15 Full-Day Tours on Oahu to Build a Day Around

1.Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Spend a full day circling Oahu by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blow Hole, Macadamia Nut Farm, North Shore beaches, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Johnny, Matt, and Mua add island stories and humor. Bring swimwear, a towel, cash, and your own snorkel gear.

“It was a long day. We were able to experience a lot of things we wouldn't have been able to do or see on our own. Tons of fun facts. Great fellow travels on the bus as well.”

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2.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Ride an air-conditioned minibus around Oahu with a local guide such as Justin or Mike, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, North Shore beaches, Dole Plantation, and a turtle snorkeling beach. Hotel pickup and gear are included, but lunch costs extra.

“What a great day was spent on this tour. Everything on the list was seen and experienced. Got to see the beautiful sights without and fuss of having to work out how to get there. Our guide Kurt and driver Harry were fabulous with getting us everywhere safely and on time and with a abundance of information about everything. The highlight of the day was the green sea turtles. Would highly recommend this tour and was well priced”

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3.Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Spend nine hours touring Oahu by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, North Shore beaches, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Kimo, Humu, Deno, and Keoki add Hawaiian stories, humor, and music along the way.

“Fabulous trip seeing what the island has to offer. Our guide Turk was the highlight with his deep knowledge of the land and people. He was a delight! Great way to see many places all around the island in one day!”

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4.The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $208

Spend about 10 hours visiting Pearl Harbor’s key memorials and museums, then tour the National Cemetery of the Pacific and downtown Honolulu. Round-trip Waikiki pickup, a professional guide, and USS Arizona Memorial admission are included. Sam is one guide praised for his humor and personal approach.

“Such an amazing tour to see all four sites of Pearl Harbour. Our tour driver was great, even staying calm as the bus load of people received notifications around the incoming tsunami warning. Would highly recommend this option for anyone wanting to see all Pearl Harbour has to offer.”

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5.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

This 8 to 10-hour Oahu circle tour links Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu Point, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, North Shore, Tropical Farms, and Dole Plantation. Local guides such as Rob, Benny, Snyder, and Justin have led past trips. Bring swimwear, a towel, and patience for a busy day.

“Swimming at the waterfall was great. The walk there was so beautiful. Seaing turtles on the beach was an extra bonus. Our guide Benny was amazing.”

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6.Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with guides such as Jason, Jackson, Koa, and Kanaka. Expect coastal lookouts, Leonard’s malasada, macadamia nuts, banana lumpia, garlic shrimp, fruit tasting, sea turtles, and Haleʻiwa, plus several shopping stops.

“Great view, we travelled as family either a child, the guide had a good knowledge and was not overwhelmed as tour.”

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7.Circle Island Top Sights Full-Day Tour w/ Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 245 reviews · 11 hours · from $145

Spend 11 hours circling Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. See Diamond Head, Nu‘uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, North Shore surf beaches, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Admission and hotel pickup are included, but lunch is not.

“Our tour guide was the best. He was funny and very knowledgeable.”

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8.All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $72Best value

Spend 9 to 10 hours circling Oahu from Waikiki without renting a car. You will see Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Waimānalo, the North Shore, Dole Plantation, and more, with snorkeling gear included. Guides such as Rob, Henry, Dave, and Maya add Hawaiian stories, jokes, and local color.

“Kawika was our guide , he was the most likable man who cared about each and every one of us as his family ! He gave us the best day with his enjoyable talks about culture family and life in Hawaii , the stops were all ample time , we had good food great service and he was always pleasant . The beaches and stops were beautiful, we just were happy to sit back and relax without worrying about where to go . Without Kawika this tour would not have been the great experience that it was . We enjoyed it and for the price was great value”

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9.Full-Day Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Oahu in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Ryan, Auntie Kelly, JK, or Ionnis. Taste coffee, fruit, macadamia nuts, pineapple, and local food, then add snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, or Waimea Falls when conditions and timing allow.

“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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10.Mahina Hawaii Full Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $295

Spend about eight hours with a private Mahina Hawaii guide, choosing from waterfalls, hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, cliff jumping, beaches, and scenic stops. Guides such as Ryan, Wyatt, Connor, Christian, and Evan tailor the day to your group, provide gear and snacks, and send your photos at no extra cost.

“This was by the far the most memorable experience my daughter and I will take home from Hawaii. Evan was a guide and he was nothing short of amazing. He tailored the tour to each and everything we wanted to experience and threw in experiences we never in a million years expected. The most incredible experience was swimming in caves with sea turtles alongside us. This was an adventure we will hold sacred in memories for the rest of our lives. My daughter was able to cliff dive, cave dive, snorkel, hike, and paddle board. We also stopped at the coolest spot ever for a variety of lunch options. Evan…”

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11.Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $109

See more than 40 Oahu sights in 6 to 7 hours with a guide such as Tyler, Lucas, or Christine. Expect short stops at beaches, lookouts, Dole Plantation, Halona Blowhole, Haleiwa, and a macadamia farm, plus a $15 lunch stop. Most of the day is spent riding.

“An overall wonderful tour! Our guide, Tyler, was outstanding; very knowledgeable, personable, and funny. Highly recommended!”

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12.Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Ride with Kiko on a private Oahu tour built around your interests. Expect Waikiki or cruise-port pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned van, major lookouts, North Shore beaches, local snacks, and room to adjust the route. The day usually runs about seven hours.

“Kiko was great! She definitely accommodated what we wanted to see for the tour. Lookouts, food trucks, malasadas, dole plantation, banana lumpia (thanks for the treat!), and all the places that anyone touring the island would want to see and experience! This helped us in figuring out what and how we wanted to spend the rest of our vacation in Oahu. Thanks, Kiko!”

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13.Oahu Island Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend 7 to 8 hours circling Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with up to 14 people. Stop at Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, Kualoa, Kahuku, Haleiwa, Sunset Beach, and Dole Plantation, with guides such as Tyler or Nassar sharing island history along the way.

“When I booked this I was informed that they were upgrading me to the “Hidden gem” tour package due to not enough people signing up for it. I agreed and didn’t mind since it was still going to be a tour around the island. My wife and I had an amazing time taking this day-trip and visiting so many popular and cool destinations. We were able to pick up some good food, cool souvenirs, and get some cool pictures! Would definitely recommend this as a must-try when visiting, felt like getting a whole weeks-worth of traveling into one day.”

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14.Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $292

Spend about eight hours hiking sacred rainforest, riding five paved downhill miles, and sailing the Diamond Head coast before snorkeling above Pacific reefs. Guides such as Terii, Jeremy, and Daniel add local history and safety tips. Waikiki pickup is offered, but you must arrange your own return after the catamaran.

“We had a great time. Totally worth doing the whole combination.”

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15.Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu with pickup, a small group of up to 14, onboard Wi-Fi, phone chargers, and a local guide such as Luz, Danny, or Keoki. Stop at Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, Green World Coffee Farms, and Dole Plantation.

“This was an awesome experience. Luz and Pez were so accommodating with our pickup and drop off points. Luz provided good background stories on the sites we visted. ..she kept it very educational but with some light hearted humor...I'm very glad we selected this company as we were able to receive a full day experience in Oahu! Great choice for touring if you want a smaller group.”

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