15 Private Tours on Oahu to Build a Day Around

Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat Tour - The coastal cruise to Turtle Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Our pick

A fast, small-group boat ride from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon for sea turtles, tropical fish, and a guided hour in the water.

“Fantastic captain & crew (the crew is the person who founded us in the water. This boat only takes six people at a time which is really nice because some of the other boats had as many as 30 people at a time. They also let me snorkel without any kind of flotation on which I don't need because I have experience. They did a nice job making sure everybody had fun saw the turtles and stayed safe. I saw at least 20 different turtles in the hour plus that we were in the water.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Oahu Airport Transfers, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer

2.Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Private Honolulu transfer between the airport, cruise port, and Waikiki hotels, with clear communication, luggage help, and flexible wait time.

“Our driver was punctual and already waiting for us even though our flight arrived early. Communication was excellent, the car was spotless and smelled great, and the driver was incredibly friendly. We truly appreciated all the helpful tips and information on getting around Hawaii. An outstanding experience from start to finish!”

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Oahu Airport Transfers, Oahu Lei Greetings, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting

3.Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Best value

Private Honolulu Airport to Waikiki transfer with fresh orchid leis, baggage-claim pickup, text updates, and a professional driver.

“Drive from hotel to airport was excellent. He sent description of vehicle. He commented several times with us prior to Actually picking us up.”

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Oahu Surf Lessons, Private, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

4.Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Learn to surf Waikiki with a private instructor, beginner-friendly coaching, about an hour in the water, and flexible lesson times.

“Joey & Justice were really patient with our group. They got us into a lot of waves. It was an incredible experience for our family. I would highly recommend taking a lesson. Super fun!!!!”

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Oahu Circle Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

5.Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $233

See Oahu your way on a private 6 to 8 hour circle tour with local guides, scenic lookouts, North Shore food stops, and flexible pacing.

“We had the fortune of getting Ama, a local guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, very aware of what pace and interests me and my family wanted, and he made the tour thoroughly enjoyable. Highly impressed by this tour and Ama, the tour guide!”

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Oahu Surf Lessons, Private, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

6.Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Learn to surf in Waikiki with patient instructors, quality gear, shuttle service, and optional photos. A practical family-friendly Oahu lesson.

“Fantastic surfing experience with wonderful instructors. I felt completely safe, cared for, and comfortable. Loved every moment of it and made memories with my sons that will last forever!”

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City Tours, Pearl Harbor Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

7.Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $233

Review of a private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu tour with USS Arizona entry, Diamond Head views, royal landmarks, pickup, and local guides.

“Ama was great! True Hawaiian story teller and we learned so much about the people of Hawaii and Honolulu. If you are a planner like me, just know that Ama will reach out the night before to schedule the time, but you’re still booked. I would expect to be picked up somewhere between 8 and 9 AM. I cannot recommend the tour enough.”

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Oahu Airport Transfers, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people)

8.Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Skip airport lines with a private Honolulu to Waikiki minivan transfer for up to five people, with flight tracking, luggage help, and hotel pickup.

“It was perfect. Driver picked us up at the baggage claim. She emailed me several days before letting me know where she would me us.”

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Helicopter Tours, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Oʻahu Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats

9.Private Oʻahu Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $415

See Oʻahu by private helicopter, with doors-off views of Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, reefs, surf beaches, and the Koʻolau coast.

“The best thing we have done by far, we recommend doing a helicopter tour early on in your trip. So you may plan other experiences based on what you see. Our pilot Jake was very informative about the island and gave us some great information during our flight. We will always remember this trip celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, thank you!”

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Dolphin Watching, Oahu Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)

10.Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $200

Swim with wild dolphins, turtles, and reef fish off West Oahu on a three-hour boat tour limited to six people.

“This tour was amazing! We found dolphins so quickly (may not happen all the time, but we got lucky!) Obviously they do not control the animals or conditions but they did their best to give us a high quality experience. The captain/crew were amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We went on a different dolphin tour last year and Aloha Ocean was so much better!! Their boat is also very comfy. Semi private tours are the way to go! Much better than a giant group. Seriously cannot recommend this tour enough!!”

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Full-Day, Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-Day Guided Private Tour

11.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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Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Custom Island Tour – for 4 to 5 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

12.Custom Island Tour – for 4 to 5 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Explore Oahu privately for up to eight hours, with a flexible route, local guides, hotel pickup, and stops chosen around your interests.

“JP was a great tour guide. We stopped at many places for photo opps and a background at each area. Thanks again”

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Oahu Surf Lessons, Private, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

13.Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Learn to surf in Waikiki with private instruction, quality boards, safety training, and patient coaching from Max or Wil in a 90-minute lesson.

“Great time had by all. Max was our instructor and lived up to his reputation. Both kiddos (8&11) were up on the second run and continually got better over our lesson. We ended, got lunch and rented boards for 2 more hours! Rick and Max were both out there giving advice and cheering us on. Rick was nice enough to wheel the boards back. Everyone had a blast and we have a new favorite hobby for the kiddos.”

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Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

14.Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $300

Review of Oahu Unveiled, a private 6 to 7 hour island tour with local guides, flexible stops, scenic beaches, North Shore food, and hotel pickup.

“Did the tour with Daniel. Great stories and education along the way. Allowed us to modify this private family tour to our liking. Highly recommended.”

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