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Kona Historic Shore Excursion 3 hr 30 min

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35 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Kona’s coffee culture, historic Place of Refuge, and mural-filled Painted Church on a guided shore excursion with port pickup.

About this tour

Discover Kona’s history, sacred places, and coffee culture on a shore excursion that pairs memorable landmarks with a scenic countryside drive. This 210-minute Kona Historic Shore Excursion visits three distinctive stops, with a professional guide and air-conditioned transportation to make exploring comfortable.

Begin at the Royal Kona Coffee Center, where you can sample Hawaii’s renowned gourmet coffee and browse for a souvenir. Then visit Puʻuhonua o Honaunau, the Place of Refuge. This carefully maintained National Historical Park once offered sanctuary to people who reached its grounds ahead of their pursuers. Today, landscaped grounds and exhibits of Hawaiian artifacts bring its past into view. Finish at Kona’s Painted Church, tucked into a quiet village and known for its striking murals.

Port pickup and drop-off are included. This excursion is available only to Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers. Choose this Kona Historic Shore Excursion for a guided look at local history, heritage, and flavor.

Highlights

  • Sample renowned Hawaiian coffee at the Royal Kona Coffee Center
  • Explore Puʻuhonua o Honaunau, the historic Place of Refuge
  • Admire the murals inside Kona’s Painted Church

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

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Important information

  • Available only to Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.97 from 35 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.6.

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