Oahu · HISTORICAL TOURS
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The right historical tours should fit the island day around it. Pay attention to where it begins, how long you are actually active and whether transport saves time or simply adds stops.
Mauka Warriors Luau in Honolulu blends a big Polynesian feast with dance, fire-knife, and Battle of Kipapa storytelling in an easy half-day show.
“The dancers were excellent & we truly enjoyed a glimpse into the Polynesian culture. It was a wonderful evening with good food, educational information and entertainment.”
From Ko Olina, visit USS Arizona and USS Missouri with guided narration, museum time, and hotel pickup on a high value Pearl Harbor day.
“Great tour guide/driver. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. He told us many interesting historical facts.”
Waikiki pickup and a guided look at Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and Honolulu’s royal and political history, with key entrances included.
“This tour was a blast! Robert was our guide and he went out of his way to show us everything and pass on SO MUCH information and history about the island. I could have listened to him all day.”
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Early access Pearl Harbor tour from Waikiki with USS Arizona Memorial boat ride and a Downtown Honolulu walking circuit.
“This is a really special area! It was enlightening and I learned thing they didn’t teach in history classes”
Bike Honolulu in a small group on a mostly flat route. Helmet, water, snacks, fruit stops, and Aloha Tower views included.
“Kelly was incredible. He knows a ton about Hawaii - I learned so much! Definitely worth the tour!!!!”
Honolulu Segway history tour with Mission Houses, Iolani Palace, Chinatown, Aloha Tower and Kakaako waterfront in about 2.5 hours.
“What an enjoyable morning learning about the history of the islands. Michael, your were entertaining, knowledgeable and interesting to have as our guide. Thank you for being our photographer as well. The small group was fun to be with. No one was lost at the end of the single file. We definitely will do more Segway tours.”
Honolulu’s royal drama and missionary impact on a 90-minute walking tour, with palace stops, darker history, and a little spooky lore.
“Terry shared a lot of local history, and being a one-on-one tour, he was able to go into much more detail and expand on his usual talk. He is very knowledgeable and very interesting and it's a tour I would recommend if you're a real history lover”
Semi-private Honolulu history tour with hotel pickup, Diamond Head views, Iolani Palace, and Bishop Museum. Small group, 5-6 hours.
“Outstanding tour. Our guide (Ama) was super friendly and knowledgeable. Learned a lot today. Good selection of historically significant sites. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.”
A morning shuttle-style tour mixing Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial with Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, and a quick Kamehameha stop.
“The experience was misrepresented as we would get tickets to the USS Arizona. Instead it was a manual process of standing in line for over 2 hours. The event turned out to be basically a taxi service. We are supposed to get a refund but I haven’t heard more from the tour operator.”
Drive Oahu with an offline, GPS-triggered audio guide from Pearl Harbor to Diamond Head and the North Shore, $16.99 per car.
“Easy to follow, takes you to all of the main cultural spots, narrative segments are clear and to the point, and cost efficient.”
Waikiki hotel pickup to the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor exhibits, then Punchbowl and key Honolulu sights on a small-group tour.
“Super recomendable. Puntuales y excelentes el guía Jorge como también el chófer. Cumplieron con todo lo prometido en el tour de compra.”
Honolulu red light district tour from the Old Blaisdell Hotel, six brothel stops, WWII-era stories, small group, about 1 hour.
“Absolutely fascinating and awesome tour! The underside of life in Honolulu during WWII comes to life as Jackie and Jim took us back through history. Entertaining and educational. I highly recommend!”
Glide through historic Honolulu on a 2-hour Segway tour, passing murals, palaces, Chinatown, and Ala Moana Beach. Small group.
“Timo was an amazing tour guide! He tailored the tour to our wishes and explained everything in detail!”
Smartphone audio walk with GPS in downtown Honolulu, WiFi download, Aliʻiolani Hale to Hawaii Theatre stories. $10.99.
“Longer than expected, but we went early enough in the morning to avoid heat and sunAuto-translated”
Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom tour from Waikiki with USS Arizona tickets, visitor center exhibits, and Iolani Palace stops.
“They may want to have a rain poncho in case they need it to sit on. For the boat ride to the Arizona memorial”
