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The 15 Best Oahu Tours & Excursions

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Waikiki is the base and the rest of the island is a loop road. The 15 below cover the circle-island days, the North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the snorkel boats, priced, timed and honest about how early the van comes.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole and Oahu’s lava-built coast
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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 long day, from Halona Blowhole and Nuʻuanu Pali to North Shore surf beaches, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Hotel pickup, a comfortable bus, and guides such as Marlon, Lola, and Tony make this a useful first look at the island.

“Mainly it’s a bus ride around the island. You need to have a good tour guide to share the island’s stories and history. Our guide Marlon was excellent in telling stories about the island.”

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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Waimanalo and Mokoliʻi, with quick photo stops
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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

Cover Oahu in one long day, from Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole to Waimea Bay, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and North Shore snorkeling. Nui Tours provides hotel pickup, snacks, and gear. Guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, and Jay bring Hawaiian culture and humor to the ride, though stops and routes can change.

“This is a long, informative, entertaining tour. Kat is full of info and Victor was very kind, helping with my walker.”

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Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI - Choosing between the line lengths
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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

Join Xtreme Parasail from Kewalo Basin Harbor for a tandem or triple flight above Waikiki and Diamond Head. Choose a line length up to 1,000 feet, ride a shared boat for about an hour, and consider the optional photo and GoPro package. Guides such as Marty, Sundance, Kyle, and James are often praised for calm, lively help.

“Easy to find location and very convenient checkin process. The parasail was fun, we will be back when in Hawaii.”

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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona - The drive is part history lesson, part transport
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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

Spend about five hours traveling from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor with an E Noa guide such as Nani, Momi, or Big Jon. You’ll see the visitor center, wartime exhibits, attack footage, and, if available, take the boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Pick up was right on time. RJ was a great guide. He provided lots of information about Pearl Harbor and the Arizona on the way to the site. He was enthusiastic, very organized, and his suggestions and directions were very clear. He had even more stories to tell on the way back. Once we arrived, we could go the areas that interested us the most. Having guaranteed tickets for the Arizona was a plus. My only suggestion is to lower the volume of the sound system.”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Byodo-In Temple: a calm pause below the Koʻolau range
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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

Travel Oahu’s coast and mountains in a small, air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, or Prince. Visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and more. Lunch and listed admissions are included, while snacks and DoleWhip cost extra.

“A long day, but an excellent experience. Especially the tour guide, Kemo. Among the best tour guides we have ever experienced”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Makapuʻu and the windward coast
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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

See Oahu’s east coast, windward shore, North Shore, and pineapple country in one long day. The tour includes Waikiki pickup, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, turtle snorkeling at Haleiwa, Pali Lookout fees, and time for the Dole train or maze. Guides may include Dirk, Kap, Cap, or Rob.

“Our guide Rob was fantastic-so knowledgeable and funny. Somethings were changed on our adventure but we still thoroughly enjoyed our day”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Makapuʻu, Sandy Beach, and Waimanalo
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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 a full day circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and Turtle Beach. Snorkeling gear and Waikiki pickup are included.

“Our tour was 9/13 with guide Nevin and driver John. Nevin was exceptional! We learned so much about the land, culture and history of each stop and more! The highlight was snorkeling with the sea turtles! Our lifeguard was perfect and me as a 1st-timer, I felt like a pro with his guidance! He was so laid back yet made sure we were safe 1st and they made certain we all got a chance to see the turtles. This was definitely the best part of our entire trip. I love that we had the smaller group too (it’s not a giant tour bus). Highly recommend this tour!”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial - Getting oriented at the Pearl Harbor visitor center
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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

You’ll ride a boat to the USS Arizona Memorial, see Pearl Harbor’s Road to War and Attack galleries, and tour Punchbowl Cemetery and downtown Honolulu. Waikiki pickup, admission, and an in-person briefing are included. Guides such as Finny, Charlie, Jeff, and Ian add local history and humor.

“Too windy so didn’t get to dock at the memorial. Too crowded and didn’t get to see the movie before boarding the boat”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Arizona program
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

9.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, with Waikiki pickup, a guide-led Honolulu drive, and time for the museums. Guides such as Oli, Kimo, and Nani add local history and humor, but boat access and time at each site can change.

“Kimo was excellent. Great tour guide and also a great singer. We really enjoyed this tour. It was very emotional for me. 12-7-194”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - 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. You’ll visit the USS Arizona Memorial area, see Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha’s statue, and hear island history from guides such as Patrick, Kimo, Kilani, and Lola. Deluxe and Ultimate upgrades add the Missouri and Aviation Museum.

“I was disappointed to not get tickets to the Arizona memorial with the trip as the advertising is very misleading. The trip needs to be clearer about having to get your tickets before you arrive or you are in the standby line. We did manage to get to see everything we wanted and it was a full day, we arrived at 9, went on the standby list at 9:15am and got on the 11:30am boat. We managed to see everything but the bowfin sub and came back to that after the Missouri and aircraft museum. We did rush through the aircraft hanger so if you want to take more time…”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - Starting at Royal Hawaiian Avenue
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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

Explore Honolulu at your own pace on a 1-, 4-, or 7-day Waikiki Trolley pass. Ride scenic routes to Diamond Head, Halona Blow Hole, Chinatown, Ala Moana, and downtown landmarks. Guides such as Tyler, Tim, Oli, Sam, Duke, and Tony add local stories and humor.

“Ideal way to acquaint oneself to Oahu/ Waikiki/ Honolulu without worrying about parking and car rental. If you’re interested in exploring a location more thoroughly, simply hop off and catch another ride to get back to Waikīkī.”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - The boat ride to Turtle Canyon
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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 Turtle Canyon. Guides such as Chance and Aaron help first-time snorkelers feel at ease while you look for green sea turtles, reef fish, dolphins, and winter whales. Gear, snacks, and refreshments are included.

“Definitely you can see the turtles and so many different species of fish and the the Captain and his assistants is so really nice and friendly and all the equipment is very clean and in good condition”

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Paradise Cove Luau - The Royal Court Procession and imu ceremony
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Paradise Cove Luau

13.Paradise Cove Luau

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

Spend about three hours at Paradise Cove in Ko Olina with a Mai Tai greeting, Hawaiian games, crafts, the imu ceremony, buffet dinner, hula, music, and fire dancing. Choose standard, Orchid, or Premium seating, with optional round-trip pickup from selected Waikiki hotels.

“I heard about Paradise Cove from YouTube and it was definitely a wonderful experience. I definitely recommend going to this luau while you are here in Waikiki. I thought the island was just gorgeous and being there at sunset was just so beautiful. The band did Read more”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - Entering the Pearl Harbor National Memorial
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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 historic Honolulu and continuing to Pearl Harbor. Your guide, possibly Oli, RJ, Juicy, Kimo, or another local driver, explains Hawaii’s monarchy and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Pickup is offered from central Waikiki locations, but the USS Arizona boat ride is not always guaranteed.

“Juicy the driver kept us entertained and informed. We were first pickup at the Aloha tower so enjoyed a 45 minute tour of Honolulu and Waikiki beach as he filled up his double decker bus. The trip round the historic area was interesting but Pearl Harbour was as poignant as you would expect. The exhibitions taught this history buff a whole lot of stuff we in the UK are never told about the USA/Japan dynamic in the 1920/30s. Amazing.”

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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off - Halona Blowhole gives you a quick coastal opener
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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 certified guide. Stop at Halona Blowhole, Kahala Mall, and Sea Life Park, then look for Rainbow Drive-In and Leonard’s Bakery on the return. Guides including Chuck, Marco, Joey, and Keoki add local stories.

“Extremely scenic tour of the Honolulu coastline. Interesting info. about the Island by the driver. Excellent value for money.”

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★ 5.0Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or OnFrom $540755 reviews
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