9 City Sightseeing Tours in Oahu Worth Booking

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

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

Ride an air-conditioned coach from selected Honolulu hotels to Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial area, watch its short film, and hear island history from guides such as Kimo, Patrick, Kalani, Kilani, and Lola. Upgrade to tour the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

“My wife and I very much enjoyed the history, and was quite moved by the displays in the memorial, Highly recommended I would absolutely do this again. Don’t miss the two add-ons for the battleship and the aviation museum while you’re there, do it all.”

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2.Pearl Harbor City Tour

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

Spend about five hours with E Noa Tours, starting with Waikiki pickup and a narrated drive through historic Honolulu before visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial. You’ll see Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue, watch a Pearl Harbor film, and may ride the ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial. Guides such as Oli, RJ, Kimo, and Juicy are known for lively local commentary.

“Oli made it so much fun with his jokes along the way. He was a wealth of knowledge and his narration of Pearl Harbor was captivating even though we knew the history. We were so thankful and loved every minute of it. We appreciated the ranger right before getting on the boat, putting everything in perspective to be in the correct mindset before going out to the memorial.”

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3.Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,777 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor for the Navy boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, then tour downtown Honolulu, Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, King Kamehameha’s statue, and Punchbowl Cemetery. Guides such as Kenny, Garfield, Moana, and Cousin Fred are known for lively history talks. Expect a large group, fixed boat time, and no bags at Pearl Harbor.

“A well executed memorial. Note that they have a no bag policy. You need reservations for the launch to the Arizona Memorial and mornings are better for that.”

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4.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 5 hours · from $69

Spend five hours visiting Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and central Honolulu with an English-speaking driver-guide. You will see the harbor exhibits, take the Navy shuttle when operating, pass Punchbowl Cemetery, and view Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, King Kamehameha’s statue, and the Hawaii State Capitol. Pickup is available from selected Waikiki hotels.

“Georgia was amazing start to finish. Being a local she used her local knowledge and experience to tell the vast history of this island. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Mahalo!”

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5.Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 777 reviews · 5h 30m · from $58

Start with Waikiki pickup, ride the Navy launch to the USS Arizona Memorial, then tour downtown Honolulu by van. Your English-speaking guide covers the 1941 attack, Iolani Palace, the State Capitol, King Kamehameha Statue, and Aloha Tower. Boat access can change with weather or Navy availability.

“Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. The whole day was great”

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6.Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 733 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

Travel from Waikiki, Honolulu airport, or the port in a small group of up to 14 people, visit the Pearl Harbor museums and USS Arizona Memorial, then see downtown Honolulu highlights. Guides such as Vanessa, Rolando, Rich, and Valerie have led recent tours, but your assigned guide may differ. Water is included, bags are not allowed.

“Enjoyed Vanessa, convenient transport, great information, time length not too long or too short, just right!”

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7.Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 460 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

This 5.5-hour Honolulu outing combines the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial boat ride, King Kamehameha Statue, and Iolani Palace. Hotel pickup is offered from select locations, with a driver-guide such as Shelley, Teddy, Auntie Mary, or Kenny leading the day. USS Arizona tickets, park fees, and local taxes are included, but bag rules are strict.

“At the USS Arizona the park ranger yelled at a couple for talking. He yelled “Don’t talk in here, it’s a cemetary”! Took away from the mood about being there.”

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8.Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $47

You’ll ride in a small shuttle, visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial, watch the introduction, and take the Navy boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. Guides such as Vanessa and Roland also point out Iolani Palace, Kamehameha’s statue, Kawaiahao Church, and downtown Honolulu. Water and juice are included, but bring no bag.

“Vanessa, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about Pearl Harbor information as well as information about Honolulu. She was very personable, and a great driver. We were allotted a little over two hours at Pearl Harbor, which was great, but in hindsight, I would've done a longer tour as there are many things to see there. I think an all day chore is the best bet as there are museums as well as visiting the USS Missouri, that we did not get to do due to time constraints. This wasn't Vanessa's fault, and this was an extremely reasonably priced tour experience.”

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9.Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start with hotel pickup at about 6:30 a.m., visit the USS Arizona Memorial, and see Pearl Harbor sites before a short Honolulu city tour. Michael is one guide praised for lively storytelling. Confirm access to the Missouri and Aviation Museum, since the schedule may not allow both.

“Our tour guide Michael did a great job giving us an amazing tour of the city. We took home some fabulous stories and tips and great memories and photos. His energy and enthusiasm is unmatched! We had plenty of time to explore and learn about Pearl Harbor and to pay our respects to those who lost their lives.”

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