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15 Best Historical Tours On Oahu

Oahu’s best days out.

The 15 most popular historical tours, with prices, run times and the boat or operator behind each one. The trips worth a morning on the water or a day around the island, and what each one actually gets you.

15 Best Historical Tours On Oahu

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History - Coral Crater Adventure Park Views and the Pre-Show Village Setup
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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

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1.Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

Mauka Warriors Luau in Oahu brings an outdoor feast and hands-on culture workshops with fire-knife and Battle of Kipapa storytelling.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was the best luau we’ve attended. There were so many fun things to see and do once we got there. The entire pre game, if you will, was so cool. Lots of fun activities and demonstrations available. The food was good. We really enjoyed ourselves and we’ll definitely be back. Thank you!!”

3,013 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $145.55by Mauka Warriors Luau

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Pearl Harbor History Remembered Tour from Ko Olina - The USS Arizona Memorial boat ride: where the emotion starts
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Pearl Harbor History Remembered Tour from Ko Olina

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2.Pearl Harbor History Remembered Tour from Ko Olina

Tour USS Arizona and USS Missouri with narrated pickup from Ko Olina, plus Honolulu time and museum exhibits. Entrance fees included.

★ 5.0

“The tour guide / driver Steve did a good job giving us interesting information and facts on our journey. The tour itself was basically self guided. Steve did not go with the group on either the Arizona or Missouri battleship tour. Bottom line the tour was good but it was just basically transportation. We have…”

1,009 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $154.00by E Noa Tours

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Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Road to War Exhibit: where the story sticks
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Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour

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3.Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour

A guided combo of the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and Honolulu royal sites, with Waikiki pickup and included entry.

★ 4.5

“The bus driver and director of our shuttle was great! She gave us a great history lesson, she was lively and had a great sense of humor. Pearl Harbor was a great experience!”

184 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $57.00by Go Tours Hawaii

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Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour - Price and Logistics: what you’re paying for at $79
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Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour

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4.Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour

Early access Pearl Harbor plus a USS Arizona boat ride and a small-group downtown Honolulu walk, with Waikiki hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“Pearl Harbor was amazing! However, we really didn’t need 4.5 hours there. Spent about an hour and a half waiting around to meet back up. Then, there was no guided walking tour of downtown. Our driver parked for 20 minutes in downtown and we had to race around and try to find the sites ourselves…”

87 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Daniels Hawaii - Tours & Activities

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Historical Honolulu Bike Tour - Getting started at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki
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Historical Honolulu Bike Tour

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5.Historical Honolulu Bike Tour

Bike Honolulu with a small group for 4–5 hours of history, street art, and ocean views, plus included water, snacks, and a helmet.

★ 5.0

“Loved seeing a different parts of Honolulu. The speaker system was great for this type of tour, everyone could hear the guides narrative as we pedaled along. Video collage was great too”

76 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $149.00by Bike Tour Hawaii

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History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway - Getting rolling: what the gear and group size tell you
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History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway

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6.History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway

Segway history tour in Honolulu: Iolani Palace, Kamehameha Statue, Chinatown, Aloha Tower, Kaka’ako. Small groups, radios, 2.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Both Michael and Zach were personable and knowledgeable. They made our very first Segway experience effortlessly and enjoyable. Thank to the team at Segway of HI.”

16 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $254.14by Segway of Hawaii - Kakaako

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Through A Glass Darkly The Strange and Tragic History Of Honolulu - Stop 2: Iolani Palace—royal glamour in the middle of U.S. history
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Through A Glass Darkly The Strange and Tragic History Of Honolulu

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Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour - Starting at 9:00am: Pickup, Comfort, and How the Day Moves
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Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour

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8.Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour

Semi-private Honolulu historical tour with 9:00am pickup, Diamond Head views, monarchy stops at Iolani Palace, and Bishop Museum in 5–6 hours.

★ 5.0

“Eva, our guide, so fun, nice and full of information. Museums so interesting. Hot day but Eva had water nice AC. So much Hawaiian history. Mahalo!”

11 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $144.00by Spiritual Tours Hawaii

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Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu - Stop 1: Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center in about 20 minutes
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Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu

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9.Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu

A packed morning route with USS Arizona Memorial access plus Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, and more—pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and key admissions included.

★ 3.5

“Our driver Cousin Pe was excellent. He was friendly & knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. Pearl Harbor was beautiful and very emotional.”

10 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $75.87by Pearl Harbor Tours

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Best Oahu Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: Beaches, History & More - Price and value: what $16.99 per car actually buys
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Best Oahu Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: Beaches, History & More

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Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center: exhibits and the 23-minute film
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Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area

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11.Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area

Waikiki small-group tour to Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial and key Honolulu sights, with included tickets and air-conditioned transfers.

★ 4.5

“Booked this the day before and received excellent communication from the tour company and our driver/guide Jeremiah. He did an excellent job throughout keeping us entertained and informed of what we were seeing during the tour and got us to the memorial in plenty of time to maximize our visit.”

9 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $75.99by Pearl Harbor Oahu

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Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District - The six former brothel stops: what you’ll learn (and why it sticks)
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Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District

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12.Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District

1-hour walking tour of Honolulu’s former red light district, starting at the Old Blaisdell Hotel and visiting six former brothels.

★ 4.5

“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!”

8 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $60.00by Honolulu Red Light Tours

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Honolulu: Historic Downtown Segway Tour - Meeting point at Kewalos Basin Park, near food trucks and Ala Moana area
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Honolulu: Historic Downtown Segway Tour

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Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour - King Kalakaua, Kamehameha I, and the legends you can spot
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Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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14.Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Self-guided Honolulu Historic District audio walk from Aliʻiolani Hale with live GPS, 1–2 hours of stories, and a $10.99 mobile ticket.

★ 4.0

“Great tool for a self guided tour of downtown Honolulu. Enjoyed the background info and artistic touches like voiced stories from historic people. Some your stops were more impressive than others, but the your makes it easy to skip and walk your own routes when you want. Overall, you can't beat the price for a…”

6 reviews1 to 2 hours (approx.)From $10.99by Tripvia Tours

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Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour - Stop 1 in Waikiki: Your Pickup + First Setup
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Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour

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