Oahu · HALF-DAY

10 Half-Day Tours on Oahu Worth Booking

10 tours  ·  from $71 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Oahu's Stunning Views: Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts - Hawaii Kai Lookout and the wide southern view
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Oahu’s Stunning Views: Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts

1.Oahu’s Stunning Views: Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

See Oahu’s coast, blowhole, beaches, craters, and mountain cliffs on a 3 to 4 hour scenic tour with hotel pickup and guide photos.

“Pedro gave a very informative and fun tour of these beautiful overlooks. We learned alot about Oahu while seeing truly beautiful sights. It was well worth the money.”

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Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse - Makapuu Point trades rough ground for open coast
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Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse

2.Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Hike Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse in one morning with shuttle transport, coastal views, whale watching, and local guides for $70.99.

“Transported to separate locations and provided ample time to hike Diamond Head and then the Lighthouse trail. Very convenient, reliable and friendly service. Great way to get to the sights with early morning departure before crowds arrive and it gets too hot.”

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Honolulu: Stunning Views of Oahu! Half-day Scenic Tour - What the seven stops are likely to give you
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Honolulu: Stunning Views of Oahu! Half-day Scenic Tour

3.Stunning Views of Oahu! Half-day Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $75

See seven of Oahu’s finest viewpoints on a four-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup, multilingual guides, and free DSLR photos.

“Our guide was excellent ! The scenic tour was breathtaking. We saw places we would never have seen. I can’t remember his name as it was different from original paperwork- he has a brother in the business and we saw him too but this brother wore glasses! You must take this tour!!!”

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Half-Day Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Self-Guided Kayaking Experience - Arriving at the sandbar and choosing your pace
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Half-Day Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Self-Guided Kayaking Experience

4.Half-Day Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Self-Guided Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Paddle a tandem kayak to Oahu’s Kaneohe Sandbar, with snorkeling gear, a dry bag, and four hours to enjoy Windward Coast views.

“I'm giving the high marks for the tour operator, Active Hawaii, as theywere very understanding and provided great service. Regretavly, we did not ended up taking the tour due to inclement weather. We are hoping to take the full guided tour next time. The independence guided tour offers flexibility, but you must kayak your way to the sandbar.”

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Stunning Views of Oahu! Half-Day to North shore on a Scenic Tour - Tropical Farms and the macadamia nut stop
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Stunning Views of Oahu! Half-Day to North shore on a Scenic Tour

Private Half-Day Circle Island Highlights Tour in Oahu - Halona Blowhole and Oahu’s East Coast
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Private Half-Day Circle Island Highlights Tour in Oahu

6.Private Half-Day Circle Island Highlights Tour in Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Review this private Oahu circle island tour, with Diamond Head, blowhole, Pali Lookout, Kualoa, Dole Plantation, pricing, tips, and FAQs.

“Ziplines was a 5, the Waterpark was a 3 because only 4 rides were open and the rest were closed, also the icecream machine was being worked on so I couldn't even get icecream..”

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From Waikiki: Oahu Scenic Half-Day Circle Island Tour - Makapuu offers cliffs, sea views, and winter whale watching
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From Waikiki: Oahu Scenic Half-Day Circle Island Tour

8.Oahu Scenic Half-Day Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

See Oahu’s east coast, enjoy a Hawaiian breakfast burrito, and visit Byodo-In Temple on a relaxed four-hour tour from Waikiki.

“Great trip with laid back tour guide. Pro tip: take the morning 06:00 trip for less crowded spots and views. You can take amazing pics. I truly recommend this trip. After that you have more than a half day to do lots of different stuff in Oahu!”

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Oahu: Half-Day Sunrise Semi-private Tour from Waikiki - Photographing the Pacific before breakfast
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Oahu: Half-Day Sunrise Semi-private Tour from Waikiki

9.Half-Day Sunrise Semi-private Tour from Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $100

Watch an Oahu sunrise, learn phone photography, and visit mountain, temple, waterfall, and coast viewpoints in a seven-person tour.

“BLUE HAWAIIAN TOURS HAD NO CONFIRMATION OF THIS BOOKING THAT WE PAID FOR FROM THIS COMPANY! I WILL GIVE THE WORST POSSIBLE REVIEW OF YOUR COMPANY TO EACH AND EVERYONE WILLING TO LISTEN. I HAVE ALREADY OPENED A DISPUTE TO HAVE MY FUNDS REPLACED.”

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Half-Day Waterfall Tour - Hike, Scenic, Food and Photo - Two waterfalls and a natural shower instead of a swim
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Half-Day Waterfall Tour – Hike, Scenic, Food and Photo

10.Half-Day Waterfall Tour – Hike, Scenic, Food and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $115

Hike to two unnamed waterfalls, enjoy Tantalus views, and finish with local poke on this small-group Honolulu adventure.

“Eric provides an amazing and truly unique experience. The hike is moderately challenging and becomes slightly more complicated when raining. The Waterfall is off the main trail and is beautifully scenic for amazing pictures. The Tour ended with the most delicious Poke lunch. Definitely recommended this trip!”

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