Top Oahu How to Get Around

Discover Honolulu with a 1, 4 or 7days hop-on hop-off tour and see all the top attractions at your own pace. Step aboard a double-decker bus or open-air trolley to pass the capital city’s best restaurants and shops, historic sites and renowned scenery. Choose from multiple routes, marveling at Diamond Head on the Blue Line or explore Chinatown on the Red Line. Upgrade to include all of the lines on your ticket.

If you have only limited time to explore Oahu, make the most of it with this full-day circle island tour. Not a minute is wasted on this action-packed tour that takes you to Diamond Head, the Dole Plantation, secret beaches, a coffee farm and more. You'll also have the chance to snorkel in turtle-filled water on the North Shore.

Snorkel with green sea turtles in Oahu's Turtle Canyon on this 2- to 3-hour tour departing from Waikiki. Board a power catamaran and sail along the shore of Oahu towards the island's best place to spot the resident turtles. Turtle sightings are guaranteed; if a turtle is not sighted, you will be given a free second cruise. After snorkeling, enjoy lunch (if option selected ) and two provided drinks while you keep your eyes peeled for passing marine life like dolphins and migrating whales.

Settle in for an afternoon cruise aboard the Haleiwa Queen, a 50-foot power catamaran that departs conveniently from Honolulu’s harbor. Learn about Hawaii past and present from the friendly crew as you venture into the open Pacific Ocean to look for dolphins, sea turtles, and even migrating whales. As a bonus, look beneath the water’s surface at fish and coral reefs through unique magnifying view portals.

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.

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.

Skip the crowded boat tours and enjoy a comfortable and luxurious snorkeling experience aboard a 50-foot (15-meter) yacht in a group of no more than six people. Spend your day exploring the underwater world around O’ahu and spot marine life such as sea turtles and colorful fish. Includes food and drink.

Experience the beauty of a sunset in Hawaii from the water during this BYOB cruise along the Waikiki Coast. Climb aboard a boat in Honolulu and set out on a scenic tour that includes views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head Crater. Bring your own drinks on board and relax on deck while the sun sets. Snacks are provided.

Experience the wonder of Hanauma Bay, one of Oahu’s most-loved sights. The volcanic crater is a protected, marine-life conservation area with an amazing array of tropical fish and coral reefs. This tour takes the stress and hassle out of the experience, with organized transportation and snorkel gear. Because of the sight’s popularity, the parking lot often fills up halting entrance to the beach. Avoid missing out with this professional tour.

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.

Oahu is world renowned for its spectacular lookout points, incredible white sandy beaches, vibrant culture, outstanding surf, delicious food, and unique wildlife. Join us for the day and a Go Tours Hawaii local guide will take you and your family on our highly rated Hidden Gems of Oahu with Waimea Botanical Garden/Waterfall sightseeing tour to experience these visual and culinary highlights of Hawaii, all while learning about the history and culture of our incredible home. The Hidden Gems of Oahu excursion is a full day Oahu circle island tour with daily pick up in Waikiki and includes admission to all locations on the itinerary. If you would like to go to Byodo-In Temple instead of the Waimea Botanical Garden contact us after the reservation is made and we change you to that tour option if you would like.

Visiting Pearl Harbor is a must-do when on Oahu, but typically requires waiting in a long ticket line. This guided tour lets you skip the long lines so that you have longer to explore the SS Arizona Memorial and other sites. After Pearl Harbor, you'll drive through downtown Honolulu to the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific and statue of King Kamehameha the Great.

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.  The 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: • World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument • USS Arizona Memorial • Ford Island and the USS Missouri Battleship • Historic Downtown Honolulu

Spend a relaxing two hours on an evening catamaran cruise from Waikiki. With maximum 25 passengers on board, you can enjoy the city without the hustle and bustle. Relax and watch the sunset from the deck and see Waikiki as it begins to light up for the evening. Your journey is further enhanced with provided drinks and snacks.

View the Hawaiian sunset from the deck of a luxury catamaran during this 1.5-hour cruise from Oahu. Glide along the coastline from Waikiki towards Diamond Head while enjoying the vibrant colors of the island sunset, appetizers, two alcoholic drinks and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.

Party on the waters off the coast of Oahu aboard a sunset cruise with a live DJ. Board your party boat in Waikiki and take to the water just before the sun dips below the horizon. Enjoy two decks to party and dance on with the DJ pumping tunes in the background. Sail past Diamond Head and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife.

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.

Share the warm Hawaiian waters with green sea turtles, tropical fish, and more on a 2-hour snorkel excursion from Waikiki. No need to wear your flippers and mask on the plane, as all necessary gear is provided. Under the careful guidance of a tour leader, discover the vibrant sea life of Turtle Canyons. Above water wildlife sightings may include spinner dolphins, flying fish, and - in winter months - humpback whales.

Oeno Winery is the only winery on Oahu and produces a range of red, white, Sangria, and dessert wines. On this tour learn about the winemaking process and different grapes used. Then, enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and sample six different Oeno wines.

The USS Arizona boat tickets at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial can be hard to come by, but this Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tour from Honolulu guarantees your boat tickets to see the old WWII ship. Along with the USS Arizona, you’ll enjoy the memorial’s other exhibits, too, and learn about the history of the war.

Discover a thriving world under the waves in Hanauma Bay, the best snorkel area in Oahu. Rent your snorkel gear from a store that is just five minutes from the Bay, or anywhere you want, and get recommendations from staff. The rental includes a snorkeling mask with a tube with dry top, a life vest, and fins.

If you have just one day to explore Oahu, the Circle Island Drive is a must—taking in all the island’s highlights in just one day. This full-day tour from Honolulu visits Nu’uanu Pali, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm, the Dole Plantation, and Waimea Valley. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Make the most of your time on Oahu by booking a tour that takes you all the way around the island. Discover all of Oahu's top attractions, including Diamond Head State Monument and the Halona Blow Hole, visit the famed Dole Plantation and a macadamia nut farm, and swim among Hawaiian sea turtles on the North Shore.

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.