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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips on Oahu

306 tours  ·  from $5

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a full day, priced and timed, with the rest underneath.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole: a quick look at ocean power
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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

Travel around Oahu with an English-speaking guide such as Marlon, Lola, Tony, or Lulu. You’ll see coastal lookouts, Byodo-In Temple, a macadamia farm, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. It’s a bus-based introduction to the island, with hotel pickup and about 90 minutes in Haleiwa.

“Tour with Lola as our driver/guide far exceeded my expectations. Wonderful overview of the island, culture and landscape. Highly recommend this tour and fantastic guide.”

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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head 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 Nui Tours, stopping at lookouts, surf beaches, farms, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation before snorkeling on the North Shore. Guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, Jay, and Kathleen bring local stories, humor, and Hawaiian culture to a busy day.

“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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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Nuʻuanu Pali gives you history with the view
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

3.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

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

Spend about nine hours touring Oahu in an air-conditioned mini-bus with guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Prince, or Humu. Visit the Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, Dole Plantation, and North Shore, with lunch included and hotel pickup from selected Waikiki hotels.

“The island tour of Oahu was interesting and gave us a nice overview. However, some of the stops felt too short to truly enjoy the places we visited. Adding just 10–15 minutes at each stop — extending the tour by about an hour or so — would have made the experience much more satisfying without adding much cost or inconvenience.”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Makapuʻu, Pali, and the Koʻolau Mountains
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

4.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 links Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local farm stops. Guides such as Dirk, Cap, Kap, and Rob lead the day. Pickup, drinks, snacks, and snorkel gear are included.

“The tour was good, the tour guide, Kap was awesome! I wish the tour wasn’t focused and stated that there would be swimming with sea turtles. The beach was not a great place to “snorkel” as there were sea urchins everywhere and not one sea turtle in sight. Six people stepped on a sea urchin (there was a land mind of them). I would suggest that either a different beach is picked or taking that part out of the tour and adding something else in. Overall, the stops were good, there was lots to do but it was disappointing to be excited for the snorkeling and have it not happen.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

5.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 from Waikiki in a minibus for 28 people or fewer. Your guide leads you to Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and a turtle-snorkeling beach. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, and Mike are known for lively local stories.

“This is a great overall trip to see the highlights of Oahu. Our guide Neven was great! Made the trip fun and memorable! Loved the the tour was small (9 people) The sites and stops were great! The only downfall is that we spent all day in a very small vehicle. We were the last to be picked up so the only seats were way in back and difficult to get to. It was so cramped that one couple left for that concern which did make it more comfortable. Would have been tough if all 11 stayed.”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Starting from Waikiki before the crowds build
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

6.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

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

Start with Waikiki pickup and a guided introduction to Pearl Harbor. See the visitor center and Arizona exhibits, take the memorial shuttle when operating, tour the USS Missouri, visit the Oklahoma Memorial, and finish with historic Honolulu. Guides such as Oli, Kimo, Nani, and Kemo add local stories along the way.

“This was a great tour and the guide was excellent at both sharing stories on the way to and from Pearl Harbor, but also preparing us to get the most out of our time at the USS Arizona and USS Missouri. Our time was adjusted due to availability of the boat shuttle to the Arizona memorial, but that is common. Communication on the change was excellent: a text, call and email. I would recommend this tour to anyone. We appreciated the pickup in Waikiki near our hotel!”

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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

7.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 a 23-minute film, and hear local history from guides such as Kimo, Patrick, and Lola. Upgrade to explore the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

“Our driver/guide was entertaining, informative, and an excellent driver. Pearl Harbor is a sobering reminder of the terrible cost in lives of war. The only short coming of this tour was Viator guaranteed us a “private” tour with just us and our friends. Instead, we were greeted by a bus with 55 other people. When we contacted Viator and their subsequent call to the tour operator, the only response was “sorry”. No credit or accommodation from Viator because they said they only make the web site and reservation. Buyer beware. Viator is the company that dealt with the tour operator and, in my opinion, they are responsible for correcting any…”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - Blue Line: Diamond Head, coast views, and east Oahu
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

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

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

Use a 1-, 4-, or 7-day Waikiki trolley pass on one route or all five. Ride with guides such as Sam, Oli, Duke, and Tony, then hop off for Diamond Head, Chinatown, the zoo, museums, beaches, and local food stops.

“Great value and beautiful sights on the Blue line. The narration was helpful. The Pink line was a great way to get to FoodLand for groceries. The trolly staff was very friendly and helpful.”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - The Waikiki boat ride sets the tone
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

9.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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

Spend about two hours from Waikiki at Turtle Canyon, swimming with green sea turtles and reef fish under the care of a professional crew. Living Ocean Tours supplies masks, fins, and flotation gear, plus snacks and drinks. Guide Chance has earned special praise for his fun, helpful approach.

“Our family ages 10 to adult loved the snorkeling experience. Seeing sea turtles, and lots of fish. Our snorkel guide Aaron was great, diving to the bottom to show us sea urchins and a crown of thorns. We could even see some dolphins in the distance as we returned.”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - Historic Honolulu: Palace, Monarchy, and Statehood
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

10.Pearl Harbor City Tour

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

Start with a guided drive through historic Honolulu, passing Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, and the State Capitol. Continue to Pearl Harbor for the visitor center, attack film, exhibits, and the USS Arizona Memorial ferry, with guides such as Oli, RJ, Kimo, and Juicy adding local history and humor.

“Excellent tour. Kimono was very entertaining and informative. Will use this company again. Pearl and must do.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Halona Blowhole and Oahu’s windward coast
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

11.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki with Go Tours Hawaii. Visit Diamond Head, Nuʻuanu Pali, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, Waimea Falls, and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, fruit, and North Shore food along the way. Guides may include Bill, Ian, RJ, Charlie, or Kanamu.

“Our driver Ian was great! All of the scenic stops we made were very interesting and picture worthy. I wish we had more time at the Waimea hike and waterfall / and Dole Plantation- but overall a wonderful experience!”

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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Macadamia nuts and Mokoli’i Island
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

12.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

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

Travel from Waikiki around Oahu’s east and North Shore coasts with guides such as Ian, Tim, Rocky, or Kanamu. Visit Halona Blowhole, Mokoli’i Island, a shrimp stand, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and Nu’uanu Pali. Waimea entry is included, but lunch and Dole Whip cost extra.

“Great! Good way to see the whole island in a day. Not long at each stop but if you want to get a general feel of the whole island this is a great tour.”

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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple - Byodo-In Temple, a quiet change of pace
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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

13.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,450 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $146

This nine-hour Oahu tour links Waikiki, Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, the North Shore, turtle beaches, and Dole Plantation. An English-speaking local guide, air-conditioned vehicle, temple admission, and hotel pickup are included. Bring cash for lunch and expect a brisk schedule with many scenic drive-bys.

“Mr. Tim is very good. Easy to understand what he says . Very knowledgeable and very well mannered person”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Halona Blowhole and Sandy Beach
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

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

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

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with an expert guide, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Byodo-in Temple, a North Shore shrimp farm, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Lunch, admissions, and round-trip Honolulu transport are included. Guides such as Hailey bring the island’s geology, plants, and stories to life.

“Saw alot. But very little time at some places. Wished we would have stopped at turtle bay Did not need all the time in the little town to shop”

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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour - Nuʻuanu Pali offers the first major panorama
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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

15.Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,123 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Spend about 10 hours and 45 minutes circling Oahu with a local driver-guide. See Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Mokoliʻi, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Hotel pickup, temple and valley entry, and air-conditioned transport are included. Lunch is on your own.

“our driver, Mike, was knowledgeable and funny which made the ride more enjoyable. Would recommend tthis trip.”

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