Go City: Oahu All-Inclusive Pass with over 45 Things To Do

A trip to Oahu is great. A pass that helps you stack highlights is better. This Go City Oahu All-Inclusive Pass lets you mix and match over 40 attractions and tours, from Pearl Harbor to waterfalls to catamarans, using a simple mobile ticket. I especially like how it covers both big-ticket classics like USS Arizona and hands-on island time like Manoa Falls hikes and North Shore water rentals. One thing to think about: many top activities demand advanced reservations, and transport isn’t automatically included for every stop.

The value is real because you’re not paying one-by-one at Honolulu prices. You also get a free pick of one premium luau if you choose a 3-day pass or longer, which is usually where people feel the budget pinch. I love that the pass is meant to be practical: download the guide, make the reservations you need, then scan or show your ticket at each place.

The main drawback is logistics. If you arrive late in the week or wait too long to book, you can end up with slots that don’t match your dates. So plan your must-dos early, especially for the luau, Diamond Head, and the most popular North Shore and Kualoa options.

Key things that make this pass worth your attention

• One mobile ticket: show or scan it at attractions so you can keep your hands free (and your wallet in the pocket).
• Pearl Harbor hits are included: Battleship Missouri, USS Bowfin, and USS Arizona plus the Aviation Museum.
• Premium luau perk: one luau choice is included with 3-day+ passes (Ka Moana Luau or Aloha Kai at Sea Life Park).
• Top nature stops are included: Diamond Head, Manoa Falls, Waimea Valley, Makapuʻu Point, and Lyon Arboretum.
• North Shore and water time: snorkeling and paddleboard or kayak rentals show up in the mix.
• Kualoa day options are limited per day: you can only choose one Kualoa-style activity per day during your pass.

How the Go City Oahu pass actually works on your days

You pick the pass length (from 2 to 7 days). Then you use the digital pass in the Go City app (or print the guide). The “magic” part is straightforward: you download the guide ahead of time, read the access instructions, and then you scan or show your pass at each attraction.

Where it gets practical is how you schedule. With a pass like this, your day doesn’t fill itself. You need to decide what matters most, then reserve the things that require it. Many popular activities list reservation requirements. If you wait, you can miss the time windows that fit your itinerary.

Another real-life detail: transportation is included only for selected attractions. Some sites include a shuttle as part of the included entry (Diamond Head does), but for other places you should be ready to arrange your own ride. A bike rental option is included too, which can be a fast way to move around Waikiki and beyond when traffic is doing its thing.

Group size is capped at 99 travelers for this experience, which is typical for how many of the attractions operate when you arrive with a timed plan.

Premium luau night: Ka Moana Luau vs Aloha Kai at Sea Life Park

If you book 3 days or longer, you get one premium luau included. That’s one of the best values in this pass because luau nights can be surprisingly pricey, and you’ll usually want the dinner-and-show package.

Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower

This one runs about 5 hours and includes a dinner buffet plus two standard drink tickets. You’ll get the welcome shell lei greeting, and the program includes classic cultural activities like hula lessons, lei making, Hawaiian tattoo experiences, and ukulele lessons.

Transportation is the only clear “watch this” point. Ka Moana offers transportation for a small fee, but you must book it directly with the attraction, and reservations are required.

Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park

This luau is about 3 hours with an oceanfront setting. You get a flower lei welcome, a buffet dinner, two complimentary drinks, and silver-tier seating. The buffet is prepared on-site in a luau imu (Hawaiian underground oven), and you’ll hear live music while you eat.

Reservations are required here too. The vibe is more “sit back and enjoy” than “hands-on workshop,” compared to the more activity-forward Ka Moana format.

My advice: pick the luau that fits your energy. If you want more participation, Ka Moana makes sense. If you want a smoother, scenic show-and-dinner night, Aloha Kai is a strong choice.

Pearl Harbor: the pass gives you the full hangar-to-memorial arc

This is the part of the pass where I think you can get your money’s worth fastest. Instead of piecing together separate tickets, you can build a day that touches multiple layers of the Pearl Harbor story.

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

This runs about 2 hours. You explore USS Bowfin, a World War II submarine, and your admission includes an audio tour available in multiple languages including English. If you like hands-on history, this is the stop that feels most interactive.

USS Arizona Memorial

Plan around 2 hours for the full experience, including your audio tour headset and the Visitor Center and museum circuit before you reach the memorial. The narration covers the 1941 attack and guides you through what happened. This is usually the emotional center of the trip.

Battleship Missouri Memorial

This one is about 1 hour 30 minutes. It’s tied to the end of World War II as the site linked to the Japanese Empire’s surrender. It also saw service through later conflicts (Korean War and Gulf War) before decommissioning.

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

This is about 2 hours and fits nicely into a Pearl Harbor day. You’ll see aircraft and exhibits in WWII hangars, plus there’s an option to use combat flight simulators.

If you want this to feel like a story (not a checklist), do the earlier museum pieces first, then end with USS Arizona. The memorial hits harder when you’ve already set the scene.

Diamond Head, Manoa Falls, and Makapuʻu: nature that stays within reach

Oahu can feel big and spread out. What I like here is that the pass includes several nature stops that don’t require you to invent a whole hiking plan from scratch.

Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

Expect about 2 hours total. You get shuttle transportation to the trailhead and a self-guided climb. The hike itself is about 30 minutes up, with switchbacks and a steep staircase at the end, plus 45 minutes at the summit rim for photos and views of Honolulu and Waikiki.

Reservations are required. Also, the trail is open to anyone paying the park fee, and your pass covers that park fee and shuttle transportation as described.

Manoa Falls: rainforest + a real payoff waterfall

This is a 1.6-mile shuttle-and-self-guided hike that targets a 150-foot waterfall. You’ll get a bottle of water, walking sticks, and bug spray included. It’s listed at about 4 hours total, and reservations are required.

Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail

This is a 2.0-mile round trip moderate hike with big views out to Koko Head and Koko Crater. It’s also a reservation stop, and it’s listed as about 4 hours.

Lyon Arboretum: a quick rainforest science walk

This is shorter, about 45 minutes, and it’s a great add-on when you want greenery without a long hike. It’s known for plant variety in a rainforest setting (a big reason it also serves as an outdoor laboratory).

If you’re trying to balance sightseeing with not burning out, I’d pair one “climb” (Diamond Head or Makapuʻu) with one “soak-in” nature stop (Lyon Arboretum) and keep Manoa Falls for the day you have energy.

The North Shore mix: hikes, fishing vibes, snorkel rentals, and paddle power

The North Shore is where Oahu feels most different. The included options help you sample it without paying for separate tour pieces.

Oahu Best Tours: local guide day

This includes a full day with a local guide, aiming at lookouts, beaches, local culture, and turtles. It’s listed as about 1 day.

A couple of guide names pop up in the kind of tours that fit this slot. One example: a guide named Kanamu shared entertaining, informative historical context on an Oahu tour, which is the exact sort of reason a guided day can be worth it even if you could technically drive the route yourself.

North Shore Tour Guide: shoreline fishing, hiking, and snorkel rentals

This is about 2 hours, and you choose one of two hike formats per day (an intermediate hike around 3 miles, or a beginner-friendly Mokuleia Trail around 3 miles). Reservations are required.

The inclusion of snorkel rentals (plus the fishing and hiking structure) makes this a strong choice if you want a guided structure but still want to be out in the coastal air.

Sea & Board Sports Hawaii: 3-hour kayak or SUP rental

This is a very “do it yourself” option at about 3 hours, along the North Shore with crystal-clear water and wildlife viewing opportunities. No previous experience is required (at least as described). Reservations are required for this activity.

If you want one North Shore day that feels complete, do this sequence: guided sightseeing in the morning, then paddle or kayak for the mid-day, and save a quiet beach stop for the late afternoon.

Catamarans and sea time: Makani Sail and Kualoa water views

If you want the ocean to be part of your Oahu days (not just something you drive past), these options are built for that.

Makani Catamaran Sail

This is about 2 hours and described as Hawaii’s #1 sailing adventure. You set sail on the Pacific for classic views. You also have an optional sunset upgrade with drinks. Reservations are required, and the listing notes a full bar selection is included.

Kualoa Ranch: the day-trip scenery machine

Kualoa is one of the easiest places on Oahu to feel like you’ve seen the island’s “movie set” side. The pass includes multiple Kualoa activities, but with an important rule: you can visit only one of the Kualoa options per day during your pass. That means you choose between Secret Island Beach access, a voyaging catamaran sail, or a Kualoa Grown trolley-style tour, rather than stacking them in one day.

Also, reservations are required for the Kualoa options.

You can build a Kualoa plan like this:

• If you want beaches and water activity, go Secret Island Beach.
• If you want boat scenery plus narration, pick the voyaging catamaran sail.
• If you want farming, plants, and agriculture context, choose Kualoa Grown.

Secret Island Beach: 3 hours of beach access with a long menu of activities

Secret Island is listed as a half-day experience of about 3 hours with access to facilities and activities. Included activities are broad: kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle board, swimming, volleyball, and ping-pong are named, plus other island-style options.

Reservations are required. This is the kind of stop that can turn a “sightseeing day” into an actual beach day, especially if you’ve already done hikes earlier.

Food, fun, and culture beyond the beach: Waimea Valley, palaces, and museums

The pass doesn’t only focus on water. It includes several stops that help you understand Hawaiian history and daily life.

Waimea Valley

You’ll spend about 2 hours exploring the valley’s botanical gardens, plant variety, archaeological sites, and a waterfall. It also includes options to experience Hawaiian culture onsite with activities like hula lessons and lei making (as described). There are free self-guided walking tours daily.

This one pairs well with either Diamond Head or a North Shore day if you want a change of pace.

Bishop Museum

Plan around 3 hours. Bishop Museum is Hawaii’s largest museum and includes exhibits on Polynesian culture and large collections, including animal and plant specimens. There’s also an “active” volcano display.

If you want a single museum day that helps the rest of the trip make more sense, this is one of the best candidates in the pass.

Iolani Palace

This is about 2 hours. It’s the only official state residence of royalty in the US, a National Historic Landmark, and it was home to Hawaii’s last monarchs. The palace was built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, and Queen Liliuokalani lived there until the monarchy was overthrown in 1893.

Queen Emma Summer Palace

This is shorter, about 1 hour. It’s a transported home story: built in Boston in 1848, then shipped to Hawaii via Cape Horn to serve as the summer residence for Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV, plus their son Prince Albert Edward.

Lyon Arboretum and Queen Emma pair nicely

If your trip weather is hot and humid, shorter indoor-style sightseeing plus a short rainforest walk can feel more doable than stacking only long hikes.

Waterfalls and hands-on crafts: Sunset Beach lei-making and basket weaving

Two activities are listed for Sunset Beach:

• Hawaiian lei making
• Coconut palm basket weaving

Both are about 1 hour, and reservations are required. Since this is on the beach, plan for sun and plan for what you’ll need to be comfortable: the listing recommends bringing a beach towel or chair, sunblock, and water.

If you want a “take something home” moment without buying souvenirs all day, these craft sessions are a nice option.

Waikiki energy: biking, yoga, and Wet’n’Wild

If you want Oahu to feel active in the city too, the pass has you covered.

Hawaiian Style Rentals & Sales: 8-hour bike rental

You get an 8-hour bike rental, plus a map of Oahu and a helmet. This is one of the more practical ways to move around Waikiki and nearby areas without waiting for rides all day.

Beach Sunset Yoga Hawaii: Waikiki class

This is about 1 hour, set on an ocean-side lawn. It requires a reservation.

Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii

This is about 3 hours. It’s set up for both families and thrill-seekers. If you like rides, it lists options from mild to wild, including Tornado with a 130-foot tunnel.

North Shore factories and action parks

Two fun add-ons round out the pass so you don’t only do history and beaches.

North Shore Soap Factory

At the historic Waialua Sugar Mill, this is about 1 hour. It’s a working factory where soap and skincare are made using all-natural, environmentally friendly ingredients (as described). Reservations are required, and you receive a 15% discount at the on-site Hawaiian Bath & Body store.

Coral Crater Adventure Park

This is a tree-top aerial challenge course around an obstacle structure. It’s about 1 hour and requires advanced booking. There’s also age guidance: children under six aren’t permitted, and kids 6 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you want one active day that doesn’t rely on water conditions, this is a good option.

Polynesian Cultural Center: plan it like a full day

The Polynesian Cultural Center is about 2 hours for the included admission as listed, and it includes a set of hands-on activities and demonstrations across recreations of villages (New Zealand, ancient Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga). Fire dancing, bare-feet tree climbing, spear-throwing, coconut-husking, and the Haka warrior dance are named.

What I recommend in planning terms: if this is your big cultural centerpiece, treat it as a full-day visit even if your included time is listed at around 2 hours. The activities can be the sort you want to watch more than once, and you’ll likely want time for extra stops onsite.

One more practical note: transportation is not stated as included for every guest. So if you’re relying on getting there without a car, confirm the pickup situation in the guide early and plan a backup option.

Price vs value: when the $214 pass feels like a steal

The pass price you’re seeing ($214 per person) makes sense when you stack a few categories:

• One or more major history stops at Pearl Harbor
• One big “activity” stop (Diamond Head hike or a catamaran)
• One nature day (Manoa Falls or Waimea Valley)
• Your premium luau choice

You can easily spend well beyond this with Honolulu-style ticketing if you buy each attraction separately. The pass becomes especially strong if your dates line up with reservation availability.

The value is weaker when:

• Your top picks are already booked for your travel window
• You discover that transportation is not included for the places you assumed it would be
• You run into reservation trouble late in your trip

So use the pass like a strategist. Pick your must-dos first. Then pick the “nice if available” backups.

Common gotchas to plan around before you land

Here are the issues that can turn a good deal into stress, and how you prevent them.

Reservations can make or break your schedule

Luau slots, Diamond Head, Manoa Falls, North Shore activities, Makapuʻu, Coral Crater, and several craft and workshop experiences list reservation requirements. Book early, then lock in your day order.

Transportation is selective

Only some attractions include transport. Diamond Head includes shuttle transportation as part of the plan. Other places may require you to handle your own ride, or in the case of Ka Moana, you may need to book transportation directly with the attraction.

The pass is easy at the gates, but not always in the planning

The ticket scan is meant to be smooth. Your planning step is where your time goes: download the guide, check instructions, and make reservations well ahead.

Who should buy this pass

This works best if:

• You like having options and building your own itinerary.
• You’re okay doing some reservation planning before or soon after you arrive.
• You want a mix of history, nature, and hands-on culture, not just one theme.

If you prefer zero-planning travel or you’re traveling on very tight dates with limited availability, you might feel frustrated by reservation bottlenecks.

Should you book the Go City Oahu All-Inclusive Pass?

I’d book it if Pearl Harbor is on your list, you want at least one luau night, and you’re willing to reserve key activities early. The best payoff is when you can combine a history day, a nature day, and a water or culture highlight without paying separate admission for each stop.

I wouldn’t book it if your trip window is short and inflexible, and you can’t commit to reservation planning. In that case, the pass can feel like you’re paying for options you can’t lock in.

If you do book: treat your first priority as reservation timing, not sightseeing order. Once you have the hard reservations handled, the rest of the pass becomes a fun, flexible way to fill in the gaps.

FAQ

How many days does the Go City Oahu pass cover?

You can choose a pass option from 2 to 7 days, and the digital pass is valid for the number of days you select.

What premium luau is included, and when do I get to choose?

All passes include one free admission to a premium luau experience. If you choose a 3-day pass or longer, you can select one premium luau option from the choices listed in the digital guide.

Do I need reservations for attractions?

Many of the most popular activities require advanced reservations. The included digital guide and the Go City app have the up-to-date reservation instructions.

How do I use the pass at attractions?

Your pass is available as a mobile ticket after purchase. Save it on your phone and show or scan it at each attraction for direct entry.

Is transportation included for every stop?

Transportation is included only on selected attractions. Some activities include shuttle transport (like Diamond Head), while other places may require you to arrange your own way.

What’s included with the luau dinner?

The premium luau options include dinner buffet and drink tickets or complimentary drinks as described for each luau choice.

Can I do more than one Kualoa Ranch activity in a single day?

You can visit only one of the listed Kualoa-related options per day during your pass (including Secret Island Beach, Voyaging Catamaran Sail, or Kualoa Grown).

Does the pass include food and drinks?

Food and drinks aren’t included unless specified as part of an attraction. The premium luau includes dinner and drink inclusions.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and cancellation cut-off times are based on local time.