Top Oahu Cultural Tours

Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture in the heart of Waikiki at the Paina Waikiki Luau. Enjoy music, dance, and a spectacular fiery finale. All packages include a lei greeting and mai tai cocktail; upgrade for general seating, with a buffet dinner, or VIP seating, which is close to the stage and includes a buffet dinner and additional cocktails.

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.

Get a comprehensive overview of Oahu's landmarks and highlights on this circle island tour. Enjoy a small-group setting to ensure personal attention from your local guide while seeing over thirty local attractions. See the surf and sand at Waikiki Beach, enjoy free Macadamia Nut Coffee and Nuts before a local lunch, learn about the history of Haleiwa town. Get the insider info about favorite local eateries and see filming locations for various movies and television shows. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included.

Experience the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands at the Polynesian Cultural Center, featuring tickets, a gateway buffet, and a show. Explore six island villages with hands-on activities and cultural demonstrations, then enjoy island-inspired cuisine at the Gateway Buffet. End the day with HĀ: Breath of Life, a dynamic show featuring over 100 performers. This immersive visit supports a nonprofit committed to preserving culture and funding local education.

Enjoy beautiful and rarely traveled Oahu sights, without the hassle of driving in traffic or boarding a crowded bus. Hit many of your Hawaii agenda items in one full day with a private circle island tour. Customize it to the tropical nature, beautiful beaches, traditional culture, and history that you want to see, and spend as much time as you would like. Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes van on your way there and back.

Maximize your chances of seeing some of Oahu's most exciting marine life with this tour that takes you onto the water and to tropical reefs and one of Hawaii’s popular shipwrecks. As you cruise keep an eye out for *honu* (sea turtles), eels, reef sharks, dolphins, and schools of tropical fish, all visible from the deck through the boat's glass bottom.

Discover a darker side to the Waikiki of guidebooks. This ghost tour takes you on a journey to some of Waikiki's most-haunted sites while regaling you with tales of demonic entities, vengeful ghosts, and other supernatural beings such as the infamous Night Marchers of Native Hawaiian lore. Uncover the mysteries that have long been hidden in the shadows of this idyllic destination.

Great for first-time visitors, the small-group circle-island tour lets you experience the best of Oahu without the hassle, or expense, or renting a car. You'll see such top attractions as Diamond Head Lookout, historic Haleiwa Town, Hanauma Bay Lookout and the Dole Platation, with a stop for lunch at the food trucks of the North Shore (own expense).

Experience the highlights of Oahu without the hassle of planning when you book this full-day small-group "circle island" tour. With a guide leading the way, you'll stop at Oahu landmarks such as Waimanalo Beach, Diamond Head, and Halona Blowhole with stops for lunch (not included) and photo ops. Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels are included.

Deepen your understanding of the history of Pearl Harbor while enjoying the freedom to explore at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Explore the visitor center, two museums, and shoreline while Jamie Lee Curtis, park rangers, historians, and Pearl Harbor survivors bring the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor to vivid life.

For travelers to Hawaii, experiencing a luau is often at the top of the bucket list. But with so many options to choose from, knowing what to look for is challenging. This evening luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki combines feasting and hula dancing with fire and knife performances to create an unforgettable night beneath the stars. Tailor your experience by choosing a show-only option or upgrading to premier seating.

Experience Oahu’s natural beauty on a thrilling, private helicopter ride. Depart from Honolulu International Airport and see the sights from above as you listen to insightful commentary from your dedicated pilot. See the Waikiki shoreline, Makapu’u lighthouse, Kailua Beach, and Kaneohe Bay, and then fly above the Dole Pineapple Plantation and see the striking Pearl Harbor USS Arizona monument from the sky.

By choosing Karma tour Hawaii, you’re not just booking a tour; you’re embarking on a journey that is immersive, educational, and deeply personal. We strive to make each visit a meaningful exploration of history, memory, and culture, leaving you with a lasting connection to one of the most significant events of the 20th century.

Discover the USS Arizona Memorial with a guide and explore this somber side of American history. See the Lone Sailor Statue, the USS Arizona’s anchor and bell, and the Submarine Memorial, gaining fresh insight into America’s path to WW2. Relax with a stress-free transfer to and from Honolulu Airport, Honolulu Port, or your hotel in Waikiki.

Visit Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the Battleship Missouri Memorial (aka the “Mighty MO”) on this small-group tour. After a pickup from your Waikiki hotel, travel to the harbor in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. This full-day tour gives you time to reflect on what you see and learn at Pearl Harbor.

Save time and enjoy a personalized experience on a private tour of Pearl Harbor and the North Shore. Embark on a day filled with activities, immersing yourself in the natural wonders of Oahu. From exploring historical landmarks to indulging in local delights, this journey promises a perfect blend of history, culture, and beauty. Spend the day creating memories and getting immersed in the history of this location.

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting and experience a luau on Oahu. Hosted by Chief Sielu, Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, this event provides the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in island culture. Watch a Polynesian show, learn headband weaving before indulging in a Hawaiian feast, including pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Upgrade to include priority access and convenient pickup, for a hassle-free experience.

There are plenty of great eats to be had on Oahu, but visitors need someone to guide them away from the tourist traps toward the top foodie spots. This guided tour takes you all around the island, to some of the finest viewpoints and top meal and snack spots where you can taste Oahu's best flavors.

Spend an afternoon immersed in Hawaiian culture with dance performances, dinner, and entrance to Waimea Valley. Hike to Waimea Falls and swim in the pool at the bottom (life jackets provided). Explore lush botanical gardens and see the colorful blooms that make your flower lei. Sit down for dinner and be dazzled with traditional Polynesian dancing and cultural performances while you taste Hawaiian specialties and sip tropical cocktails.

See Waikiki and Honolulu in a unique way: by cruising across the city on a trolley, getting on and off at your leisure. This enlightening experience lets you be flexible while discovering new things you may not find on your own. Your driver shares information about Honolulu’s history and culture, from Hawai’i’s monarchy to World War II. See Chinatown, Hawai’i State Capital, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, and more.

Get out onto the water in Oahu for a marine-life spotting cruise, even if you have limited to spare. This glass-bottom boat tour is the perfect introduction to Hawaiian sea life, as the expert captain and crew help spot creatures like green sea turtles, migrating whales, and dolphins. Unlike other catamaran cruises, this one lets you look below the surface of the water.

See the best of Oahu in a day with this comprehensive full-day tour. Save time reading up on the history of the island, and instead let a guide tell you all about it and take you to its most interesting locations. Highlights include Turtle Beach, filming locations from "Hawaii Five-0", Halona Blowhole, Waimanalo Beach, Sunset Beach Park, and the Dole Plantation.

Exchange Waikiki for Oahu’s North Shore on a day trip aboard the Surf Bus. Hop off at all the hot spots including the surfing beaches of Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay. Choose from one activity and lunch or two activities like snorkeling, bike riding, a waterfall swim, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), learning to surf, or relaxing on the beach. A guide points out the green sea turtles, and you have time to explore Haleiwa Town.