Page 26) Things to Do in Oahu in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Fun way to see what the island!

Very informative and great for the first time coming to Hawaii but it does not take you into Diamond Head, you just go around it!

I had a wonderful time and will recommend to anyone traveling to Oahu.

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Posted on:	2011/08/28

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

had a great time on tour guide was very knowledgable of the island and what to do for fun thanks

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Posted on:	2011/08/03

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Professional traveler

Reviewed by: Paula

Ken L was an outstanding tour guide.He possesses lots of outstanding "island" information and history. The entire tour was great and my family and I enjoyed it immensely.

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Posted on:	2011/07/10

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Awesome

Reviewed by: Christina

We had such an amazing tour guide. He was so informative about the island in general. He talked about all kinds of plants, animals, history of the island, celebrities, hot tourist and local spots, restaraunts, activities, and pearl harbor. He was a walking Hawaiian encyclopedia. Every question we asked he was able to answer. He even had a notebook of pictures just incase he needed to show us something not found on the tour. The tour was an all day event that seemed short. Before we knew it the time creeped up and our tour was coming to an end. His name was Ken and I would take that tour again only with him. My whole family learned so much and throughout our vacation we were able to answer all of our other tours questions and they were so impressed; that was the best part.

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Posted on:	2011/07/02

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Awesome Adventure.

Reviewed by: George K

We just came back from our Hawaii vacation and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It started off in Pearl Harbor which is just amazing and a very powerful experience. We then continued onto Dole Pineapple plantation (make sure you try a Dole Whip) and the North Shore. We then continued onto other amazing sites along the western side of the island, including lunch on a secluded area on the water. Our tour guide was hilarious, and just an all around great guy who really added to the experience. I can't wait to go back to Hawaii to take the tour again. I would recommend this to anyone who is going to Oahu for a vacation.

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Posted on:	2011/06/26

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

TOP OF THE LIST! Must Do!

Reviewed by: TheHills

We had a BALL with Henry (our tour guide) and ALL of the employees we came across was sooooo friendly, funny and quick with jokes! This is a MUST DO! in Hawaii and booking thru Hawaii activities was easy and they call to confirm my pick up time and gave all the details again. From the time we got on the bus it was laughter from Everyone! Polynesian CC was just way beyond our expectations - we could not get enough. By the end of the day we were pooped! If you really want to get your $$'s worth and see Hawaii for what it is...DO THIS TOUR! you will not regret it. (Then again who regret anything in Hawaii?) I say BIG THANKS! to Henry and Hawaii Activities!! Mahalo again!

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Posted on:	2011/05/28

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Very informational and entertaining

Reviewed by: Amy T.

The tour was a great use of our time on the island. It does take an entire day though so be prepared for that. Pearl Harbor was great, there was no question on where we needed to be and when. If you want a full look at the Pearl Harbor site (submarine and all) you should plan more time to go back or do this part separately.

Our tour guides were friendly, helpful, and funny. They kept our attention the whole day with lots of great tidbits about the island. The tour was awesome. We got to see where filmings happened and which beaches were great for which activities. It was awesome. I wish we had done this tour on our first day of the island instead of toward the end of our trip.

I would definitely recommend the full circle and not just the north shore tour. There is so much more you get to see in the last couple hours. I can hardly wait to go back and use all the information!

I would definitely recommend!

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Posted on:	2011/05/16

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Very informative

Reviewed by: Diane

Visiting Pearl Harbour was a moving experience. The island tour was excellent. Hana was a very good tour guide. Recommend it to anyone wanting to see Oahu.

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Posted on:	2011/04/17

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Not a cater to you activity

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We thought we could hike to the waterfall and then go snorkeling. From what I had read that would be a possibility. Both were morning options. He parked centrally then we walked to meet him. For the price I should not have expected to be taken to each destination I suppose, but I did. Still we had a good time and swimming in the waterfall was GREAT

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Posted on:	2011/04/07

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

A poignant experience

Reviewed by: Tony

Visiting a place where a family member once served and where so many paid the ultimate price was an emotional experience we will never forget. The tour of the the submarine "Bowfin" was especially interesting, and the Arizona Memorial was a moving esperience. Everyone should visit this place at least once.

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Posted on:	2011/03/26

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Linda

Having lived on Oahu for 5.5 years in the 50s, my sister and I were anxious to visit old haunts, outside the Waikiki area and this tour certainy accomplished that for us. Our guide, Greg, went above and beyond the list of attractions/sights we were scheduled to see and had such a breadth of knowledge about the islands' history, culture and general Hawaiian topics that we came away from the tour much more informed than when we started it. He was witty, caring and very dedicated to his job, making all his passengers feel very special for a day.

From giving us hints about how to get the best seats on the boat for the Arizona Memorial in the morning until the time he dropped us off - exhausted - at the end of the day, touring with Greg was like being part of an extended family.

If there were more than 5 stars, this tour and the guide would get them. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - on the first day of our 10-day trip - and set the standard by which we judged the others we took

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Posted on:	2011/03/15

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Double N Kenn

Reviewed by: Feb72011

Tours are only as good as it's tour guides and Kenn was good. Travelling with 3 generations of women, I was able to sit back, relax and let Kenn do his magic. A Morgan Freeman like masterpiece, The women, mother, wife and niece, were bringing up his name long after the tour ended. The 11 hours passed by quickly. Well worth the money. Mahalo

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Posted on:	2011/02/10

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Fun & Edcational

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

What a tremendous pleasure it was to be on this tour. The guide, Greg was very good at his job. Loved it. Helps to know what to come back to investigate further and come back we will.

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Posted on:	2011/02/09

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

pearl harbor/circle island tour

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great tour! Kenn was an awesome tour guide.

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Posted on:	2011/02/08

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Surf Bus

Reviewed by: Sharon

I have been to the North Shore before and enjoyed this trip the most. We enjoyed the Waimia Falls park more due to the guides suggestions. he was very knowledgeable and interesting. I especially enjoyed the turtles. I would recommend it for the young and hardy or an old folk like me. Great fun!

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Posted on:	2011/02/02

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Best Way to Start Off Vacation

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was the best tour to start out a trip to Oahu. It let you see what all the island has to offer so you can decide what you want to go back and see more of.

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Posted on:	2011/01/10

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Awesome tour!

Reviewed by: Kathy Doucette

This tour was fantastic and was the second time we had taken it. The first time was five years ago and we took it again this time with a friend. She thought we would be bored but not at all as we learned even more about the island. Our driver grew up on the island and was able to tell us stories going back generations. This tour is a must see for anyone visiting the island! Aloha!

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Posted on:	2010/12/30

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Good tour to join for 1 full day

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Overall the tour was very good with visits to many points of interest around Honolulu in the morning and then tour the PCC in the afternoon. Dinner was quite nice and the "breath of life" show as wonderful!

However, we wish that the driver would let us know that there would not be any time for lunch once inside the PCC as the activities inside the PCC would be jam packed. The bus driver should gave us 15 to 30 more minutes inside the Dole Plantation Center so that we could get a light lunch before we head off to the PCC.

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Posted on:	2010/12/03

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Lots of fun

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Had a great time. Sam made the trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

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Posted on:	2010/11/16

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Highly Recommended!

Reviewed by: Nat C

My husband and I took this tour recently while in Hawaii and it rocked! Our driver was Sam and he was great. Very knowledgable about Hawaii and offered some really interesting tidbits of info. He was laid back, friendly and very engaging. This tour is great because you have the freedom to choose your activities and even traveling in a group you are not forced to select the same options. You can add activities on site which was also a plus. We were dropped in each location for about two hours and were free to eat, wander and otherwise do as we chose. There was a lady in our group that was by herself and she really enjoyed herself as well. Hailewa town was cool to wander around in and my husband even had time to kayak there and join me at the shops. Free water and juice was also a nice bonus. I highly recommend this tour if you are headed to Oahu!

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Posted on:	2010/10/28

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Do not do this first

Reviewed by: Roy C.

We took the tour on the first day after arriving and it was too much too soon. I am sure we would have enjoyed it more had we been rested but we were worn out.

The tour does go to all of the spots but you get very little time at any of them and the stop at the Dole Plantation is not long enough to do much of anything.

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Posted on:	2010/10/26

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Pearl Harbor -& Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: Grace

The family really enjoyed this tour. It was very informative and gave you lots of information regarding the Island, we got to see all of the major points interested, and our tour guide Dennis L. also made the trip fun. The Pearl Harbor tour took your breath away, it really made you value the sacrifice our military, air force, and navy gave to keep our country free.

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Posted on:	2010/10/05

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

A worthwhile experience!

Reviewed by: Jen

We had only one day to see O'ahu...and this tour was perfect! Dennis was a very entertaining, informative, and patient tour guide. We would recommend this tour to families with older children and couples especially. We also appreciated that this tour was for site seeing, and not a shopping trap. Thank you, Dennis, for the great time!

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Posted on:	2010/08/07

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Awesome Tour - Best on the island!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was the absolute BEST thing we did to get to know the island. Hana is the absolute BEST tour guide EVER! There is no doubt that Pearl Harbor and the Arizona is awesome - moving, and just "wow", a time for reflection...yet just the beginning.
A tour through the island was indeed the best way to go. Everyone must experience a Dole whip. And bring some note paper with you so you can write down the specific beach you want to spend more time at. We rented a car the next day to retrace our steps and stay longer at specific places of interest to us. This tour is a MUST DO, and I hope you will be as lucky as we were to have Hana. He can answer any question you have about the islands!! And he made the day (which you think 11 hours would be long...) fly by fast!
Thank you Hana!!!!

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Posted on:	2010/08/03

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Pearl Harbor Tour

Reviewed by: ceannaire

This was one of my daughters favorite parts of our vacation. That is a tough sell for a 14 year old. Pearl Harbor was great. I wish we would of stayed at the Dole Pineapple Planation longer. It was great to have someone drive you around the island and inform you with so much knowledge you would not know otherwise. Door to door transportaion was great since we didn't rent a car on Oahu. The tour wants me to come back to Oahu for more.

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Posted on:	2010/08/02

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Well worth the time!

Reviewed by: Deb, Illinois

One of the first things I wanted to do when I reached Hawaii was to tour the island to see what it has to offer. This is definitely worth the time. 11 hours on a tour seems like a lot, but there were many 'drive-by' items that would have been fun to stop at and take pictures such as the TV filming areas. Our professional guide, Jonathan, was the best! His knowledge of the island, special tips and eating recommondations, and humor made the tour pass quickly. This tour gave my family a taste of options for us to do on our vacation. LOVED IT!!!

On a side note, I would recommond to anyone that rides a bus in Hawaii to take a light jacket or sweater because the AC is on and the buses do get chilly.

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Posted on:	2010/06/05

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Beautiful Beach on North Shore

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Beach on the North Shore tour was beautiful, very clean, and a refreshing change from Waikiki Beach. The waves were much stronger and had great surfing beaches along the way for those interested in that. Really enjoyed watching folks on that diving rock there. The ride was long, but the driver was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and relayed lots of information about Hawaii. The stroll through the small, older town with shops and eateries was unique. Loved the music provided by that musical family that lives there and entertains the tourists. A relief to see more enjoyable aspects of Oahu without the hassle of driving.

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Posted on:	2010/06/03

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Full Island excursion, Pearl Harbor

Reviewed by: mike

We had a driver named Dennis that kept the group informed on all the history of the island and current events. I would highly recommend this excursion to all. We have been on several site seeing trips none as good as this..

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Posted on:	2010/05/30

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

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Reviewed by: Holly

I have been to Oahu several times and this has been my favorite tour so far!

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Posted on:	2010/05/23

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Tour & Circle Island Sightseeing

Oahu Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: 20th Anniversary

Five Star all around. Dennis was brimming with knowledge and provided much entertainment for the entire tour. Tour was whole day but worth it. Being in a small coach was immeasurably better than a large coach. Plenty of stops and time at each stop. A great way to drive and see whole Island to plan where you might want to rent a car and go back to. For limited time visitors this tour takes you everywhere and can provide you with the information and taste of Oahu. It made seeing Pearl Harbor the easiest way to attend without having to stand on forever lines for a ticket. Visits to Dole, Mac Nut and Coffee, provided many free samples to decide flavors and excellent prices to buy those gifts for home. We even got great cheap T-shirts at the Sunset Beach. Sightseeing, History and Shopping all in one package! Leave the driving to those that know the Island and enjoy a fun day.

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Posted on:	2010/05/20

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All Reviews for Oahu Guided Island Sightseeing Tour in Oahu

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Fun way to see what the island!

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Professional traveler

Awesome

Awesome Adventure.

TOP OF THE LIST! Must Do!

Very informational and entertaining

Very informative

Not a cater to you activity

A poignant experience

Excellent!

Double N Kenn

Fun & Edcational

pearl harbor/circle island tour

Surf Bus

Best Way to Start Off Vacation

Awesome tour!

Good tour to join for 1 full day

Lots of fun

Highly Recommended!

Do not do this first

Pearl Harbor -& Circle Island Tour

A worthwhile experience!

Awesome Tour - Best on the island!!

Pearl Harbor Tour

Well worth the time!

Beautiful Beach on North Shore

Full Island excursion, Pearl Harbor

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