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The 15 Best Private Tours in Honolulu

26 tours  ·  from $27

Good private tours go weeks ahead in season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer - Airport pickup, with a full hour to get organized
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Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer

1.Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Book a private, one-way ride between Honolulu Airport, the cruise port, and Waikiki hotels. Your driver contacts you the evening before, helps with luggage, and waits up to 60 minutes after an airport landing. Drivers such as Ken, Kira, Jackie, and Iris are noted for punctual service and useful local tips.

“great driver, fantastic communication with clear instructions of where to find him. Would definitely recommend him to family and friends who visits here in future”

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Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting - The private ride to Waikiki
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Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting

2.Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Best value

Arrive in Honolulu to a driver waiting in baggage claim with your name, help with luggage, and one fresh orchid lei per person. Paradise Hawaii Tours provides a private one-way ride to your Waikiki hotel, with pre-arrival texts, flight tracking support, and drivers such as James, Yuan, Ethan, and Danny.

“Friendly team, was waiting for us even though our flight got delayed. Very helpful with our luggage’s and very communicative.”

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Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu - Start along Oahu’s southern shore
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Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

3.Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $233

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Oahu in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with a guide such as Ama, Kila, Greg, or June. Choose scenic lookouts, temples, farms, North Shore beaches, food stops, or history, then shape the day around your group’s pace.

“Ama was Ama-zing! My mom and I had a wonderful day of sightseeing with him! We visited all of the places we wanted to see, and we didn’t feel rushed at all. His stories are fantastic, and he gave us tons of great recommendations for the rest of our visit. Great communication, too (we knew exactly when and where he’d pick us up). Thank you! 😊”

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Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour - Downtown Honolulu links Hawaii’s monarchy and modern government
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Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

4.Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $233

Spend four to five hours with a private guide at Pearl Harbor, downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head Lookout, and Punchbowl Crater. Admission and hotel or harbor transport are included. Guides such as Ama and Eva are known for lively Hawaiian history and flexible pacing.

“4 adults and 2 kids - we had a great experience. Our guide was so patient and informative and the tour ran smoothly. She gave us little hints and tips to get the most of our time and experience at Pearl Harbour. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a detailed, informative and reliable tour.”

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Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people) - What the Waikiki transfer is actually like
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Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people)

5.Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Book a private one-way minivan between Honolulu Airport and your Waikiki hotel for up to five people. Your driver tracks the flight, meets you at luggage claim, helps with bags, and provides a clean, roomy ride. Drivers such as James, Ethan, and Stan are noted for prompt communication and careful service.

“Very responsive. Our original hotel caused us some problems and we had to change our pick-up location for our departure. Viator accommodated us with no problem. We had the same driver both times. He was great.”

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Full-Day Guided Private Tour - Haleiwa gives you the first real choice
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Full-Day Guided Private Tour

6.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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Custom Island Tour - for 4 to 5 people - up to 8 hours - Private tour of Oahu - How the eight-hour Oahu circle can unfold
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Custom Island Tour – for 4 to 5 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

7.Custom Island Tour – for 4 to 5 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll circle Oahu in a private vehicle with a guide such as JP, Eddie, Conroy, John, or Tiho. Set the pace, choose famous sights or quieter stops, and ask for local history, food, beaches, waterfalls, coffee, turtles, or North Shore views. Hotel, cruise pier, and residence pickup is included within 20 miles of Waikiki.

“JP was a great guide. He provided great background information about the island, was very flexible with our itinerary and made the trip special.”

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Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour - Eternity Beach and the Halona Blowhole
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Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

8.Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Oahu in a private vehicle with a guide such as Tyler, Nasia, Lucas, Heather, or Josh. Choose your stops, ask questions, linger at beaches, sample macadamia nuts, visit Haleiwa, and follow the coast at your own pace.

“Our guide Kapua made all the difference for the experience we had!!! He is the best!!! We had the best Oahu local experience with sites , beaches and food!!!”

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Honolulu Private Transfer: Airport, Port, Hotel (1-12 Passengers) - From Honolulu Airport to Waikiki
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Honolulu Private Transfer: Airport, Port, Hotel (1-12 Passengers)

9.Honolulu Private Transfer: Airport, Port, Hotel (1-12 Passengers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned van for up to 12 people between Honolulu Airport, the cruise terminal, and Waikiki-area hotels. Drivers such as Jay, Gary, and Johnny stay in touch, help with luggage, track flights, and allow 60 minutes of free airport waiting time.

“Book this company for a large group. Excellent service. The driver Jay was excellent. Thank you manager for letting Jay wait 5 mins for my family that someone took his suitcase Thank you so much”

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Custom Island Tour - for 1 to 3 people - up to 8 hours - Private tour of Oahu - Why a private circle-island day can work so well
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Custom Island Tour – for 1 to 3 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

10.Custom Island Tour – for 1 to 3 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Hire a private van and guide for up to eight hours, with pickup near Waikiki, custom stops, and a full circuit of Oahu. Guides such as Carey, JP, Conroy, Eddy, and Bridgette tailor the day to your interests, from North Shore surf beaches and macadamia nuts to local food stops and scenic lookouts.

“You can book this tour from cousin island tour save 100 dollars also We pay for 8 hour got done by 7 Also I asked for a few stop the drive just play I didn’t know I wrote out the list for him 🥹 instead suggest to rum place It was alright, spend extra money We didn’t buy anything Could of use that time for places I want”

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Private Tour of Oahu for 6 to 11 people - up to 8 hours - Pickup from Waikiki, cruise piers, and nearby homes
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Private Tour of Oahu for 6 to 11 people – up to 8 hours

11.Private Tour of Oahu for 6 to 11 people – up to 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend up to eight hours touring Oahu with a private driver-guide for your group of 6 to 11. Guides such as JP, Eddie, Lei, John, and Shawn tailor the route to your interests, with hotel or cruise pickup, child seats, bottled water, and airport drop-off available.

“We took this tour coming directly from a 7 day NCL inter-island tour which means we were pretty exhausted and just killing time until our flight left in the evening. Conroy made the tour interesting and memorable by catering to our desire for low key experiences which was made possible by his extensive knowledge of Oahu. Awesome experience.”

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Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour - Waikiki beginnings and quiet Kaimana Beach
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Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

12.Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about six to seven hours touring Oahu in a private vehicle with a guide such as Heather, Tyler, Sierra, or Cameron. Choose your stops, from Kaimana Beach and Diamond Head to North Shore turtles, shrimp trucks, Haleiwa, and Honolulu landmarks. Lunch costs extra.

“Tyler was very knowledgeable and ready to incorporate any extra sights we wanted to see. Had a lovely day.”

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Local Expert Private Tours - What the $699 price buys you
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Local Expert Private Tours

13.Local Expert Private Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $699

You set the pace on this private Oahu tour, with guides such as Ray, Kurt, Jay, Ian, Tiho, and Uncle Jimbo helping shape the day. Choose hikes, beaches, Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, local food, or scenic stops. Pickup, water, transport, narration, and Leonard’s malasadas are included.

“GREAT trip! Our driver Ray was fabulous! Able to arrange a tour that covered what WE wanted to see. Tamara was also very helpful in getting us set up and checking in with us.”

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Honolulu: Private Airport Transfer with Arrival Lei Greeting - The orchid lei greeting gives the arrival some meaning
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Honolulu: Private Airport Transfer with Arrival Lei Greeting

14.Private Airport Transfer with Arrival Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · from $40

Start your Hawaii visit with a private airport ride to Waikiki and a fresh orchid lei greeting. You receive a text with meeting details the day before, then meet an English-speaking driver at the airport. Guides such as Alena, Ethan, and Stan have helped with delayed flights, luggage, directions, and last-minute plans.

“Ethan collected us and was very friendly and helpful. He drove us to the hotel without incident and even gave us a bottle of water each as it was warm. Great service. Would highly recommend.”

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Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor Tour - The USS Missouri and the final chapter of World War II
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Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor Tour

15.Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $385

See the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri with private transport from your Oahu hotel, airport, or pier. Guides such as Noelani, Rich, Billy, and Yolanda add local and military context, while the tour also includes downtown Honolulu and Punchbowl Cemetery.

“Noelani, our guide, was outstanding. She was friendly, pleasant to be with and very knowledgable. In addition to the Pearl Harbor tour, she gave us a quick tour of the other side of Oahu as well as several historical and cultural sites in downtown Honolulu/Waikiki.”

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