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title: Cultural Tours in Big Island
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Big Island
country: United States
tours: 19
price_from_eur: 131
reviews_total: 2535
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/cultural-tours/
---

# Cultural Tours in Big Island

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026.

Cultural Tours in Big Island: 19 tours, all from the 163 we kept after screening every one of the 564 tours Viator lists for Big Island, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

## All 19 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-explore-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-more/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours | €223 per person | 5.0 (206) | 9h | daily exc Sun | up to 13 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 2 | [Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hilo-shore-excursion-visit-volcano-waterfall-beach-with-lunch/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours, Shore Excursions | €172 per person | 4.99 (105) | 6h–7h | daily 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 3 | [Ultimate Big Island Experience: Volcano, Waterfall, Beach & Lunch](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/ultimate-big-island-experience-volcano-waterfall-beach-lunch/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours | €164 per person | 4.97 (153) | 6h–7h | daily 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-and-stargazing/?format=md) | Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing | €291 per person | 4.99 (74) | 7h–9h | daily 13:10–14:25 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 5 | [Polynesian Cultural Carving Experience in Kona](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/polynesian-cultural-carving-experience-in-kona/?format=md) |  | €222 per person | 4.97 (104) | 2h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00–13:30 | up to 5 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 6 | [Private Tour: Coffee, Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/private-tour-coffee-volcanoes-waterfalls-black-sand-beach/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours, Private Tours | €1812 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (61) | 8h–11h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 14 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 7 | [Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hilo-shore-excursion-akaka-falls-volcano-black-sand-beach/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours, Shore Excursions | €171 per person | 5.0 (46) | 7h–8h | daily 08:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 8 | [Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/volcanoes-beaches-and-waterfall-highlights-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours, Private Tours | €2077 per group/vehicle | 4.96 (79) | 10h | Mon Thu Fri Sat Sun 08:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 9 | [Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/discover-hilo-s-natural-wonders-volcano-waterfall-punalu-u-beach/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours | €169 per person | 4.98 (44) | 6h–7h | daily 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 10 | [Port of Hilo to Volcano Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/port-of-hilo-to-volcano-tour/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Shore Excursions | €210 per person | 4.97 (39) | 4h | Tue 09:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 11 | [Kilauea Summit to Shore from Kona: Small Group](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kilauea-summit-to-shore-from-kona-small-group/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours | €214 per person | 4.95 (57) | 8h–9h | daily 09:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 12 | [Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hilo-shore-excursion-punaluu-black-sand-beach-volcano-hilo/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Shore Excursions | €171 per person | 4.9 (41) | 7h–8h | daily 08:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 13 | [Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hawai-i-s-volcanoes-national-park-from-hilo-only/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours | €210 per person | 4.88 (212) | 4h–5h | daily 09:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 14 | [Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hilo-big-island-volcano-day-tour-hotel-pu-from-honolulu-oahu/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours | €533 per person | 4.83 (41) | 12h–13h | daily | up to 15 per booking · pickup · en/ko |
| 15 | [Private Island Volcano Tour in Hawaii with Pickup Included](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/private-island-volcano-tour-in-hawaii-with-pickup-included/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Private Tours | €774 per group/vehicle | 4.84 (63) | 6h–10h | daily | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it/ja |
| 16 | [Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/mauna-kea-arnott-s-adventures/?format=md) | Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing | €232 per person | 4.82 (157) | 7h | daily 14:30–15:30 | up to 7 per booking · instant · pickup · en |
| 17 | [Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/volcano-national-park-and-rainbow-fall-in-hilo-hawaii/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours | €159 per person | 4.64 (89) | 6h–7h | daily | up to 24 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/cmn |
| 18 | [Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hilo-shore-excursion-volcano-safari-lava-caves-black-sand/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Shore Excursions | €131 per person | 4.76 (451) | 6h | daily 07:45–13:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 19 | [Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-shore-excursion-sea-turtles-historic-kona-coffee/?format=md) | Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours, Shore Excursions | €136 per person | 4.62 (513) | 5h | daily 09:00–10:00 | up to 25 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more** — Circle the Big Island with stops at Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls and black sand beaches, led by a company owner. Park entry, snacks and bottled water are included; lunch is a separate purchase at a local food stop. 5 from 206 reviews at €223 per person for 9h.
- **Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch** — Link Rainbow Falls and Kīlauea crater with a drive through Liliʻuokalani Gardens on a Hilo shore outing. Lunch in Volcano Village, local fruit samples and fees are included; pickup and drop-off are limited to the Hilo area. 4.99 from 105 reviews at €172 per person for 6h–7h.
- **Ultimate Big Island Experience: Volcano, Waterfall, Beach & Lunch** — Pair Rainbow Falls with Kīlauea crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after a drive through Liliʻuokalani Gardens and Downtown Hilo. Fees, fruit and a meal in Volcano Village are included; pickup and drop off are limited to Hilo. 4.97 from 153 reviews at €164 per person for 6h–7h.
- **Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing** — Watch sunset from Mauna Kea's summit before stargazing through a professional telescope. A hooded parka, local snacks, hot chocolate and the mountain passenger fee are included; weather or road closures can prevent summit access. 4.99 from 74 reviews at €291 per person for 7h–9h.
- **Polynesian Cultural Carving Experience in Kona** — Carve locally grown Big Island wood into a tiki to take home, with instruction from a fourth-generation carver from Tonga. Tools and wood are included; a moderate level of fitness is required. 4.97 from 104 reviews at €222 per person for 2h.
- **Private Tour: Coffee, Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach** — Build a private tour for your party around coffee farms, volcanoes, waterfalls and a black sand beach, with the route agreed in advance. Transport, drinks and rain gear are included; a breakfast stop needs advance arrangement. 5 from 61 reviews at €1812 per group/vehicle for 8h–11h, priced per group.
- **Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach** — This shore excursion pairs ʻAkaka Falls State Park with Hilo, Volcanoes National Park and a black sand beach. A bento lunch is included, with a vegetarian option on request; alcohol is prohibited on the van. 5 from 46 reviews at €171 per person for 7h–8h.
- **Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour** — Explore the Big Island's volcano, beach and waterfall highlights on a private tour for your party, choosing your own pace. Transport, entrance fees, lunch, water and snacks are included, and the tour is priced per group. 4.96 from 79 reviews at €2077 per group/vehicle for 10h.
- **Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach** — Visit Rainbow Falls, Kīlauea and Punalu’u Beach on a route through Hilo and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lunch and fresh fruit samples are included; pickup and drop off are limited to the Hilo area. 4.98 from 44 reviews at €169 per person for 6h–7h.
- **Port of Hilo to Volcano Tour** — Travel from Port of Hilo to Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park in a small shared group of up to twelve, hearing Hawaiian myths and legends along the way. Bottled water is included; moderate fitness is required. 4.97 from 39 reviews at €210 per person for 4h.
- **Kilauea Summit to Shore from Kona: Small Group** — Spend the day exploring Kilauea from summit to shore, with the route focused on Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Hotel or airport transfers, a picnic lunch, water and snacks are included; wear closed-toe shoes and dress for changing weather. 4.95 from 57 reviews at €214 per person for 8h–9h.
- **Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo** — Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach joins Hilo and Volcanoes National Park on this shore excursion. Transport, entrance fees and a bento lunch are included; the trip is not recommended for those with poor cardiovascular health. 4.9 from 41 reviews at €171 per person for 7h–8h.
- **Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only** — A local driver takes you to Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park, with later starts to accommodate cruise arrivals. Fees and taxes are included; departures are from Hilo only. 4.88 from 212 reviews at €210 per person for 4h–5h.
- **Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu** — Fly from Honolulu to Hilo for Kīlauea and Chain of Craters Road, with round trip flights, Waikiki hotel transfers and park admission included. Bookings are nonrefundable and cannot be changed. 4.83 from 41 reviews at €533 per person for 12h–13h.
- **Private Island Volcano Tour in Hawaii with Pickup Included** — Customize beach and volcano sightseeing on a private tour for your party, with a choice of morning pickup time. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water and fees are included; meals are at your expense. 4.84 from 63 reviews at €774 per group/vehicle for 6h–10h, priced per group.
- **Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures** — Reach the Mauna Kea summit while learning about its Hawaiian cultural significance, geology and astronomy. A jacket and fees are included; dinner and telescopes are excluded, and a high level of fitness is required. 4.82 from 157 reviews at €232 per person for 7h.
- **Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii** — Combine Rainbow Falls and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park with Hilo Bayfront Beach Park and Downtown Hilo. Park admission and Hilo hotel, port or airport transfers are included; buy your own lunch at the meal stop. 4.64 from 89 reviews at €159 per person for 6h–7h.
- **Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand** — Follow the back roads of Kilauea volcano to lava caves, lava trees and Black Sand Beach. Port or hotel transfers in Hilo, water and guiding are included; lunch costs extra and the walking covers uneven ground. 4.76 from 451 reviews at €131 per person for 6h.
- **Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee** — Look for sea turtles on a shore excursion that also covers Kona coffee and historical sights around Kailua-Kona. A guide, bottled water and port pickup and drop-off are included; lunch costs extra, and the vehicle has no lift. 4.62 from 513 reviews at €136 per person for 5h.

## Other collections in Big Island

- [Volcanoes National Park Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-tours/?format=md) — 44 tours
- [Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kealakekua-bay-snorkel-tours/?format=md) — 27 tours
- [Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-waterfall-tours/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/private-tours-big-island/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Manta Ray Night Snorkel](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/manta-ray-night-snorkel/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-whale-dolphin-watching/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-shore-excursions/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/mauna-kea-stargazing-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-atv-horseback-bike-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Zipline Adventures](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-zipline-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-coffee-farm-food-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-surf-lessons/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Helicopter Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-helicopter-tours/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Fishing Charters](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-fishing-charters/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-scuba-diving/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Kayak & Canoe Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Sunset & Dinner Cruises](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-sunset-dinner-cruises/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**How many cultural tours in Big Island are available on Guidekin?**

19 cultural tours are available for booking in Big Island on Guidekin. The top-rated is Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more with 5/5 from 206 reviews.

**How much do cultural tours in Big Island cost?**

Prices range from €131 to €533 per person. The most affordable option is Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand at €131. The premium choice is Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu at €533.

**What are the best cultural tours in Big Island?**

Based on 2535 traveler reviews across 19 tours, Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 5/5 (206 reviews).

**How long do cultural tours in Big Island last?**

Duration ranges from 2h to 12h. The shortest is Polynesian Cultural Carving Experience in Kona at 2h. The longest is Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu at 12h.

**How do I book cultural tours in Big Island on Guidekin?**

Browse 19 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most cultural tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/cultural-tours/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/cultural-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/cultural-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/cultural-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/filters/

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