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Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial
4.5
(3,868)

Pearl Harbor 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.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$59
Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour
5.0
(14,364)

Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9 Hour Tour

Perfect 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 explore top attractions including Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, the Byodo-In Temple and the surfing beaches of the North Shore. You'll also have enough time to discover the charming town of Haleiwa.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$140
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Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri
4.6
(1,515)

Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Learn about World War II history on this guided group tour to Pearl Harbor, which includes round-trip transfers from Waikiki hotels. Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center and get to explore inside the USS Battleship Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial Boat, where you learn about the war and get an idea of what life at sea was like during the war.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$149
Deluxe Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour
4.9
(4,314)

Deluxe Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu City Tour

Experience the highlights of downtown Honolulu and the USS Arizona Memorial in absolute comfort on this half-day sightseeing tour by coach. Aboard air-conditioned transport, pass attractions including the Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue, and the Punchbowl National Cemetery, while listening to informative commentary from your driver-guide. Learn Pearl Harbor history at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Upgrade to include entry to the USS Missouri battleship and/or the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
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  • 5 to 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$94
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Pearl Harbor Complete Experience Passport
4.7
(370)

Pearl Harbor Complete Experience Passport

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.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$249
Paradise Cove Luau
4.3
(4,405)

Paradise Cove Luau

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 Luau 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.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$150
All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch
4.8
(2,962)

All Inclusive Ultimate Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls & Lunch

Leave all the logistics of exploring Oahu up to this Circle Island all-inclusive day tour that lets you run on a Hawaiian time. Along with round-trip transport from Honolulu, lunch, and all entry fees included, you also take home a 152-page Oahu nature book. Plus, a guide navigates the island so you can see main highlights such as Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Valley of the Temples, Mokoli'i Island, and more.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$156
Kualoa Ranch: Hollywood Movie Sites Tour
4.6
(1,430)

Kualoa Ranch: Hollywood Movie Sites Tour

Enjoy a Kualoa Ranch movie tour while in Oahu and see where famous films like Jumanji, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Fifty First Dates were filmed. A guide leads you to the Hollywood hotspots and provides background on the history of the ranch. 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. Stop in a WW II bunker that is built 300 feet into the mountainside.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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$61
Hawaii | Waikiki Beach Sightseeing Cruise - Glass Bottom Boat
4.7
(301)

Hawaii | Waikiki Beach Sightseeing Cruise - Glass Bottom Boat

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.
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  • 1 hour
  • Free Cancellation
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$41
Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
4.6
(639)

Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

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.
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  • 1 hour
  • Free Cancellation
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$41
Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket
4.4
(1,374)

Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket

Come experience a celebration of tasty dishes, lively music, and festive hula at the Waikiki Luau! Relax with a Hawaiian welcome and tropical Mai Tai before dining on a lavish Luau-themed buffet dinner with island-roasted whole suckling pig and roast beef. Enjoy live music and hula performances featuring local artists, Tahitian, fire knife dancing, and more. The Waikiki Luau is conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki, within walking distance from all hotels.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$101
Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour
4.8
(3,914)

Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

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
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$139
Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona
4.6
(5,273)

Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona

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.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$57
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki
4.6
(1,350)

Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki

This Pearl Harbor tour departs from Waikiki and includes visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial (tickets cannot be guaranteed) 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.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$156
Chief's Luau Admission
4.7
(2,845)

Chief's Luau Admission

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.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$140
Oahu Premium Quality Tour: Island Highlights in Small Group
4.6
(186)

Oahu Premium Quality Tour: Island Highlights in Small Group

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.
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  • 6 to 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$135
Pearl Harbor City Tour
4.9
(3,146)

Pearl Harbor City Tour

Come along on this 5 hour tour of historical sites, including the Historic Downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. 
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$67
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Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
4.6
(332)

Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

This is an executive class Pearl Harbor Tour, which has been double discounted. We have discounted this tour to the price of a shuttle bus tour. Exclusively for Viator clients, we have now discounted this tour an additional 40% We will pick you up from your hotel in Waikiki, the Cruise Port, or the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and take you to Pearl Harbor for the Arizona Memorial. At Pearl Harbor you will have the opportunity to see the two Pearl Harbor Museums "Road to War" and "Attack". You will have the chance to view the documentary detailing the attack on Pearl Harbor. Board the US Navy-operated shuttle boat to the Arizona Memorial Monument to reflect and contemplate on what you have learned. After Pearl Harbor, we will take you on a short drive-through tour of historic Downtown Honolulu. For those being picked up at the Honolulu airport, you will be returned directly to the airport after leaving Pearl Harbor, and the van will continue on to downtown and Waikiki.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$40
$38
Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour
4.9
(168)

Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

Circle the island of Oahu on this private tour to discover the area's highlights. See 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.
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  • 6 to 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$300
Price varies by group size
Beer Lover's Bike Tour of Honolulu
4.5
(24)

Beer Lover's Bike Tour of Honolulu

Pedal a shared bike to top breweries in Honolulu's vibrant Kaka'ako arts district. In the company of no more than 10 beer lovers, head for three different hip spots where you can sip craft brews from local breweries and tasting rooms. Bring your own playlist to enjoy as you pedal past Honolulu's most colorful murals.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$45
Ka Moana Luau
4.2
(1,027)

Ka Moana Luau

Experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau in a scenic location. The evening begins with a variety of cultural activities ideal for all ages. Learn how to make a coconut headband, string flower lei, or dance hula, and then sit down for a buffet dinner with a large selection of Hawaiian specialties like Kalua pork and Huli Huli chicken. Then settle in for the main event: an award-winning Polynesian fire dance performance.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$148
Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall
4.9
(3,629)

Tour of North Shore & Waimea Waterfall

This tour allows you to see the sights of the North Shore of Oahu, including Hanauma Bay. During this full-day tour, ride in a mini-bus to the Dole Plantation, Turtle Town, the Banzai Pipeline, and either Waimea Bay to swim or take the botanical garden waterfall hike or go hiking in Waimea Valley. Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels are included.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$154
Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
3.7
(160)

Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

Waikiki's only five-day outdoor luau under the stars celebrating the colorful heritage of the Pacific Islands. Enjoy live music, an island-inspired luau feast, and an exciting production of "Voyages Across of South Seas," featuring the fiery drama of four fire knife dancers as well as traditional Samoan, Tahitian, and Hawaiian dance. Spectacular entertainment and dining under the stars. Activities included: Live Music – Hawaii’s best musicians will showcase native Hawaiian music and Polynesian chants. Our beautiful dancers will mesmerize you with dances from Hawaii, Polynesia and the Pacific Waikiki’s Most Dramatic Fire Knife Dance – Enjoy the skilled performance of our talented Fire Knife Dancers Resort-quality dining – Known for having the Best Luau cuisine on the island, you will love our exotic flavors and locally sourced island ingredients. Friday Night Luau: Your evening will end with easy access to view the spectacular Friday fireworks show on Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$185
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Oahu Shark Dive
4.8
(2,449)

Oahu Shark Dive

Set out from Oahu’s scenic North Shore to the depths of the big blue Pacific, where you have the chance to observe wild sharks from inside an underwater shark cage. Thanks to your professional, experienced crew, the Oahu shark dive is completely safe as they know the predators’ behavior, and the underwater cage provides proven safety against all different species of sharks. Whether you’re in the cage with sharks right in front of you or watching from up in the boat, Oahu shark diving is a Hawaii activity you’ll definitely never forget.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$99
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