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Big Island · HISTORICAL TOURS

Top 7 Historical Tours on the Big Island

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Kona Coffee Farm and the Black-Sand Turtle Search

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264Our pick

Small-group Big Island day tour from Kona: coffee farm, black-sand turtles, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Volcanoes NP, lava tube, lunch.

“It is a full day, very informative, amazing visual experience. I would highly recommend, the guide was excellent and well versed on a whole slew of subjects and articulates it amazingly his name was Kavika and he comes extremely highly recommended.”

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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay - What the historian and musician do onboard (and why it’s not just background)

From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay - The coastline portion: historian storytelling that makes the ride count

Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks

Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks - Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: Black Rocks, Fishponds, and Sea Life

4.Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $198

Kona day tour for sea turtles, monk seals, honey tasting, Kona coffee, and two National Historic Parks, with lunch and hotel pickup.

“Unfortunately we were unable to complete this tour due the Pride of America cruise ship canceling the port call on the scheduled day. We were on the tender boat at the pier in Kona when the ship canceled the port call due to high swells and called the tender back to the ship. We were deeply disappointed as we were looking forward to the experiences offered by this tour. I contacted the tour operator immediately to explain the situation. While I completely understand the operator's refund policy this cancelation was totally beyond our control. We were given a small refund but were charged for the majority of the tour which…”

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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion of Historic Kona

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion of Historic Kona - St. Benedict’s Painted Church: 3D Murals With a Purpose

Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure

Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure - Meeting at Hilo Ocean Adventures: Timing and Practical Setup

6.Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $160

Guided kayak in historic Hilo Bay with a stop at Coconut Island and downtown culture at Lili’uokalani Gardens for $160.

“I would not recommend this tour. We had to pull our own kayak across the street to the water. You paddle to the island, relax and/or swim and then paddle back to their facility. I NEVER had to haul my own equipment on a tour especially when they charge over $100 per person.”

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Kailua-Kona Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour

Kailua-Kona Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour - Kailua Pier: steamship Mauna Loa and the okolehao question