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15 Best Historical Tours On Oahu

Oahu’s best days out.

The 15 most popular historical tours on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.

15 Best Historical Tours On Oahu

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History - Hands-on activities: what you can do before the show
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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

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

Mauka Warriors Luau at the Battle of Kipapa: island feast, hula and fire-knife shows, plus hands-on Polynesian workshops in Oahu.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Luau is in a huge outdoor area. It took us an hour and a half to get there from the cruise port.the show was interesting and well done. The food was adequate. Biggest disappointment was alcohol permit not available. I was really looking forward to a Mai tai!”

3,013 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $145.55by Mauka Warriors Luau

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Pearl Harbor History Remembered Tour from Ko Olina - USS Arizona Memorial: the shuttle boat moment and what to watch for
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Pearl Harbor History Remembered Tour from Ko Olina

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2.Pearl Harbor History Remembered Tour from Ko Olina

Ko Olina’s 8-hour Pearl Harbor History Remembered tour includes pickup, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, and a Honolulu drive for $154.

★ 5.0

“I hope you get Nani Popolo as your tour guide! He was outstanding. Funny, great story teller - we learned a lot from him. The tour ran very smoothly. I highly recommend this one, because you get to see the Arizona Memorial, there’s time to watch the movie and tour the museum at the Pearl…”

1,009 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $154.00by E Noa Tours

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Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour - Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center and the Road to War Exhibit
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Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour

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Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour - USS Arizona Memorial boat ride: tickets, first-come access, and standby
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Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour

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4.Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour

Early access Pearl Harbor tour with USS Arizona boat ride plus a guided downtown Honolulu walk to palaces, statues, and the Eternal Flame.

★ 4.5

“Sierra was a hit! We thoroughly enjoyed her cultural insight as we hopped from one sight to the other. Learned a lot & had fun with her as our driver.”

87 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Daniels Hawaii - Tours & Activities

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Historical Honolulu Bike Tour - From Kuhio Beach to Waikiki: the ride begins with easy wins
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Historical Honolulu Bike Tour

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5.Historical Honolulu Bike Tour

A small-group Honolulu bike tour with history stops, photo help, fruit tastings, and Aloha Tower views, all on a mostly flat ride.

★ 5.0

“Kelly was incredible. He knows a ton about Hawaii - I learned so much! Definitely worth the tour!!!!”

76 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $149.00by Bike Tour Hawaii

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History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway - Getting started at Kakaʻako: meeting point, language, and gear
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History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway

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6.History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway

Glide through Honolulu’s key history sites on a Segway tour. Small group, headsets, and a smooth 2.5-hour ride from Kakaʻako.

★ 5.0

“What an enjoyable morning learning about the history of the islands. Michael, your were entertaining, knowledgeable and interesting to have as our guide. Thank you for being our photographer as well. The small group was fun to be with. No one was lost at the end of the single file. We definitely will do more…”

16 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $254.14by Segway of Hawaii - Kakaako

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Through A Glass Darkly The Strange and Tragic History Of Honolulu - Stop 2: Iolani Palace, the monarchy’s end in a building you can still feel
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Through A Glass Darkly The Strange and Tragic History Of Honolulu

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7.Through A Glass Darkly The Strange and Tragic History Of Honolulu

A 1.5-hour Honolulu walk through Kamehameha’s conquest, Iolani Palace, missionary sites, courts, and Capitol Modern for $39.

★ 5.0

“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”

12 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $39.00

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Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour - Diamond Head, a WWII overlook, and the one volcano road you can drive
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Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour

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8.Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour

A 5–6 hour semi-private Honolulu history tour with hotel pickup, Diamond Head views, Iolani Palace, and Bishop Museum—$144 per person.

★ 5.0

“Melissa our guide was very knowledgeable, and a great communicator - and a delightful person. The stops were excellent- especially the iolani palace (a must see!) and the bishop museum. This is Hawaii beyond the beaches and so fascinating.”

11 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $144.00by Spiritual Tours Hawaii

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Best Oahu Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: Beaches, History & More - Start at Pearl Harbor, end at Dole Plantation
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Best Oahu Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: Beaches, History & More

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Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu - USS Arizona Memorial: Powerful, Time-Sensitive, and Worth Protecting in Your Plans
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Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu

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10.Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu

A half-day circuit of Pearl Harbor’s key memorials and Honolulu landmarks, with pickup, transport, and a clear plan for the USS Arizona visit.

★ 3.5

“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…”

10 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $75.87by Pearl Harbor Tours

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Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area - Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center: documentary first, then the boat ride
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Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area

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11.Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area

Air-conditioned Waikiki pickup, a timed USS Arizona visit with boat ride, plus Downtown Honolulu, Punchbowl, and Iolani Palace in one day.

★ 4.5

“It's mostly a self-guided tour with transportation provided.. Our driver/guide was Leena Bush Excellent local guide with lots of historical information during the transportation sections.”

9 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $75.99by Pearl Harbor Oahu

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Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District - The tone: honest history without turning it into entertainment
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Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District

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12.Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District

A short, factual walking tour of Honolulu’s 1930s–1944 red light district, led by lively guides at the historic Blaisdell site.

★ 4.5

“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!”

8 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $60.00by Honolulu Red Light Tours

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Honolulu: Historic Downtown Segway Tour - Kaka’ako Murals, Mission Houses, and Kawaiahao Church: The Part That Feels Like Art and Time Travel
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Honolulu: Historic Downtown Segway Tour

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Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour - Value Check: $10.99 and a 1–2 Hour Downtown Loop
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Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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14.Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

A $10.99 smartphone audio walk through downtown Honolulu’s historic core, with offline GPS, auto-playing stories, and easy self-paced exploring.

★ 4.0

“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…”

6 reviews1 to 2 hours (approx.)From $10.99by Tripvia Tours

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Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour - USS Arizona Memorial: what you’ll see and why 2 hours is the right amount
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Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour

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15.Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour

Waikiki pickup for Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center, plus downtown royal stops like Iolani Palace and the Kamehameha statue.

★ 4.0

“I don’t know why I thought this would be a guide tour through Pearl Harbor but it isn’t. Nice ride over guide takes you to entrance gets you in, gives guidance then leaves.”

5 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $57.00by NORTH SHORE BEACH BUS

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