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15 Best Oahu Tours & Activities

Oahu’s best days out.

The 15 standout tours and day trips across Oahu, from the south-shore beaches to the North Shore surf towns and the green windward valleys.

15 Best Oahu Tours & Activities

Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI - Getting There at 1025 Ala Moana Blvd Without Stress
Oahu, Parasailing, Tour Reviews

Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI

Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - How the routes fit together (and how to choose)
Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waikiki Trolley & Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

2.Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

Hop-on hop-off trolleys in Honolulu from Waikiki to Diamond Head and Chinatown. Flexible 1, 4, or 7-day passes for $22.

★ 4.5

“Great experience !! I didn’t have definitive plans but I knew I wanted to explore the island. I was able to go to the beach and visit famous sites with the blue and green trolley”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - What You Get Before You Swim: Training, Gear, and Safety
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

3.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

A 2-hour guided snorkel in Waikiki’s Turtle Canyons with green sea turtles, free gear, snacks, and chances at dolphins and whales.

★ 5.0

“This was a great experience! The staff were friendly, helpful, and excellent. The tour was the perfect amount of time. We enjoyed it so much we’re booking again this year.”

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Paradise Cove Luau - Pre-show flow: Hawaiian games, arts and crafts, and the pageantry buildup
Luau Shows & Dinners, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Paradise Cove Luau

4.Paradise Cove Luau

Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Olina, Oahu: sunset beach show with Mai Tai, Hawaiian food buffet, and Polynesian music, plus optional Waikiki pickup.

★ 4.5

“We paid for the Deluxe package for the full Hawaiian experience which was £200pp & there were 3 of us = £600 but unfortunately due to circumstances no fault of our own, we ended up just having dinner & a show! We didn’t mind paying the monRead more”

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Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off - How the Blue Line coastline loop works (1 to 8 hours)
Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waikiki Trolley & Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

5.Waikiki Trolley Blue Line Coastline & Local Grindz Hop-on Hop-off

Open-air Waikiki Trolley Blue Line tour of Oahu’s south/east coast with guide narration, hop-off stops, and local plate lunch plus malasadas.

★ 5.0

“The shuttle bus was very busy so you could be standing, The views on the route were amazing and the driver was very knowledgeable. When we got off the bus at the blow hole, The driver asked everyone to return to their same seat.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head Lookouts: Getting Your Bearings Fast
Circle Island Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

6.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

Waikiki pickup for a full Oahu loop with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore fruit, and included Waimea gardens and waterfall.

★ 5.0

“1st issue: the driver forgot to pick us up. He arrived 1.5 hours late. Tried to contact the tour provider (Go Hawaii Tours) several times unsuccessfully (no response to chat and phone number was for a different tour company). After contacting Viator, the tour company called to say the driver was stuck in traffic and…”

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Oahu's North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure - The 8 lines (500 to 2,400 feet) and the extra challenges
North Shore Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Zip Lines

Oahu’s North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure

Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple - Diamond Head to the East Side: start with big dramatic coastal views
Circle Island Tours, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

8.Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

Circle Island in one day from Waikiki, with Byodo-In Temple, Kona coffee and macadamias, North Shore turtles, and Dole Whip.

★ 5.0

“The tour guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and had us all laughing and enjoying the trip. This experience is well worth spending one of your vacation days on this tour.”

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Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu - Welcome lei and pre-show activities: where the experience grabs your attention
Luau Shows & Dinners, Oahu, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

9.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: lei greeting, Waimea Falls swim, kava feast, Polynesian show, fire knife finale.

★ 5.0

“It was recommended by a couple of people that we go to the Tao luau during our two week Hawaii trip. It did not disappoint. Every person there, wanted you to have the best experience and wanted you treated like family. Everyone there, from the time you arrived until you left wanted to engage with…”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - Two Stops Before the Water: Diamond Head and Waikiki Views
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

10.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

Snorkel Turtle Canyon off Waikiki with a scenic boat ride, gear provided, floating platforms, snacks, and a good chance to see sea turtles.

★ 5.0

“The crew was friendly and the equipment was good. I’ve been on several snorkeling tours in different places and this one had lots of fish and we did see a big sea turtle that swam right up to us. Water was rough the day we went. The “canyon” is literally right in front of the…”

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Chief's Luau Admission - The Dinner Moment: What’s Actually Included in the Luau Buffet
Luau Shows & Dinners, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Chief’s Luau Admission

11.Chief’s Luau Admission

Chief’s Luau at Wet ’n’ Wild Oahu pairs Chief Sielu’s fire-knife show with lei ceremony, weaving, and a Hawaiian buffet.

★ 4.5

“The show was so much fun and involved, Chief made the show very personal and funny which I really appreciated I would definitely recommend this show for anyone visiting”

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Oahu Shark Dive - Safety briefings and how the cage keeps the moment calm
Oahu, Shark Diving & Cage Dives, Tour Reviews

Oahu Shark Dive

12.Oahu Shark Dive

Oahu North Shore shark cage experience with possible whale, dolphin, and turtle sightings, plus safe close-up views of sharks.

★ 5.0

“I was a little anxious about this experience but it was wonderful. We seen wales on the boat ride out and had several sharks visit us during the tour. Up close but very safe feeling. We even had a child and a non swimmer in our group that all had a great time. Recommend to…”

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Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure - The 50-foot catamaran cruise: Diamond Head views plus a real-world warm-up
Oahu, Scooter Rentals, Submarine & Glass-Bottom Boat Tours, Tour Reviews

Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

13.Oahu: Submarine Scooter Adventure

Ride an electric underwater scooter off Oahu, cruising past Diamond Head, with gear, snacks, and a guide watching for turtles.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic experience! Each person had a diver to ensure you were safe and enjoying yourself. Lots of fish and turtles to see. Highly recommend 😊”

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Oahu's Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail - Moana Catamaran boarding at Kewalo Basin: quick and smooth (if you’re on time)
Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Oahu, Tour Reviews

Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise - The Haleiwa Queen: what you’ll really see through the glass
Cruises & Boat Tours, Oahu, Submarine & Glass-Bottom Boat Tours, Tour Reviews

Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

15.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

One hour on Waikīkī’s Haleiwa Queen glass-bottom boat. See turtles, fish, and sometimes dolphins and whales without getting wet.

★ 4.5

“Amazing experience! Had so much fun on the boat the guide was so informative, learned so many new things !”

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