The 11 Best Full-Day Tours in Honolulu

1.The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $208Our pick

Set out from Waikiki at 6:30 am in a small orange minibus for Pearl Harbor. Your guide takes you to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, USS Bowfin, Pacific Aviation Museum, National Cemetery of the Pacific, and historic Honolulu. Bring government ID and leave bags behind.

“Sam was an amazing tour guide with a lot of knowledge. He was very personal with each and every one. He had a great sense of humor which made it fun as well. I highly recommend him.”

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2.Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

Travel around Oahu in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Jason, Jackson, Koa, or Kanako. Stop for Kona coffee, malasadas, macadamia nuts, banana lumpia, garlic shrimp, fruit, sea turtles, coastal views, and Haleʻiwa. Expect a full day with some shopping mixed into the food stops.

“Great tour for newbies to Oahu. Thought it would be more of a food tour but where we stopped was great fun local foods!”

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3.All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $72Best value

Spend 9 to 10 hours circling Oahu by shuttle, with stops at Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Waimanalo, Kahuku, Haleiwa, Turtle Beach, Dole Plantation, and more. Snorkel gear is included, lunch is not. Guides such as Rob, Henry, and Maya add local stories and humor, but surf may cancel the water stop.

“This is an amazing trip. Johnny is a fantastic guide and made a very fun and informative day. You get to see and enjoy the entire island in 1 day. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.Full-Day Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Oahu with a private guide such as Ryan, Kelly, JK, or Ionnis. The day combines coffee, North Shore food trucks, snorkeling with green sea turtles, local farms, surf culture, and movie-site views. Paddle sports, hiking, and Waimea Falls can be added around your group’s interests.

“We were so lucky to have selected this tour. Booking it was very easy and we were picked up from our hotel by Ryan.”

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5.Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $109

Circle Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Tyler, Lucas, or Christine. See Diamond Head, Sunset Beach, Kualoa, Haleiwa, turtle beaches, and movie locations, with macadamia tasting and a Kahuku lunch stop. Groups are limited to 14, though substitutions can occur.

“With our guide Tyler, we took in the scenic views of the east and north shores of Oahu where we learned of the surfing culture and sites, Hawaiian culture and history with stops for coffee a fab shrimp lunch. Great day spent learning and laughing.”

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6.Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours touring Oahu in a private, air-conditioned van with Kiko as your local guide. Shape the route around beaches, scenery, food, film sites, or family needs, with stops at Diamond Head, the North Shore, Laniakea Beach, Dole Plantation, and more.

“Kiko is outstanding! She is very friendly, personable and knowledgeable. She knows all the best sightseeing spots and places to get the best food! We were celebrating two birthdays and she made sure the tour was so enjoyable and memorable for us. We highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Oahu Island Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

Circle Oahu in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with up to 14 people. You’ll stop at Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, Kualoa, Kahuku, Haleiwa, Sunset Beach, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Tyler, Bill, James, and Nassar are known for history, humor, and local tips.

“Tylor did a top notch job showing us the island. He was an excellent driver and had many useful tips and stories. We highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $292

Spend about eight hours combining a moderate 2-mile rainforest hike, a 5-mile downhill bike ride, and a sail off Diamond Head with snorkeling. Guides such as Terii, Jeremy, and Daniel explain local culture and nature. Waikiki pickup is offered, but you must arrange your own ride back after sailing.

“This was such an awesome way to see the island sights. The tour guide was very friendly and helpful, and made sure we knew what we were doing the whole time. The biking was easy and fun, the hiking was so beautiful and the snorkeling was amazing! Krash and Sushi made the sailing so much fun! Would definitely recommend. Thanks E!”

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9.Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

See Oahu with a small private group and guides such as Luz, Keoki, or Danny. Your air-conditioned ride includes Wi-Fi, phone chargers, water, and a shell lei, with stops at Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Green World Coffee, and Dole Plantation.

“After reading reviews, we decided to take a risk with a tour company with 0 reviews. So glad we gave this small company a chance. Luz was amazing! She started us on our journey with a private tour for party of four. We got to do everything advertised, and she also provided us with helpful information regarding other activities to do. Thank you Luz!!!”

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10.Ultimate North Shore Adventure: Full-Day Hawaiian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join Uncle Rob’s Tours for a 6 to 8 hour North Shore day with Waikiki pickup, coffee at Green World Farm, Kawela Bay, Waimea Falls, farm animals, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Guides including Wild Mike and Uncle Benji add island history, humor, and practical beach tips.

“We had the best time with Wild Mike and Uncle Benji! The tour was more than I expected because we had the best tour guides…ever! It was fun and funny! Learned a lot about the islands history. I wish we went on this tour earlier in our trip, so I could have used some of the tips and visited the beaches they showed us. We will be back!”

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11.Private Full-Day Circle Island Guided Small-Group up to 6 (Se habla Español)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Explore Oahu by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Luz or Mish. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapu‘u, the North Shore, Byodo-In Temple, Dole Plantation, and local food stops, with room to adjust the day to your group.

“Our driver mish was amazing!!! He was very polite and friendly he told us a lot of interesting things about Hawaii and the history of it. He made sure to stay close and he was very helpful taking our pictures for us, getting us a water, making sure the ac was at a comfortable level for us. He help us find sea turtles, gave us a tour of the dole plantation. I would highly recommend him!!”

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