Honolulu

Oahu Da Local's Food Tour

Name: Oahu Da Local's Food Tour
Brand: Hawaii Free Tours
SKU: 259972P1
Price: 150.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (54 reviews)

Honolulu, USA

3 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Oahu, Hawaii

Bee Farm Ecotour and Honey Tasting in Waialua, North Shore Oahu

from $135.00

Oahu, Hawaii

Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner and Show

892

from $184.00

Oahu, Hawaii

Sunrise Breakfast Cruise in Honolulu

from $96.86

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Oahu is full of excellent places to eat but, for visitors, it can be tricky to avoid the tourist traps. This small-group tour takes you to eat some of the best authentic local food at eateries that are loved by locals. You'll try everything from traditional Hawaiian food to fusion flavors inspired by Hawaii's multicultural heritage.

Foodie tour of Oahu: Discover the best places to eat
Sample dishes including poke, garlic shrimp and shave ice
Small-group tour (maximum eight): A more personallized experience
Includes hassle-free pickup from your Honolulu accommodations

Sample Menu

Starter

Hawaii Pastries

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Food & Drinks
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

Please note that we only pick up within the Honolulu & Waikiki areas! Hotel Pick Up / Drop off – Please list Hotel Name or Airbnb when booking otherwise you will need to contact us at least 24 hours prior to your tour start day and time. Pick up from your hotel lobby or AirBNB residence between 9:00-9:30 am (Depending on local traffic conditions). You will be notified the day before of your tour of the exact pick up window and other pick up details.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Serious Food Allergies - PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST BEFORE BOOKING
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Operated by Hawaii Free Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Beatriz_S

They way Victor presented the "Oahu Da locals tour" was very informative and entertaining. He showcased Hawaii's food and culture with great pride. The poke we ate was perfect! My family and I enjoyed this tour very much, we definitely recommend this tour to everyone visiting Hawaii.

Reviews

5.0

54 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 54 reviews

loved this

Shari_M, Oct 2023

We loved this tour, Victor was knowledgeable about Hawaii and the food. He gave us an incredible tour. If I am ever in Oahu again, I would do this tour again.

Awesome Experience

Jeffrey_B, May 2023

Thank you Victor for letting us taste some of the different types of local foods. We had a blast!! You were a great host and tour guide! Definitely the way to try some local foods!

Delicious

Emelia_M, May 2023

My mom and I went on the Da Locals food tour with Victor and it was super tasty! There was a wide range of food stops (pastries, poke, shrimp and shaved ice) and Victor shared some Hawaiian history between stops. He was super friendly and answered all of our questions (even those non-food related). We were very full by the end of it, and even had food to take home after. We’re extremely happy we took this tour and 10/10 would recommend

Was great food tour!

sharon_a, Apr 2023

Victor was knowledgeable about the different foods. The food choices and their descriptions were delicious and fun!

Perfect Local Food Tour

Izanie_L, Jan 2023

This tour was great! Victor was the the best guide! My husband and I lucked out and happened to be the only people who booked for that time slot so it felt like we got a VIP experience. Spare you appetites because there was so much food that we had to take it back with us! I'm so thankful I had the chance to engage with Hawaiian culture in this way

Amazing food and fun!

jollygreen77, Dec 2022

We had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide was kind and knowledgeable, and took our taste preferences into account when planning our tour. We loved all the fresh fish and getting an insiders view into where to source it! Highly, highly recommend it!

A1 Local Food Tour

Ace_A, Oct 2022

It’s hard to put into words how amazing and fun this food tour was. Vic was our tour guide and he went above and beyond. He told us historical facts as we were traveling throughout the island to different food spots. We visited bakery for awesome baked goods and one of the best coffees I have ever had. My favorite baked good was a type of donut with passion fruit filling. Then we went to try some seafood that were mind boggling. We tried different types of poke which were delicious. I loved the octopus one the best. Then we went to giovanis shrimp. Wow is all I can say: I had mentioned to Vic I was craving some authentic shaved ice. Last stop of the day he took us to a shop that had been around for 80 years serving shaved ice. Even President Obama had visited the place. Whatever I had imagined in my head of the experience of shaved ice was not adequate. This thing simply blew our minds. One of the most delicious things I have ever tasted. Vic went above and beyond. I very highly recommend this tour.

Would Reccomend 10/10!!

Beatriz_S, Sep 2022

Place to go to sample traditional favorites!

Alfred_K, Aug 2022

Victor was an excellent guide and had tons of knowledge about the island’s culture and food favorites. If you are looking for sampling foods this is the place to go. One thing to note it is food sharing and not fancy. You do eat outside most stops since the places you stop are typically considered local shopping areas. Food was good and experience with Victor was excellent. Seems a little pricey but the entire island is expensive.

Loved it

joe_s, Jul 2022

We loved the food selections and felt like we had a real Hawaiian experience. We visited the locals favorites and enjoyed the history about each place. Victor was a great guide. We had four stops and each one was very different. We highly recommend it.

We had such a great time!...

Lacey_L, Apr 2022

We had such a great time! Victor was an excellent tour guide and had all of the answers to our questions. The Poke was so delicious! Highly recommend this tour.

Informative and delicious

Taylor_B, Apr 2022

There’s a great knowledge of local food and mom & pop shops amidst all the big restaurants on the island. You’ll try some great stuff you didn’t know existed!

Disappointed tour

Nadia_H, Mar 2022

Expectation on this tour was Hawaiian local food and its history. Did not meet at all. We stopped by 4 places including a horrible fish market and a food court in H mart. Chatting in the van and stopped by the places and sampled the food the guide ordered. I have done some food tours other locations, however, I would not recommend this tour to anyone for sure.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Aloha Nadia & Hines Family! We reviewed and replied to your first 2 star review; Please take a look at our reply. We would appreciate it if you guys could stop making multiple bad reviews. Please contact us at info@hawaiifreetours.com . Looking forward to speaking with you! Mahalo, Victor

Terrific

Jacqueline_G, Mar 2022

This is a terrific tour and an opportunity to see Honolulu from a different perspective. Elless arrived on time for hotel pick up in a very clean and new van. He was knowledgeable and personable and shared his love for the city and its cuisine. The sharing of information about the city went way beyond the food.

Makes ya feel like a local

John_S, Mar 2022

Our guide was very professional and knowledgeable. He gave excellent food descriptions, preparations, etc. Good variety of food to sample with generous portions. Was able to accommodate vegetarian needs and shell fish allergies.

Local food tour

Joel_R, Feb 2022

Elliss was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We started out at Liliha Bakery and tried 3-4 different pastries that were all very tasty. We then went to a seafood market for poke and then on to an H mart for garlic shrimp. We finished up with Hawaiian shaved ice that was very good. Elliss suggested we try one with an ice cream base and sprinkle a salted plum powder (li hung mui) powder on top. Very good and different. I’m glad we went with this tour.

Great experience

HaeYoung_C, Feb 2022

Our tour guide Victor was great. Everything you would want in a guide: hospitable, warm, funny, always considerate and polite. Grew up on the island so knows it well. Interested in showing us the best time not about the money.

da local eat good

maria_g, Jan 2022

We had a great morning with Elless and Peter. They picked us up and took us to 4 places where locals eat in Honolulu away from the touristy area in Waikiki.

Our guide, Victor was had...

Nancy_N, Dec 2021

Our guide, Victor was had knowledge on any question we ask, history, buildings, food etc. He was concerned for our tastes and always gave us choices. Without his guidance, we would never have found the markets he took us to. It was a unique experience.

Fantastic food.

Dennis_M, Oct 2021

Fantastic! Not only did we get to sample foods off the beaten tourist path, but had the foods explained to us. Our guide/owner was excellent and even gave us insights into other places to dine and shop. I enthusiastically recommend this food tour.