The 15 Guided Tours on Oahu That Earn Their Price

Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure - What snorkeling at Turtle Canyon is like

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikīkī on a family-friendly catamaran with gear, lifeguards, turtles, fish, and a complimentary bar drink.

“I had an amazing time with Moana Sailing for the sea turtles and snorkeling experience! For the ticket price, it was definitely worth the value. The highlight for me was spotting a few sea turtles during the trip—such a magical moment to see them up close in their natural habitat. The crew was fantastic and truly made the trip memorable. Bella, Sophia, Kyle, and Bridget were all wonderful to work with—so friendly, professional, and fun. Their energy and enthusiasm added to the experience and made me feel comfortable and entertained. The boat was well-equipped, and the snorkeling gear was in great condition. The crew provided helpful tips and made sure…”

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Full-Day, Guided, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

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

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

See Oahu’s top sights in one day, from Waimea Falls and Byodo-In Temple to North Shore beaches, with lunch and hotel pickup.

“First, our guide Keoki, was very professional in organizing people. He gave us lots of information telling stories - that was nice. We were glad to choose this tour! I have tons of photos and millions of impressions! Thank you!”

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2-Hour Experiences, Canoes & Kayaks, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Windward Oahu Tours

Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

3.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Paddle Kailua Bay to Popoia Island, spot turtles, learn about Oahu, and enjoy lunch, snorkel gear, bikes, and beach time for $199.94.

“Alicia was our guide. She was very informative about the local wildlife and landscapes. She def made the guided tour much better than if we had just gone solo. Highly recommended!”

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Guided, Pearl Harbor Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chief’s Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

4.Chief’s Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 407 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $9

Explore Pearl Harbor at your own pace with an affordable multimedia tour, practical tips, and guidance on seeing the USS Arizona Memorial.

“Several of the recordings were not working/“content not available“. Those that did work were informational”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Windward Oahu Tours

Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

5.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Paddle from Kailua to Oahu’s Mokulua Islands for Queen’s Bath, snorkeling, wildlife, lunch, and a rewarding five-hour eco-adventure.

“Found a turtle snorkeling at flat Island, just before kayaking back. Plus hiking around to the natural salt bath on the backside of the island was awesome!”

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Guided, Kualoa Ranch Tours, Oahu Off-Road & ATV Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Windward Oahu Tours

Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

6.Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Ride a guided UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley, with Jurassic Park film sites, mountain views, Hawaiian stories, and plenty of red dust.

“it was fun beautiful area. looks like it always rains we got drenched come prepared with ponchos and waterproof clothing even if you think you won't needed theres always water.”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Oahu Waterfall Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

7.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Hike lush Manoa Falls with a local guide, then visit Tantalus for Waikiki views. Includes Waikiki pickup, transport, and flexible departures.

“We read several reviews just raving about this particular tour guide named Robert. Every 5 Star Review had Robert as the tour guide. As one can imagine, we were really happy when our driver picked us up and it was the famous “Five Star” Robert! He definitely lived up to his reputation. Funny, knowledgeable, and so expressive with his body language and voice. The ride, and Robert’s driving, was smooth, the hike relaxed, and Robert kept the group together and engaged the whole time. The falls were SPECTACULAR!! The view from the top of Tantalus was stellar. The trip was enjoyable from the start to finish.”

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Guided, Oahu Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

8.Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Beginner snorkel lesson in Honolulu with patient guides, small groups, reef fish, free videos, and a calm lagoon setting for $59.

“My husband loved the experience, he loved soo much, he went out and bought him self a snorkeling mask”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Windward Oahu Tours

Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

9.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Kayak Kailua Bay to the Mokulua Islands, snorkel, ride bikes, and enjoy a flexible five-hour Oahu water adventure.

“Great experience. The self guided tour came with a water bag, snorkeling gear (which my husband loved because it was prescription googles). It was a great weather. Wish we had gone early to ride bikes. But it was a great experience. Staff was nice and friendly.”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Oahu Waterfall Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

10.Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Review of the Manoa Falls self-guided hike from Waikiki, with shuttle transport, rainforest scenery, trail tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“The drive from Waikiki to Manoa in itself is so beautiful, & then you’re taken away with how much beauty the trail has 💚 We were given 2 hours to complete the hike which is more than enough time if you’re at a moderate fitness level. There is a slight incline closer to the waterfall, and the trail is mostly rock/pebble so best to wear enclosed shoes and ones with good grip. But in saying that, I do recommend using the sticks the tour guides give you for coming down the trail cause it can get slippery. Our tour guide was prompt, funny & a pleasure to have!!! Would love…”

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Full-Day, Guided, Oahu Circle Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Oahu: Circle Island Top Sights Full-Day Tour w/ Local Guide

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 222 reviews · from $142

Circle Oahu in 11 hours with a local guide, visiting Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, North Shore surf beaches, and Dole Plantation.

“This was the most amazing tour. Our driver was funny, witty and quite the story teller. She gave us great insights along the trip, enough to take pics and made sure we kept time to enjoy all the sceneries. This tour made me learn and see a different side of Hawaii. I loved it.”

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Audio Tours, Diamond Head Tours, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Diamond Head Official Self-Guided Narrated Audio Tour

12.Diamond Head Official Self-Guided Narrated Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 212 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $8Best value

Diamond Head’s self-guided audio hike adds Hawaiian legends, military history, nature, and practical context to Oahu’s famous summit walk.

“Visitors aren’t told they need a reservation to walk the public park. The park isn’t really public. I bought a ticket to walk the trail, self guided, and was told that ticket wasn’t good for admission. Bought another ticket that finally got me in. And upon leaving, was told I needed another ticket to park. Visitors are NOT welcome.”

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Full-Day Guided Private Tour

13.Full-Day Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews

Review of Hi5 Tours Hawaii’s private Oahu circle island day, with coffee, turtles, surf stops, local food, and flexible sightseeing.

“We had a great time, thanks Kelly for showing us the local sites. We are planning to go back and revisit some sites so we can have more time. Without your tour we wouldn’t have found half of the sites to see. We look forward to using Hi5 again.”

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Guided, Oahu Circle Island Tours, Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Oahu Guided Circle Island Tour, Swim w/ Turtles, Dole, Blowhole

14.Oahu Guided Circle Island Tour, Swim w/ Turtles, Dole, Blowhole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $118

Review of Oahu’s 9-hour circle island tour with Diamond Head, North Shore shrimp, Dole Plantation, and a chance to see sea turtles.

“Cousin Johnny is an excellent tour narrator and has a lot knowledge about the island. What is disappointing about this tour is the start where we have no idea which bus we need to board, They don’t even have our name on their list that they have to figure out which bus they can fit us in. We couldn’t even sit together, me and my son is at front and my husband is all the way at the back. Being a full day tour, we would expect to be close to each other. We saw a lot of places but was very disappointed when we didn’t even see any turtles.…”

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Guided, Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Tours, Oahu Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with Transportation

15.Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Review of Go Hanauma’s small-group snorkeling tour with Waikiki pickup, gear, photos, and expert guidance at Oahu’s famous bay.

“Tran was a great guide. I was solo, and a fairly inexperienced at snorkeling so I partnered with her which was great. We saw some really cool and many different species of fish and a few turtles!!”

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