Ready to book one of the best Oahu tours and explore the beautiful island?
You’re in the right place because six Oahu must do tours are featured here.
We visited Oahu recently and had the most amazing time - we can't wait to go back! Obviously it depends on the length of your visit and your personal interests as to which tours you book, but you'll find the best Oahu tours below to chose from and to start planning your Oahu itinerary.
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No time to read ahead? Then book this 5 star rated tour which is great for first-time visitors to Oahu or for those with limited time:▶︎ Book This Oahu Tour: North Shore Circle Island Adventure Including Snorkelling with the Turtles |
Oahu is the most commercialised Hawaiian island, but there are plenty of natural wonders to explore as well as the cosmopolitan spots, such as breathtaking beaches, lush green mountainscapes and local cultural experiences.
1. North Shore Circle Island Adventure Including Snorkelling with the Turtles |
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▶︎ Book This Oahu Tour: North Shore Circle Island Adventure Including Snorkelling with the Turtles |
1. North Shore Circle Island Adventure Including Snorkelling with Turtles
🌴 Oahu Tour Type: Mini Bus Island Tour (Small Group)
💸 Cost: $$
⌚️Duration: 8 Hours
⭐️ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reviews)
📍 Location(s): Waikiki Pickup, Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Tropical Farms (The Macadamia Nut Farm), Mokoli’i Island, Lunch on a local Hawaiian Farm, Oahu's North Shore, Sunset Beach, Dole Plantation
This full day trip is perfect to tick off some of Oahu's 'must do' activities by visiting some of Oahu's top tourist spots in one day, such as visiting places of natural outstanding beauty, popular attractions such as a macadamia nut farm and the Dole pineapple plantation, sampling famous North Shore lunch options and the opportunity to snorkel (hopefully with sea turtles making an appearance). Overall this a good all-rounder trip to give a flavour of island life on Oahu. Plus this Oahu tour is limited to 20 people so if you prefer being in a smaller group, this is a good choice. This Oahu tour has been rated five stars by over 2900 customers.
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North Shore Circle Island Adventure Including Snorkelling with the Turtles
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▶︎ Book This Oahu Tour: Pearl Harbor - Including USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri visit |
2. Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri Visit
🌴 Oahu Tour Type: Historic site & memorial visit (Small Group)
💸 Cost: $$
⌚️Duration: 6 Hours
⭐️ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reviews)
📍 Location(s): Waikiki Pickup, Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship, PLUS, drive through Honolulu city to see sights such as National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue
A visit to the Pearl Harbor historical site is a must. We visited with our children, who from the UK had little previous exposure to the events that took place here, but they were able to respectfully learn, gain an appreciation and pay their respects. It's a very thought provoking visit and this particular Oahu tour includes visiting the visitor center and museum, admittance by boat to the USS Arizona Memorial and stepping aboard the USS Battleship Missouri on Ford Island.
This Oahu tour starts with a convenient pickup from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor. Your guide will then escort you into the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center and provide advice on how to make the best of your visit and an itinerary
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Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri Visit
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▶︎ Book This Oahu Tour: Kualoa Ranch - Jurassic Valley Zipline |
3. Kualoa Ranch - Jurassic Valley Zipline
🌴 Oahu Tour Type: Active | Adventure | Ziplining
💸 Cost: $$
⌚️Duration: 2-3 Hours
⭐️ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reviews)
📍 Location(s): Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa Ranch is the place to experience many adventures with breathtaking views and scenery, so it's a highlight for many travellers to Oahu. Stretching from the Koolau Mountains to the tropical sea, the 4,000-acre working cattle ranch offers visitors a huge variety of ways to interact with Hawaii’s stunning landscapes, from ATV rides and zipline adventures to film site tours (these tours are mentioned below).
This particular zipline adventure tour is perfect for those who enjoy more adrenaline filled activities and includes gliding through the treetop canopy on 14 tandem ziplines, suspension bridges and short hikes whilst learning about the landscapes around you. No zip lining experience is needed as the experienced guides accompany you throughout the tour.
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Kualoa Ranch - Jurassic Valley Zipline
▶︎ Book This Oahu Tour: Shark Cage Diving and Boat Trip |
4. Shark Cage Diving and Boat Trip on Oahu's North Shore
🌴 Oahu Tour Type: Active | Adventure | Water
💸 Cost: $
⌚️Duration: 2 Hours
⭐️ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reviews)
📍 Location(s): Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor
This boat tour is an excellent way to get up close to majestic sharks, in the form of cage diving where you'll board the boat on the North Shore of Oahu at Haleiwa Harbor. This unique adventure takes place with a certified guide, ensuring your safety at all times. You can choose between watching the action from the boat's deck or enter the shark cage and get up close to these magnificent sea creatures.
Depending on the season, you may encounter such animals as the Hawaiian Green Sea turtles, playful dolphins, and whales. This Oahu tour is an amazing opportunity to experience such a memorable activity.
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Shark Cage Diving Experience
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▶︎ Book This Oahu Tour: Surfing for families - Family surf lessons in Waikiki |
5. Family surf lessons in Waikiki
🌴 Oahu Tour Type: Active | Adventure | Water
💸 Cost: $
⌚️Duration: 2 Hours
⭐️ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reviews)
📍 Location(s): Waikiki
Learning to surf was an unexpected highlight of our trip. One of our girls had her birthday on the island and we let her pick a tour or activity as a way of celebrating, and she picked surfing in one of the most famous surf spots in the world - Waikiki! Neither of our children had any experience of surfing, so it's perfect for beginners or for those with surf experience, so as long as you can swim and are able to paddle.
This particular tour includes transport from a select number of hotels and it really is such an awesome family activity.
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Surfing for families - Family surf lessons in Waikiki
▶︎ Book This Oahu Tour: Oahu Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off |
6. Oahu Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off
🌴 Oahu Tour Type: Oahu Helicopter tour
💸 Cost: $$$
⌚️Duration: 1 Hour tour (but arrive 1 hour before)
⭐️ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reviews)
📍 Location(s): Honolulu, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Makapu'u Point, Ko'olau Range, Kaneohe, McCully - Moilooli, Ka'a'awa Valley, North Shore, Waimea Bay, Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial.
An Oahu helicopter tour is a luxury way to explore the island and it would be perfect for a special occasion. This particular helicopter tour takes you around the island so you can witness Oahu's landmarks from the skies, it's certainly a memorable way to explore Oahu's breathtaking scenery and iconic tourist spots.
You can choose a private or shared tour, with your choice of an on-or-off door experience, along with an experienced tour guide. You'll be able to capture the most amazing footage and photo's of the island from a new perspective.
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Oahu Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off
Thanks for checking out some of our most recommended Oahu tours! Let us know in the comments if you book any or have enjoyed other tours.