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The 15 Best Honolulu City Tours

23 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Good honolulu city tours on Oahu fill up in the busy months and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - The USS Missouri adds a human scale
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

1.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,866 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Ride an air-conditioned coach from selected Honolulu hotels to Pearl Harbor and downtown landmarks, with a driver-guide sharing local history. The Arizona visit includes a film and shuttle when boat service is running. Deluxe adds the USS Missouri; Ultimate also adds the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Guides named in recent accounts include Patrick, Kimo, Kilani, and Lola.

“My wife and I very much enjoyed the history, and was quite moved by the displays in the memorial, Highly recommended I would absolutely do this again. Don’t miss the two add-ons for the battleship and the aviation museum while you’re there, do it all.”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - The guide can turn the drive into part of the day
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

2.Pearl Harbor City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,254 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

From Waikiki, ride to historic downtown Honolulu for drive-by views of Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue and the State Capitol, then visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. A guide such as Oli, RJ, Kimo or Juicy may add local history and stories along the way. The Arizona boat shuttle can be limited, so boarding is not guaranteed.

“RJ was a great tour guide—very good speaker with strong historical background. Also provided clear instructions to his tour group.”

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Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery and Honolulu City Tour - Honolulu’s royal and missionary landmarks
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Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery and Honolulu City Tour

3.Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,777 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $59

This 6 to 8 hour Honolulu tour pairs Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, reached by Navy launch when tickets are available, with a narrated city drive past Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church and Punchbowl Cemetery. Waikiki hotel pickup is included. Guides such as Kenny, Garfield and Moana have earned praise for their lively Hawaiian and wartime history commentary.

“Everything about this tour was moving and memorable. We are so glad we took the tour. Our bus driver was wonderful and appreciated.”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and City Tour - Honolulu landmarks from the bus
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and City Tour

4.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 5 hours · from $69

This five-hour tour pairs Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial with a narrated drive past Honolulu landmarks, including Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue. A driver-guide handles transport and shares local history; the memorial boat shuttle depends on availability and weather. Waikiki hotel pickup, admission, and transport are included for $69 per person.

“Loren, your tour guide, was the best thing about our tour! He was a veritable fount of information and had a good sense of humor. He kept up a constant flow of facts and observances. He was excellent! The only thing I can think of is that I would have liked to have gotten off the bus and walked to see some famous Punchbowl Cemetery gravesites and properly pay my respects to the brave military and others.”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

5.Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 777 reviews · 5h 30m · from $58

Start with Waikiki pickup, then travel to Pearl Harbor for the visitor center and, when Navy launch service allows, the USS Arizona Memorial. Your guide shares the island’s wartime story before a drive past Iolani Palace, the State Capitol, King Kamehameha Statue, and Aloha Tower. The five-and-a-half-hour tour costs $58 per person.

“didn't realize it wasn't a guided tour of Pearl Harbor but very good nevertheless”

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Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center: give it your attention
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Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

6.Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 733 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

Ride from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor in a group of no more than 14, with an Arizona Memorial ticket, Navy shuttle boat, visitor center time, and a local driver-guide. The return route includes Honolulu landmarks such as the King Kamehameha statue. Guides may include Vanessa, Rolando, Rich, or Valerie, though assignments vary.

“Vanessa was a great tour guide. We had a great time and learned a lot of history. Loved all the information she provided and she was very professional.”

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Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour - The boat ride and the memorial
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Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

7.Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 460 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride from a selected Honolulu hotel to Pearl Harbor with an English-speaking driver-guide. Explore the visitor center, see its film and displays, and take a harbor boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. The return drive includes a 15-minute stop at King Kamehameha’s statue and a view of Iolani Palace. Pickups vary by tour, and bags are not allowed at the memorial.

“Awesome and informative experience!! Loved the movies!! A great venue to learn about history and our service men”

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Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour - Honolulu’s landmarks from the road
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Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

8.Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $47

Spend about five hours on a small-group trip to Pearl Harbor, including admission to the National Memorial and a Navy shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial when operating. Your guide handles transport and shares Honolulu history on the return drive. Waikiki pickup, water, and juice are included; the city sights are mostly viewed from the van.

“This tour was okay overall. One thing I did not realize beforehand is that Pearl Harbor is still an active military base, which is helpful to know going in. Our guide, Roland, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information throughout the tour, which we really appreciated. The Pearl Harbor portion itself was fairly quick. We watched the introductory video and then took the boat ride out to the USS Arizona Memorial. All of the staff made it very clear that this is a somber place and an active gravesite, not a tourist attraction, and that tone was consistently respected throughout the visit. One thing worth…”

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Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour - Honolulu’s royal sites turn the ride into a city lesson
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Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour

9.Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start with hotel-area pickup for a guided trip to Pearl Harbor, including admission to the USS Arizona Memorial, then see Honolulu landmarks linked to Hawaiian royalty and state history. The advertised route also names the Bowfin, Missouri, and Aviation Museum, but the schedule may not allow time for every stop. Some admissions cost extra.

“Our driver was full of knowledge about hawaii and is history. After the pearl Harbor tours, the driver took us around downtown honolulu and stopped for a brief picture taking time before doing is back off in waikiki.”

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Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki - What the guide adds, and what the guide may not do
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Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki

10.Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor for the visitor-center exhibits, a short Navy boat trip, and time at the USS Arizona Memorial. Then hear local history as you pass Honolulu landmarks, including Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiahaʻo Church, and Punchbowl. Waikiki transport and attraction tickets are included; the city portion is brief.

“Trip to the USS Arizona is most moving experience. The Museum& USS Bowfin @ submarine museum are all well done. Logistics how ever can cause major change in trip start times. The US Navy runs the ship to the memorial, and harbor movements may change the times the ship shuttles can run. Our 8am am changed to a 6am pick up. The city tour is very short & a few sites are visited. Our driver kept all well informed and kept to the time schedule. A must tour if visiting Honolulu!!”

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Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour - Diamond Head views and the Amelia Earhart marker
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Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

11.Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

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

Spend four to five hours with a private driver-guide, visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head Lookout and Punchbowl. Hotel or harbor pickup in metropolitan Honolulu, bottled water and transport by minivan are included. Guides such as Ama and Eva are praised for sharing Hawaiian history and tailoring the day.

“Ama, our tour guide, was excellent. He has extensive historical knowledge of Hawaiian history and wonderful presentation skills. It would tell anyone booking this tour to ask for him first. I would recommend this as a first tour when visiting Waikiki. Great overview of the area. I wish I had done this on my first day here.”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona and Honolulu City Tour - Downtown Honolulu is a moving city tour, not a walking tour
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona and Honolulu City Tour

12.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

This five-hour Roberts Hawaii tour pairs the Pearl Harbor visitor center and Navy shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial with Punchbowl and a drive past Honolulu landmarks such as ‘Iolani Palace and Honolulu Hale. Round-trip pickup is offered at selected Waikiki hotels, with Kahala pickup for groups of at least two. The $76 fare includes transport and Arizona admission.

“The USS Arizona Memorial was very moving. Stepping in the memorial I just feel heart broken listening to the tour guide and looking at all list of those the brave men that save our lives. Definitely return and pay my respects.”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour - The USS Arizona Memorial by Navy boat
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

13.Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 124 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

From Waikiki, ride by luxury transport to Pearl Harbor for the visitor center, film, exhibits, and Navy boat trip to the USS Arizona Memorial. Then see historic Honolulu, stop for a King Kamehameha statue photo, and drive through Punchbowl. Guides such as Tim, Chris, and Keith Kampe have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“It was just okay for me and the group I went with.”

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PRIVATE Pearl Harbor: Arizona Memorial, Missouri Ship & City Tour - Seeing Honolulu’s royal landmarks from the road
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PRIVATE Pearl Harbor: Arizona Memorial, Missouri Ship & City Tour

14.PRIVATE Pearl Harbor: Arizona Memorial, Missouri Ship & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours with a private guide, visiting the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri, then passing Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and Austin and Carly are among the guides who have led the tour. Admission to both Pearl Harbor sites and bottled water are included; lunch is not.

“Absolutely amazing. Austin made the entire tour super fun. He was so knowledgeable and understanding. My entire family loved it. Highly recommend Hawaii Pacific Adventures.”

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Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour - Punchbowl Cemetery and a brief pause for reflection
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Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

15.Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 37 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours at Pearl Harbor, including the 23-minute film and Navy shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial, then tour Honolulu’s royal and civic landmarks by air-conditioned vehicle. The small-group outing has a maximum of 20 people, with guides such as Rob, Rael, Quinton, and Chris named on past departures. Other Pearl Harbor exhibits are not included.

“The driver was very funny and informative. And the timeline for stops and pick up was perfect. Great trip”

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