The 15 Full-Day Tours on Oahu Worth Planning Around

1.Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

This nine-hour Oahu loop combines coastal lookouts, a North Shore beach stop, macadamia nut samples and Dole Whip time, with Waikiki pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Johnny, Matt and Mua have been praised for lively island stories, though your guide will vary. Bring lunch money, a swimsuit and your own snorkeling gear.

“Ask for Johnny Cage as your tour guide. He waa so amazing. He really went out of his way to make our day on the tour special, fun and super informative! He's 5 stars all the way.”

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2.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with Waikiki pickup, coastal viewpoints, a farm lunch stop, Dole Plantation, and a North Shore beach visit with snorkel gear provided. Guides such as Justin, Mike, and Kurt have brought the island’s stories to life, but your guide is assigned on the day. Turtle sightings depend on wildlife and sea conditions.

“Slightly overpriced, but Justin (the tour guide) really makes the experience worthwhile. The first stop doesn’t add much value, but we enjoyed swimming near the turtles and getting to try the Mac nuts. It’s a good way to see the undeveloped parts of the island without worrying about driving.”

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

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

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with Waikiki, Kahala or Ala Moana pickup, lunch and an English-speaking guide. Stops include Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Waimea Valley and Dole Plantation. Guides have included Kimo, Humu and Chico, but your guide will vary.

“Keoki was brilliant made the tour fun . Would recommend.”

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4.The Best of Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $208

Take a full-day guided trip from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor’s memorials, museums, and ships, then drive through the National Cemetery of the Pacific and historic Honolulu. Round-trip pickup is offered, groups are limited to 25, and the day begins at 6:30 am. A guide such as Sam may bring local knowledge and a welcome sense of humor.

“Sam was an amazing tour guide with a lot of knowledge. He was very personal with each and every one. He had a great sense of humor which made it fun as well. I highly recommend him.”

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5.Full Day Oahu Tour with Byodo Temple & Waimea Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · from $140

Circle Oahu from Waikiki, stopping at Halona Blowhole, Makapu'u Point, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, North Shore, a macadamia nut outlet and Dole Plantation. The paved walk to the waterfall is about three-quarters of a mile, and you can swim at the base if conditions allow. Guides named in tour feedback include Rob, Benny and Snyder. Plan for a long day, and confirm whether lunch is included.

“The waterfall and dole plantation were great, highly recommend this tour. Five stars is not enough to rate this tour, Mr Benny was a wonderful guide”

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6.Oahu Circle Island Full Day Tour with Scenic Stops & Local Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Stops include Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu Point, Tropical Farms, the North Shore, Haleʻiwa, and a sea turtle viewing area. Tastings include a Leonard’s malasada, macadamia nuts, Kona coffee, and banana lumpia, plus a garlic shrimp lunch.

“Jackson was an awesome tour guide he was knowledgeable and kept us entertained all the way! The garlic shrimp was amazing, the shave ice and of course the fruits! Fresh and sweet!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 245 reviews · 11 hours · from $145

Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from a select Waikiki pickup point and circle Oahu with an English-speaking local guide. Stops include Nu‘uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley and Haleiwa. Admission to the temple and valley is included; lunch and treats such as shave ice and Dole Whip cost extra. Past guides have included Wes, Ken, Lee and Mike.

“Wes was an amazing guide! Absolutely adored him! He was so much fun and knowledgeable! Definitely a keeper! I hope I run into him again in the future!”

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8.All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $72Best value

Spend 9 to 10 hours circling Oahu from Waikiki, with stops at Diamond Head Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Kahuku for lunch, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa and Dole Plantation. Snorkeling gear is included, but swimming depends on sea conditions. Guides vary by departure; names praised include Rob, Henry, Johnny, Kawika and Maya.

“My only criticism is, I wish they would do a breakfast stop. You jump on the bus around 7:30am and dont eat lunch until 12:30ish”

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9.Full-Day Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Oahu with a private guide and an itinerary tailored to your group. Stops can include coffee farms, Haleiwa, North Shore food trucks, turtle snorkeling, Banzai Pipeline, Kualoa, and Dole Plantation. Guides include Ryan, Kelly, JK, and others. Snorkel gear, snacks, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“We were so lucky to have selected this tour. Booking it was very easy and we were picked up from our hotel by Ryan.”

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10.Mahina Hawaii Full Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $295

Spend about eight hours exploring Oahu with a private local guide who shapes the day around your interests. Choose from hikes, waterfalls, kayaking, snorkeling, cliff jumping, beaches, and scenic stops. Guides such as Wyatt, Christian, Conner, and Ryan have led days that included food trucks and photos sent by AirDrop at no extra charge.

“We had a small group with many skill levels, from young and athletic to older and pregnant. Evan did awesome at helping everyone have fun and still feel comfortable. He kept us safe through a few obstacles that were out of his control and we had a great time!!!”

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11.Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend 6 to 7 hours circling Oahu from Waikiki, with a guide, air-conditioned transport and stops at beaches, scenic lookouts, Dole Plantation and a macadamia farm. Expect plenty of time on the road, short visits at many sights, a lunch stop in Kahuku and stories about Hawaiian history, surf culture and local life. Guides vary, with Tyler and Lucas among those praised for their engaging tours.

“Tyler was our tour guide and was very personable and knowledgeable. Your in the vehicle most of the time but the history was great”

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12.Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Kiko of Kikos Tours Oahu leads a private, roughly seven-hour island outing in an air-conditioned van with a sunroof. Set your priorities together, from Diamond Head and the North Shore to food trucks, turtle-viewing beaches, and film locations. Waikiki and cruise-port pickup are offered; lunch is not included.

“The excellence of our driver/tour guide!!!! She did a great job!! Kiko was patient, kind, and an excellent tour guide!!”

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13.Oahu Island Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

See Oahu’s coast, volcanic viewpoints, North Shore surf beaches, Kahuku food trucks, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation on a 7 to 8 hour drive with a maximum of 14 people. Waikiki pickup, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Lunch and the guide’s customary $10 tip are extra.

“When I booked this I was informed that they were upgrading me to the “Hidden gem” tour package due to not enough people signing up for it. I agreed and didn’t mind since it was still going to be a tour around the island. My wife and I had an amazing time taking this day-trip and visiting so many popular and cool destinations. We were able to pick up some good food, cool souvenirs, and get some cool pictures! Would definitely recommend this as a must-try when visiting, felt like getting a whole weeks-worth of traveling into one day.”

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14.Full Day Oahu Bike, Hike, Sail and Snorkel Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $292

Start with a guided 2-mile rainforest hike on 75 acres of sacred land, then ride a cruiser bike downhill through Puʻu ʻŌhiʻa and sail the Diamond Head coast with time to snorkel. Local guides such as Terii, Daniel, and Jeremy have led the hike and ride. Waikiki pickup is offered, but you must arrange your own ride back after the boat trip.

“This was an AWESOME tour! The hike in the rainforest was so beautiful, the biking all downhill with amazing views and the snorkeling we were surrounded by fish and spotted a turtle. Our hiking guide, Michael, was incredible. Our whole family really enjoyed this tour - one of the best we have ever taken!”

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15.Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend a full day circling Oahu with a local guide, stopping at coastal lookouts, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore food spots, Haleiwa Beach Park, and Dole Plantation. The tour includes pickup, a shell lei, water, Wi-Fi, and phone chargers. Guides such as Luz and Keoki have been praised for their local stories and accommodating style.

“Amazing Tour guide! We just fell in love with her personality, and her knowledgeable information! Would recommend this tour and tour guide highly! Gorgeous places you will see on this amazing island tour! Definitely one of the best tours ever!”

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