The 8 Best Cultural Tours in Lahaina, Hawaii (HI)

September 27, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Lahaina, the former Hawaiian capital, was the center of the global whaling trade, and its Historic District is a National Historic Landmark. Traditional Hawaiian luaus, surf lessons and tours on horseback are fun, but let’s be realistic—you wouldn’t be in Hawaii if you didn’t want to go to the beach. Try Ka’anapali Beach, one of Maui’s best.
Restaurants in Lahaina

1. Segway Tour on Maui - 2 hours - Lahaina historical town

Segway Maui - The Best Segway in Hawaii (Electric Vehicles Dealership), 991 Limahana Pl Suite E, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Segway Maui
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Segway tours are the best way to explore the West Maui town of Lahaina on a guided Segway tour. It is a lot of fun for older or younger. Age is no difference on a Segway PT. As you cruise through town on your own Segway — an electric form of personal transport that allows you to see more than you would on a walking tour but still enjoy the fresh air and sunshine — you’ll see historical and cultural sites like Seamen’s Hospital, Lahaina Front street and glide past the ocean, feeling the sea breeze on your face. And don't be worry, we'll teach you how to handle Segway properly, your guide will make sure you're confident during the practice, it's included. This Segway tour is limited to 6 (per guide) max to 12 people for a tour, ensuring you enjoy a small-group experience.

Inclusions: All necessary equipment, including helmet, Local guide, Segway safety briefing and introductory lesson

Exclusions: Food and drinks (snacks and water are available to purchase before the tour), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By Qdromann

Great way to get around Lahaina with opportunities for special views. Highly recommend the Segway experience. Training gets you comfortable to truly enjoy the tour. Tom, our guide, made the trip very informative. Be certain to ask him about his chickens and mongoose tribulations.

2. The Road to Lahaina

Whole Foods Market, 70 E Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732, USA Hula Hula Hopper
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Lahaina was once the capital of Hawai’i, and a bustling harbor town that saw upwards of 400 whaling ships per day. It is now a favorite Maui destination for its wonderful beaches–great for surfing and snorkeling–and its lively downtown area littered with boutique shops, restaurants, and museums. Since Lahaina is on the dry side of the island, we’ll visit some more exotic locations along the way, including a sacred burial ground and a heritage park tucked high in the West Maui Mountains, lush botanical gardens, and a beautiful plantation property. Your day will be complete with the best of Maui, including beaches, mountains, gardens, dining, shopping, and numerous photo opps!

Inclusions: Entrance fees for Iao valley state park and Maui Tropical Plantation are included.

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Reviewed By 173sharij

We found out about the Hula Hula Hooper by accident through another cruise ship guest..and it was a blessing!! We weren't interested in any of the expensive excursions offered by the cruise line and were looking for a way to get to a beach. This was our answer! We called with questions and they were answered by an actual person (Rafael??) who was very helpful and were able to pre-book tickets online. Tickets were very reasonable. We spent the afternoon at Kanaha Beach Park...they even had beach chairs for us to use! Hopping back on was very easy and they were right on schedule. On the way back to the ship, our driver, Adam, was friendly, funny, and helpful and gave us great information about the area and tips for future visits. Next time, we definitely would take this route again and explore the other routes offered as well! They were also very aware of our cruise ship schedule and made sure were back in plenty of time to board. We would highly recommend the Hula Hula Hooper!!!

3. Full Day - Road to Hana

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Indulge yourself in a unique luxury experience exploring Hana with authentic, professional local tour guides. We use a luxury SUV transportation and iwe include a delicious breakfast combined with lunch. We will take various routes through our breathtaking attractions. This experience guaranteed to be different but amazingly exhilarating. What separates us from the rest is we give you private experience you deserve with the people you want. Let us do the driving while you enjoy the views and learn about the culture.

Inclusions: Included on all tours, Included in Full day and Half day Hana Tours, Only included on Full Day Tours

Exclusions: Please bring towel, sweatshirt, sunscreen, any cash for souvenirs, and tips for your drivers.

Reviewed By Gilliam3

Scott did an excellent job and was very informative. We enjoy the day. Learned a lot about the Island.

4. Maui Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Audio Driving Tours, Including Road to Hana

Kahului, HI, USA Shaka Guide: Audio Tour Apps
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Shaka Guide is an audio tour app that gives you the benefits of a guided tour with the freedom to explore on your own terms. This Maui Tour Bundle comes with six socially-distanced audio driving tours, including the famous Road to Hana. • Classic Road to Hana (10-12 hour tour) • Loop Road to Hana (10-12 hour tour) • Reverse Road to Hana (10-12 hour tour) • West Maui Coastline Tour (8-10 hour tour) • Sunrise at Haleakala (4-6 hour tour) • Sunset and Stargazing at Haleakala (4-6 hour tour) The app uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn navigation to historic sites, popular attractions, world-class beaches and scenic hikes with stories about the places you’re visiting and music to entertain you along the way. All Shaka Guide Tours... • Never expire - take them multiple times or buy in advance • Work 100% offline - no data or wifi necessary • Let you take the tour when you want - choose the day that works best for you *Please use the link in your confirmation email to download the app*

Inclusions: All 6 Shaka Guide audio driving tours for Maui, An offline map of Oahu (no data or wifi necessary), Audio narration with stories and music , Turn-by-turn directions to popular sites , Tour highlights with local recommendations , Customer support, Freedom to explore at your own pace, Tours NEVER expire

Exclusions: Meals, Car rental, Parking fees, Attraction entrance fees

Reviewed By chanyu1

This is a good and inexpensive way to do the Haleakala sunset tour with audio narrative of things to see along the way to the mountain top. Good value for the price. A quick tip: this app burns through your phone battery fast so having a car phone cable is a must or else your phone battery will run out of juice pretty quick...

5. Maui Atlantis Submarine Adventure and Royal Lahaina Luau

658 Wharf St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Atlantis Submarines Maui
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Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Maui’s marine treasures off beautiful Lahaina with Atlantis Submarines Maui. A special added bonus of this tour experience is seeing the spectacular West Maui Mountains while riding our shuttle boat to the Maui dive site. Stingray, yellow tang, eel, parrotfish, bluefin trevally, and an array of other marine species are seen regularly at the dive site. See firsthand how the Carthaginian, a sunken 19th century whaling brig, has combined with Mother Nature to create a fascinating artificial reef to attract and support marine life of all sizes, shapes and colors. Our air-conditioned, comfortable submarine interiors offer large viewing ports, which allow guests to relax and enjoy the amazing wonders of the deep. Our quiet, battery-powered submarines are eco-friendly, emitting no pollutants and leaving marine life undisturbed. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Inclusions: Complete professional narration, Shuttle boat to submarine dive site, Submarine dive aboard the 48-passenger submarine, Harbor fee and Hawaii General Excise Tax, Lei Greeting, Polynesian music and dance, Open Bar for Island Beverages, Imu (underground oven) Ceremony, All-You-Can-Eat Hawaiian Luau Buffet, Hawaii General Excise Tax

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Transport from submarine to luau, Gratuities

Reviewed By Maxyne R

This was so awesome, it is a tad bit pricey but it is so worth it. The Captain and crew were all so fun. We had Paul as our guide and omg he is great and hilarious. He really made the experience awesome. We got to see so many awesome fish that we didn't see while snorkeling. Due to covid they only have about 20 people in the sub which is perfect because you are able to see out the window infront of you and behind you.

6. West Maui Coastline Audio Driving Tour

Kahului, HI, USA Shaka Guide: Audio Tour Apps
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Take a trip around the West Maui Mountains. Drive through the historic town of Lahaina, the famous resorts of Ka'anapali and Kapalua, before checking out an awesome blowhole! Then come with us as we wind along coastal cliffs, finishing the tour in 'Iao Valley State Park. Skip the tour bus and explore Maui at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store! WHY SHAKA GUIDE: ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!

Inclusions: Offline map of the entire island and turn-by-turn audio navigation, Interesting stories and history plus the freedom to explore at your own pace, Purchase never expires, Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations

Exclusions: Parking fees, Attraction entrance fees, Meals, Car rentals and crowded tour bus fares not included

Reviewed By chanyu1

This is a good and inexpensive way to do the Haleakala sunset tour with audio narrative of things to see along the way to the mountain top. Good value for the price. A quick tip: this app burns through your phone battery fast so having a car phone cable is a must or else your phone battery will run out of juice pretty quick...

7. Maui: Self-Guided Electric-Bike & Hike Adventure!

156 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Boss Frog's Cycles
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Start the day cruising effortlessly on an E-Bike down the Lahaina coastline and then up into the iconic West Maui mountains. Enjoy a relatively easy hike up the Launiupoko Valley Trail! The trail leads to the beautiful Launiupoko reservoir where we often find two resident geese we lovingly call “Heckle and Jeckle”. Plus, we view the ruins of an ancient Hawaiian village. On the way down the trail experience breathtaking views of Lahaina Harbor, beautiful coastal reefs and the neighboring islands! *LIGHT PEDALING NECESSARY* • Riders must be at least 18 years old. • You must wear close-toed shoes and the provided helmet. • You must know how to ride a bike. • Please check in at Kimo’s Bike Shop, 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. • Free parking is available at the meeting point.

Inclusions: RadPower Electric Bike, Bottled water, Helmet & Bike Lock, Backpack (upon request), Detailed Self-Guided Tour Directions

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Reviewed By Y8429HSsusanf

Most excellent way to tour the area on your own schedule and see the local towns and beaches! The snorkeling was beautiful and relaxing, but we didn't see any turtles. The bikes were easy to operate and the maps provided directions to suggested sites. You can decide if you want to go to some or all, and stay on the beaches as long as you like. No pressure to return the bikes by a certain time allowed for a wonderfully enjoyable day!

8. Segway PT Sunset Tour from Lahaina

Segway Maui - The Best Segway in Hawaii, 991 Limahana Pl Suite E, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Stardust Hawaii

Segway Maui sunset tour is great for couples or the whole family! Experience the lush tropical waters in Maui, as you glide into an evening marked with the glow of a vibrant and spectacular Hawaiian sunset. It includes the Hanakoo Beach Park also known as Canoe Beach and Wahikuli State Park, along border uninterrupted stretch of golden sand between Kaanapali and Lahaina.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary during tour and training, Use of Segway PT, Use of helmet, Safety video, Training and orientation, Safety reflective vest for visibility, Professional photographer, Segway Tour

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Reviewed By Lsy Y

Drive was very nice but the information that was passed from the tour guide to us was the most impactful! Tom was very knowledgable, good sense of humor, and pleasant to talk with throughout the day. His calm demeanor, under such stressful driving routes, was very impressive. Waterfalls were beautiful and timing/pace was good overall. Highly recommend the tour over trying to go at it yourself! If at all possible, ask for Tom as your tour guide! And leave him a tip after your tour and/or a review here! Thanks Tom!

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