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Big Island History and Local Shopping Tour 8 hr
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- Big Island of Hawaii
- 8 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Explore Big Island history with a private guide, visit Hawi and Waimea, and browse local shops on an 8-hour tour.
About this tour
Explore the Big Island’s history and local shops on a private tour shaped around your group. With an English-speaking guide and private transportation, travel across varied landscapes while hearing stories that bring the island’s past into view.
Visit the towns of Hawi and Waimea to browse boutiques and specialty shops, and stop at King’s Shops for a look at petroglyph history alongside modern shopping. Scenic and historic photo stops add time to take in the surroundings. Along the way, enjoy lunch, snacks, bottled water, soda, and coffee and macadamia nut samples at Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company. Parking and park entry fees are covered, and round-trip transportation is available from a location of your choice.
Discover the Big Island History and Local Shopping Tour at your own group’s pace, with a private guide to connect the places, stories, and local finds. Book your day exploring the island’s heritage and shops.
Highlights
- Hear stories of the Big Island’s history from a private guide
- Explore the towns of Hawi and Waimea
- Browse local boutiques and specialty shops
- See petroglyph history and modern shopping at King’s Shops
- Take scenic and historic photo stops
What's included
Included
- All parking and park entry fees
- Private transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van
- Round-trip transportation from a location of choice
- Lunch
- Soda
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Umbrellas
- Bug spray
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Scenic and historic photo stops
- Coffee samples at Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
- Macadamia nut samples at Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
Not included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses, including gift shops and souvenirs
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Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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