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Secret Oahu Hawaii Culture Tour With A Local Guide

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Honolulu, USA
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture on a tour of Oahu’s most significant historical venues. For those who want more than just a beach vacation, get the benefits of a private tour, insider knowledge from a kama’aina (native Hawaiian), and an immersive experience. Visit cultural sites around the island and learn the stories behind their significance. Enjoy a snack and beverages while your guide personalizes your experience and shows you the Aloha spirit.
  • Learn about native Hawaiian culture, history and traditions
  • Visit historical landmarks like Pele’s Chair, the Makapuu Heiau, and the Pali Lookout
  • Tour the serene grounds of Iolani Palace
  • Snacks and water included

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS We'll send you your Tour Guide's name and mobile number at least 2 hours before your scheduled pick-up time (if they haven't already communicated with you) by SMS text message and/or email. Please contact your Tour Guide's mobile number directly. If you reply to the message where we provide their contact information, it will not go to your Tour Guide. If you cannot contact and/or locate your Tour Guide, please call our office WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING We recommend wearing and/or bringing comfortable shoes, casual attire, sunscreen, and a light jacket (in case it rains). Make sure to bring your camera, as well! WHAT WE WILL BRING FOR YOU Water/Beverages, Snacks, and a few other goodies!

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Makapu'u Beach

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Pele's Chair

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Makapu'u Heiau

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Ulupo Heiau State Monument

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Solid knowledge of our...

Patrick_C, Mar 2024
Solid knowledge of our guild. Shawn was fantastic, great time, highly recommend. Perfect day, one end of the island to the other.

Good first day tour

Susan_M, Jan 2024
Good introduction to history of Hawaii. Loved the mountains and seacoast. Friendly and accommodating driver/tour guide. Our favorite part was lunch at local food stand. Loved taro. Not so fond of poi

Great History Tour

Judith_C, Sep 2021
The Pali was spectacular and unbelievably windy. Very interesting stop at Punchbowl Cemetery. Learned a lot with our guide Travis. He treated us like Obama.

Culture tour of Oahu

Suzanne, May 2021
Loved spending the day with Sean and learning all about Oahu and its history. The sights were breathtaking even if the day was overcast. Got to try some cocoa puffs courtesy of Sean. The little extra things he did for us made the tour even more enjoyable Highly recommend this tour and guide

A wonderful and personal experience

Randall_O, Jan 2020
Lanai picked us up at our hotel in his Jeep and we spent the day on a personal adventure with him. He explained the Hawaiian culture to us, showed us many beautiful and sacred sites, and we got to sit back and let him do all the driving. Well worth the money - very reasonably priced for the private tour and personal experience. We will do other Jeep Tours in the future.

Personal tour with a native...

Barry W, Mar 2018
Personal tour with a native Hawaiian...how much better does it get?! Went to places only a local would know, plus Sean had excellent information about tourist spots. So what if we went in the rainy season and could not see grand vistas due to the rain and clouds...we had a great time!

Great experience - really nice to...

Rod_B, Jan 2018
Great experience - really nice to have 1:1 interaction with the tour guide. We were picked up and toured via Jeep not off road, and did not feel pressured time-wise, like you would have with a large bus load trying to stay on schedule. The driver/guide was native Hawaiian, and able to answer all our questions. Definitely worthwhile.

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