The 15 Guided Tours on Oahu That Earn Their Price

1.Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Snorkel Turtle Canyon from Waikīkī on a family-friendly catamaran with gear, lifeguards, turtles, fish, drinks, and Diamond Head views.

“The three girls in charge of the tour were amazing. They were so patient with our son who was a little apprehensive. We highly recommend this for a family, friendly, very personalized tour. The boat was very clean and spacious. They provided all the equipment besides our towels we bought from our hotel. Highly recommend and would do again.”

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2.Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

See Oahu’s Pali Lookout, North Shore, Waimea Falls, Byodo-In Temple, and Dole Plantation on a guided day tour with lunch.

“I liked the less commercialized stops. Very informative Chico knew stories and was entertaining. He did a good job at keeping us moving but not rushed. Food at lunch was good and fun stop with lots to look at. Waterfall hike was very easy and the swimming was fun. Long day but very interesting things.”

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3.Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Paddle Kailua Bay to Flat Island, spot turtles, learn local ecology, and enjoy lunch, snorkel gear, bikes, and boogie boards for $199.94.

“Experience shared with friends was memorable. Evelyn, our kayak guide, had a plethora of information and shared her passion and respect for the island and all its inhabitants.”

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4.Chief’s Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 407 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $9

Explore Pearl Harbor at your own pace with an affordable audio tour, free admission, and practical tips for the USS Arizona Memorial.

“This self-guided audio tour was disappointing and not worth the comparatively reasonable cost. At each tour stop you needed to add the three digit number corresponding to it. At least a third of the stops we’d enter the numbers only to see that no audio was available. Extremely frustrating. What should have been an awe-filled couple of hours were marred by the experience.”

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5.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Paddle from Kailua to Oahu’s Mokulua Islands for wildlife, Queen’s Bath, snorkeling, lunch, and a rewarding five-hour workout.

“First, very professional company in a super relaxed atmosphere. We booked the private tour and it was well worth the extra money. Tommy is a phenomenal tour guide. Our family of 4 is is good shape so we made good time to the island. He gave us a tour and lots of information. We spent time snorkeling with turtles and an octopus. Then, spent a little time on another beach before heading back. Maddie, who is training, accompanied us on the trip and she was very sweet and helpful. It was one of our favorite day trips! Definitely try the Island Snow afterwards. I had the vanilla and kona coffee…”

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6.Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Ride a guided Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s movie-famous valleys, with Jurassic Park sites, Hawaiian history, mountain views, and plenty of dust.

“Loved every second of it! Such a great tour with amazing movie sites and historical culture.”

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7.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Hike lush Manoa Falls, learn about Oahu plants and history, then take in Waikiki and Diamond Head from Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Park.

“Gorgeous Hike! Beautiful. Our tour guide was sweet, kind, helpful and cautious. She talked WAY too loud (on microphone the entire time in small van) and WAY too much. She did not breathe. It took away some of the enjoyment of the trip. She had a lot of good info just WAY too much of it. No chance to engage and ask questions without interrupting.”

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8.Guided Snorkel Tour for Beginners in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Learn snorkeling in Honolulu’s calm reef waters with patient guides, small groups, included gear, and free underwater videos for $59.

“It’s worth the price! Nicholas took us a family of four and two other young ladies to an unforgettable adventure in the lagoon.”

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9.Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Paddle Kailua Bay to the Mokulua Islands at your own pace with kayaks, snorkeling gear, bikes, permits, and beach gear included.

“Loved this! My husband and I really enjoyed paddling out to the islands and snorkeling. Gorgeous scenery and views!”

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10.Manoa Falls Rainforest & Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Hike through Oahu’s lush Manoa rainforest to a 150-foot waterfall with Waikiki pickup, water, bug spray, and a walking stick included.

“If you’re looking for a simple way to explore the Manoa rainforest without a formal guide, this self-guided tour does the trick. The rain was on and off, which is expected in a rainforest, and while the ground was a bit muddy, it was manageable with decent footwear. The trail was a little busy but offered a nice, relaxed hike through beautiful scenery. The transportation included a couple of quick points of interest: the driver noted Obama’s first job at Baskin Robbins and pointed out the hospital that issued his birth certificate on the way to the trailhead. From there, you’re free to hike at your own pace. The trail…”

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11.Circle Island Top Sights Full-Day Tour w/ Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 222 reviews · from $142

Circle Oahu in 11 hours with a local guide, visiting Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, Haleiwa, North Shore surf beaches, and Dole Plantation.

“It was an excellent tour with breathtaking sights and picturesque scenes. Worth doing. Our guide Leo was very informative and jovial. We were given ample time for everything so we were not rushed around.”

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12.Diamond Head Official Self-Guided Narrated Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 212 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $8Best value

Review of Diamond Head’s $8.99 narrated audio hike, with practical advice on entry tickets, parking, timing, value, and summit views.

“We were headed up to Diamond head and heard we needed tickets for entry. We thought this was it- it was not. You buy Diamond head tickets right from their site. We are going back but this tour was worthless because we couldn’t get I . I know it was part my error for not reading g carefully but it felt deceptive. I inquired about a refund but h e not checked email to see if I have received one. We haven’t used the your because we were t able to enter.”

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13.Full-Day Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews

See Oahu in a day with a private guide, turtle snorkeling, North Shore food, coffee, surf stops, farms, and flexible sightseeing.

“We were so lucky to have selected this tour. Booking it was very easy and we were picked up from our hotel by Ryan.”

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14.Oahu Guided Circle Island Tour, Swim w/ Turtles, Dole, Blowhole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $118

Review of Oahu’s 9-hour circle island tour, with Diamond Head, North Shore shrimp, Dole Plantation, turtle beach, and practical booking advice.

“Both of our drivers were heaven sent. However, the management team lacks communication and compassion with their employees and customers. We were to meet at 7:50 am to board at 8:00 am, but we didn’t board until 8:30am and didn’t depart until nearly 9am. The bus kept beeping and the driver called his boss, but you could hear the disappointment in our driver that he had no support from his boss or manager. On our 3rd stop, the bus stopped running and we were stuck on the hwy for over an hour because the boss/manager didn’t want to send a replacement. When the bus finally arrived, it was smaller and…”

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15.Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Review of Go Hanauma’s small-group snorkeling tour, with Waikiki pickup, gear, photos, safety support, and practical advice on the extra $25 entry fee.

“Our guide Fumio was hard to understand and was terrible at explaining what we were about to and how to do it. She was a very competent snorkler but a terrible teacher.”

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