The 10 Best City Tours in Oahu, Hawaii (HI)

February 28, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

The Hawaiian island of Oahu is a surfer’s paradise, with swelling waves that can reach epic heights. No wonder, then, that it’s the site of one of the world’s premier competitions, the Triple Crown of Surfing. If hanging ten isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the beautiful beaches – particularly famous Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Art connoisseurs will appreciate the annual Hale'iwa Arts Festival, a celebration of local crafts, painting, jewelry, sculpture, dance, and music.
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1. Diamond Head Running Tour

Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA City Running Tours Honolulu
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This amazing approximately 2 to 2.5-hour guided running and hiking tour starts at Waikiki beach, goes up to the beautiful Diamond Head Lighthouse with its famous surf spot lookout, through the Diamond Head crater, and ends with a short hike to the top of Diamond Head for the tour prize: a breath-taking 360-degree view of entire Honolulu from Downtown, through Waikiki and all the way to Hawaii Kai. The pictures from the top of Diamond Head will most likely make the cover of your Hawaii trip photo album.

Inclusions: Professional guide, National Park fees, Light refreshments, Local guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Pictures taken by your guide with a follow-up picture gallery, Garmin summary with map of the tour, Running and health tips

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Reviewed By Libby Y

Apparently the day we were supposed to do our Manoa Falls hike, the trail was closed for cleanup and improvement for safer future hikes. So our tour guide, Kawika Carlson, contacted us the day before our scheduled time to suggest a Makiki Valley rainforest tour instead. We wanted an adventure in a natural environment so we agreed regardless, and we were not disappointed! The trail was 2.5 miles with elevation, approximately 1.5 hours. Kawika brought water and snacks for us and even picked up/dropped off at our hotel as there was only our 3 person group on the tour. It was super convenient as we might not have found the new location very easily on our own. Kawika was very knowledgeable about the trail itself and the surrounding ecosystem. He even informed us of all the professional races that took place there. We went at a relatively brisk pace but it was the perfect start to our physical day. Definitely suggest this tour!

2. Honolulu Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

3. Tour- 7A Oahu Mini Circle Island with Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial

Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Aloha Sunshine Tours
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Join Discover Hawaii Tours on a scenic tour to the top attractions of the island and many of its famous beaches and scenic lookouts. Make the most of your time on the island by combining the top destinations and attractions on Oahu into one fun-filled day of sightseeing. You get to witness the breathtaking landscapes and learn about the history of the place as well. Your full-day tour begins with a stop at Pearl Harbor, highlighted by the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Our expert tour guide will narrate the history of Pearl Harbor and everything that happened during the tragic attack of December 7, 1941. Visit the island with your guide and witness the mesmerizing beauty of Oahu throughout the tour. The diverse scenery from the perfect beaches of Oahu’s North Shore, lush rainforests of the Ko`olau Mountains to the rocky South Shore of the island is only a part of what makes Oahu so special and we will make sure that you see it all!

Inclusions: · Round trip Waikiki hotel transportation · Admission and tickets, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for a nominal fee.

Reviewed By 530jessec

I’m from Australia and I had to cancel my trip due to Covid, I was told by Kylie that my money was refunded, it’s been weeks with no replies and my refund still hasn’t come through. Total scam, don’t use them.

4. After Dinner Tour along the Famous Waikiki Beach Strip

Shaxi Hawaii
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Small-Group Evening Tour in Waikiki Beach with Hotel Pick Up! One of our most popular tours is our “After Dinner Waikiki Beach Tours”. Just after dark Waikiki comes alive, this tour gives you the perfect opportunity to sit back and just cruise the strip as you take in all the sights and sounds of this wonderful beach community. Along the way you have the chance to see many of the same sights you would see during the day tours, only now lit up with the ocean moonlight and the hustle and bustle of the restaurants, bars and nightlife. After a relaxing day at the beach if you looking for the perfect way to unwind you will see why the Shaxi After Dinner Tour is one of the most popular tours on the Island. Note: This is NOT a cruise, This is NOT a boat. Shaxi Tours have brought back a piece of Hawaiian history from when Shaxi was on island in the early 1950’s. Please note: this is NOT a dinner tour, we don't feed you, it's a recommended tour/activity start time, after you dine on your own.

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup / Drop Off

Exclusions: Tips / Gratuities (Please remember to tip your drivers and guides), Dinner - No Food, this is not a cruise, this is not a boat.

Reviewed By wittytee101

We booked our tour over a week in advance of our trip. 2 days prior to our tour, they called and said they overbooked and needed to cancel our tour. Apparently, when you book, with known availability, their system overbooks, all the while you think you are booked. Because it was so last minute that they called to cancel us, we could not book another tour because everything was booked. They offered to put us on the sunrise tour the day of our departure. However it wasn’t adequate time. So either way they canceled us. They gave us nothing else. Please be sure to confirm your booking as soon as you book it, lest you find yourself being canceled at the last hour. Thumbs down.

5. Private Custom Arizona Memorial & City Tour - 5 Hours

Royal Star Hawaii Deluxe Tours
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Don't miss Hawaii's #1 attraction at your own convenience! This private tour will provide full Pearl Harbor experience at the Arizona Memorial World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument with reserved ticket plus historical sites including visit to Punchbowl National Cemetery and Downtown Honolulu. Our professional driver guide will escort you to places of your interest at your own pace. • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences • Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver ensuring personal service • Informative, friendly and professional guide trained to the highest standard • Round-trip transportation from your location of choice • Skip the line to the USS Arizona Memorial • Price is all inclusive per vehicle for the duration of the tour.

Inclusions: Driver/Guide, Live commentary on board, Pick-up and Drop-off from your preferred location, Private Custom Tour, Arizona Memorial Tickets, Gratuities

Exclusions: Parking Fees, Food and snacks, Airport/Departure Tax

Reviewed By erindY5299FF

Lola was our driver and she was awesome!! Very lively, lots of fun and intriguing stories about the island, made the entire trip entertaining! And she is funny too! Highly recommend taking the circle island tour with her

6. Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

Spiritual Tours Hawaii
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Enjoy this private 4-5 hours tour to Pearl Harbor/Arizona Memorial and Honolulu Metropolitan Area. First, go to one of the United States' most important historical sights: Pearl Harbor and National Cemetery of the Pacific - Punchbowl Crater. You will travel in comfort on board an air-conditioned minivan and learn about the atrocities that happened on the island of Oahu. You will also get a tour of Honolulu City, including a visit to Aloha Market Place, The Business District of Honolulu, Chinatown, Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha Statue. This tour also includes a professional knowledgeable tour guide and entrance fees.

Inclusions: Private tour, Locally grown fruit, Bottled water, Transportation by mini van, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Local driver/guide, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir video (available to purchase), An additional fee of $25/person for pick up and drop off locations outside of Honolulu metropolitan area ( North Shore, West Side and East Side of Oahu)

Reviewed By amoss0506

Give Thanks first of all to the Most High. This spiritual tour is God Sent. If you are looking to find more about self and calling to the island this is what you should take a day to embrace. Learning more about the culture and vibrations of the island which is so unique in the world. My mother and I had the opportunity to take the journey together going to different sacred places on the island of Oahu. Kahu the elder was powerful and honest. Words truly can't express the experience. Humbling and an honor to have been able to be amongst the love.

7. Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki

Pearl Harbor Tours
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Small-group tours only with 12 guests per guide. Prepare to be moved on this somber but inspiring tour of historic Pearl Harbor. This tour, with visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri, is powerful. As a guest on this tour, you’ll receive transportation from the hotel, admission to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and a complimentary viewing of the stirring Pearl Harbor documentary. You’ll also be escorted to the USS Arizona Memorial before a tour of the USS Missouri’s ship decks and interiors. These ships, both majestic and historic, serve as important reminders of one of the country’s darkest days. On the return trip back to Waikiki, we’ll drive by other historic Honolulu sites like Punchbowl Cemetery, known as the Arlington of the Pacific, and the King Kamehameha Statue. Our small groups' sizes (12 or less) and knowledgeable guides ensure you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and take pictures.

Inclusions: Waikiki Hotel / Accommodation Pickup & Return, Tickets To Arizona Memorial & Missouri Battleship

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By lavendersimpson

We really enjoyed our experience. We were able to see most of the islands best kept secrets. Beautiful beaches, favorite movie sights, amazing mountain and landscape. Pearl Harbor was a must see, as well as the Dole Plantation and The Polynesian Culture Center.

8. USS Arizona & Bowfin Submarine

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Part one: The Tour includes the USS Arizona Memorial program, the National Park Service’s WWII archives, and videos on the attack at Pearl Harbor at each of the narrated tour stops. This tour includes admission to the Pearl Harbor Center, where you will experience Walk the Deck of the USS Arizona Before the Attack, Witness the Attack on Battleship Row, and Experience the USS Arizona Memorial. Part Two: USS Bowfin (SS-287) is a fleet attack submarine that fought in the Pacific during WWII, and helped to make famous the term, “Silent Service.” Bowfin was launched on 7 December 1942, exactly one year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was nicknamed the Pearl Harbor Avenger, so it is fitting that her permanent home is at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Inclusions: Entry/Admission ticket to USS Arizona Memorial, Entry/Admission ticket to USS Bowfin Submarine, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By MK1861

wanted to see Oahu outside of Honolulu and this tour was perfect. Kilimi was our driver/guide for the day Pickup on time and spent the whole day touring. Overlook points, coffee plantations, dole plantation, beach towns, old sugar mill, beaches, Kuala ranch and more. Stopped near numerous food trucks for lunch and food we choose was good. After end of tour drop-off, discovered cell phone left in Vehicle. Contacted office and they helped get guide to return to hotel with phone(Whew). Would use company again for another tour.

9. Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing Tour

Ohana Circle Island Tour
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Our home is known for being a sightseeing paradise, full of spectacular lookout points, incredible white sandy beaches, colorful culture, outstanding surf, and unique wildlife. Our local guide will spend the day with you on our semi-private shuttle escorting you and your family to some of Oahu’s most beautiful spots and you even get to swim and snorkel at turtle beach on our highly rated Oahu circle island tour.

Inclusions: No entry fees to any location on tour, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Please bring cash for lunch.

Reviewed By 326Ocean

What a great company to deal with. Will book with them next time without question. From start to finish a first class tour operator.

10. Pearl Harbor City Tour

E Noa Tours
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Come along on this 4 hour guided tour of historical sites, including the Historic Downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. 

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks (Snacks are available for purchase at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at own expense), Gratuities

Reviewed By michaeljP1496IF

USS Arizona Memorial was a very moving experience. The Pearl Harbor National Park was well worth the money

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