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O‘ahu Tour: Pearl Harbor & Scenic Routes
4.6
24 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience a personalized tour of Pearl Harbor and scenic Oahu, tailored to your preferences. Explore beautiful beaches, historical sites, water activities, local food, and more. Book now!
Experience a personalized tour of Pearl Harbor and scenic Oahu, tailored to your preferences. Explore beautiful beaches, historical sites, water activities, local food, and more. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial - Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, which features two indoor museums, an outdoor display, a 23-minute documentary movie with authentic footage of the attack, and a boat ride reservation to the USS Arizona Memorial.
- Oahu’s North Shore - The North Shore tour includes a stop at the Dole Plantation, a drive…
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial - Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, which features two indoor museums, an outdoor display, a 23-minute documentary movie with authentic footage of the attack, and a boat ride reservation to the USS Arizona Memorial.
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Oahu’s North Shore - The North Shore tour includes a stop at the Dole Plantation, a drive through the charming town of Hale’iwa, known for its relaxed vibe and historical surf culture, and along the coast past the world’s most famous surfing beaches. A visit to the North Shore wouldn’t be complete without stopping at the popular shrimp and food trucks. The tour continues along the scenic route to Kualoa Ranch, a favorite Hollywood filming location, with a stop at Chinaman’s Hat and the macadamia farm.
The tour is flexible, allowing for preferred stops along the way, whether at popular tourist spots, hidden gems, or a mix of both. Enjoy a day filled with history, stunning scenery, delicious food, and the spirit of aloha. This tour is perfect for groups wanting to explore the island, especially if they have limited time on Oahu, or as an introductory excursion to discover the island’s endless possibilities.
The tour offers either North Shore Oahu or the southeast coast based on customer preferences
- Oahu’s Windward Coast - The southeast coast tour begins with a stop at the stunning Diamond Head Lookout, followed by a drive past Oahu’s most luxurious real estate on Kahala Avenue, heading east towards the pristine Ka Iwi Coast. The tour passes by Koko Crater, Hanauma Bay, and stops at Lanai Lookout, where on a clear day, you can see Molokai and Maui. Further along, we visit the Halona Blowhole and Halona Beach Cove, made famous by the movie “From Here to Eternity.” Passing Sandy’s Beach, the tour rounds the corner to Makapu’u Lookout, offering views of Rabbit Island and the beautiful turquoise Waimanalo beaches. Lunch is enjoyed in the charming town of Kailua, followed by a visit to the breathtaking Pali Lookout, where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands.
The tour offers either North Shore Oahu or the southeast coast based on customer preferences
What's Included
- Certified Professional Driver- Guide services
- Hotel, Airport and Pier Pickup
- Private Tour
- USS Arizona Memorial Program
- Cold bottled water
- Certified Professional Driver- Guide services
- Hotel, Airport and Pier Pickup
- Private Tour
- USS Arizona Memorial Program
- Cold bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day private tour of O‘ahu that seamlessly combines historical insights with stunning natural landscapes. Start your journey at Pearl Harbor, where you’ll explore the visitor center, watch a documentary film, and take a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. Following this, select between two picturesque routes: the North Shore,…
Embark on a full-day private tour of O‘ahu that seamlessly combines historical insights with stunning natural landscapes. Start your journey at Pearl Harbor, where you’ll explore the visitor center, watch a documentary film, and take a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. Following this, select between two picturesque routes: the North Shore, featuring stops at Dole Plantation, Hale‘iwa, and Kahuku Shrimp Trucks, or the Southeast Coast, showcasing Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, and Pali Lookout. Benefit from a flexible itinerary, expert guidance, and convenient round-trip hotel transportation. Ideal for travelers in search of a personalized, enriching, and unforgettable O‘ahu experience.
- Please call us if you need Wheelchair accessibility to determine if we are able to assist
- Please let us know if advance if you need a an infant seat
- PEARL HARBOR PARKS DEPARMENT DOES NOT ALLOW TOUR GUIDES TO TOUR THE VISITOR’S CENTER OR USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL WITH GUESTS THEREFORE, ON THIS PORTION OF YOUR TOUR, YOUR TOUR GUIDE WILL WAIT FOR YOU.
Location
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Place,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(24 Ratings)
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Kendra_m
Jun 4, 2026
A day with Noelani - Excellent tour guide with so much wonderful history and information to share about the beautiful island. We had a wonderful tour of Pearl Harbor and a lovely day with lunch and multiple stops per our Interests and requests. Highly recommend!
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Barbara_h
Dec 29, 2025
People should know how... - People should know how much time they want to spend at Pearl Harbor. For us it was perfect timing. Our tour guide Handsome/Jacob, can’t remember his 200 character full name!
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Susan_n
Sep 1, 2025
Better then a brochure! - Billy is very informative and personable. He is a retired park ranger. You can't get better information other then reading a brochure. But who wants to do that when Billy will drive you straight to the destinations and share stories of the site.
A fantastic memory for the ending of our vacation.
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Patti_j
Jun 4, 2025
We had a great day. Very... - We had a great day. Very personalized trip. Billy did an awesome job showing us the island. Would highly recommend.
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Fatima_c
May 21, 2025
Yolanda, excellent guide in Spanish - We did the private tour in Spanish with Yolanda. Excellent professional with deep knowledge of Hawaiian history and specifically Oa’hu. We visited the Pearl Harbor Memorial and the southeast coast of the island. Experience we won't forget. Mahalo!
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Annettek_c
Feb 18, 2025
Since we had a rainy and... - Since we had a rainy and cloudy day, the views were not spectacular as they normally would be, Noelini gave us wonderful information about the area, history and culture. She was an engaging and enjoyable hostess. A drive to Punchbowl was an interesting and meaningful bonus.
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Vince_s
Jan 18, 2025
Outstanding - Tour guide Jacob a local was extremely knowledgeable & awesome. Saw a ton & several things off the beaten path.
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Phil_m
Aug 15, 2024
Great day with lots of personalized touches - We had a great time. We liked the personalized attention, the ability to cater our tour to what we wanted to see and learn things we would have never experienced in a larger tour. Highly recommend and well worth the price!!
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Mark
Apr 15, 2026
Not a Guided Tour, you Have to Guide It Yourself - We booked the Pearl Harbor and island highlights tour expecting a knowledgeable, engaging guide who would bring the history and surroundings to life throughout the day
Unfortunately, that’s not what we experienced.
While Rich was friendly and accommodating at times, the actual guiding was very underwhelming.
There was little proactive narration, and I found myself having to ask most of the questions just to get even basic information. That’s not what you book a guided tour for.
A guide should lead the experience not rely on guests to prompt them.
Even when passing or discussing key sites like the USS Missouri and the submarine, there was no effort to provide any meaningful context beyond “that’s not part of your tour.” Regardless of inclusion, a professional guide should take opportunities like this to educate and enhance the experience, especially for first-time visitors.
The return drive was also uncomfortable, with erratic driving in traffic that didn’t make for a great passenger experience.
What disappointed us most, however, was the company’s response. Rather than acknowledging the lack of engagement, they deflected responsibility , focusing on what was “included” and blaming weather conditions that didn’t reflect our experience. There was no real accountability.
To put this into perspective, since this tour we’ve had several guides across Maui and the Big Island, and every one of them delivered continuous, informative, and engaging commentary throughout the journey while driving. That’s the standard we expected here.
I appreciate not every guide will be a natural entertainer, but a baseline level of consistent information, engagement, and professionalism is essential. Sadly, this tour fell well below that standard, and the response from the company only reinforced that impression.
I would not recommend.
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Sue_m
Apr 9, 2026
Hard to have a great tour sheen no one shows up!! - The tour operator never showed up!!!! Said they never got the reservation from Viator. Seemed sus to us but who knows. Should get a full refund but sure started out our vacation inauspiciously!!!
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