OAHU · HAWAII
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.
Mauka Warriors Luau at the Battle of Kipapa: island feast, hula and fire-knife shows, plus hands-on Polynesian workshops in Oahu.
Most Popular“Our 10-yr Anniversary choice of event. Of course, the wife wanted up-close seats so we got the $200 package. I can say it was worth it. The chief was funny and the amenities were nice too. 10/10”
Ko Olina’s 8-hour Pearl Harbor History Remembered tour includes pickup, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, and a Honolulu drive for $154.
“Although it was a long day, seeing the Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, and Bowfin Sub was awesome. The narration by Chico as we traveled to and from Pearl Harbor plus the city drive through Honolulu was informative and entertaining.”
A respectful Pearl Harbor visit plus Honolulu royal and political landmarks, with hotel pickup, narration, and USS Arizona access for $57.
“Excellent and engaging Guide. Enough time if you don't add submarine museum and tour, which would make you hurry a bit.”
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Early access Pearl Harbor tour with USS Arizona boat ride plus a guided downtown Honolulu walk to palaces, statues, and the Eternal Flame.
“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…”
A small-group Honolulu bike tour with history stops, photo help, fruit tastings, and Aloha Tower views, all on a mostly flat ride.
“First morning in Honolulu we scheduled this tour. Our tour guide Kelly took us on a four hour adventure to parts of the local venues we would not have otherwise seen or found on our own. Treat yourself and take a bike ride around Honolulu with Kelly.”
Glide through Honolulu’s key history sites on a Segway tour. Small group, headsets, and a smooth 2.5-hour ride from Kakaʻako.
“Both Michael and Zach were personable and knowledgeable. They made our very first Segway experience effortlessly and enjoyable. Thank to the team at Segway of HI.”
A 1.5-hour Honolulu walk through Kamehameha’s conquest, Iolani Palace, missionary sites, courts, and Capitol Modern for $39.
“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”
A 5–6 hour semi-private Honolulu history tour with hotel pickup, Diamond Head views, Iolani Palace, and Bishop Museum—$144 per person.
“Eva, our guide, so fun, nice and full of information. Museums so interesting. Hot day but Eva had water nice AC. So much Hawaiian history. Mahalo!”
A self-guided Oahu road trip with GPS-triggered audio on Pearl Harbor, beaches, lookouts, and more. Pay once per car.
“Easy to follow, takes you to all of the main cultural spots, narrative segments are clear and to the point, and cost efficient.”
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.
“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…”
Air-conditioned Waikiki pickup, a timed USS Arizona visit with boat ride, plus Downtown Honolulu, Punchbowl, and Iolani Palace in one day.
“LEMNA was Great! Great spokesperson the whole time. Very informative of culture and things around the city and historic parts. “Alohaaaa” and “ Kindness””
A short, factual walking tour of Honolulu’s 1930s–1944 red light district, led by lively guides at the historic Blaisdell site.
“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 Honolulu’s historic downtown on a 2-hour Segway tour with an English- and Japanese-speaking guide, ending at Ala Moana Beach.
“Timo was an amazing tour guide! He tailored the tour to our wishes and explained everything in detail!”
A $10.99 smartphone audio walk through downtown Honolulu’s historic core, with offline GPS, auto-playing stories, and easy self-paced exploring.
“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 for Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center, plus downtown royal stops like Iolani Palace and the Kamehameha statue.
“It was a waste of time to book this tour. They were 45 minutes late and all they do it take you inside the gate and hand you tickets to get on the ferry. It would have been easier to just buy the tickets ourselves.”
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
