Best Of Oahu: Grand Circle Island Small Group Tour From Waikiki
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Join Pearl Harbor Tours as we embark on an Unforgettable Oahu Circle Island tour adventure as we journey through Hawaii's wonders. Available 7 days a week with daily pickups in Waikiki, our knowledgeable local guides will lead you from Waikiki to iconic destinations like Diamond Head and Byodo-In Temple. Indulge in authentic experiences with tastings of Kona coffee and macadamia nuts, and savor famous North Shore Garlic Shrimp for lunch. Explore Sunset Beach, encounter Hawaiian Green Sea turtles before concluding your day at the Dole Pineapple Plantation. With our commitment to accessibility and comfort, create lasting memories with Pearl Harbor Tours. Experience the island's unmatched beauty in every stop. 24/7 Support: We offers round-the-clock assistance. Our reservations team is available daily from 6:00 am HST to 9:00 pm HST to address queries and help plan your adventure. From booking to itinerary details, our dedicated team ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience.
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Look out from this beautiful spot, posted high on the cliff. Your guide provides you time to take pictures from this iconic spot. Lots of history can be seen from this spot, including the islands of Molokai and Lanai. On a very clear day you may be able to see the top of Haleakala on Maui.
When open, we will take a moment to see this beautiful bay with a stop at their overlook. This is not a swimming stop but you should take time to enjoy this on one of your mornings.
This beautiful section of the coastline has a lot to see. The blowhole, the incredible landscape, even whales in the winter.
The coastlines change dramatically as we circle around the island on this tour. Your guide will share local knowledge and history at each stop. This one is pretty cool. Like all our stops, itʻs absolutely beautiful.
High up on the Koolau range, the Nuu Pali lookout is steeped in beauty and rich Hawaiian history. Epic battles fought and lost. Centuries of travel over this area and itʻs trails. We look out from here across the beautiful leeward areas, high above the towns of Kailua, Waimanalo and Kaneohe.
We take a moment to reflect in this sacred valley full of shrines from the cultures that make up the population of the islands. This includes an amazing reconstruction of a 600 year-old Japanese temple. The landscaped grounds and building is something not to be missed.
We take a brief stop to check out the local family farm that includes great coffee and macadamia nuts. Get exposed to a local business and enjoy a drink. Look around the farm stand. Itʻs a cute little place.
All along the way, your guide provides stories, facts and other bits of information you will sure to love. Including plenty of stories relating to the Pearl Harbor attack and what was done in response. We see a lot of that throughout the day and especially around Kualoa Ranch. We take a little bit of time to look out onto Chinaman Hat and the bay, with the Marine base in the background.
We stop at the Hukilau Marketplace to enjoy a little bit of lunch and some shopping. They have a lot of great little places to enjoy lunch on your own. From the restaurant led by a top-rated chef to the many food truck options around the courtyard, you wonʻt be disappointed with any meal you get here.
We make a number of stops to enjoy the views over the beaches on the North Shore of Oahu. See the famous stretches of sand, including top surfing spots like Pipeline, and Waimea Bay.
We take a slight detour into historic Haleiwa town so you can see this wonderful beach town. The cute buildings, river bridge and surfer vibe makes you want to take up life on the North Shore. We drive through this town (your guide may make stops depending on the time).
The world famous pineapple company still has plenty of fields around the plantation stop. We get out to enjoy a bit of shopping and a chance to try the tasty Pineapple Whip treats. Explore the grounds and learn all about Hawaiiʻs history with pineapples and what makes them so good.
The story of King Kamehameha is known by everyone who lives here. Learn all about it from your guide and why he was so important. We stop to check out not only this beautiful statue but the royal palace and the supreme court building which has been featured on many popular TV shows throughout the years, including Hawaii 5-O.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(42)
Our tour around Honolulu was absolutely unforgettable. From the stunning ocean views and scenic stops to learning about the island’s history and culture, every part of the experience was amazing and so well organized. It was the perfect way to truly experience the beauty of Hawaiʻi. What made it even more special was our incredible driver and tour guide, Rocky. He was hilarious, sweet, incredibly kind, and so educational. He made every stop more meaningful and kept the entire tour fun, welcoming, and engaging from beginning to end. You can truly tell he has a beautiful heart and genuinely loves sharing the island with others. Knowing he’s retiring this year makes this experience feel even more meaningful. The tour industry is truly going to miss someone like him. Wishing Rocky nothing but happiness and the absolute best in retirement, thank you for giving us such a memorable day. 🌺
Aloha Soluna! Mahalo nui loa for the lovely review and shout out to Rocky! He is "Mr. Aloha" and will be missed! We are over the moon that he made your entire tour. We really pride ourselves on hiring expert local guides like Rocky because they see themselves as ambassadors of Hawai'i. It's our aim to make Hawai'i your go-to vacation destination and it's people like Rocky that keep our guests coming back! Luckily we have several amazing guides (some of whom Rocky has greatly influenced over the years), staff and agents. We very much look forward to helping you create your next 5 star Hawaiian dream vacation. Be sure to book ASAP to lock in the best pricing ~ a hui hou!
Wonderful tour! There was so much to see and we worried it was too much to fit into the 9 hours, but it was truly perfect. What an incredible day!
Aloha Deb! Mahalo for the lovely 5 star review! We really try to design the tours so that you have a full day, but not an exhausting day. We try to fill it with the best stops and highlights, the best expert guides and also plenty of aloha. We look forward to helping you create your next 5 star Hawaiian adventure vacation. Be sure to book ASAP to lock in the best pricing ~ a hui hou!
We thoroughly enjoyed Rocky's stories and his encyclopedic knowledge of Hawaii and the world.
Aloha Carol! Mahalo nui loa for the 5 stars and shout out to Rocky! We really pride ourselves on hiring the best local, expert guides throughout the islands! We know it makes all the difference between a good tour and a great one. We very much look forward to helping you create your next 5 star Hawaiian dream vacation. Be sure to book ASAP and lock in the best pricing available ~ a hui hou!
I had a very nice experience on this Oahu tour—The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, giving us the perfect mix of scenic beauty, cultural insight, and time to relax and take it all in. Each stop was memorable. Our guide, Rocky, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and spirit of the island. He made the experience feel personal rather than rushed, and I learned so much along the way. Transportation was comfortable. I just wish we had more time at some of the stops. If you’re visiting Oahu and want a well-rounded introduction to the island, take this tour to complement other tours. It was a great way to see the whole island.
Aloha Bonnie! Mahalo nui loa for the 5 stars and shout out to Rocky! We will certainly let the team know about having a few more minutes at each stop if possible. (Sometimes traffic and other events can cause time management issues). We want everyone to be so happy with their experience that they choose us for booking their next Hawaiian dream vacation. We are on 4 islands (Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai) so you KNOW we take vacationing seriously! We very much look forward to helping you create your next 5 star Hawaiian adventure vacation. Be sure to book ASAP to lock in the best pricing ~ a hui hou!
I booked this trip but, without notification or explanation, was put in a different tour. The one I ended up on didn’t stop everywhere I wanted to and was cheaper. Plus, the provider has not replied to my messages since I got back. I feel like it was a bait and switch.
Aloha Julie, So sorry you had an issue. I am forwarding this to a supervisor immediately. We will be in touch!
Tim, the guide was very informative and fun. Scenic views were tremendous! Maybe a few too many stops at “tourist traps”, but good timing and very little crowds.
Aloha Rob! Mahalo for the feedback. Yes, Tim is pretty awesome. So glad you had a good time. We try to keep the "tourist traps" to a minimum unless our usual stops are closed or overcrowded. Hope that we see you again soon!
While we saw a few things around the island, most stops on the tour were not made. No stops at the following itinerary stops--Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay Preserve, Makapu'U Point (no mention at all), Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut (no mention at all), Kuala Regional Park, Hakilau Market, North shore stops, and King statue (no mention). So I believe we made 4 out of 12 scheduled stops. We were 30 minutes late leaving and then had to make another stop because people were on the wrong tour due to mixup with company. Picture opportunities were very limited. I would not recommend spending this much money on such a skimpy tour. Tour time was probably closer to 5-6 hours than 9 hours. We could have hired a driver on our own.
Aloha Vicki, Our apologies for your experience. Hawaiitours.com was recently purchased on 12/18/2025 by E.S. Holdings. The new owners aim to make sure our drivers are delivering the tours as advertised. Please give me your driver's name and your date of tour so that we can make sure that does not happen again. If you signed up for a 9 hour tour, then that is what you should get. We were not the owners at that point but we have retained some of the drivers from Hawaii Tours LLC (the former owners) and want to make sure they are up to our standards. We hope that you will give us a try on your next trip so that we can show you our staff can do better. Mahalo.
We loved our tour around Oahu. It was a small group that made it easy to get around the island. The stops were all beautiful and gave us a great experience outside the city of Honolulu. There was plenty of time allowed at each stop to take pictures or buy some great memories of Oahu. The lunch stop at the food trucks was one of the best meals we had on the island. Still craving the grilled shrimp and grilled salmon. We loved the stop at the Buddhist Temple which included a peaceful time to reflect and absorb the beauty of Hawaii. Our tour guide was wonderful and provided us with great history and information. He made us feel very welcome. The tour was the perfect amount of time to get around and see all the natural beauty of Oahu.
Aloha Dadfabs! Mahalo for the lovely review. The feedback really helps us to know what guests loved and what they did not. So glad you fell in love with Oahu! A hui hou!
Chauncey was our tour guide and driver! He was awesome, shared a lot of Hawaii history! I would recommend to anyone
Aloha Debora! Mahalo for the lovely review! A hui hou!
Our tour guide Chaunci was super friendly, a local that shared a lot of info. Very detailed tour and got to see a lot of Oahu. Our tour was also nice because only 4 of us on the bus. Made it very personal and spacious.
Aloha Rebecca! So glad you enjoyed the tour. Mahalo for the kind words and feedback!
