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The 15 Best Tours in Honolulu

183 tours  ·  from $15

A week in Waikiki or four days between flights, the problem is the same: one small island, far too many minibuses. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole: a quick volcanic spectacle
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

See Oahu’s major sights in one day with a guide such as Marlon, Lola, or Tony. The route includes Diamond Head views, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Expect an early pickup, a large coach, short scenic stops, and free time for lunch in Haleiwa.

“This tour was really good. Lola was our guide, she was funny and very interesting. She shared a lot of interesting facts about Hawaii and its history. This was a great introduction to Oahu and hits the main sights around the island. Reasonably priced.”

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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head, Halona, and the southeast coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

2.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,669 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend 8 to 10 hours circling Oahu with a guide such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, or Jay. Visit beaches, surf spots, farms, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and coffee country, with snorkeling gear and hotel pickup included. Expect a large bus, many short stops, and a route that can change.

“This was definitely a full day experience. But we had an incredible tour guide Kathleen who was super insightful about the area and made sure we hit every stop”

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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona - What you see at Pearl Harbor National Memorial
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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

3.Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,433 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride from Waikiki with a driver-guide such as Nani, Big Jon, Momi, or RJ, then explore Pearl Harbor’s museums and memorial grounds. The USS Arizona boat program is included only when tickets are available, so confirm access before booking. Expect about five hours, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Tour was canceled by the operator over phone 17 hours before the tour began. It was on Xmas day and left me with no viable alternatives.”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Byodo-In Temple offers a calmer half hour
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

4.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,014 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about nine hours seeing Oahu’s major sights from a Waikiki hotel pickup. Guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, and Prince combine Hawaiian history, humor, music, and practical tips with stops at Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, Dole Plantation, and a local lunch.

“An excellent taste of Oahu served up by Chico. Very informative & entertaining. Highly recommend this 10+ hour tour & especially Chico”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Hanauma Bay and the coastal road
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

5.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

This 10 to 12 hour Oahu circle island tour combines scenic lookouts, Byodo-In Temple viewed in passing, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, macadamia nuts, coffee, and local food stops. Guides may include Rob, Kap, Cap, or Dirk. Pickup is available in Waikiki.

“Fun trip with a fun tour guide, Kap?, and group. Saw many places and many beaches. I wouldn’t waste my time on the Dole Train next time. Saw many plants, but too long with the return trip useless. We had to hurry to the train, and then buy Dole Whip. No time to look in shop or around grounds. Our snorkeling beach was too rocky to really enjoy the beach.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Macadamia Tasting Under the Banyan Trees
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

6.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join a local guide such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, or Mike for an eight-hour Oahu loop from Waikiki. You’ll visit Diamond Head, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and a turtle snorkeling beach in a minibus for up to 28 people.

“Enjoyable day overall - Nevin was a great host and we liked his energy, enthusiasm and local knowledge.”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial - What the guide adds on the ride from Waikiki
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

7.Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,209 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Travel from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor with a guide such as Finny, Charlie, or John, then take the boat to the USS Arizona Memorial, visit the exhibits, and see Punchbowl and downtown Honolulu. The half-day tour includes transport and admission, but weather can cancel the boat ride.

“Great experience! Very knowledgeable, super professional, timing was spot on. Ian was the best! Don't hesitate!”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Getting oriented at Pearl Harbor National Memorial
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

8.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,143 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $143

Spend about seven hours visiting Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri, then tour historic Honolulu by bus. E Noa guides such as Oli, Kimo, Nani, and Humu add lively local history. Waikiki pickup, mobile tickets, and English commentary are included.

“Great experience. Mimo was the best guide ever. She was 1/2 the highlight of the trip. The Pearl Harbor tour was great. Arizona memorial and Missouri tour were outstanding.”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - Touring Honolulu before and after Pearl Harbor
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

9.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,866 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $94

Ride an air-conditioned coach from selected Honolulu hotels to Pearl Harbor and downtown landmarks. See the USS Arizona Memorial, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue, and Punchbowl National Cemetery. Upgrade for the USS Missouri or Aviation Museum. Guides such as Kimo, Patrick, and Kilani add local insight.

“Wait until the restoration of the USS Arizona is complete. The ferry around the memorial does not do it justice with all the construction around it. The information is great. We should have take the USS Missouri instead.”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - Arriving at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

10.Pearl Harbor City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,254 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about five hours touring historic Honolulu and Pearl Harbor from Waikiki. See Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue, then visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and USS Arizona Memorial. Guides such as Oli, RJ, Kimo, and Nani add local stories, but Arizona boat access is not guaranteed.

“Oli picked us up near our Hotel and immediately made everyone feel like Ohana (family). Oli not only transported us with care and expertise, he also amazed us with heart-warming stories and tales of the area. The Historic Tour of Honolulu added to our Pearl Harbor experience. He was ON TIME and made everyone feel important and like Ohana. Plus on the way home, he helped everyone get as close to their destination as possible, even with road closures for a parade. Thank you, Oli, for an amazing experience!!”

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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

11.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Ride a small bus from Waikiki around Oahu’s east and North Shore, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Mokoli’i, Kahuku, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nu’uanu Pali. You’ll hike to a waterfall, sample local treats, and hear island stories from guides such as Ian, Tim, Rocky, and Kanamu.

“Really the only thing that , I would consider a downside was the traffic. Other than that, it was very enjoyable. Our guide RJ was very professional, friendly with a healthy dose of humor!”

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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos - Starting at Magic Island Lagoon
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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos

12.First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Meet guides such as Alex, Nick, Danny, or Rida at Magic Island Lagoon for a beginner-friendly scuba lesson in waist-deep water, followed by a guided underwater session to about 15 feet. Gear, instruction, and GoPro photos and videos are included, with no certification required.

“So much fun and felt very safe. Got to see a lot of fish and corals. Had no prior experience, but managed to stay underwater most of the tour.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Halona Blowhole and Sandy Beach: dramatic water, no swimming
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

13.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend a full day circling Oahu from Honolulu with guides such as Hailey, stopping at coastal lookouts, Byodo-in Temple, a North Shore shrimp farm, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Transport, entry fees, lunch, and vegetarian options are included.

“Hailey was a great guide. Very educational. Chen did an awesome job driving and making a bus ride enjoyable. Sites were amazing even though the first part of the day was rain soaked.”

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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History - Arriving at Coral Crater Adventure Park
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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

14.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about four hours at Coral Crater Adventure Park with an all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast, hula, weaving, Maori games, fire-knife dancing, and stories of the Battle of Kipapa and King Kamehameha I. Hotel pickup is available, and the outdoor show suits families, couples, and first-time luau visitors.

“Our 10-yr Anniversary choice of event. Of course, the wife wanted up-close seats so we got the $200 package. I can say it was worth it. The chief was funny and the amenities were nice too. 10/10”

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Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel - Entering the Victorian-style magic room
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Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

15.The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,754 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about two hours with magician Shoot Ogawa and his fellow performers in a 60-seat Victorian-style theater at Hilton Waikiki Beach. Expect close-up magic, comedy, audience participation, a small magic museum, rum punch for adults, and a remarkable levitation act performed inches from the audience.

“Was very entertaining. We really enjoyed the show! Was interactive as well. The three magicians/illusionists were terrific!”

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