14 Tickets & Entry Passes on Oahu Worth the Time

1.Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101Our pick

At the Royal Hawaiian Center, enjoy a one-hour Hawaiian buffet with live music and hula, then, with select tickets, watch the 80-minute Rock-A-Hula show. Expect fire-knife dancing alongside Hawaiian and Polynesian music, plus Elvis and Michael Jackson tributes. VIP and Green Room upgrades add perks such as preferred seats and backstage access.

“Meal was so-so, but show was outstanding. Very good talent. Luau was a little lacking but good drinks.”

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2.Rock-A-Hula Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 448 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

At 7:15 pm, Rock-A-Hula’s Hawaiian Journey traces music in Hawaii from the 1920s to today through live singers, a band, hula, fire dancing, and Elvis and Michael Jackson tributes. General admission includes a cast meet and greet in the 750-seat Royal Hawaiian Theater. Tickets start at $99, with VIP upgrades available.

“Great show with inclusion of the audience. Performers were phenomenal from the band to dancers and singers! The theater has no “bad” seats to view from and the seats are soft and spacious.”

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3.Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 243 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

At Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, founded in 1889, general admission opens the Hawaiian Hall and Pacific Hall, plus the science center and changing exhibits. Plan a few hours for the campus, and check what is open before you go: planetarium shows and special exhibits cost extra, and some areas may be closed.

“Take your time so much history of Hawaii amazing pictures, art , science center amazing especially for kids, lots of knowledge this place is huge”

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4.Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $103

Spend about six hours at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center, exploring villages representing Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, the Marquesas and Fiji. Try activities such as ukulele lessons and spear throwing, and catch cultural presentations and the Huki canoe pageant. The $103.50 ticket includes a three-day village pass, but not dinner or the evening Ha: Breath of Life show.

“We loved it, we had to go back the next day as we wanted to see and experience everything! An amazing place, everybody was so helpful and friendly too. We just wished the weather was better, it rained the whole time we were there, but we bought three rain ponchos and carried on I think it would be great if unberellas were loaned at the entrance and handed back in as you exit”

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5.Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

This Waikiki shuttle takes you to Diamond Head with a park reservation ticket included, then gives you time to hike independently. Expect a scenic drive, a steep trail with stairs and a short tunnel, and wide views from the summit. Drivers such as Matthew and Matt share local context, though the level of commentary can vary.

“Matthew was great, He was a wealth of information and willing to answer any questions we had. I really appreciate how informative, professional and friendly he was!”

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6.Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

This 5:30 a.m. outing pairs pickup with a reserved entry to Diamond Head State Monument and time to hike its 1.5-mile trail. Expect switchbacks, stairs, a tunnel, and broad views over Waikīkī and the Pacific. Drivers such as Jonah and Johnna have shared local history and food tips on the ride; the hike itself is independent.

“This was such a great way to enjoy the Diamond Head trail early in the morning. Easy transportation back and forth from Waikiki. We got there right when the park opened. Our driver Jon made sure we had water and flashlights for when we needed them!”

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7.Polynesian Cultural Center Island Villages Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · 5 hours · from $103

Spend up to five hours exploring six island villages at the Polynesian Cultural Center: Hawaii, Aotearoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga and Samoa. You can watch cultural presentations, try games and crafts, and take part in activities such as canoe paddling, spear throwing and coconut opening. Admission covers the villages only, not transportation, food and drink, luaus or other shows.

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8.Hanauma Bay Admission Ticket+Equipment Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $85

This one-day package combines Hanauma Bay admission with a mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation belt. You pick up the gear at the Watumull Building in Waikiki, then make your own way to the bay. You must request an admission time and provide your email address, and book at least 60 hours ahead.

“Costó mucho encontrar el sitio donde alquilaban el equipo de snorkel. Las instucciones no eran claras”

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9.Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $29Best value

Take the shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to Ford Island and explore Hangars 37 and 79, the Raytheon Pavilion, and more than 50 aircraft. Your one-day ticket includes an audio tour in five languages. Add the Top of the Tower tour for a guided look inside the historic control tower and a 360-degree view.

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10.Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $29

Visit Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with priority admission, a shuttle and a self-guided audio tour in six languages. Walk through Hangars 37 and 79, look for marks from the 1941 attack, see aircraft from the Pacific War and later conflicts, and watch historical footage. The Hangar Café and museum store are on site.

“To me it connects the US Arizona Memorial to the rest of the war in the Pacific. You get to see aircraft that served both the United States and Japan. You may have heard about wildcats and Zeros but here you can see them up close!”

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11.Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Spend a day at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, where Hawaiian royal heirlooms, Pacific cultural collections and island natural history share space with hands-on science exhibits. Admission includes Hawaiian and Pacific Hall and the Science and Adventure Center. Optional Hawaiian Hall tours depend on docent availability; planetarium shows cost extra.

“Friendly welcome and Lanakila Seniors really enjoyed their visit. Thanks so very much!”

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12.The Complete Pearl Harbor Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · from $207

This 10-hour Oahu tour pairs the USS Arizona Memorial with visits to the USS Missouri, USS Bowfin, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, then adds downtown Honolulu and Punchbowl National Cemetery. Hotel pickup is included. Guides Bill and Will are among those who have led the tour, with historical detail a noted strength.

“The whole day was excellent. Bill was a great guide very knowledgeable.”

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13.Wet ‘n’ Wild Waterpark Ticket with Waikiki Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Travel by van from a Waikiki pickup point to Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii for 2.5 hours in the park. Try Shaka’s near-vertical 36-foot drop, ride the Tornado, or cool off in the wave pool and family splash areas. Round-trip transport and admission are included; food, drinks, and Da Flowrider are not.

“Great to do with teenage kids ! Loved the slides, could easily spend more time here . The transfer was great and efficient”

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14.Hanauma Bay Experience with Admission Ticket and Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about five hours at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, with admission and a mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation belt included. Staff arrange the admission booking, but you travel to the Honolulu meeting point yourself. Expect a protected marine area, turquoise water, coral, and tropical fish, with entry subject to regulated access.

“I was told it included transpiration, it did not! But even worse is when I "Uber" my trip the officials at Hanauma Bay did not recognize the registration I printed from Viator. The only good experience was the officials at the Park did allow us to enter but I had to prove I had ID. Very disappointed !!!”

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