Top Honolulu Archaeology Tours

While visiting Honolulu, take a half-day tour of Pearl Harbor that details the history of World War II in Hawaii. Visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and Battleship Row with a guide who shares informative commentary about Oahu during the war in the Pacific.

The Pearl Harbor National Monument is a must-visit when coming to Oahu, but it can be difficult to reach without a car. Book this half-day tour with convenient round-trip transport for a hassle-free day. Watch a short film and explore exhibits that recount the infamous morning of December 7, 1941, followed by a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial.

Pearl Harbor is an essential Oahu experience, and exploring its history is hassle-free with this tour. With pickup from your Waikiki hotel, you’ll embark on a guided journey, witnessing the sunken USS *Arizona* and exploring the entire Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Complementing your WWII experience, you’ll get a short tour of the island’s most historic sites, seeing Iolani Palace, Washington Place, and beyond.

Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time, this tour takes you all around Oahu, making sure that you don't miss a thing. Choose from two options: a half-day North Shore tour with Dole Plantation and Haleiwa Town, or the full-day Grand Circle Island Tour with Haleiwa. Highlights include Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, and the Byodo-In Temple. Both options offer a comfortable and convenient way to experience Oahu's natural beauty, local culture, and iconic landmarks.

Honolulu, with its stunning beaches and historic sites, can feel like a lot to navigate on your own. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, historic buildings, and museums while learning about Honolulu’s history and culture. If you wish to visit a museum, your guide can customize the route to your interests—just let us know in advance. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour provides insider knowledge, hidden treasures, and a richer connection to Honolulu than you’d get alone.

Sightseeing in Hawaiʻi isn’t complete without a visit to the two symbolic “bookends” of the Pacific War, the USS Arizona whose bombing was the catalyst that propelled the US into WWII, and the USS Missouri on whose decks the Japanese formally surrendered. Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour is led by a guide whose knowledge of and appreciation for these historic sites makes this “memorial” tour an experience to remember. Stops and drive-by sites on the Pearl Harbor Remembered may include: •Pearl Harbor Visitor Center – Experience world-class museums, waterfront exhibits, the bookstore and more. • USS Arizona Memorial-View a 23-minute documentary about December 7, 1941, then take a shuttle boat ride to board the USS Arizona Memorial. Shuttle boat rides to the USS Arizona Memorial may be canceled or modified due to mechanical issues, high winds, or other safety concerns. Reservations are non-refundable. • Ford Island and the USS Missouri Battleship • Historic Downtown Honolulu

See Oahu’s North Shore without the hassle of driving or choosing which stops to prioritize. This small-group tour visits the Byodo-In Temple, Dole Plantation, Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, and Haleiwa Town while introducing you to local fruit and macadamia nut farms. Smaller group sizes create more opportunities to enjoy the scenery and ask questions along the way.

Visiting Pearl Harbor is a must-do when on Oahu, but typically requires waiting in a long ticket line. This guided tour lets you skip the long lines so that you have longer to explore the SS Arizona Memorial and other sites. After Pearl Harbor, you'll drive through downtown Honolulu to the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific and statue of King Kamehameha the Great.

If you have only limited time to explore Oahu, make the most of it with this full-day circle island tour. Not a minute is wasted on this action-packed tour that takes you to Byodo-In Temple, the Dole Plantation, secret beaches, island hotspots and more. You'll also have the chance to snorkel in turtle-filled water on the North Shore.

This Pearl Harbor tour departs from Waikiki and includes visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial (tickets cannot be guaranteed) and the USS Missouri battleship. Beforehand, you'll have the chance to learn about the Japanese attack at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, including its powerful documentary. The ride back to Waikiki takes you past Punchbowl (the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific) and the King Kamehameha statue.

Explore Oahu on this full-day minibus tour with a small group and a local guide. With your small group of 24-28 people or fewer, make plenty of stops at the island's highlights, including snorkeling with green sea turtles on the North Shore. See the Dole Plantation, the Halona Blowhole, Diamond Head, and Makapu’u Beach during this day-long outing. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

One of the world’s most famous islands, Oahu can be difficult to explore beyond the crowds—but not on this hidden-gem tour. Picked up from your Honolulu hotel, your guide will work with you to create a west-side itinerary you love, from Mermaid Caves to Pray for Sex Beach and beyond. You’ll get a day of hassle-free adventure *and* ideas for the rest of your time on Oahu.