---
title: Historical Tours in Big Island
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Big Island
country: United States
tours: 15
price_from_eur: 90
reviews_total: 11645
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/historical-tours/
---

# Historical 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.

Historical Tours in Big Island: 15 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 15 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 | [Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-volcanoes-waterfalls-sightseeing-and-history/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Waterfall Tours | €251 per person | 4.92 (7173) | 11h | daily 07:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 3 | [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 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [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 |
| 6 | [Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/private-shore-excursion-hilo-volcanoes-national-park-up-to-10-ppl/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours, Shore Excursions, Private Tours | €1420 per group/vehicle | 4.95 (39) | 6h | daily 07:00–09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/guided-outrigger-canoe-tour-in-kealakekua-bay/?format=md) | Kayak & Canoe Tours | €141 per person | 4.85 (239) | 2h 30m | daily exc Sun 08:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant |
| 9 | [Kona Walking Food Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-walking-food-tour/?format=md) | Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours | €154 per person | 4.84 (473) | 2h 45m | daily 12:15–13:15 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 10 | [Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/day-trip-from-kona-to-oahu-pearl-harbor-wwii-heroes-adventure/?format=md) |  | €596 per person | 4.83 (106) | 14h | daily 05:00–06:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 11 | [Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-tour-bee-farm-kona-coffee-and-national-historical-parks/?format=md) | Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours | €181 per person | 4.72 (87) | 7h | daily 08:00 | up to 13 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 12 | [Kona Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-deluxe-snorkeling-trip-to-captain-cook-monument/?format=md) | Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours | €90 per person | 4.79 (573) | 2h 30m | daily 08:00–13:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 13 | [Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/volcano-adventure-hilo-sightseeing-w-optional-helicopter-tour/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours | €185 per person | 4.7 (435) | 10h 30m | daily 07:30–08:15 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 14 | [Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-historical-dinner-cruise-to-kealakekua-bay/?format=md) | Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours, Sunset & Dinner Cruises | €172 per person | 4.69 (1385) | 3h | daily exc Mon 16:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 15 | [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.
- **Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History** — Volcanoes National Park, rainforest waterfalls and black-sand beaches share a route from Kailua Kona or Waikoloa. Hotel transfers, lunch, snacks, refreshments and park fees are included; children under five cannot join. 4.92 from 7173 reviews at €251 per person for 11h.
- **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.
- **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.
- **Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL** — Explore Volcanoes National Park on a private tour for your party, with a customisable route and photos taken along the way. Transport, park fees, water and snacks are included; meals are extra and the tour is priced per group. 4.95 from 39 reviews at €1420 per group/vehicle for 6h.
- **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.
- **Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay** — Paddle past sea cliffs and caves in a traditional outrigger canoe to the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay, then swim and snorkel. The canoe, guide and snorkel gear are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.85 from 239 reviews at €141 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Kona Walking Food Tour** — Walk Ali'i Drive for at least seven food stops focused on local ingredients and fresh fish. Small tastings and beverages are included; this tour is not recommended for strict vegans, strict vegetarians or people with gluten allergies. 4.84 from 473 reviews at €154 per person for 2h 45m.
- **Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure** — Fly from Kona to Honolulu for Pearl Harbor, including admission to Missouri, the Aviation Museum and Bowfin. Round-trip flights, lunch and Honolulu airport transfers are included; Arizona Memorial access is not guaranteed. 4.83 from 106 reviews at €596 per person for 14h.
- **Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks** — Pair honey and coffee tastings with walks at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Kona and Kohala hotel transfers, admission, lunch and snacks are included; children under five cannot join. 4.72 from 87 reviews at €181 per person for 7h.
- **Kona Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument** — Snorkel near Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay, with sea caves and lava tubes to see along the coast. Juice, water and pool noodles are included; you must swim and tread water unassisted, and there is no toilet aboard. 4.79 from 573 reviews at €90 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour** — Explore Hilo Town and the craters of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with a helicopter flight available as an option. Lunch, admission fees and pickup at selected Hilo hotels are included; lava sightings are not guaranteed. 4.7 from 435 reviews at €185 per person for 10h 30m.
- **Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay** — Cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument at Kealakekua Bay with historical commentary, then return to Kona at sunset with live Hawaiian music. Dinner and one cocktail are included; make your own way to Kailua Kona Pier. 4.69 from 1385 reviews at €172 per person for 3h.
- **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 historical tours in Big Island are available on Guidekin?**

15 historical 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 historical tours in Big Island cost?**

Prices range from €90 to €596 per person. The most affordable option is Kona Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument at €90. The premium choice is Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure at €596.

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

Based on 11645 traveler reviews across 15 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 historical tours in Big Island last?**

Duration ranges from 2h to 14h. The shortest is Polynesian Cultural Carving Experience in Kona at 2h. The longest is Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure at 14h.

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

Browse 15 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 historical 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

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| 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) |

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- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/historical-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning

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