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Oahu Day Trips and Tours: The 15 Worth a Whole Day

391 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a driver attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest underneath.

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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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

3.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

4.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

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

6.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

7.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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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - Blue Line: coastal views and the Diamond Head side
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

8.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Choose a one-, four-, or seven-day pass for Honolulu’s hop-on hop-off trolley, then build your own route. Ride toward Diamond Head and the coast, explore Chinatown and downtown, or use the Waikiki and Ala Moana stops to get around. Guides such as Sam, Oli, Duke, Tyler, and Tim have made the ride lively and informative.

“Great way to see the city, our favorite was the blue line, seeing the ocean. I didn’t see green line.”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - In the water with turtles and reef fish
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

9.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Living Ocean Tours for a two-hour boat trip from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon, Waikiki’s popular sea turtle snorkeling site. The crew provides masks, snorkels, and other equipment, plus a safety briefing and light snacks. You need basic swimming ability. Turtles and reef fish are the main draw, with dolphins and, in winter, humpback whales possible bonus sightings.

“Amazing experience, knowledgable staff, cool boat, loads of turtles, dolphins, colourful fish and a whale!”

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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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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Pali history and the windward coast
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

11.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend a full day circling Oahu from Waikiki, stopping at coastal lookouts, Nuʻuanu Pali, a macadamia nut and coffee shop, North Shore beaches, Waimea Valley’s waterfall, and Dole Plantation. Waimea admission is included, but food and the optional tram are extra. Guides such as Ian, Bill, RJ, and Charlie have led trips.

“We had an amazing island tour with Cousin Charlie! He made the entire day unforgettable. The videos he played on the bus helped us learn so much about Hawai‘i’s culture, history, and landmarks, which made every stop even more meaningful. The botanical garden was absolutely beautiful, complete with a stunning waterfall. We also loved visiting the Dole Plantation, and the many scenic stops along the way—including the blowhole—gave us breathtaking views and great photo opportunities. Lunch and snack stops were perfectly timed and delicious. Cousin Charlie truly made the experience fun, educational, and seamless. Highly, highly recommend!”

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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

12.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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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple - Scenic stops from Diamond Head to Makapuʻu
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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

13.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,450 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $146

Spend about nine hours circling Oahu in an air-conditioned shuttle with a local guide. From Waikiki, visit Byodo-In Temple, Halona Blowhole, North Shore beaches and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee and macadamia tastings along the way. Lunch costs extra. Guides have included RJ, Ian, Charlie and Rocky, though your guide is assigned on the day.

“We completed the booking of this tour super late in the evening the day before. We received all the information we needed for pickup and confirmation immediately at booking. The tour is excellent, touching on all the great Oahu sites. Our guide Tim was fun, charming, and entertaining. I fully recommend this tour!”

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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

14.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 Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour - Nu’uanu Pali’s cliffs and island history
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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

15.Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,123 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Circle Oahu from Waikiki by air-conditioned coach, with stops at Nu’uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa and the Dole Plantation. Temple and other listed admission fees are included; lunch and Waimea’s optional tram ride cost extra. Guides vary, with Mo, Mike, Ken and Wes among the names praised for lively stories and island history.

“This is a great trip to get oriented to the island. Lots of information that you wouldn’t get if you rented a car and just drove. Our guide Kanamu gave us a lot of options for snorkeling and free activities Some other people reviewing this tour have said that they felt rushed, however in order to get around the island in 8 hours it is going to feel a bit rushed. We were very happy with our experience.”

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