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Honolulu & Waikiki Tours: The 15 Best Close to the Hotels

377 tours  ·  from $15 a head

You can do a surprising amount of Oahu without leaving Honolulu. These 15 start within a short ride of Waikiki: the reef boats, the crater trail, the palace downtown and the harbour at sunset.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole: a quick stop on the shore
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Take a nine-hour bus tour from Honolulu around Oahu, with stops at Halona Blowhole, Nu’uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, a macadamia nut outlet, Haleiwa and Dole Plantation. You’ll also pass Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and North Shore surf beaches. Guides including Marlon, Lola and Tony are praised for sharing Hawaiian history and local tips.

“Great way to see the rest of the island. Lulu was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide who knew the flora and fauna of the islands.”

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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Surf breaks, farms, and Haleʻiwa
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

2.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,669 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

This 8 to 10-hour Oahu loop starts with a 7:00 am pickup in Honolulu and pairs coastal viewpoints with North Shore stops, food and farm shops, and a snorkel break. You’ll travel by bus with a guide and driver; guides named on some departures include Aka, Kat, Dylan, and Captain Jack. Snacks and snorkeling gear are included.

“Aka is great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and wise. He is a native of the land. His culture and life experiences are a blessing to others.”

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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona - The 23-minute film before the Arizona
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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

3.Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,433 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

This five-hour trip from Honolulu pairs a guided drive with time at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. You’ll see the 23-minute film, explore the exhibits, and take a Navy shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial if tickets and operations allow. Guides such as Big Jon, Nani, Momi, and RJ have led trips, sharing stories about wartime Oahu and practical tips for the site.

“Easy way to get shuttled from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor and back. Includes entry into Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial. Tour guide drops you off with lots of time to explore the Pearl Harbor grounds before entering USS Arizona Memorial. I recommend checking out the 20min film they provide as it gives you lots of information before visiting USS Arizona Memorial. Our tour guide, Big Jon, was awesome and gave us lots of knowledge about Hawaii and Pearl Harbor during our shuttle. I recommend this tour for anyone!”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Byodo-In Temple: a quiet pause in the mountains
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

4.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,014 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu from Waikiki in an air-conditioned minibus capped at 28 people. Stops include Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, macadamia nuts, lunch, Waimea Falls and Dole Plantation. Expect island history and stories from your guide, plus a chance to swim at the falls. Lunch and listed admission fees are included; DoleWhip is extra.

“Sit back and enjoy! Chuck was a great guide and was helpful and professional. The stops gave the island experience.”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Diamond Head Lookout, Kahala and the southeast coast
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

5.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

This 10 to 12-hour circle-island tour starts in Waikiki and visits coastal lookouts, North Shore stops, the Pali Lookout and Dole Plantation, with a chance to snorkel near sea turtles. Your guide handles the long drive and shares island history. Guides named on recent trips include Cap, Dirk and Rob, though the guide and exact route can vary.

“We are first time visitors to Hawaii. This is a great tour to get to know Oahu outer area. Highly recommend!!!”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Makapu’u views and the windward coast
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

6.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel around Oahu by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide, stopping at coastal viewpoints, a macadamia farm, a North Shore farm and the Dole Plantation. Snorkel at a beach known for green sea turtles, with gear provided, though sightings are not guaranteed. Pickup from select Waikiki hotels is included. Expect a full day, a group of up to 28, and extra costs for lunch and treats.

“Amazing tour, loved the whole tour. Nevin our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a lot of fun!”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial - Punchbowl Crater offers a quieter kind of remembrance
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

7.Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,209 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Travel from a designated Waikiki pickup zone to Pearl Harbor for the visitor center exhibits and boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, then see Punchbowl Crater and historic Honolulu. A guide handles the visit briefing and shares island history en route. Guides vary, with past trips led by Finny, Charlie, Jeff, Ian, and Art.

“Finny was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He took the time to speak to all the guests in his coach and make them feel welcome. He had great information about the Arizona Memorial and Honolulu.”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Take time to understand the USS Arizona Memorial
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

8.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,143 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $143

From Waikiki, E Noa Tours takes you to Pearl Harbor for the visitor center, the USS Arizona Memorial program and the USS Missouri, then adds a guided drive through historic Honolulu. Your guide handles the transport and shares local context; guides such as Oli, Kimo and Nani have been praised for lively storytelling. Arizona shuttle access depends on Navy operations.

“I truly enjoyed the memorial walk as well as learning the placement of all the ships in the harbor that day especially the ship my father was on.”

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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

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

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

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

10.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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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Diamond Head views, then the coast
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

11.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,682 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu’s east and North Shore in a minibus, with Waikiki pickup, coastal viewpoints, local food stops and time at Waimea Valley. The included garden admission gives you the option to walk to the waterfall, where swimming is allowed when conditions permit. Guides such as Ian, Tim, RJ and Kanamu have led past tours, but guide assignments vary.

“It was mind blowing. It was very informative and interesting. My favorite part was all the movie clips.”

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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos - What the lagoon setting means
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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos

12.First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

At Magic Island Lagoon, an instructor such as Alex, Nick, Danny, or Rida fits your gear, explains the safety basics, and stays with you as you get comfortable underwater. No certification or swimming experience is required, but you must feel at ease in the water. The session lasts about 90 minutes, reaches roughly 15 feet, and includes a complimentary video.

“Excellent time spent! Danny (the instructor and guide) was very patient and friendly in teaching and guiding while underwater.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Waikiki and Diamond Head from the road
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

13.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu from Honolulu, with a guide, round-trip transport, lunch and entry to Byodo-in Temple and Waimea Valley included. Expect coastal lookouts, a stop in Haleiwa, a visit to Waimea Falls and plenty of time on the road. Guide Hailey and drivers including Chen, Mr. Kim and Anthony have led past departures.

“The best out of all the island tours. Our guide Hailey was very informative and entertaining. The driver Mr. Kim was very professional and accommodating.”

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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History - Activities before the performance
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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

14.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

At Coral Crater Adventure Park, this outdoor luau serves kalua pork, taro rolls and other island dishes before a show of Polynesian dance, fire-knife performance and Hawaiian history. You can try activities such as hula and headband weaving, though the options may vary. Hotel pickup is available for an added fee.

“Luau is in a huge outdoor area. It took us an hour and a half to get there from the cruise port.the show was interesting and well done. The food was adequate. Biggest disappointment was alcohol permit not available. I was really looking forward to a Mai tai!”

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Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel - Audience participation, with room to sit back
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Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

15.The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,754 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Inside the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, magician Shoot Ogawa and fellow performers stage an intimate, interactive magic show with comedy and a close-up levitation act. The roughly two-hour evening also nods to King Kalakaua’s 1881 visit to England. Tickets start at $99; VIP seating includes two cocktails.

“From Atlanta, GA.. show was funny and entertaining.. shoot was great and made sure to involve everyone in the audience.. it was funny and magical..”

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New in Tours in Honolulu

★ 4.5Private Half-Day Circle Island Highlights Tour in Oahu10 reviews
★ 5.0Battleships of World War II Departing from Waikiki AreaFrom $12210 reviews
★ 5.0Half-Day Waterfall Tour – Hike, Scenic, Food and PhotoFrom $1153 reviews
★ 5.0Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, WaterfallsFrom $22548 reviews
★ 5.0“The Dole Plantation” & “North Shore” Private Limousine VIP Tour!6 reviews
★ 5.0North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim with TurtlesFrom $150106 reviews
★ 5.0Waikiki Sunset – 50 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or OnFrom $5158 reviews
★ 5.0Private Dole,Garlic Shrimp,Haleiwa,North Shore Customizable tour19 reviews
★ 5.0USS Arizona Memorial & The “Mighty MO” #1 Limousine Private Tour5 reviews
★ 4.0Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise Including TransportationFrom $8968 reviews
★ 4.5Oahu’s Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling and MoreFrom $94116 reviews
★ 5.0VIP Aloha Style Private Island Tour12 reviews
★ 5.0Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour – Semi-private: 6 passenger maxFrom $9994 reviews
★ 4.5Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor TourFrom $38597 reviews
★ 4.5Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki AreaFrom $759 reviews

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