Historic Walking Tour in Kihei Maui with Local Guide

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This Kihei historic walking tour helps visitors experience Maui beyond its beaches by exploring South Maui's rich history, culture, and community stories. Each tour is led by a guide that has lived on Maui for over 25 years and can provide personal anecdotes along with knowledge learned through interviews conducted with city planners, local architects, cultural practitioners, published authors and historians, and families that have lived in Kihei for numerous generations.

Along a scenic one-mile oceanfront route through Kihei, learn about ancient fishing ponds that lined the coastline, the Hawaiian ahupua'a land division system, the U.S. military presence during WWII, the rise of tourism in the 1960s and 1970s, famous Maui sports figures, local flora and fauna, and so much more!

With a focus on education, storytelling, and meaningful connections, this experience provides an unforgettable way to experience the island one step at a time.

What's Included

  • All Maui Walking Tours guided tours are free to join, but this booking platform charges a fee. The good news is that you can count this $12 toward the gratuity you normally might leave your guide!

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    35 Waimahaihai Street
    Kihei, HI 96753, USA

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    End point

    Kihei
    HI 96753, USA

    The tour will conclude in the nearby oceanfront Kalama Park. Once the tour concludes, stay for sunset if you like and then gently walk back to your parking spot near the library.

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    The Kihei walking tour takes participants along a one-mile oceanfront route combing beautiful views of the ocean and neighboring islands with entertaining stories of Maui's past.Learn about the community that called this region home, the influence of the US military during WWII, the unique ahupua'a land division system used by the early Hawaiians, the tourism boom of the 60s and 70s, and so much more. Identify common trees, plants, and flowers found across the Hawaiian Islands and even review some of Maui's most famous athletes. The 90-minutes of well-researched storytelling and hilarious personal anecdotes will end with an iconic oceanfront Maui sunset.Stories shared on the educational walk were collected first-hand through one-on-one meetings with city architects, historians, published authors, county officials, cultural advisors, and families that have lived in Kihei for multiple generations.
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic Walking Tour in Kihei Maui with Local Guide?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST). Read more Apr 2025

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

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    Activity code: C-465160P4

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    • All Maui Walking Tours guided tours are free to join, but this booking platform charges a fee. The good news is that you can count this $12 toward the gratuity you normally might leave your guide!

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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