Page 9) Things to Do in Oahu in 2025 – Tours & Activities

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

Misleading Island Tour

The activity claims to stop at all island tour locations before being dropped off at the the Polynesian Cultural Center, however, the tour does not include 5 of the advertised stops; Diamond Head and Black Point Lookout, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Dole Plantation, all the north shore beaches and the Laie Hawaii Temple. Also, the driver rushes the crowd and threatens to leave within 10 minutes on each stop. Very disappointed with this activity.

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Packages:	Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/05
Activity Date:	2022/04/04

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

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Cindy C.

We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We loved the history lessons! The buffet was wonderful! And the breath of life show was great. I can see why everyone tells you to have the whole experience!! It was so convenient to have the tour bus pick us close to our hotel.

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Packages:	Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/30
Activity Date:	2022/03/28

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Super Informational

Reviewed by: Kara

Great experience to learn alot of the past culture of Hawaii and the neighboring islands

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/15
Activity Date:	2022/03/14

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Couldn't say we went to hawaii without the POLYNESIAN experience

Reviewed by: ANDREW P

As soon as we came to the POLYNESIAN, we felt like we were in hawaii. This place is worth every penny. Would go back again in a heart beat.

Awesome time

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/05
Activity Date:	2022/02/10

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Wonderful visit

Reviewed by: Ben

I didn’t know what to expect but I was very impressed with the tour and our tour guide. The Lau was great but the show Breath of Life blew us away. High recommended.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/26

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

It's a really fun experience. Everyone was super nice.

Reviewed by: Lei

It's a really fun experience. Everyone was super nice.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/25

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

DON'T HESITATE, YOU MUST GO!!!

Reviewed by: Elena Li

Outstanding performance!!! You must see!!! All villages are incredible!! All shows were performed with a nice sense a humor, you feel like you came at Stand Up show!!! We laughed so hard, our belly and cheek were hurt :)))) It totally worth it, do not think too much! The ticket is valid for 3 days entry, unfortunately we did not know that so we came on our last day on vacation :( Oh, almost forgot, the Gateaway buffet is delicious!!!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/21
Activity Date:	2022/02/19

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

Lovely

Reviewed by: Funmi

Lovely to see the Lei greeter waiting for us. Lovely experience

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Packages:	Classic Orchid Lei
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/02/13
Activity Date:	2022/02/11

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Fun, interactive, an educational! :)

Reviewed by: Vanessa

I went to the Polynesian Culture Center with my mom while visiting family in early January. The employees were so kind and the interactive activities were a much fun! Learning how to start a fire with a coconut skin, how to weave, and so many more shows and performances to watch and do! Plus the shopping center out front doesn’t hurt either!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/05
Activity Date:	2022/01/10

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

Fresh and colorful lei

Reviewed by: Mariam

Perfect welcome to Hawaii! The greeter meets you at baggage claim with a fresh-flower lei!

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Packages:	Classic Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/07/26

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

The Polynesian Culture Center is a must see!!

Reviewed by: Alaskan Adventurers

I would highly recommend that anyone who visits the islands go explore the Polynesian Culture Center. There is rich culture and knowledge and pride to be embraced. The tribes are welcoming and the proceeds go toward supporting the local college students. They engage the crowds and make it fun. The food and entertainment is amazing. There are several local artists with shops for souvenirs to take home. I’ve made it a point to visit the center every time I’ve visited the island and it’s always amazing.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2021/12/21

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Great experience learning about the different polynesian culturals..

Reviewed by: Tim & Meosha

Great time and experience, did all 6 villiages and most of the activities and/or performcances. All very insightful and interesting in their own way with each of the 6. Would easily go back again and do it all over. Everyone there was helpful and always asking if you needed any help or to answer questions in general. Great for the family or take your date. Show in the evening was outstanding as well.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/10
Activity Date:	2022/01/07

Secrets of North Shore Off-Road Expedition Tour with Freshwater Pool Swim

Best Experience on the Island

Reviewed by: M Garcia

This was our top experience we had on the island. The tour was beyond fun, like Indiana Jones in real life. The info our guide had on the flora and fauna was amazing. Seeing the farmland and the plants were amazing and it was great to get some history and culture along with it. We got stuck in the mud but had a great time regardless. Just really helped to give us a full experience. Highly recommend for any who wants to go a little off roading and see some great views.

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Packages:	Off-Road Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/09
Activity Date:	2021/12/17

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Excellent

Reviewed by: MBG

Phenomenal experience knowing cultures of Polynesian islands.
Unable to experience all the activities being offered on the same day though.

If interested you guys can buy shows tickets after the cultural center activities ahead of time or at least look into it if you want to do it or not.

Must have this expletive while visiting Oahu!!!
Aloha !!!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/19
Activity Date:	2021/12/17

Bishop Museum Tickets & Admission - Hawaii Museum of Natural & Cultural History

Excellent visit!

Reviewed by: Jim and Deanna

We enjoyed our visit to the Bishop Museum. The Hawaii Hall has so much information about the culture, from people to plant use to gods. We also used the QR codes to access additional information about the exhibits and found this information very helpful.

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Packages:	General Admission
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/10
Activity Date:	2021/12/08

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Must see!!

Reviewed by: Alesia C

I went on my actual birthday and it was theeeee best birthday present I could’ve ever given to myself! The breath of life show was amazing!!! The buffet was delicious!!! The learning of everything was soooo beneficial and the overall experience was very knowledgeable and fun!! Loved it!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/12/07
Activity Date:	2021/12/03

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

First time in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Rudy Hernandez

It was very having the experience. My family was very excited. It is was our first time in Hawaii and this was a great experience.

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Packages:	Deluxe Orchid Lei
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/11/22
Activity Date:	2021/11/19

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Educational and entertaining

Reviewed by: Barry

Great place to visit. Highly recommend going but honestly will next time rent a car or take an Uber and just pay at the park or on line for tickets. We went with buffet and stayed for the show. Things could get hairy at the end because the bus you arrive in may not be the same you head back on. There are multiple buses waiting and you have to ask each driver if they are going to your stop. We were very lucky to hit the right bus on the first try. Need a better system. Great place to visit with kids. Folks there are super friendly.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/22
Activity Date:	2021/10/21

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

Smile Activator

Reviewed by: Rose

I highly recommend this service!! It was the biggest smile I've seen on my husband in a long time! It was our 30 year anniversary Hawaiian trip and after that long flight, it was delightful to get a true Hawaiian greeting!! The young lady was gracious and very informative! She directed us straight to the shuttle service send took several pictures for our memory book. The flowers lasted 5 days and kept our condo smelling like a sunny floral garden.

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Packages:	Classic Orchid Lei
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/09
Activity Date:	2021/09/16

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Fun and beautiful!

Reviewed by: AJ Black

The Polynesian Cultural Center is a beautiful, fun, living museum. Pacific Island Native people use songs and traditional dances to tell the stories of their culture. They have reverence for the Islands and also have fun showing the beauty and fun of their heritage. We visitors are referred to as “Family”. We are made to feel very welcome and are invited to participate in crafts, dance and games with the Island people. The Buffett and the show are wonderful. Thank you!!!

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/10/07
Activity Date:	2021/10/05

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

This excursion is TOO LONG!

Reviewed by: KMcKay

While we enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center overall, this day was entirely too long for our taste. There really wasn't much to do at the center to fill up our time, so we just sitting around waiting for the Luau dinner. And, the gift shop is on the other side of the entrance, so we couldn't even shop to kill time, which we would have loved to do.

The Luau was delicious, especially the welcome drink in the pineapple. And, the show was fantastic, but we were tired of being there all day.

So, if you want to waste a full day in paradise with not much to do, then this is the excursion for you.

Best part was the pineapple drink!

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/01
Activity Date:	2021/09/20

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: gw/cw

HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS NICE TO LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT CULTURES AT OUR OWN PACE. SPENT THE WHOLE DAY THERE. THE LUAU AND BUFFET WAS STUNNING. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT TIME. THE SHOW WAS ALSO AWESOME.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/22
Activity Date:	2021/09/18

Waikiki Sunset Canoe Sail with Hawaiian Dinner & Culture Activities - Kamoauli

AMAZING!!!! 5-Stars!!

Reviewed by: Onu

I highly recommend the Kamoauli Waikiki Sunset Cruise!

I was looking for something unique to surprise the love of my life while visiting the Island of O‘ahu. I came across the Kamoauli and I'm so glad I did! It was an amazing experience!!! We were able to sail during sunset and soak up so much Hawaiian culture. This was truly different than any other advertised cruise. It truly felt like we were in a different world. We got a chance to get away from the hustle & bustle of Waikiki and escaped to our own little paradise on the water. We felt a sense of peace. We danced, learned about the history of Waikiki and listened to beautiful music throughout the cruise. Did I say the food was authentic Hawaiian food and delicious! This was such a memorable experience and to be able to share it with the man I love was..... priceless! I love you R!

A huge Mahalo to the captain and crew!

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Mahalo for the wonderful review!

The beautiful sunset!
The fresh food!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/09
Activity Date:	2021/07/27

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

A must see while in Oahu!!!

Reviewed by: Roxanna L

We had a great time at the Polynesian Cultural Center at all the villages. Having never been there, on the first day, we were not watching the time and when we realized the villages all closed at 5:30.. I think its wonderful to allow the guests to use the tickets for up to three days since the first day. This gave us the opportunity to return and enter the rest of the villages that we didn't have time to see on the first day. We were bummed that the luau, buffet and show were all sold out on both days.

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Packages:	Islands Admission with Dinner Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/31
Activity Date:	2021/07/22

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Worth every second there!

Reviewed by: Fuzzypenguin

What a fantastic way to learn about the various Polynesian cultures in and around Hawaii. Everyone was friendly. The different areas had different shows to share their culture. Most of the employees are college students from the different Polynesian areas and families. Due to Covid restrictions and timing, we were not able to attend a luau. When we return to Hawaii we will go here again (it is hard to fit it all in, in a day) and also do the luau. This was the best money we spent on the island. I'd give it 10 stars if I could! We prepurchased entry with the Veltra passes and it worked great. Moved right to the front of the line and no worries about getting in.

A Model example of a boat next to a regular sized boat with trusty travel companion Zork.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/31
Activity Date:	2021/07/05

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Polynesian Culture Center (PCC) all day with buffet and show

Reviewed by: bakerrjmd

The PCC was great. The shows from the villages were funny and informative. Each had their own story to tell. The buffet was really good. It’s worth the money and the time. To be able to see things before the buffet I would suggest showing up around 1200 to look at the shops and then go right into the culture center g go if the activities and shows.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/05
Activity Date:	2021/07/03

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Amazing culture experiences

Reviewed by: Family Vaca Planner

This is one of the best place for our teenage children to learn some hands on history of US while vacationing. Dinner Buffet is fresh and delicious. We really enjoy fresh fruits and Poke.

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Packages:	Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/18

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

A must do trip

Reviewed by: Joy

The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, great way to see the island and the Polynesian center was fun and the show was amazing

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/26
Activity Date:	2021/06/24

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Great time

Reviewed by: Dollface

Good price, I had a great time at Polynesian culture. Definitely going back.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/19
Activity Date:	2021/05/24

Guided Stargazing Tour Led by NASA Ambassador Astronomer at the Ko Olina Resorts

Stars over Oahu

Reviewed by: Danny D

This was a really cool & interesting thing to do. We saw some spectacular stars, star clusters and Mars. We even saw the Southern Cross, which was awesome!! Our original date was "clouded out" but they were so accommodating to re-schedule us.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo and Aloha! Keep reaching for the stars!!

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Packages:	First Star Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/24
Activity Date:	2021/04/26

Things to Do in Oahu in 2025 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Hawaiian Cultural Tour & Activities in Oahu

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Misleading Island Tour

Wonderful experience!

Super Informational

Couldn't say we went to hawaii without the POLYNESIAN experience

Wonderful visit

It's a really fun experience. Everyone was super nice.

DON'T HESITATE, YOU MUST GO!!!

Lovely

Fun, interactive, an educational! :)

Fresh and colorful lei

The Polynesian Culture Center is a must see!!

Great experience learning about the different polynesian culturals..

Best Experience on the Island

Excellent

Excellent visit!

Must see!!

First time in Hawaii

Educational and entertaining

Smile Activator

Fun and beautiful!

This excursion is TOO LONG!

Polynesian Cultural Center

AMAZING!!!! 5-Stars!!

A must see while in Oahu!!!

Worth every second there!

Polynesian Culture Center (PCC) all day with buffet and show

Amazing culture experiences

A must do trip

Great time

Stars over Oahu

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