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The 15 Best Tours in Hawaii

569 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Four islands, one flight budget and never enough days. The 15 below are the ones worth building a trip around, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

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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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head, Halona, and Oahu’s east coast
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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

2.Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,669 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Start around 7 a.m. for a full-island loop with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, North Shore beaches, Waimea Bay, Haleʻiwa, Dole Plantation, and more. Guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, and Jay bring local stories and humor. Snorkel gear and snacks are included, though weather and surf can change the route.

“Aka was great and thanks victor for getting us everywhere safely aka explained everything very well and my wife and I will remember this forever”

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Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI - Waikiki Beach from an unusual angle
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Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI

3.Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,692 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44

Xtreme Parasail takes you from Kewalo Basin Harbor above Waikiki and Diamond Head on a shared one-hour boat trip. Choose a 500, 700, or 1,000-foot line, then fly tandem or triple for up to eight minutes. Crew members such as Marty, Sundance, Kyle, and James help first-timers feel at ease. Photos and GoPro footage cost extra.

“My kids did paragliding. The guys were awesome, had a wonderful experience with good music, vibes. We loved it.”

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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona - The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is the practical core
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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

4.Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,433 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

This five-hour E Noa tour takes you from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor with hotel-area pickup, a driver-guide, the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, museums, film, and an USS Arizona Memorial boat ticket when available. Guides such as Nani, Momi, Big Jon, and RJ are praised for clear local stories, but boat access and waiting times can change.

“The tour guide was great - very knowledgeable and helpful. He shared a lot of information - and was helpful with additional information about Waikiki”

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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

5.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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Koloa Zipline in Kauai - Check-in, gear, and the first climb
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Koloa Zipline in Kauai

6.Koloa Zipline in Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,764 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about three hours flying through Koloa’s forest and over Waita Reservoir on eight zipline tracks. Guides such as Tristin, Carson, Jaiden, and Malachi help you choose between relaxed cruising, hands-free Flyin’ Kauai’an flights, spins, and upside-down moves. Expect a short uphill walk, safety gear, snacks, and a maximum group of 12.

“We had a great time! Look forward to going back when all 8 tracks are open. Guides did a great job and made sure everyone had fun!”

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in a tight 80 minutes
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

7.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264

This 11-hour small-group tour circles the Big Island from Kona or Waikoloa, pairing Kona coffee, Punaluʻu Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, lava tubes, waterfalls, and Waipio Valley. A guide such as Chris, Drew, or Kevin adds island history and cultural context while you ride in a Mercedes Sprinter with lunch included.

“Prepare yourself for a full day of walking and climbing. Do some research and be prepared to interact with the tour guide. Our guide, Henry was absolutely amazing.”

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Getting into the water after dark
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

8.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,656 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet Hang Loose Boat Tours at Keauhou Bay for a short sunset cruise, then enter the water with a guide, flotation gear, and a wetsuit top. You hold a lighted viewing board while manta rays glide below and sometimes pass within inches. Crews may include Bryce, Noah, Vince, Aden, Jordan, or Bruno. Non-swimmers can ask about the ride-along option.

“The best! Crew was incredible, made it fun, but safe, lots of options for all abilities- far exceeded our expectations! If you do a Manta tour - you need to go with this company hands down! Big boat, snacks, attentive crew, and all around nice guys :)”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Eternity Beach and Halona Blowhole
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

9.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend 10 to 12 hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned bus, with stops at Diamond Head Lookout, Eternity Beach, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, Tropical Farms, Haleiwa, turtle-snorkeling areas, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Dirk, Kap, and Rob lead the day, though routes and stops can change with weather, traffic, or vehicle issues.

“We are first time visitors to Hawaii. This is a great tour to get to know Oahu outer area. Highly recommend!!!”

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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

10.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: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial - The Pearl Harbor visitor center and its two galleries
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

11.Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,209 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Travel from a designated Waikiki pickup point to Pearl Harbor with an English-speaking guide. Visit the visitor center, see the USS Arizona Memorial by boat when conditions allow, then pass Punchbowl Crater and Honolulu landmarks. Guides such as Finny, Charlie, Jeff, and John add local history and humor.

“The tour is very organized and well timed. Lots of information was provided before during and after the pearl harbor tour. Art was a great guide.”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Morning pickup from Waikiki
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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

12.Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,143 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $143

Spend about seven hours visiting Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the USS Missouri, then tour historic Honolulu by bus. Guides such as Oli, Kimo, Nani, and Humu add local stories and clear instructions. Hotel pickup, the Arizona program, and Missouri admission are included, but lunch, storage, and some Pearl Harbor attractions cost extra.

“This was a great tour and the guide was excellent at both sharing stories on the way to and from Pearl Harbor, but also preparing us to get the most out of our time at the USS Arizona and USS Missouri. Our time was adjusted due to availability of the boat shuttle to the Arizona memorial, but that is common. Communication on the change was excellent: a text, call and email. I would recommend this tour to anyone. We appreciated the pickup in Waikiki near our hotel!”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - What to see at the Pearl Harbor grounds
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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

13.Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,866 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $94

Visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, then see downtown Honolulu by air-conditioned coach. Upgrade to the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Guides such as Kimo, Patrick, Lola, and Kilani provide island history and practical help, but memorial boat access can depend on same-day conditions.

“The pickup and drop off were seemless. This is a great way to see the highlights of the city and Pearl Harbor. Kilani was a great guide. He is a native of the island so he is very knowledgeable about the history of Honolulu. He had a good sense of humor and interacted with the people on the bus . The bus was very comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!.”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - Blue Line: Diamond Head and the southeast coast
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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,783 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Use a 1-, 4-, or 7-day Waikiki Trolley pass to reach Diamond Head, Chinatown, Honolulu Zoo, museums, beaches, and shopping areas. Choose one line or all five. Guides such as Tyler, Tim, Sam, Oli, Duke, and Tony are praised for lively local commentary, though busy periods can mean long waits or standing-room-only rides.

“Duke was the best, informative, funny, so much knowledge of the area. It was wonderful. It was rhe exact tour to find out about Waikiki and Honolulu, the culture and the important people. Like Don Hoe...”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Boarding at Living Ocean Tours
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

15.Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Living Ocean Tours for a two-hour boat trip from Honolulu to Turtle Canyon, Waikiki’s popular turtle-snorkeling site. Your guide provides a short water lesson, gear, life jackets, snacks, and refreshments. Guides such as Chance and Aaron have been praised for helping beginners feel safe while pointing out turtles, fish, sea urchins, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“Staff was amazing and so knowledgeable!! We saw so many turtles and schools of fish !! They had equipment and life jackets in all sizes .”

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