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The 15 Best Tours in Hawaiʻi

773 tours  ·  from $10

Four islands, one holiday, and flights between them that eat half a day each. The 15 below are the days out that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Oahu Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour: 9-Hr Deluxe Experience - Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and the first coastal views
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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

Spend a full day touring Oahu by coach with guides such as Marlon, Lola, Tony, and Lulu. See Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Haleiwa, and Dole Plantation. Hotel pickup, lunch time in Haleiwa, and Hawaiian history make this a useful first-day introduction.

“Great tour! Well organized. Great stops. Bus was clean and on schedule!”

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Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling - Diamond Head and the southeast 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. with pickup in Honolulu, then circle Oahu by bus with guides such as Aka, Dylan, Kat, or Kathleen. Expect coastal lookouts, North Shore surf beaches, farm and food stops, snorkeling gear, and a long day of sightseeing. The route can change with weather and road conditions.

“The guide is excellent and the explanation about Hawaiian culture and the view spots are very professional and humerus. Many stops are actually commercial spot, you will be attracted to buy something. We did not see the hole with wave spraying and the diamond head was just a stop at the roadside under the hill.”

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Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI - What the Waikiki and Diamond Head views are like
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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

Meet Xtreme Parasail near Kewalo Basin Harbor, check in 30 minutes early, and share a one-hour boat ride before a tandem or triple flight above Waikiki. Choose a line length up to 1,000 feet, enjoy Diamond Head views, and buy photos or GoPro footage afterward. Crew members such as Sundance, Kyle, Marty, and James are known for keeping first-timers calm and smiling.

“Easy to find location and very convenient checkin process. The parasail was fun, we will be back when in Hawaii.”

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Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona - The ride to Pearl Harbor with a local guide
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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 by shuttle, with a certified driver-guide such as Nani, Momi, or Big Jon. You visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, watch the attack film, explore waterfront exhibits, and receive an Arizona Memorial boat ticket when available. Much of the site visit is self-guided.

“There were a lot of things about this excursion that surprised us, not in a good way. First, we didn’t realize that nothing at the memorial was paid for by the excursion. We were on standby to take the boat out to the memorial which by the way was closed for renovations. Wish that would have been divulged at booking. Second, our excursion cost must have gone entirely to the bus ride over there because everything else, except for a movie and two small museums, we had to pay for. There really wasn’t much to see without paying an extra $100 per person. The only positive was that bus driver/…”

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Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch - Nuʻuanu Pali gives you history with the view
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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

This 9-hour Oahu circle tour links Nuʻuanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms, lunch at Pounders, Waimea Valley, and Dole Plantation. An air-conditioned mini-bus, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch are included. Guides such as Keoki, Big Jon, Humu, and Prince add Hawaiian history, music, humor, and useful local context.

“Did the Majestic Cirlce tour. Our tour guide Humu was great! He knew his stuff and was very entertaining!”

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Koloa Zipline in Kauai - How the Flyin’ Kauai’an harness changes the ride
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Koloa Zipline in Kauai

6.Koloa Zipline in Kauai

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

Meet Koloa Zipline in Koloa for a three-hour course through native forest and over Waita Reservoir. Guides such as Malachi, Tristan, Karson, and Jaiden help you try seated, upside-down, spinning, or hands-free Flyin’ Kauai’an positions. Expect uphill walking, snacks, and a maximum group of 12.

“Our guides Malakai and keko were awesome! They guys were kind and patient. They helped our daughter that was scared. The place was great because of all the different positions you can do. Gave is a great recommendation to lunch and it was delicious.”

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Leaving Kona through ranch country
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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

Spend about 11 hours touring the Big Island in a small Mercedes Sprinter van. Visit Punalu’u Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow and Akaka Falls, Waipio Valley, and a Kona coffee farm. Guides such as Chris, Drew, Dave, and Kavika are known for lively history and culture talks.

“It is a FULL day! It is absolutely THE way to see everything amazing on Hawai’i in one shot. Everything we wanted to see was on this tour! Kona Chris was amazing! A font of knowledge about the whole island and answered every question we threw at him! I am leaving the island actually knowing what this beautiful place is about. Do it! You won’t be disappointed.”

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Leaving Keauhou Bay and watching the Kona sunset
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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 roughly two-and-a-half-hour manta ray outing. You’ll cruise along the Kona coast, watch the sunset, then use provided snorkel gear, a wetsuit top, and flotation support while mantas circle beneath lighted viewing boards. Guides including Bryce, Jordan, Aden, and Vince have been praised for calm, careful help in the water.

“Fabulous! The crew was amazing and seeing the mantas was incredible! Highly recommend and would definitely do tour again!”

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

This 10 to 12 hour Oahu circle island tour links Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Nuuanu Pali, North Shore beaches, turtle snorkeling, Dole Plantation, and local food stops. Guides such as Rob, Dirk, and Kap lead groups of up to 40 in English. Bring water shoes and expect a fast-moving day with possible route changes.

“Fun trip with a fun tour guide, Kap?, and group. Saw many places and many beaches. I wouldn’t waste my time on the Dole Train next time. Saw many plants, but too long with the return trip useless. We had to hurry to the train, and then buy Dole Whip. No time to look in shop or around grounds. Our snorkeling beach was too rocky to really enjoy the beach.”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole
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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

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu by air-conditioned minibus with a local guide. You’ll see Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, North Shore surf beaches, and Dole Plantation, plus snorkel at a green sea turtle beach. Guides such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, Mike, and Devin are known for lively island stories and careful water supervision.

“This is a perfect trip for a day getaway from Waikiki and explore north shore and other part of the island. Johnny (driver) and Justin ( guide) both were very nice! Good driver, great service, and excellent trip. Snorkeling with turtles, nice lunch, and stop at Dole plantation without feel rushed at all. Recommend the tour!”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial - Weather can change the main attraction
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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

This four-hour Oahu tour pairs a prebooked boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial with Pearl Harbor exhibits, a short film, Punchbowl Crater, and a drive past Honolulu landmarks. A guide such as Finny, Charlie, Jeff, or Ian handles the ride and briefing, while you explore the memorial grounds largely on your own.

“Seeing the magnitude of the harm that was placed on innocent lives is humbling. Excellent tour guide”

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Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Road to War
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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’s Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri, then tour historic Honolulu by bus. E Noa guides such as Oli, Kimo, Nani, and Humu are praised for lively history lessons. Hotel pickup from select Waikiki locations, mobile tickets, and English commentary are included.

“Our bus driver/historian Oli was absolutely amazing! He really gave us the history of the area and was funny! Pearl Harbor experience was also amazing! We actually could have stayed longer. Only recommendation I would give is to share that bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor BUT you can bring clear/see through bags. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone!”

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Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour - What you see at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
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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

Ride an air-conditioned coach from selected Honolulu hotels to Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. See the USS Arizona Memorial area, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue, and Punchbowl National Cemetery. Upgrade for the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Guides such as Kimo, Patrick, Kilani, and Lola add local history and humor.

“Super. Guide Raymond was a super star. Very knowledgeable of Honolulu and Hawaii history. A great solemn visit to the fallen and a top drawer overview of the history of Honolulu.”

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Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - Choosing between the Blue, Red, Pink, and Green routes
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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 explore Honolulu at your own pace. Ride the Blue Line past Diamond Head and Halona Blow Hole, follow the Red Line through Chinatown and downtown, or add all five lines. Drivers such as Tyler, Tim, Oli, Sam, Duke, and Tony have been praised for lively local history and humor.

“Did Red Line. Great experience. I've done hop-on-hop-off in many places and this one was excellent. Our driver, Sam, was informative, but with a lot of humor! He really made it fun.”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - Meeting at Living Ocean Tours in Honolulu
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

15.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

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

Meet Living Ocean Tours at Ala Moana Harbor for a two-hour group boat trip to Turtle Canyon. Your guide provides a snorkel lesson, equipment, and in-water help while you look for green sea turtles, reef fish, and possible dolphins. Chance and Aaron are among the guides praised for their friendly instruction. Snacks and refreshments are included.

“Great crew! Good for first time snorkelers! They gave us a lesson. Only downside is multiple boats at the viewing area. We did see sea turtles and fish!”

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