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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“Very entertaining and buffet line very fast, you can tell it’s not there first time,from start to finish A ++ !!!”
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.
“Overall great experience. Your guide was a local Hawaiian Kaona which I greatly appreciated. Her knowledge of history and the island was perfect. She made every person feel important on our tour which was most impressive!! Pearl Harbor experience is a must when visiting Oahu, whether it’s a part of your history or not.”
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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.
“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this half day, small group tour of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Sites and Downtown Honolulu monuments. Our guide, Christine, was very sociable and knowledgeable about the places we visited. She was also a great driver which helps if you get car sick easily! Highly recommend, we will be using…”
Small-group bike tour through Honolulu’s best landmarks, with helmets, snacks, Aloha Tower views, Kaka’ako murals, and history for $149.
“This was a great tour my husband and I are bicyclist adventurers and enjoy doing bicycle rides on our vacations. So coming to Hawaii we knew we wanted to get in a ride. This was great because we got to ride and learn lots of things about the area. Kelly takes you at a nice…”
Honolulu history in 2.5 hours on a small-group Segway: Mission Houses, Iolani Palace, Chinatown, Aloha Tower, and Kaka’ako.
“Jeanie was fantastic! We’ve been to Hawaii several times and found her to be knowledgeable with information not readily available to most travelers. We’ve also taken Segway tours in many U.S. Cities and found this tour the BEST by far”
A 90-minute Honolulu walking story about conquest, monarchy, missions, and the courts, with mostly free stops and a $39 guide-led route.
“Terry shared a lot of local history, and being a one-on-one tour, he was able to go into much more detail and expand on his usual talk. He is very knowledgeable and very interesting and it's a tour I would recommend if you're a real history lover”
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.
“Enjoyed seeing all the areas as we traveled around the island. Great sights and great information. One thing that would make it better is functionality with android auto. Also need a little more advanced waring of sights and turns in the more city area”
Pickup plus tickets for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and USS Arizona Memorial, then Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, and the Kamehameha statue.
“The experience was misrepresented as we would get tickets to the USS Arizona. Instead it was a manual process of standing in line for over 2 hours. The event turned out to be basically a taxi service. We are supposed to get a refund but I haven’t heard more from the tour operator.”
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.
“Longer than expected, but we went early enough in the morning to avoid heat and sunAuto-translated”
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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