Oahu · TOUR REVIEWS
A week on one island and a list of things everybody says you have to do. The 15 below are the days that earn the slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
See Oahu’s top sights in nine hours, from Diamond Head and Byodo-In Temple to Haleiwa, the North Shore, and Dole Plantation.
“A lot of information. The driver talked non stop. A good amount of stops. Sit by a window even if you have to split up your party.”
See 16 Oahu sights, North Shore beaches, local food stops, and snorkeling in one full-day island tour from Honolulu.
“This was such an amazing tour. Our tour guide Aaka (sorry if I spelled his name wrong), was the absolute best. He had such a wealth of knowledge and advice. Such a treasure!!”
Review of Waikiki parasailing with 1,000-foot flights, Diamond Head views, practical costs, timing, crew, and booking advice.
“Very good and fun experience. Were informed instructions well and provided good service. Would highly recommend Ron there for the experience.”
Review of E Noa’s Pearl Harbor tour from Waikiki, with USS Arizona access, hotel pickup, guide commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“There were a lot of things about this excursion that surprised us, not in a good way. First, we didn’t realize that nothing at the memorial was paid for by the excursion. We were on standby to take the boat out to the memorial which by the way was closed for renovations. Wish that would have been divulged at booking. Second, our excursion cost must have gone entirely to the bus ride over there because everything else, except for a movie and two small museums, we had to pay for. There really wasn’t much to see without paying an extra $100 per person. The only positive was that bus driver/…”
See Oahu’s top sights in one day, from Nuʻuanu Pali and Byodo-In Temple to Waimea Falls, with lunch, transport, and entrance fees included.
“Keoki was phenomenal! Super intelligent and hilarious. You will feel right at home on his tour. He knows how to keep you entertained. I highly recommend.”
Review of Oahu’s full-day circle island tour, with Pali Lookout, Dole Plantation, North Shore beaches, snacks, and turtle snorkeling.
“great guide, Very knowledgeable and helpful , only problem was with the snorkeling area, rocky and many sea urchins”
See Oahu’s coast, North Shore, farms, Dole Plantation, and green sea turtles on an eight-hour small-group tour from Waikiki.
“Our tour was 9/13 with guide Nevin and driver John. Nevin was exceptional! We learned so much about the land, culture and history of each stop and more! The highlight was snorkeling with the sea turtles! Our lifeguard was perfect and me as a 1st-timer, I felt like a pro with his guidance! He was so laid back yet made sure we were safe 1st and they made certain we all got a chance to see the turtles. This was definitely the best part of our entire trip. I love that we had the smaller group too (it’s not a giant tour bus). Highly recommend this tour!”
Visit Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial by boat, then see Punchbowl and historic Honolulu with Waikiki pickup and a local guide.
“It is a. Very sombre location since it's a memorial. The right balance of information sharing and time for quiet reflection was provided with tips on how to best enjoy and get the most out of the tour”
Review the Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour in Honolulu, including the USS Arizona, USS Missouri, guides, timing, costs, and practical tips.
“The Tour was quite good as was the tour guide. He was informative and had a sense of humor. Well done. Plenty of time to sightsee.”
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, and Honolulu landmarks by coach, with optional USS Missouri and Aviation Museum upgrades.
“A lot of information in a short time. Need to have more wheelchairs available, as there is a lot of walking involved to see everything that it has to offer.”
Explore Honolulu at your own pace with flexible trolley passes, scenic Diamond Head views, Chinatown stops, and entertaining local guides.
“Buses don’t always show up at the advertised intervals. For eg blue line is advertised every 40 min but we ended up waiting for it for more than a hour”
Swim with green sea turtles and reef fish at Turtle Canyon on a guided Waikiki boat trip with gear, snacks, and ocean views.
“The capitan and crew are amazing. Super friendly, informative and just fun to be around. Great knowledge of the fish and the turtles.”
Review of Paradise Cove Luau on Oahu, with sunset views, Hawaiian food, music, hula, fire dancing, packages, transport, and booking tips.
“The bus arrived to pick us up over forty five minutes after the stated pickup time. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour on our way to the luau site. The guide said that the delay was due to the usual Friday night traffic. We arrived at the Paradise Cove luau oRead more”
Review of E Noa’s Pearl Harbor City Tour, with historic Honolulu, USS Arizona Memorial access, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“I hate to write this, but felt the description for this excursion was misleading. Our driver was awesome, no doubt. Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Had plenty of interesting commentary leading up to the memorial, through the city. The guided tour does stop however at the memorial. Rides on the Arizona are not guaranteed, and the cost of this excursion doesn’t include any of the add-ons at the site. Although we loved our guide, this amounted to a glorified Uber ride that we could’ve accomplished much cheaper on our own.”
Ride Oahu’s Blue Line along the dramatic southeast coast, stop at Halona Blowhole, and taste plate lunch and malasadas for $35.
“Marco was a great driver and tour guide. He continually gave us insights into the history and culture of the area around Waikiki as well as the Hawaiian islands in general. He taught us some Hawaiian words so that we could communicate with the local Hawaiians and having an aloha experience. We highly recommend we recommend this tour and Marco specifically. We had a great time and learned a lot in a fun way.”
Pick a coast, a ridge or a harbour.
