Top Oahu Shore Excursions

There are dozens of gorgeous tropical sights to see when visiting Oahu, but there's an added sense of authenticity when exploring the island with a local. With this customizable, private tour, see Oahu like a true local and get off the beaten path, and visit the places where locals go when it's time to just get away. Whether it's searching for waterfalls, looking for sea turtles, or exploring the island's North Shore, your knowledgeable guides can create an itinerary that's perfectly matched for your group. Tours can also extensively focus on Hawaiian history and culture, so escape the usual, commercialized sights and sculpt a private adventure.

Around 8am on December 7th, 1941, Japanese Zero warplanes attacked Pearl Harbor and the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. The devastating surprise attack killed 2,403 and wounded over 1,000 others, marking the United States entrance into World War II. As Hawaii’s #1 visitor attraction, Pearl Harbor serves as a piece of living history to be appreciated by people from all over the world. Our goal is to host you for a seem-less, sentimental, and superior Pearl Harbor Experience. You will see the official video documentary only found at Pearl Harbor and experience a boat ride (taken on Navy Shuttles) out to see the Arizona Memorial and other areas in Pearl Harbor. After Pearl Harbor, you will venture to the Punchbowl National Cemetery & visit the statue of King Kamehameha the Great before returning to Waikiki. Tickets are pre-arranged and come included.

Visit the Pearl Harbor visitor center, a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Learn about one of the most pivotal moments in US history during World War II. A short tour around Honolulu & Iolani Palace. Turn back time as we explore WWII history at Pearl Harbor and relive the infamous Sunday morning of December 7, 1941. A visit to the visitor center and the accompanying “Road to War” and “Attack” exhibit galleries that display pictures and recovered items from the events which transpired at Pearl Harbor and WWII. • The most visited attraction on Oahu Island • Guaranty Skip the line • Enjoy a half-day tour from Honolulu • Visit some of Hawaii’s most popular & landmarks Note: Bags that exceed the measurements of 1.5" X 2.25" X 5.5," are not allowed on this tour. NOTE: We will call you the day before to schedule this tour, pick up time may vary from 7 am to 10 am

Learn to scuba dive or refresh your skills with a small group lesson in Honolulu. Start with a comprehensive safety tutorial and gear fitting, then explore the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean. Look out for green sea turtles, octopuses, sea stars, and a variety of colorful marine life. Your instructor accompanies you into the water and provides a Go Pro video of your underwater adventure at the end of the session. Ideal for beginners or moderately experienced divers interested in a low key dive to brush up their practice.

Get a comprehensive overview of Oahu's landmarks and highlights on this circle island tour. Enjoy a small-group setting to ensure personal attention from your local guide while seeing over thirty local attractions. See the surf and sand at Waikiki Beach, enjoy free Macadamia Nut Coffee and Nuts before a local lunch, learn about the history of Haleiwa town. Get the insider info about favorite local eateries and see filming locations for various movies and television shows. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

We provide Private Custom Tours of the island of Oahu. You can set the itinerary or leave it up to our expert guides, or a mix of both. We've been giving tours since Jan 2012. Check out our TripAdvisor reviews to see how much people enjoyed their tours with us.

Guided tours of Oahu typically cram tourists onto buses to go to all the same places. Enjoy a more personalized experience with this private tour that can be customized to your own interests. Your guides will tailor the trip for you, whether you want to go snorkeling, surfing, hiking or anything else, and will take you to off-the-beaten track spots that few visitors ever see.

Planning a trip to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor typically requires waiting in a long line for tickets. Save time and skip hassle with this private tour that handles all the legwork. After an in-depth guided tour of Pearl Harbor, you'll make brief stops at Iolani Palace, the statue of King Kamehameha and the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery.

This combination tour goes beyond typical sightseeing tours by introducing you to both the sights and the flavors of Oahu. You'll travel around the island to top landmarks such as the Halona Blowhole and Nu’uanu Pali as well as some of the island's top foodie spots where you can sample some tasty bites.

Enjoy beautiful and rarely traveled Oahu sights, without the hassle of driving in traffic or boarding a crowded bus. Hit many of your Hawaii agenda items in one full day with a private circle island tour. Customize it to the tropical nature, beautiful beaches, traditional culture, and history that you want to see, and spend as much time as you would like. Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes van on your way there and back.

On this exciting Oahu combo tour, start the day with a downhill bike ride with epic views of the coastline, before boarding a comfortable catamaran for a two-hour snorkeling adventure.  On this Oahu biking and sailing tour, all the necessary equipment is provided along with professional guides, as is round trip transportation and a deli-style lunch.

Circle the island of Oahu on this private tour for a maximum of five passengers. Discover the turquoise waves, famous for surfing and the soft sand beaches, as well as more than 30 other popular attractions. Get personalized attention from your guide as you visit attractions such as the Dole Plantation, historic Haleiwa town, and various locations made famous by feature films. Snacks, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels are included.

See Hawaii's best and most beautiful attractions during this incredible tour that's designed with the photographer in mind. Spend 10 hours navigating breathtaking landscapes, Hawaiian sunrise, navigating the picturesque coast of Oahu and seeking out green sea turtles. This tour allows travelers to stop often and ensures visitors leave having captured the best images of this iconic island.

The line to visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor starts forming at the crack of dawn and, due to high demand, there are often more people in line than tickets available. However, you can skip the line and hassle by booking this private guided tour. After visiting the memorial, accompanied by your guide, your excursion continues with a tour of downtown Honolulu, visiting such attractions as Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue.

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.

Spend the day exploring and photographing the North Shore of O'ahu during this full day of activity from Waikiki. Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the cultiviation of 100% Hawaiian coffee. Then head to Sunset Beach, Banzai Pipeline, and the historic Haleiwa town, as well as Waimea Falls. Round-trip transportation from your Waikiki hotel included.

This is a Private Custom tour of the island of Oahu. Please visit CustomIslandTours.net to see our Sample Itinerary. You can tell us in your reservation what you would like to do, and then discuss it with your driver when they pick you up. We provide snorkel and fins if you would like to go snorkeling. Each van has a cooler with ice and water. You have the van and tour guide for up to 8 hours to do what you'd like to do. The driver will narrate during the tour and at the stops about the history and culture of Hawaii.

Take postcard-worthy pictures of Hawaii on this half-day Oahu photography tour. Travel with a small group around the island and learn techniques from a professional photographer who serves as your guide. Capture popular sights with your camera, including Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, the Nu‘uanu Pali lookout and more. Round-trip transport by minivan is included from Waikiki hotels.

Experience the best of Oahu on this customizable private tour. Build an itinerary from over 30 possible activities and attractions. Visit surf beaches, pineapple fields, and macadamia farms. Watch whales or giant sea turtles in their natural habitats, and stop by local food trucks for fresh shrimp or colorful poke bowls. Capture the moment by purchasing a souvenir video with drone footage when your tour concludes.

As one of the most-visited places on Oahu, visiting Pearl Harbor typically requires waiting in a long ticket line. Save time and hassle with this tour from Waikiki. Admission to to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is all included to give you a rounded perspective on that infamous day.

Take a break from crowded Waikiki Beach for a few hours with this snorkeling cruise. Set sail on a smooth and spacious catamaran, take in the coastal views and look out for wildlife such as turtles as you head for a great snorkeling spot where you can jump off board and explore the world beneath the waves.

Escape to the island of Oahu and learn the tips and techniques of professional photography on this guided, 5-hour, small-group  Sunrises photo tour from Waikiki. Learn about Oahu’s history while exploring several secret locales. This unique, in-depth photography workshop is suitable for all skill levels — from beginner to advanced — and offers participants an authentic island adventure and rare opportunity to experience an Oahu sunrise or sunset from a unique perspective. Bottled water, tripods, umbrellas (if needed) and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Humpback whales visit Hawaii each year and give birth in our warm tropical waters, it's a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget to see this amazing creature. If you are lucky enough, you might see dolphins, sea turtles, and other sea creatures. By the way, we will provide a complimentary re-ride if whales were not spotted on your trip.

This sunrise photo tour ensures you'll leave the big island of Hawaii with the best pictures of iconic tropical sunrises around. Meet your friendly guide an journey to some of the top spots to catch epic images of the sun creeping up over the Pacific Ocean. It's a not-to-be-missed experience that's sure to be a memorable part of an Hawaii adventure.