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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
Mauka Warriors Luau brings Oahu’s Battle of Kipapa to life with hands-on culture, an all-you-can-eat feast, and fire-knife dance.
Most Popular“Amazing show!! All the performers were PHENOMENAL and I loved the personality of the dancers coming out in their performances! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a true, authentic luau.”
Hotel pickup from Ko Olina to Pearl Harbor. Guided stops at USS Arizona Memorial, Visitor Center, and USS Missouri with entry fees included.
“Steve is an excellent tour guide, although most of the "tours" are self-guided. It seems like the Viator tour price could be cheaper and thats why I didn't give 5 stars. You are mainly paying for the transport from your hotel to each of the two memorials; however, Steve did a great job of filling…”
Waikiki pickup to USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, then Iolani Palace and Honolulu landmarks. Entrance fees included.
“Worst experience ever. No communications. We were informed on bus that there is no ticket (the drive does not know the reason and suspected that a cruise ship took all the tickets), and that we have to request stand by ourselves. Nobody told us that bags are not allowed in the park (and we cannot…”
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Small-group early-access Pearl Harbor tour: boat to USS Arizona and guided Honolulu sights like Iolani Palace and Aloha Tower.
“Our tour guide Christine was wonderful. She was on time and kept our group on schedule with the activities. Christine gave us a lot of history while on the bus, and made it interesting at the same time. And the walking portion of the tour was great! Christine is a fantastic guide. I would highly…”
Small-group bike tour through Honolulu’s best landmarks, with helmets, snacks, Aloha Tower views, Kaka’ako murals, and history for $149.
“Loved seeing a different parts of Honolulu. The speaker system was great for this type of tour, everyone could hear the guides narrative as we pedaled along. Video collage was great too”
Honolulu history in 2.5 hours on a small-group Segway: Mission Houses, Iolani Palace, Chinatown, Aloha Tower, and Kaka’ako.
“Well guided tour that was enjoyable, safe, and informative. It was a fun time and a great way to cover a lot of ground without a lot of effort. Two shouts out to our guide Jeanne, she was great!!”
A 90-minute Honolulu walking story about conquest, monarchy, missions, and the courts, with mostly free stops and a $39 guide-led route.
“Terry was a great storyteller of the glossed over parts of Hawaiian history. The walk wasn’t far, but covered many topics.”
Semi-private Honolulu history tour with pickup, Diamond Head views, Iolani Palace, and Bishop Museum, led by local guides for $144.
“We had a great day exploring the history of Hawaii, and learning about the years of monarchy. Our guide Simina took us to historical sites, and shared a lot of info as we were traveling through the city. Having done all the “regular” attractions during previous trips, it was great to have the opportunity to…”
Self-guided Oahu driving audio from Pearl Harbor to Dole Plantation with 78+ stories, offline audio, and beaches, history, and lookouts.
“Terrible app redirect to someone elses site. I would never buy anything from this company again and poor directions”
Pickup plus tickets for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and USS Arizona Memorial, then Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, and the Kamehameha statue.
“Very disappointed and frustrated with this tour. Poor planning, unmet expectations, and not worth the money. Would not recommend. As per tour guide, they promised USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL BOAT TICKET was guaranteed but it’s not. Guide made us stand on the standby line. Waited for 4 hrs to get boat ride because of the delayed…”
A small-group Honolulu tour pairing Waikiki pickup with Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial plus key city stops like Iolani Palace and Punchbowl.
“Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial is a deeply moving and unforgettable experience. It’s not just a historical site — it’s a place of reflection, respect, and remembrance.”
A short, small-group walking tour of Downtown Honolulu’s 1930s–1944 red light district, led by Jim and Jackie.
“Absolutely fascinating and awesome tour! The underside of life in Honolulu during WWII comes to life as Jackie and Jim took us back through history. Entertaining and educational. I highly recommend!”
Glide through historic downtown Honolulu by Segway, past Kaka'ako murals and Iolani landmarks, then finish with Chinatown and Ala Moana Beach.
“Timo was an amazing tour guide! He tailored the tour to our wishes and explained everything in detail!”
A budget-friendly smartphone audio walk through Honolulu’s Historic District, from Aliʻiolani Hale to the Hawaii Theatre Center—GPS guided.
“Great tool for a self guided tour of downtown Honolulu. Enjoyed the background info and artistic touches like voiced stories from historic people. Some your stops were more impressive than others, but the your makes it easy to skip and walk your own routes when you want. Overall, you can't beat the price for a…”
Waikiki pickup to USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor exhibits, then Iolani Palace and Kamehameha statue. 5 hours, $57.
“They may want to have a rain poncho in case they need it to sit on. For the boat ride to the Arizona memorial”
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