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The 15 Best Circle Island Tours on Oahu

27 tours  ·  from $72 a head

One road, one long day, and the only way to see the far side of Oahu without a hire car. The 15 below compare group size, the north shore stops and whether a turtle swim is built in.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Halona Blowhole: a short stop with real drama
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Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

1.Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17,387 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

This nine-hour Oahu circle tour pairs famous viewpoints with short stops at Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Marlon, Lola, Tony, and Lulu share Hawaiian history, language, and local tips. Pickup is offered at selected Honolulu hotels, with lunch time in Haleiwa.

“Mainly it’s a bus ride around the island. You need to have a good tour guide to share the island’s stories and history. Our guide Marlon was excellent in telling stories about the island.”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Nuʻuanu Pali gives you a dramatic start
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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

2.Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,014 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about nine hours touring Oahu in an air-conditioned mini-bus with guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, and Kimo. Visit Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Dole Plantation, and more. Hotel pickup, admissions, and lunch are included, with a waterfall swim and island stories along the way.

“Prince was an excellent tour guide and driver. He was entertaining and did a great job of promoting interaction and connection. The outlook was great for a view, but windy. The temple was beautiful and interesting. He stopped at a great park to view the ocean. Dole and the nut farm are basically shopping stops. Lunch was pretty good and allowed for more shopping. The highlight was the falls. Don’t forget your suit. There are changing rooms at the top so you can decide after you see it. The water was slightly cloudy and super cold but incredible. I would have hated to miss it. Prince gave us lots of…”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, and Makapuʻu country
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel around Oahu in an air-conditioned minibus with a local guide, stopping at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, and Dole Plantation. Snorkeling gear and Waikiki pickup are included. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, and Mike are known for lively island stories, though turtle sightings depend on sea conditions.

“We had a great time with this tour and learned a lot about Hawaii. Nevin was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and also entertained us playing his ukulele I between stops. He also had a life guard that met us at the snorkeling beach and gave lessons for people that are first time snorkeling. I saw a turtle swim under me and some fish. Great crew.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall - Nuʻuanu Pali and the windward side
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

4.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Waimea Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,912 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu from Waikiki, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, Waimea Waterfall, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Ian, Bill, Charlie, and RJ are known for lively island history. Admission to Waimea Valley is included, but bring cash for lunch, drinks, and gratuities.

“Our tour guide was Bill. He was wonderful. On time, engaging and super knowledgeable. My one regret was I didn't bring cash. There were no ATM machines along route and couldn't tip him.”

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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple - Waikiki pickup starts the day early
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Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,450 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $146

Spend about nine hours touring Oahu from Waikiki with a local guide. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa, Sunset Beach, turtles, and Dole Plantation, with Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and a North Shore lunch. Guides may include RJ, Charlie, Rocky, Ian, or Bill.

“Saw a lot of amazing things in a well managed tour. Great tour guide who was passionate and experienced.”

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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch - Waikiki, Kapiolani Park, and Diamond Head from the road
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All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

6.All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,067 reviews · from $156

Spend about 10 hours circling Oahu with Oahu Nature Tours, stopping at coastal lookouts, Byodo-in Temple, Waimea Falls, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Pickup, entry fees, lunch, and live commentary are included. Guides such as Hailey add history, geology, and local detail, while the full-day schedule covers a lot of ground.

“Very enjoyable albeit a little tiring by the end of the day because of so many stops and sights to see. We were so fortunate to have Halley as our guide who was beyond fabulous. Extremely informative, enthusiastic and expressive, Read more”

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Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki - Malasadas, blowholes, and the southeast coast
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Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

7.Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend 10 to 11 hours circling Oahu from Waikiki in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup included. Stop for Diamond Head views, Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, North Shore beaches, shrimp, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and coffee. Local guides such as Maya, Summer, Leena, and Papa P share Hawaiian history, culture, music, and food, though the busy schedule includes several shopping stops.

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable way to experience Oahu, do yourself a favor and book the Grand Circle Island Tour with Miah as your guide. Seriously, this tour is amazing, but Miah is what makes it next-level. From the very start, Miah made us feel like we were hanging out with a friend who welcoming us to their home. His knowledge of Hawaii’s history, culture, and natural wonders was mind-blowing, and he shared it in such a fun, memorable and engaging way. We learned so much without it ever feeling like a lesson, just interesting stories and little-known facts that you can’t get from a guidebook. Miah didn’t just…”

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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour - Halona Blowhole and the eastern coast
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Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

8.Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,123 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $145

See Oahu’s major sights in one long coach day, from Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole to Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and Byodo-In Temple. Your guide handles the driving and adds Hawaiian history, legends, and local tips. The tour suits first-time visitors who want a broad island overview without renting a car.

“Fabulous tour of the island. Loved the temple and the taste of what Oahu has to offer. Hawaii is amazing”

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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds - Halona Blowhole and the east coast views
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Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

9.Premium Oahu Circle Island Tour – Small Group, No Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Circle Oahu in a small vehicle with up to 13 other passengers, starting with Waikiki pickup around 6:30 a.m. Guides such as Anna, Tyrone, Nikki, and Justin share island history while you visit Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, and more. Lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and free pineapple treats round out the day.

“This was one of my favourite tours in Oahu! We start early to see all the beautiful places before the crowd and enjoy it more quietly. Our tour guide and the driver Nikki was amazing. She was a vibe, knowledgeable and loves her job. I’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see part of the Island before they decide where to go alone with a hire car like me. Thank you again to everyone involved to make my day awesome!”

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Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup - Halona Blowhole and the east coast viewpoints
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Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup

10.Oahu Fun Circle Island Tour With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,049 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

You’ll circle Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Johnny, Shellie, Joe, or Leo. Expect beach lookouts, movie locations, macadamia samples, Kahuku lunch, turtle spotting, Dole Plantation, and Oahu-grown coffee. Pickup begins around 7:30 am, but your meeting point may change.

“You get to see a lot of the island. Our guide Leo was wonderful. Learned about local life, history and culture”

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Oahu: Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour - Starting in Waikiki and reaching Diamond Head
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Oahu: Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour

11.Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,047 reviews · 1 day · from $84

See Oahu’s best-known sights without renting a car. English-speaking guides such as Johnny, Fuji, Dirk, and Auntie Mary lead a full-day loop from Honolulu, with Diamond Head, Makapuʻu Point, Kualoa, North Shore beaches, shrimp lunch, Dole Plantation, coffee samples, and an hour at Turtle Beach.

“This was a great way to start our trip to Hawai'i! We were able to see a lot of O'ahu without having to deal with renting a car and driving ourselves. Being able to hear about the history and culture of the islands was also a great part of having a tour guide”

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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience - Diamond Head and the Kaiwi coast
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Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

12.Oahu Ultimate Circle Island Tour Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 762 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

This nine-hour Oahu tour circles the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blow Hole, Tropical Farms, a North Shore beach, Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Johnny Cage, Matt, and Mua are known for lively narration. Bring swimwear, a towel, cash, and your own snorkel gear.

“Matt is one of the best tour guides, he's very knowledgeable, funny and a lot of great stories! This is my 2nd time on the tour, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see the whole island!”

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Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore - Halona Blowhole and Oahu’s southeastern shore
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Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

13.Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu with a local guide such as Justin, Mike, or Kurt. Stop at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Chinaman’s Hat, a macadamia farm, Dole Plantation, and the North Shore. Snorkel gear is included, but turtle sightings depend on weather and sea conditions. Lunch costs extra and requires cash.

“The most memorable part was the Chinese hat, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, going to the dole plantation, trying the pineapple seeing pink pineapple, our tour guy giving up flowers.He was the best tour guide of all time! He knew everything, the history, the legends, the Greek legends, the war, the name of the view sites and why they were name that way! He knew everything of this islands! I would definitely recommend him. He has long blonde hair with tattoos!”

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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour - Start early with a malasada and coastal views
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Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

14.Sights & Bites Ultimate Oahu Circle Island Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours circling Oahu from Honolulu in an air-conditioned coach with a guide such as Shelly, Aunty Mary, or Cy. You’ll stop at coastal lookouts, Hanauma Bay, a macadamia farm, a North Shore shrimp stop, Puaʻena Point, and Dole Plantation. A Leonard’s Bakery malasada and samples are included, but lunch is extra.

“The tour was wonderful!!! Cousin Kali (?) was funny!!! Dole plantation was awesome!!! We visited a macadamia farm and Nu‘uanu Pali lookout and lunch at Fumi’s. It was an amazing tour.”

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Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island - Dole Plantation and the road to the North Shore
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Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

15.Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $149

Start early at Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, then circle Oahu by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Chico, Rocky, Lisa, or Pua. You’ll stop at Dole Plantation, North Shore beaches, a macadamia farm, Pali Lookout, Halona Blowhole, and more. Lunch and hotel pickup are included.

“More than I expected, Vanessa was a great tour guide.”

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