!
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.8
299 reviews
Important Information
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei take?
Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei cost?
Prices start at $136 per person for this Kauai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will be meeting street side near the green tables located on the cement sidewalk on Kuhio Highway. Please park in the very rear gravel parking lot behind the shops and restaurant while in tow. ~~Vehicles parked in the Hanalei liquor store/food truck property can be towed.~~. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Call tour opporator if you have an infant(s) accompanying.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(299)
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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!
Operator response
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!
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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.
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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.
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Pick another tour
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.
Operator response
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.
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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 !
Operator response
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!
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This was an enjoyable...
This was an enjoyable food tour. We do these frequently when we travel. Max was a good host, and the food he chose was quite tasty. We got to see a good portion of Hanalei, and we enjoyed the food. That makes this a win.
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Hanalei Food Tour
Max was an incredible host! He was so knowledgeable and knew EVERYONE! Friendly and accommodating anything we could desire. A+++ Highly Recommended
M
Magnificent Max
Our guide, Max, introduces you to an authentic Hawaii. In addition, he brings his warm personality and love of the island and its people along with him.
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Delicious Food!
We had delicious food while we walked about in Hanalei. We were hoping for a bit more of history and cultural information while we enjoyed our food.
Operator response
Sorry to see you didn't think this was a 5 star tour. This isn't a scripted tour where the guide spits off the same facts every run; we always invite ppl to stay after the tastings and ask any questions or talk story with the guide. Was it that you wanted the history while the food was in your hands or you didn't stay and chat up the guide with your questions about town history and culture??? Love to know what would have made this 5 stars instead of 4 for you.
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