Located on the island of Oahu, Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and the it's largest city. With its mountains, volcanoes, and beaches, its a prime destination for hikers and ocean lovers alike. Below is a detailed list of things you could do while there. If multiple things catch your eye, consider getting a City Pass for additional discounts.
Disclaimer
Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Waikiki Trolley Hop On Hop Off

Your pass is good for unlimited hop-on hop-off privileges on Waikiki Trolley for the day printed on your online pass/voucher. Show the driver to hop on at any Waikiki Trolley stop for the line on your pass,
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 10am - 8pm
Price
$5 per person for the Pink Line/Aloa Moana
$15 per person for the Blue Line Ocean/Diamond Head
$30 per person for the Red Line/City Arts District
$55 per person for the All Line Trolley Pass
$65 per person for the 4 Day All Line Trolley Pass
$75 per person for the 7 Day All Line Trolley Pass
Waikiki Walking Tour

Explore one of Honolulu's most popular neighborhoods on this guided tour of Waikiki. You'll discover its iconic beaches, revisit its history and learn about the celebrities who graced its shores.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday at 7am and 7pm
Price
$29 per person
Alternative
Honolulu Ghost Tour - $19 per person
Bishop Museum - $27 per person
Private Customized City Walking Tour - $55 per person
Polynesian Cultural Center - $92 per person
Hoverboard Tour of West Waikiki & Ala Moana - $119 per person
Oahu Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour

Embark on a full-day, action-packed tour around Oahu, and be amazed by its finest offerings. Discover the best attractions of the island with your guide, and admire the views at scenic locations.
Duration
8 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8am
Price
$84 per person
Alternative
North Shore of Oahu Tour - $99 per person
North Shore Experience and Dole Plantation - $99 per person
Kualoa Ranch, Whales, Chocolate & Beaches East Shore Day Trip - $99 per person
West Shore Dolphins, Rum, and Caves Tour - $99 per person
Kualoa Half Day Package - $120 per person
Island Highlights Tour with Byodo-In Temple - $120 per person
Sunrise Photos Tour

Start your vacation off with a beautiful sunrise in Hawaii and go back with great photos. Make a stop after sunrise at Makapuu Lookout and a stop at the Leonard's bakery for some malasadas.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Monday - Friday at 5:45am
Price
$65 per person
Alternative
Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour - $76 per person
Honolulu Night Sky Photo and Light Painting Tour - $90 per person
Sunset Photography Tour with Professional Photo Guide - $90 per person
Couples Photo Session with Professionally Edited Pictures - $441 per pair
Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Discover the history of Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Learn about the attack that changed the world and visit the USS Arizona memorial.
Duration
5.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 7:45am
Price
$50 per person
Alternative
Salute to Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour - $46 per person
USS Arizona Memorial & Downtown Tour - $50 per person
Complete Pearl Harbor Deluxe Adventure Tour - $245 per person
'Lost' and Movie Tour

See locations in real life that you’re used to seeing in your favorite TV shows and movies on this 5- or 8-hour Hummer tour. Choose between three different tour options (South Shore, North Shore, or Circle Island) that cover filming locations on the island of Oahu. The South Shore tour includes spots from ‘Blue Hawaii,’ ‘Jurassic World,’ and ‘Lost.’ The North Shore tour focuses mostly on areas seen in ‘Lost,’ but also includes places where scenes were shot from ‘Karate Kid II,’ ‘Pearl Harbor,’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall.’ The Circle Island tour is also focused mostly on ‘Lost,” but combines spots from the other two tours.
Duration
5 - 8 hours
Availability
Everyday from 7am
Price
$200 per person
Alternative
The Magical Mystery Show - $75 per person
Jurassic Adventure Tour - $147 per person
Hawaii Five-0 Tour And Lunch At McGarrett's - $199 per person
Scenic Horse Back Experience

Climb Into the Saddle and See a New Side of Hawaii. Enjoy a relaxing horseback ride through one of Oahu's hidden treasures-the Hawaiian countryside of Gunstock Ranch. You and your horse will travel through shady forest trails and trek across open pastures, spotting grazing cattle, soaring island birds, and maybe even a family of wild pigs.
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 9am, 11am and 2:30pm
Price
$114 per person
Alternative
Aloha Aina Farm Tour - $54 per person
Malama Experience - $54 per person
Rock-A-Hula

Catch tribute bands of your favorite artists at the ‘Rock-a-Hula’s 'Hawaiian Journey' show in Waikiki. Discover Hawaii's rich history from the 1920s to present-day, accompanied by a live band and dancers.
Duration
1 - 3 hours
Availability
Saturday - Thursday at 7:15pm
Price
$76 per person
Alternative
Aloha Kai Luau - Starting from $125 per person
Queens Waikiki Luau - Starting from $129 per person
Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show - Starting from $129 per person
Paradise Cove Luau - Starting from $140 per person
Germaine's Luau - Starting from $150 per person
Chief's Luau - Starting from $174 per person
Dive Bar Tour

Visit Honolulu's hottest bars with this dive bar tour. Ride around Waikiki in an open air Shaxi. With transport directly from your hotel, embark on your bar adventure. Explore a range of bars for the opportunity to try different drinks, environments, and party scenes while seeing the sights of Honlulu's nightlife.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm
Price
$82 per person
Alternative
Waikiki History Tour Pub Crawl - $45 per person
Oahu Food Tour - $124 per person
Hawaii Food Tour - Off The Beaten Path - $140 per person
Scenic Gondola Cruise with Drinks and Pastries

Enjoy this beautifully crafted 4-passenger Venetian gondola ride in Waikiki. See Diamond Head, Magic Island, and the Honolulu skyline while sipping on chilled drinks and eating delicious pastries.
Duration
45 mins
Availability
Everyday from 9am - 4pm
Price
$98 per person
Alternative
Glass Bottom Boat Tour - $40 per person
Tradewind Catamaran Sail - $49 per person
Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Swimming - $49 per person
BYOB Sunset Cruise with Snacks - $56 per person
Sunset Catamaran Cocktail Cruise - $79 per person
Afternoon Delite Catamaran Cocktail Sail - $79 per person
Fireworks Cruise w/Drinks & Pickup - $89 per person
Diamond Head Cruise with Drinks and Appetizers - $108 per person
Pacific Star Sunset Buffet & Show - $109 per person
Whale Watching Cruise

Look for whales in their natural environment on this cruise from Honolulu. Enjoy juice, water, and snacks onboard as you search for majestic Humpback whales off the coast of Waikiki.
Duration
5.5 hours
Availability
Everyday expect Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8am and 10am
Price
$40 per person
Alternative
Waikiki Sunset and Whale Watching Cruise - $80 per person
Swim with Dolphins, Snorkel, and Waterslide Activities

Your cruise begins with a traditional Hawaiian “Oli” (Ancient prayer) to dedicate to the ocean, praying for the safety of the tour, and enhancement of activities. After swimming with wild dolphins, you'll be taken yo a beautiful snorkeling spot where you can snorkel with Hawaiian fishes and sea turtles. You will enjoy water activities such as climbing wall, big floating mat, water slide, and stand-up paddle board! From November to early March, you may see whales along the way as well.
Duration
3.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 7:30am
Price
$159 per person
Alternative
Dolphin Watch & Snorkeling - $135 per person
Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

Join a shark cruise on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Then, choose between watching the action from the boat's deck or enter the shark cage and get up close to these magnificent sea creatures.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday from 7am-10:30am
Price
$120 per person
Alternative
North Shore Cageless Shark Snorkeling Tour - $150 per person
Beginner Snorkeling Tour with Videos

Enjoy a snorkeling tour that is designed to help beginners explore the abundant sea life in the Magic Island Lagoon. Get video clips of your adventure to take home.
Duration
1.5 hour
Availability
Everyday at 8am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Price
$39 per person
Alternative
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling - $51 per person
Turtle Canyon Snorkeling Boat Tour - $85 per person
5 in 1 Turtle Snorkeling Tour with Transfers - $125 per person
Introduction to Scuba Diving

In this introduction to diving in Honolulu, you'll learn to scuba dive in the crystal clear waters of Hawaii. You'll become experts as you admire the seabed of the island of Oahu.
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Sunday at 8am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Price
$96 per person
Alternative
Wreck & Reef Dive - $106 per person
Shallow Reef Scuba Dives - $139 per person
Parasailing

Feel the thrill of flying as you take in panoramic views of Oahu's urban and natural landscapes from the sky. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime parasailing trip above the deep blue waters of Honolulu.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday from 8am - 5pm
Price
$90 per person
Group Surf Lesson

Put yourself in the middle of the Hawaii Surf Experience in this group surf lesson. This lesson ensures a level of excellence and service you won't find anywhere else.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8am - 10am & 12pm
Price
$115 per person
Alternative
Rainforest Self-Guided Kayak Tour - $86 per person
Chinaman's Hat Self-Guided Kayak Tour - $86 per person
Stand Up Paddleboarding - $99 per person
SUP Yoga Class and Paddle - $135 per person
Haleakala 5-Line Zipline Adventure

Enjoy 5 zip-line crossings and a swinging bridge through a towering forest in upcountry Maui. Admire the breathtaking scenery of this Hawaiian island.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday at 12:30pm and 2pm
Price
$146 per person
Diamond Head Crater

Experience Diamond Head Crater, one of Oahu’s most-loved hikes, on a self guided tour with a map, water, park entrance fees and round-trip transportation provided. The tour is fully customizable, so take your time or challenge yourself, and enjoy the stunning views from the 760-foot summit. Hotel departures are early in the morning to insure you avoid the big crowds later in the day. This tour is ideal for anyone looking for a bit of adventure and exercise and wanting to see one of Oahu’s most famous landmarks.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 6:20am, 7:20am, 8:20am
Price
$40 per person
Alternative
Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail - $36 per person
Sunrise Hiking + East Side Makapu'u Lighththouse - $55 per person
Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse - $65 per person
Diamond Head Sunrise Hike with Acai Bowl and Malasada - $89 per person
Diamond Head and Manoa Falls Hiking Trails Tour - $99 per person
Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience - $125 per person
Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike

Experience the secluded, tropical beauty Hawaii is famous for on this self-guided hike to Manoa Falls. A shuttle takes you to the start of the hike, and then you can explore on your own. See tropical plants, streams, and a the rushing waterfall after a moderate .8-mile (1.3 km) hike. There are restrooms, and a snack shop, which you are welcome to visit at the end of the hike.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Everyday at 7am, 9am, 11am
Price
$51 per person
Waikiki 20-Minute Doors On/Doors Off

View the city of Waikiki from a new perspective with this exciting helicopter tour. Fly over some of the island's most iconic sights like Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head, as well as famous beaches from above the crystal waters that surround the island.
Duration
20 mins
Availability
Everyday from 9am - 4pm
Price
$260 per person
Alternative
Sunset Helicopter Tour - $350 per person
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