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Where to Drink It in the USA: the 15 Best Coffee Tours

27 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Kona is the only American coffee belt and Seattle is the city that made the habit national. These 15 cover farm roads on the Big Island and café crawls on Capitol Hill, priced, with drive times where they matter.

Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - Greenwell Farms and the taste of Kona coffee
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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

1.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299Our pick

This 11-hour Kailani Tours outing links Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park, Volcano House, and Rainbow Falls. You get hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, coffee, drinks, and a small group capped at 13 people. Guides such as Kawika, Derrick, Chris, and David are known for lively island stories and practical help.

“Chris was an awesome guide, very informative and fun. Seeing the turtles up close on Black Sand Beach was really cool. Volcano National Park and Rainbow Falls were my two favorite spots. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you have limited time on the island. I will definitely be back as I discovered so many spots I want to further explore during our drive.”

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Seattle Coffee Tour: Capitol Hill Cafes, Tastings & Local Stories - Starting at the Jimi Hendrix statue
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Seattle Coffee Tour: Capitol Hill Cafes, Tastings & Local Stories

2.Seattle Coffee Tour: Capitol Hill Cafes, Tastings & Local Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk about 1.5 miles through Capitol Hill, stopping at three or four independent cafes for varied coffee samples. Your guide, often Lee, Sam, or Tod, explains coffee from bean to brew while sharing Seattle stories and tips for food, music, and nightlife. The group has no more than 12 people.

“Lee is a personable and knowledgeable host. We learned about different types of coffee, and tried 3 samples. It was also fun to watch the roasting process at the Starbucks Reserve.”

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Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts - Coffee gets attention, but cacao and soap share the stage
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Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

3.Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Walk a biodiverse Kona farm with Greg Colden and his team, learn how coffee and cacao become finished products, watch soap-making, and taste coffee and chocolate. The three-hour tour also includes Pacific views from 1,200 feet and time to shop for handmade soaps, pottery, food, and island gifts.

“A very informative tour with an excellent host! My husband is not a coffee drinker but after tasting this Kona coffee he now is.”

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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip - Starting in Kona coffee country
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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

4.Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · 11 hours · from $264

Spend about 11 hours touring the Big Island with an English-speaking guide such as Kawika, Mia, Chris, or Henry. Visit Waipio Valley, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Beach, a lava tube, and Bay View Farm. Lunch, drinks, snacks, jackets, and park admission are included.

“Our family had a great day riding on the bus around the Big Island. The bus was comfortable to ride in and had big windows to look out. Our bus driver was full of knowledge about the island and was engaging with the people on the bus. We would have missed out on all of the history, if we had driven around the island ourselves. We didn't have to worry about directions to the next stop, missing a turn, or finding a place to park. The amount of time spent at each location was enough to soak in all the beauty Hawaii has to offer. I would highly recommend the…”

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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm - Across Mauna Loa and the southern coast
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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

5.Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $209

Spend about 12 hours touring from Kona or Waikoloa to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Sample coffee at Greenwell Farms, seek turtles at Punaluʻu Beach, walk through Thurston Lava Tube, and visit volcanic steam vents and Halemaʻumaʻu Crater with a guide such as Katie.

“Katie was great! Katie had good stories and was knowledgeable. This was an Awesome trip. It wasn't many of us so it felt like a private trip. This was a great way to see the island because we didn't have alot of time.. The meals were good too.”

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Seattle Coffee Crawl-Small Group Tour - Seattle music history between the coffee stops
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Seattle Coffee Crawl-Small Group Tour

6.Seattle Coffee Crawl-Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $64

Spend two hours with a local guide exploring Capitol Hill cafes, bakeries, and music landmarks. You will taste three distinctive coffees, learn how beans move from farm to cup, and hear about Seattle’s grunge and EDM past. Guides such as Sam, Lee, Charlie, Will, and Pete are known for friendly, clear storytelling and useful neighborhood tips.

“Lots of different coffees and treats to try. Sam was great with info and very friendly. Highly recommend.”

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Vida Mia Morning Coffee Cruise - Breakfast with Honolulu Coffee Company
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Vida Mia Morning Coffee Cruise

7.Vida Mia Morning Coffee Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $139

Cruise Waikiki aboard the restored wooden yacht Vida Mia for about 90 minutes. Captain Ricky and his crew serve Honolulu Coffee Company Kona coffee, tea, pastries, fruit, bagels, and lox while you view Diamond Head and the Waikiki skyline. The intimate boat carries up to 36 people and may encounter dolphins, turtles, or whales.

“Captain Ricky, and team were FANTASTIC!!! Ended up being just my group of 4, so it was more like a private charter but they made it so pleasant. The yacht is vintage and beautiful! Bradford always willing to get your photo. This was easily one of our favorite parts of our vacation. Highly recommend!”

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Private Coffee Roasting Class - The second roast: your turn at the controls
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Private Coffee Roasting Class

8.Private Coffee Roasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At Hala Tree Coffee in Captain Cook, you’ll learn how coffee processing affects roasting, watch a full drum-roaster cycle, and roast your own beans under supervision. The one-hour private class starts at 9:00 a.m., includes farm-fresh samples, and ends with the chance to buy from 12 coffees, including 100% Kona Coffee.

“The owner performed a full roasting cycle while educating us on every step from the seedlings at the nursery all the way to a brewed cup of coffee. It is quite the process from start to finish and you will come away with a new appreciation of Kona Coffee!”

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Seattle: Coffee Culture Walking Tour - Walking through Capitol Hill’s coffee and counterculture
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Seattle: Coffee Culture Walking Tour

9.Coffee Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · from $50

Meet at the Jimi Hendrix statue for a two-hour Capitol Hill walk led in English by a local guide such as Lee, Sam, or Carter. Taste three coffees or teas, compare roast styles, learn how Seattle shaped coffee culture, and pass sites linked to grunge, LGBTQ+ life, and counterculture. Starbucks Reserve may feature near the end.

“Lee was a great guide not only of the geography but of the coffees we sampled. It was a good showing of the local coffee scene and nice walking tour of Capital Hill.”

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Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks - Kona town and Kealakekua Bay bring the history into focus
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Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks

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

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

Spend seven hours exploring Kona’s coast, two national historical parks, a working honey farm, and a Kona coffee plantation. You’ll look for turtles and monk seals, taste raw honey and local coffee, hear stories of Hawaiian history, and eat lunch overlooking Kealakekua Bay. Pickup is available from Kona and Kohala Coast hotels.

“Very good tour - a lot depends on the weather- since part of the tour gets close to Hilo where it almost always rains everyday.”

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Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market - Lands of Origin and the Ethiopian coffee ritual
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Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market

11.Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Begin with coffee and a cold brew, then follow a small group through Pike Place Market for Ethiopian coffee, a lentil sambusa, waffles, donuts, chai, chocolate, and a pour-over demonstration. Guides such as Eric and Scott add local food and coffee context. The two-hour route ends at Daily Dozen.

“My sister and I went on this tour with our nephew, and we learned so much from our tour guide, Scott! We would recommend this tour to everyone who is a coffee lover and want to sample some of Seattle’s yummiest bites! We went to Freya’s almost every day after the tour because we loved it so much!”

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Coffee & Food Tastings at Pike Place Market

12.Coffee & Food Tastings at Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $63

Join Carolyn of Thoughtful Chef Tours for a two-hour walk through Pike Place Market. You’ll sample grilled salmon, cultured dairy, pickles, an El Pastor taco, and coffee from three Seattle brewers, with stops at the Gum Wall, flying fish market, and one of the oldest Starbucks locations.

“My husband and I are locals but wanted to play tourist for the day. We were pleasantly surprised and learned a lot about Pike Place. We tried three different coffees, several different foods and loved all of it. Carolyn was amazing and so knowleRead more”

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Big Island: Coffee, Black Sand, Volcano and Waterfall Tour - Kona Coffee Living History Farm starts the day
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Big Island: Coffee, Black Sand, Volcano and Waterfall Tour

13.Coffee, Black Sand, Volcano and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 11 hours · from $292

This 11-hour Big Island tour links a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcano Winery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a lava tube, Rainbow Falls, and local bakeries. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drive, meals, park entry, and pickup. Guides have included Kawika, Grant, Dave, Thia, and Chris.

“The absolute best tour. Chris was the best tour guide I ever had. We started the day as strangers and left feeling like family! The views were amazing and he was so nice and knowledgeable!”

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Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls - Punaluʻu Bake Shop and Hawaiian sweet bread
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Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls

14.Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.)

Gary or Alex guides your private group of up to six around the Big Island in a comfortable van. Sample Kona coffee, look for sea turtles, visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, stop in Hilo, and see Rainbow Falls. The route can change to fit your interests, pace, mobility, and weather.

“We had a terrific tour with our guide Alex. He was thoughtful, informative, and funny. He provided a lot of information during the drive and kept my teens entertained. He came prepared with snacks and drinks. As we approached our stops, he was sure to provide a lot of information about it. He provided historical facts, geological facts, and much more! Well worth it!!!”

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Hala Tree Coffee Farm Tour - From red cherry to roasted coffee
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Hala Tree Coffee Farm Tour

15.Hala Tree Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $10Best value

Spend about an hour at Hala Tree Coffee near Captain Cook, where guides such as Sabrina, Margaret, and Danelle explain coffee growing, picking, processing, and roasting. Walk briefly among the trees, see red coffee cherries, then choose three coffees for a flight tasting on a shaded deck with ocean views. It is a small, relaxed tour for up to 12 people.

“Hala was a grass roots way to learn all about Kona Coffee, how it's grown, how it's harvested, how it's distributed, and then how to prepare a cup of coffee the right way. Sabrina was our guide, and she was exceptional. While there were some questions that stumped her, she was up front about that given her work for Hala. Worth every penny!”

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