--- title: Kona Walking Food Tour lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 154 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 473 duration_minutes: 165 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 6 (Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-walking-food-tour/ --- # Kona Walking Food Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #2 of 6 in Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The only Walking Food Tour in Kona! Experience the best restaurants in Kona, some of which were featured on the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Kona is a foodie paradise, immerse yourself in the Kona food scene, with at least 7 stops at establishments on beautiful Ali'i Drive. Each place will be serving delicious treats that will delight your senses. The focus is on local, fresh ingredients, with an emphasis on the fresh fish that Kona is known for. Each restaurant will be serving their best and most popular items. Enjoy drink pairings with your food, featuring Hawaiian cocktails, wine and beer. This is a local experience that will give you great ideas for restaurants to visit during your time in Kona. In addition to tasting fabulous food and drinks, you will also hear stories about the restaurants you visit, and the Kona restaurant scene. Your knowledgable guides will inform and entertain you with stories about Kona's fascinating history and our famous Kings and Queens of the past. ## Before you book - Meeting point: 12:15 MEETING TIME at the Entrance to… - Starts 12:15, 13:15: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €154 per person - Duration: 2h 45m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 473 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kona Tasting Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 12:15, 13:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.84 from 473 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 454 of 473. - 5 stars: 425 (90%) - 4 stars: 29 (6%) - 3 stars: 13 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (0%) ## What's included - Small Tastings at each Restaurant Stop, as well as Beverages ## Not included - Gratuities for Tour Guides ## Itinerary 1. **Hulihe'e Palace** (2m) - We will stop in front of the Hulihe'e Palace for a brief history lesson. 2. **Mokuaikaua Church** (2m) - There will be a brief stop in front of Hawaii's oldest church. 3. **Kailua Pier** (15m) - The meeting point is the Kailua Pier. 4. **Ahuena Heiau** (15m) - We will have views of the famous Heiau from the Kailua Pier ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:15, 13:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 12:15 MEETING TIME at the Entrance to the Kailua Pier, in between the yellow swinging gates and the big banyan tree. Look for your guide wearing bright Aloha Wear. There is public parking at Banyan Court Parking, Kona Farmer's Market and Coconut Grove Marketplace. Ends: At Gypsea Gelato, south end of Ali'i Drive, in Coconut Grove Marketplace. This is about 1/2 mile from starting location. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for travelers with gluten allergies - Not recommended for travelers who are strict vegans - Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties - Not recommended for travelers who are strict vegetarians - Notify us of any dietary restrictions or allergies ## Compared with other Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 6** | €154 | 2h 45m | 4.84 (473) | shared | | [Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience](/usa/big-island/tours/hands-on-hawaiian-imu-cooking-and-cultural-dining-experience/?format=md) | €137 | 4h | 4.99 (150) | shared | | [Big Island Family Off Road Farm Adventure at Ohana Ranch](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-family-off-road-farm-adventure-at-ohana-ranch/?format=md) | €118 | 2h | 4.94 (47) | private | | [Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks](/usa/big-island/tours/kona-tour-bee-farm-kona-coffee-and-national-historical-parks/?format=md) | €181 | 7h | 4.72 (87) | shared | Ranked #2 of 6 in Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €118 to €181, median €146; typical length 4h. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-coffee-farm-food-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-walking-food-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md