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The 15 Best Oahu Tours & Excursions

97 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Waikiki is twenty minutes from the airport and the rest of the island is a full day in either direction. The 15 below cover Pearl Harbor, the circle-island runs, the North Shore and the snorkel boats, priced and honest about how much of the day is the bus.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole and the coast near Hanauma Bay
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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

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu by bus with a guide such as Marlon, Lola, Tony, or Lulu. You’ll see Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Nu’uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation, with hotel pickup, island stories, and time for lunch and shopping.

“It was confusing at the Hilton on 2023 Kalia Rd, pickup point. There was a group of us standing waiting at a bus stop until someone discovered a flight of stairs up that lead to pick up by a parking ramp.”

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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Waimanalo, Mokoliʻi, and the windward side
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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

This 8 to 10-hour Oahu circle tour pairs coastal lookouts, North Shore surf beaches, farms, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and one hour of snorkeling. Pickup is offered from Honolulu hotels. Guides vary, with Aka, Kat, Dylan, and others praised for humor, island knowledge, and warm storytelling. Expect a 25 to 50-seat bus and a busy day.

“Aka was great and thanks victor for getting us everywhere safely aka explained everything very well and my wife and I will remember this forever”

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Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI - Three line lengths and a tandem flight
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Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI

3.Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,692 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44

Xtreme Parasail takes you from near Kewalo Basin Harbor to a tandem or triple flight above Waikiki. Choose a line length up to 1,000 feet, enjoy Diamond Head views, and expect about eight minutes in the air within a one-hour boat trip. Crew members such as Marty, Sundance, Kyle, and James are known for helping first-timers relax.

“It was really fun and the staff made it more fun and also made sure we felt safe. It’s super peaceful in the air.”

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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona - How to use your one to three hours wisely
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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

4.Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

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

Ride from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor with a professional driver-guide such as Nani, Momi, or Big Jon. You’ll see the visitor center, attack footage, waterfront memorials, and, if boat tickets are available, take the shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial. Most of the site is self-guided.

“Very crowded. Have to wait a long time. Once you are on the memorial, it is very interesting. Would recommend.”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Byodo-In Temple and the Koʻolau Mountains
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

5.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

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

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu in an air-conditioned mini-bus with a guide such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, or Prince. Visit the Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms, Waimea Valley, and Dole Plantation. Lunch is included, hotel pickup is offered at selected Waikiki hotels, and group size is capped at 28.

“We had a fabulous time. Our tour guide Keoki was great, very knowledgeable with great personality. I highly suggest this tour, it was an amazing tour.”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Halona Blowhole, Eternity Beach, and Sandy Beach
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

6.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 circle island tour covers Diamond Head Lookout, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local food stops. Guides such as Cap and Dirk are known for lively island commentary. Expect a full day on the road, a group of up to 40, and a rocky snorkeling site where turtles are not guaranteed.

“We are first time visitors to Hawaii. This is a great tour to get to know Oahu outer area. Highly recommend!!!”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Waimanalo, Makapu’u, and the windward side
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

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

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

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, Sunset Beach, Dole Plantation, and a North Shore turtle beach. Snorkel gear, a local guide, and Waikiki pickup are included. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, and Mike are known for island stories and friendly help in the water.

“We had a great tour of the island of Oahu. We didn’t participate in the snorkeling but Justin found a location for us in the shade where we could watch the turtles. Justin was entertaining and took time to make sure each individual in the tour had personal attention to make sure they were having wonderful tour.”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial - What the guide adds on the drive
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

8.Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

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

Travel from a designated Waikiki pickup point to Pearl Harbor National Memorial with an English-speaking guide. Your admission includes the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, visitor-center exhibits, and time at the souvenir shop. The 4-hour outing also includes Punchbowl Crater and a drive past Honolulu landmarks such as Iolani Palace and Aloha Tower.

“Our guide was friendly, professional and funny! Had a great time with my cousin. A lot of history and cool stuff to see. The museum is awesome and watch the video that includes footage of the attack! Gift shop was great as well. Don’t pack much since there is nothing allowed inside.”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Starting from Waikiki and reaching Pearl Harbor
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

9.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

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

Travel from Waikiki with guides such as Oli, Kimo, Nani, and Humu to visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, and USS Oklahoma Memorial, then tour historic Honolulu. Expect about seven hours, hotel-area pickup, free time, and a group of up to 70.

“Visiting the Arizona Memorial, watching the 23 minute movie about the day of infamy & seeing all the names of those who sacrificed their lives. Visiting the USS Missouri & learning the history about the Japanese surrendering on the ship in Tokyo Bay. Our trolly driver was very good.”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - What you see at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

10.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 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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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - The Red Line tells Honolulu’s civic story
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

11.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Build your own Honolulu route with a 1-, 4-, or 7-day trolley pass. Ride the Blue Line past Diamond Head and Halona Blow Hole, follow the Red Line through Chinatown and downtown, or connect Waikiki with shopping and dining stops. Drivers such as Tyler, Tim, Oli, Sam, and Duke add lively local commentary.

“Rode the blue line with Oli! Absolutely fantastic— very knowledgeable, engaging, and funny! The Blue line explores the scenic east side of the island and the views are incredible. Great way to get a taste for many sites before committing where to spend a whole day. Blue line trolleys run every 40 minutes, aim to be early/on time to pickup! Unfortunately the team ran into some unforeseeable delays during our run, but they were very genuine and apologetic. Big shout out to Mr. Carl!!”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - The Turtle Canyon swim
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

12.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Living Ocean Tours for a two-hour boat trip from Honolulu to Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon. Your guide provides snorkel gear, a water briefing, and help in the sea. Look for green sea turtles and reef fish, with possible dolphins, flying fish, or winter humpback whales. Guides including Chance and Aaron have earned praise for clear instruction and friendly care.

“Great tour, loved swimming with the turtles. Guides took great care of everyone. Learned a lot. Thank you”

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Paradise Cove Luau - Hawaiian activities before dinner
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Paradise Cove Luau

13.Paradise Cove Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,498 reviews · from $150

Spend an evening at Paradise Cove in Ko Olina with a Mai Tai, shell or flower lei, Hawaiian games, crafts, an imu ceremony, buffet dinner, sunset views, and Polynesian music, hula, and fire dancing. Choose standard, Orchid, or Premium seating. Waikiki pickup is optional and must be booked separately.

“The show was amazing! We purchased the deluxe tickets, you don't go through the buffet line, food is served to you. I think it would be better going through line. They give you a lot of food, nobody ate it all a waste of food. I did not enjoy the food, but still worth it loved the show.”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - Waikiki pickup and the ride into Honolulu
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

14.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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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off - Starting at Waikiki Shopping Plaza
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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

15.Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,159 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $35

Ride an open-air trolley from Waikiki along Oahu’s southeast coast, with a guide-led route to Halona Blowhole, Kahala Mall, Sea Life Park, Rainbow Drive-In, and Leonard’s Bakery. Guides such as Marco, Chuck, Joey, and Keoki add local stories, while hop-on hop-off stops let you shape a one-to-eight-hour outing.

“Chuck was our tour guide he was the best tour guide I have had with Viator 10 stars 🌟 fro me. He took us to different places we got took pictures he was very knowledgeable and answer questions that some of us had on the tour bus”

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