3 1-Day Tours on Oahu Worth the Time

1.Circle Island Day Trip with Shrimp Plate Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 8 hours · from $128Our pick

Circle Oahu from Waikiki with an English- or Japanese-speaking guide, stopping for Kona coffee, malasadas, macadamia nuts, garlic shrimp, and North Shore views. Look for honu at Pua’ena Point and Chinaman’s Hat at Kualoa. Guides have included Koa, Bart, Jackson, and Sandy, but names vary.

“Our guide, Jackson, was amazing! We loved his energy, excitement and friendliness. He shared a lot of interesting information about the island. Jackson is a very good driver and we were truly blessed to have him as our guide.”

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2.Best of Oahu in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 8 hours Top rated

Explore Oahu in a private vehicle with a guide, choosing a flexible start time and tailoring stops to your group. The day can include Diamond Head Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, a North Shore beach, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation and a coffee farm. Guides Luz and Misha have led the tour; lunch and some attraction fees are extra.

“Our guide Misha was an excellent! Very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating to our specific needs. Your owner was kind and helpful as well! Highly recommend.”

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3.1 Day Pass LeaLea Trolley and Waikiki Trolley Pink Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

A one-day trolley pass gives you access to a broad set of Oahu routes, including Waikiki’s Pink Line and loops toward Diamond Head, downtown Honolulu, and Kakaako. Use it to reach major sights and shopping stops without arranging separate rides. The pass covers transport only, not admissions, and the listed routes take about three hours.

“Very disappointing. First lack of communication where to park. I went to the Royal Hawaiian Center where you get the trolley and they charged $2.50 for 20 min. Parking more expensive then trolley. The trolley to Diamond Head was basically a bunch of bus stops. Our driver, was not understable and lacked knowledge.”

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