Top Oahu Cultural Tours

Ideal for first-time visitors, or those with limited time, this full-day tour takes you all around Oahu, making sure that you don't miss a thing. You'll see top attractions including Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, the Byodo-In Temple and the surfing beaches of the North Shore. Plus, you'll have time to explore Haleiwa town.

This whole day tour will spend 70% of our time doing beach activities on the North Shore. Guests will have the option to Swim, Kayak or Paddle Board, or do a Waterfall Hike, which have some of the most breathtaking sights and where Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Here to Eternity, and 51st Dates had been filmed. The other 30% of the time is spent sightseeing both the East and North-East Shores. Encompassed in beauty and splendor, the Hanauma coastline is a destined location for popular movies such as Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Blue Hawai’i, Here to Eternity and 51st Dates. Due to the Pandemic & recent changes to Hanauma Bay State Park policy, we are not able to take guests to Hanauma Bay for snorkeling at this time. When commercial activities are reinstated at the Bay we will resume that tour.

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting and experience a luau on Oahu. Hosted by Chief Sielu, Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, this event provides the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in island culture. Watch a Polynesian show, learn headband weaving before indulging in a Hawaiian feast, including pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Upgrade to include priority access and convenient pickup, for a hassle-free experience.

While visiting Honolulu, take a half-day tour of Pearl Harbor that details the history of World War II in Hawaii. Visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and Battleship Row with a guide who shares informative commentary about Oahu during the war in the Pacific.

Don't miss the chance of seeing some of Oahu's most exciting marine life. This tour takes you out onto the water and over tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s popular shipwrecks. As you sail, leep an eye out for honu (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins, and schools of tropical fish, all visible from the deck of our vessel through the boat's glass bottom.

Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau with sunset coastal views at Paradise Cove. Enjoy a welcome Mai Tai and authentic Hawaiian fare, including fresh seafood, kalua pork, and tropical fruit during this 5.5-hour experience. Watch the sunset and enjoy entertainment from Hawaiian musicians, hula dancers, and fire twirlers. Three dining packages are available to customize your experience, and round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is available.

Plan your vacation ahead of time by purchasing tickets for this 2-hour cruise from Oahu. Dine on a crab and steak dinner while watching live Hawaiian entertainment, a show called '60 Years of Aloha' and enjoying vistas over the Oahu coast.

Enjoy a 1-hour (90 minute) Kualoa Ranch movie tour while in Oahu and see where famous films like Jumanji, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Fifty First Dates and Magnum P.I. were filmed. A local guide will lead you to the Hollywood hotspots and provide background on the history of the ranch. You’ll travel by vintage school bus past some of the island’s most stunning natural attractions, like Mokoli’i Island, Kaneohe Bay and the Ko’olau Range, mountains which dominate the eastern half of Oahu. See why the top filmmakers in the business chose this stunning background. Stop in a WW II bunker that is built 300 feet into the mountainside and now houses several movie props and paraphernalia.

Get out onto the water in Oahu for an express sightseeing cruise, even if you just have an hour to spare. This glass-bottom boat tour is the perfect introduction to Hawaiian sea life, as the expert captain and crew help spot creatures like green sea turtles (honu), migrating whales, and dolphins. Unlike other catamaran cruises, this one lets you look underwater through clear magnifying port holes.

Sightseeing in Hawaiʻi isn’t complete without a visit to the two symbolic “bookends” of the Pacific War, the USS Arizona whose bombing was the catalyst that propelled the US into WWII, and the USS Missouri on whose decks the Japanese formally surrendered.  Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour is led by a guide whose knowledge of and appreciation for these historic sites makes this “memorial” tour an experience to remember.  Stops and drive-by sites on the Pearl Harbor Remembered may include: •Pearl Harbor Visitor Center – Experience world-class museums, waterfront exhibits, the bookstore and more. • USS Arizona Memorial-View a 23-minute documentary about December 7, 1941, then take a shuttle boat ride to board the USS Arizona Memorial. Shuttle boat ride tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial may be canceled or modified due to mechanical issues, high winds, or other safety concerns. Reservations are non-refundable. • Ford Island and the USS Missouri Battleship • Historic Downtown Honolulu

An exciting journey of discovery through the beautiful Amelia Earhart Point on the ocean-facing slopes of Diamond Head Crater (drive-by), the famous Halona Blowhole, “From Here to Eternity” beach, Makapu’u Point (drive-by), visit Valley of the Temples, colorful Byodo-in Temple and scenic Mokoli'i Island. This full day tour includes a delicious lunch at the famous Fumi’s Shrimp Stand on the North Shore where you'll be served your choice of various sautéed shrimp plates. *Chicken and Vegetarian options are also available. After your delicious lunch, you will visit the world famous Waimea Valley, the Arboretum and see an incredible Waterfall, followed by the Dole Pineapple Plantation. Your expert nature guide will provide a fascinating narration about Hawaii's bird and plant species, geology, history and culture. Tour includes a 152-page Gift Book "Guide to Nature on Oahu" as a souvenir to take home!

From Waikiki to the North Shore - this tour provides you with the best "Taste of Hawaii" all in one day. Take advantage of the small group setting and ask our local driver more about Hawaiian culture and some of the hidden gems on the island! Sit back and relax as we drive up to the North Shore along the East side of the island, viewing all the top sightseeing spots along the way. Benefits of this tour: ・Learn about Hawaiian Culture, History, and all the "Good Spots" from our local driver ・Small Group Tour, More personalized experience ・We limit the capacity to 10 people in a 14 passenger van for your comfort ・Choose from a vast selection of lunch options at the Kahuku Sugar Mill Food Trucks (Giovanni's Shrimp - Shrimp Scampi, Mike's - Huli Huli Chicken, Seven Brothers - Paniolo Burger, the Da Bald Guy - Braised Short Rib, Chef Kale - Lobster Dog and Vegan/Vegetarian/GF meal) *cost of lunch is not included ・Hassle-free pickup from your accommodations in included (Honolulu Area)

Explore Oahu's most popular spots all in one day on this tour, including transportation to and from your hotel. Travel comfortably around the island in an air-conditioned coach or minivan as you pass by Diamond Head and North Shore Surfing Beaches. Make stops at the Dole Plantation, Kualoa Ranch, Byodo-In Temple, and a variety of lookout points.

This Pearl Harbor tour departs from Waikiki and includes visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri battleship. Beforehand, you'll have the chance to learn about the Japanese attack at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, including its powerful documentary. The ride back to Waikiki takes you past Punchbowl (the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific) and the King Kamehameha statue.

Book the official USS ‘Arizona’ Memorial narrated tour, an award-winning 2-hour self-guided audio-commentary narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, historians and Pearl Harbor survivors. The Tour will take you through the Visitor Center’s two world-class museums, and then along the shoreline for the incredible "Path of Attack Tour.” If you have reserved a boat ticket out to the USS Arizona Memorial, you will also have several narration stops while there. With this audio tour, learn at a pace that suits you about the infamous events of December 7, 1941 that propelled the United States into World War II. Please note: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to access the USS Arizona Memorial. This tour does NOT include the boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial.

The Pearl Harbor National Monument is a must-visit when coming to Oahu. Guarantee your entry, including boat tickets to the USS Arizona, with this tour. Take a tour of the visitor's center, where you watch a short film and explore exhibits that recount the infamous morning of December 7, 1941.

Combine a visit to Pearl Harbor with a city tour of Honolulu by booking this group day tour, which includes USS Arizona Memorial tickets (subject to availability). You'll learn about World War II history, drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, and get to see some of Honolulu's most interesting sites, without having to worry about driving yourself around or spending a fortune on taxis.

Imagine having your own personal travel guru with you, wherever you venture—that’s the idea behind this all-encompassing audio tour package. Ranging from one to eight hours long, this set of six self-guided audio tours covers all of Oahu’s best sights, from the Grand Circle to the Hawaiian rainforest to Waikiki and downtown. Learn, explore, and discover on your own time, at your pace, away from the crowds.

Come along on this 5 hour tour of historical sites, including the Historic Downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. 

Circle the Island of Oahu by coach, enjoying ocean views, rugged mountains, and fascinating history during this full-day tour. Check out Diamond Head, Nu’uanu Pali lookout, the Halona Blowhole, Waimea Valley and Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. Soak up Hawaiian history and culture with a stop at the Dole Plantation and the serene, Japanese-style Byodo-In Temple. This Oahu circle island tour also includes entrance fees at the temple and round-trip hotel transport.

In Hawaiian "No Ka 'Oi" means "the best". This is a full day island tour of Oahu, Hawaii. We'll bring to you to all the scenic lookouts and show you the top attractions that can't be missed. Our tour is fully narrated by a local guide and driver. You will learn about the history, culture, and folklores of each location as we traverse around the island. You'll experience first hand the scenic beauty of Oahu from its volcanos, white sandy beaches, and lush mountain ranges to the local farms and plantations. You'll have the option to swim, sunbath, and even snorkel with wild green sea turtles at our secret turtle beach spot. We'll take you to the best local shrimp stands for lunch, stop by a fruit stand for ice cold coconuts, and let you sample different macadamia nut flavors while enjoying Kona coffee. It will be a full day filled with wild photos/videos, priceless memories, and amazing experiences. It will be No Ka Oi!

Avoid crowds and the long lines to enter one of O'ahu's most-visited landmarks. This small-group tour (maximum 15 people) takes you to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. While visiting the somber sites you will learn all about the events of that infamous day. On the way back, you'll stop at sites important to the history of Hawaii.

Embody the Aloha Spirit with this full day tour around the island of Oahu. Led by professional tour guides, discover the islands most popular landmarks including Diamond Head Lookout, Dole Planntation, and Haleiwa Historic Town. Explore gorgeous beaches and see the wild ocean at the Halona Blow Hole. Admission to the Byodo-In-Temple is provided. This temple commemorates Japanese immigration to Hawaii and was featured in the film Lost.

Go Hawaii Tours has partnered with Dole Food Company to bring you a one of a kind experience on Oahu, Hawaii. We now have the ability to drive into the Dole Pineapple Fields and showcase the pineapple process Dole has perfected in order to bring you the superior quality of pineapples that they are known throughout the world for. This truly immersive experience will have guests on and off the bus seeing how Dole plants, harvests, and packs pineapples. Our guests will see, taste and feel the whole pineapple process and will even get to take a Dole pineapple home with them before they leave the grounds. This full day tour will also show you the culinary and scenic side of Oahu's North Shore. Additional stops include Greenworld Coffee Farm, a stop at one of the famous North Shore Beaches, lunch at a local food truck, a macadamia nut shop, Waialua Sugar Mill (now a soap factory), Old Haleiwa Town, and the King Kamehameha Statue. Join us for an incredible day on Oahu's North Shore.