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15 Best Things To Do In Honolulu

Oahu’s best days out.

The 15 most popular things to do in and around Honolulu. Diamond Head at dawn, the Waikiki water, downtown history and a luau to close the night.

15 Best Things To Do In Honolulu

If you want the guided options ranked by review, this shortlist of must-try Honolulu tours is a useful companion, and the National Park Service’s Pearl Harbor site handles timed-ticket reservations.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Pickup at dawn: choose your spot and plan for window time
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head to Halona: the morning photo block
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona - Entering USS Arizona Memorial: the documentary, the shuttle boat, and the day-of variables
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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

3.Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

Half-day Pearl Harbor tour from Waikiki with hotel pickup, WWII museum stops, and a USS Arizona Memorial shuttle. About 5 hours.

4.5

“The tour guide was great - very knowledgeable and helpful. He shared a lot of information - and was helpful with additional information about Waikiki”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Nu’uanu Pali Lookout: Kamehameha’s battle spot and a viewpoint with attitude
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

4.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

One day to see Oahu highlights: Nu’uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, Dole Plantation, plus lunch, pickup, and entrance fees.

5.0

“Fantastic day! Big John was so knowledgeable about local issues, Hawaiian history, mythology, and the best places on the island! I didn't feel rushed at any location and it was such a great day. Highly recommend!”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Diamond Head sunrise views without the crater ticket
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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

A full-day Oahu circle tour with sunrise views, North Shore fruit stops, and sea turtle snorkeling, plus Dole time and included snacks.

4.5

“Weather was definitely a factor. Couldn’t enjoy many of the stops because of high wind and rain. Never saw any turtles which was the entire reason I booked the tour. Very disappointed! Was not worth the price we paid”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head to Halona: Fast Stops, Big Views
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

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

Small-group Oahu circle tour from Waikiki with Diamond Head, North Shore turtle snorkeling, macadamia farm, and a Dole Plantation finish.

5.0

“You see a lot of the island hence you won’t have too much time to linger. Neven, our guide, was very talkative, provided a lot of information and happy to answer questions. I appreciated that they provided a lifeguard and safety instructions when we were at turtle beach to ensure everyone was safe. So easy…”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial - Visitor Center Prep: The Exhibits and Briefing That Set the Tone
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

7.Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

Guided Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Punchbowl Crater tour from Waikiki with pickup, WWII exhibits, and a scenic Honolulu drive.

4.5

“It’s a long tour but enjoyable if you have an interest in WW2 unfortunately we were unable to visit USS Arizona due to windy weather conditions. Disappointing in the extreme as we were only on Oahu for one day”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Waikiki pickup rules that can trip you up
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

8.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

A guided Pearl Harbor and Honolulu downtown day that pairs the USS Arizona Memorial with the USS Missouri surrender deck, plus smart timing.

5.0

“Well organized, informative and interesting. So glad we decided to do this tour. I would recommend it to anyone visiting the Honolulu area.”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center: Getting Context Before the Memorial
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

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

Coach comfort in Honolulu plus the USS Arizona Memorial, with optional USS Missouri and Hangar 79.

5.0

“Our driver/guide was entertaining, informative, and an excellent driver. Pearl Harbor is a sobering reminder of the terrible cost in lives of war. The only short coming of this tour was Viator guaranteed us a “private” tour with just us and our friends. Instead, we were greeted by a bus with 55 other people. When…”

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Pearl Harbor City Tour - USS Arizona Memorial: Ferry Ride, Film Setup, and Limited Shuttle Reality
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Pearl Harbor City Tour

10.Pearl Harbor City Tour

Pearl Harbor City Tour from Waikiki: Historic Honolulu drive-by, USS Arizona ferry visit, and WWII exhibits in ~5 hours for $69.

5.0

“Excellent tour. Kimono was very entertaining and informative. Will use this company again. Pearl and must do.”

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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall - Diamond Head to Halona Blowhole: Big Views Early
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Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

11.Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

North Shore and Waimea Valley by mini-bus: Diamond Head views, Halona Blowhole, Kahuku shrimp, Waimea waterfall swim or hike, Waikiki pickup.

5.0

“If you don’t want to drive to the Waimea valley and still want to see the botanical garden and/or swim at the Waimea fall (water conditions permitting), this tour might be a good option for you. In addition, you will have a chance to stop by a few local spots for a short ocean view…”

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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos - Gear fitting + safety seminar: what you learn before you feel “ready”
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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos

All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Diamond Head Is a Drive-By Here: What You Get (and What You Don’t)
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History - The 4-Hour Rhythm: Coral Crater Views, Activities, Then the Main Show
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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

14.Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

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.

5.0

“We were disappointed to find that there weren't actually classes happening for learning to make Leis like the description lead us to believe. There also weren't warrior games for us to play. The only activity they really had for us was learning to hula which felt a little rushed. It was a beautiful show and…”

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Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel - The Victorian-Age Touch: The King Kalakaua and Queen Victoria Theme
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Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

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

An intimate magic show at Hilton Waikiki with audience participation, comedy, cocktails for VIP, and a groundbreaking levitation moment.

5.0

“Close up magic in a very intimate setting. Warm and humorous Shoot Ogawa amazed and entertained while making audience participation much less intimidating and great fun! Well worth it!”

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