Pearl Harbor, Dole, and Polynesian Cultural Center from Waikiki
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Honolulu, USA
- 9 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See three of Oahu's most important cultural attractions in just one day with his small-group tour. You'll visit historic Pearl Harbor where you'll learn about WWII history in the US, continuing to the Dole Plantation to learn about the history of the state's pineapple industry. You'll then visit the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn about local traditions in Hawaii and across the Pacific Islands before returning to your hotel.
- See three Oahu highlights in just one day
- Round-trip transportation from Waikiki hotels is included
- All admission costs are built into the price of the tour
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from select locations
- Professional local driver-guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- USS Arizona Memorial boat shuttle tickets
- Admission Fee - Pearl Harbor, Polynesia Cultural Center
- Small Group Experience
- Gratuities
- Bag storage at Pearl Harbor ($7.00 each)
- Meals
- Polynesian Cultural Center evening show and dinner
- Private Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up time will be up to 30 minutes or more before the listed tour time. You will be contacted the day before via text/email with approx. pick up time and location. If you flew Southwest Airlines into Honolulu Airport, you will be picked up at Terminal 2, baggage claim 31, area 5. If you flew Hawaiian Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at terminal 1, area 1
Start time.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
USS Arizona Memorial
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Dole Plantation
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
North Shore (Pass By)
4
Polynesian Cultural Center
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Kualoa Regional Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Respectful Silence: Visitors are encouraged to maintain a respectful silence while on the USS Arizona Memorial to honor the fallen. The atmosphere is one of reflection and reverence, allowing tourists to connect emotionally with the events of the past
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Clear plastic bags are allowed, such as those allowed at football games, in which the contents are readily visible
- Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags are allowed
- Sites are subject to close due to stormy weather
- There is no smoking allowed on the visitor center grounds or at the memorial
- Wear comfortable shoes you will be walking much of the tour
- Meals are at your own expense
- Bring cash for roadside stands, food trucks, and local shops—many are cash-only.
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated!
- Admission tickets to the attractions on your tour will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour
- No swimwear is allowed
- NOTE: Pick up time is up to 30 minutes or more before the listed tour time. We will contact you the day before via text/email with approx pick up time and location.
- USS Arizona Memorial Notice: Advance USS Arizona Memorial passes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If advance passes are unavailable, guests may join the National Park Service standby line, where admission is based on available space and is also not guaranteed.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 4 city blocks
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Our tour in Oahu was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Starting right from our hotel in Waikiki, we were taken on a fascinating journey through some of the island’s most iconic sites.
We began with a visit to Pearl Harbor, an essential landmark in U.S. and World War II history. It was impressive to see such a significant site in person and learn more about its role in shaping global events.
Next, we headed to the Dole Plantation, where we explored the beautiful grounds and enjoyed a taste of their famous pineapple treats.
The highlight of the tour was definitely the Polynesian Cultural Center, a vibrant, immersive celebration of the traditions and lifestyles of various Pacific Island cultures. It was educational, fun, and full of incredible performances and demonstrations that captivated both kids and adults.
Our guide, Leena, did an excellent job throughout the day. She was informative, engaging, and clearly passionate about what she does. A unique and delightful surprise was the company of her small dog, Peanuts, who added a fun and memorable touch, especially for our young children, who absolutely adored him.
This tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, and fun. Highly recommended for families visiting Oahu!
Mahalo, Leena and Peanuts!
Reviews
4.8
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This is a wonderful experience to see Pearl Harbor and The Polynesian Cultural Center. It was a waste of time to go to the Dole Plantation that was basically stopping at an overpriced gift shop with some candy items made in other countries and no tours or information offered about the plantation. The ride along the coastline was beautiful!
This excursion was too costly for the services I received. I was not aware that the Pearl Harbor tour was free. We had a rental car and could have drove ourselves and saved our money. We also never received tickets but only a redeemable voucher that we had to show and stood in standby with people who didn’t pay in advance. The entry process was confusing and not a good experience.
The next time I will due more research before signing up for an excursion that really does not include any extra perks besides being driven from place to place. I will not be using this platform in the future.
Our tour guide Arthur was awesome 👌 he toured us to many places even it wasn't part of our package.Highly recommended to visit these places.
The Travel Guide was amazing! Papa P took care of us and was very attentive! We enjoyed the trip!! Would definitely book with them again if we got Papa P!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Mahalo for the awesome review! 🌺 We’re stoked to hear Papa P took such great care of you and made the trip fun and memorable. He’s all about looking after his guests and making sure everyone has a great day! 🤙 We’d love to have you ride with us again—and hopefully with Papa P!
Excellent tour guide. He took time to describe all point of interest in details and kept the tour interesting. He went above and beyond and give us time to explore. Guide Papa P was excellent and I will take tour again with him when I visist again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Mahalo for the awesome review! 🌺 We’re stoked to hear Papa P kept the tour interesting, shared plenty of local knowledge, and gave you time to explore. He definitely loves going the extra mile for his guests! 🤙 We’d love to have you ride with Papa P again on your next visit to Hawaii!
A great all round intro and more to Ohau
Our Aloha Sunshine tour guide Papa P was a mind of information stories and entertainment
He added in additional stops as time allowed
Highly recommend the views from the bus were great amazing shoreline route
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your introduction to Oahu and all the extra experiences along the way. Papa P has a real gift for sharing stories, information, and entertainment, and we’re glad he was able to add a few extra stops when time allowed.
We’re especially happy that you enjoyed the amazing shoreline views from the bus. Oahu’s coastline is truly something special! 🌊🌺
Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Papa P. Mahalo, and we hope to see you again! 🤙
This is more like a taxi service. A driver takes you to each location and that is it. They do not follow you around for the day. You are dropped off and given a return to van time. Well our driver was very kind and respectful, the transportation van was overfilled and not larger person friendly. Our transfer after Pearl Harbor was delayed because there was a lack of communication between two other passengers and the driver which made us sitting for almost an hour just in the car. We didn't finish the tour. We got off and stayed at the Cultural Center. I would only recommend if you do your own planning of what to do with the time at the events, and be prepared for very little structure. This was just more of a really expensive Uber or Taxi service.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the transportation, communication, and delays during the day.
Our tours are designed to provide transportation between the scheduled attractions while allowing guests time to explore each location independently, but we understand that this may not have been clear enough when you booked. We also regret that the delay after Pearl Harbor caused you to lose valuable time and ultimately prevented you from completing the tour as planned.
We appreciate your kind comments about your driver and his respectful manner. We’ll also be sharing your feedback regarding the van capacity, communication between the driver and passengers, and the overall structure of the experience with our team. Guest comfort and clear expectations are very important to us.
Thank you again for your honest feedback. It helps us identify areas where we can improve the experience for future guests. 🌺🤙
The tour of the Arizona needs to be a little longer so all the areas can be explored, the culture center needs to be longer also, we were unable to see all the areas and activities.the Dole plantation needs to be explained that it is just a store.
The tour guide made it a 12 and 1/2 hour tour insteadof the 9-10 hour it was suppose to be, so it ruined our evening plans. He decided to get out his guitar and sing. That was unnecessary. The macadamia stop was awesome. But the other stops he added were not needed. Parts of his talking were unneeded. We felt like we were being lectured. He was a nice man though.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re sorry that the extended tour time affected your evening plans and that some portions of the experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is to stay close to the advertised 9–10 hour tour length, and we’ll be reviewing your comments with our team.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the Arizona Memorial, Polynesian Cultural Center, Dole Plantation, and the additional stops. Your comments about the pacing and amount of information are helpful as we continue working to improve the experience for our guests.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the macadamia nut stop, and we appreciate you recognizing that your guide was kind and personable. Thank you again for choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours and for helping us identify areas where we can do better. 🌺🤙
We had a blast with Pappa P. He went above and beyond for his guests. We enjoyed the food at shrimp the bomb. Pappa P was very knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Mahalo for the awesome review! 🌺 We’re stoked you had a blast with Papa P! He definitely loves going the extra mile for his guests, and we’re glad you enjoyed his knowledge, humor, and of course, the food at Shrimp the Bomb! 🍤🤙 Thanks for the recommendation and for riding with us!
A lot to do and see. Very long 10 hour day just beware you will be tired! Our guide was Summer and she was great. Even having to reroute our bus due to an accident. Glad we got to see whole island in one day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing so much of Oahu in one day and that Summer helped make the long day worthwhile. We especially appreciate you mentioning how she handled the unexpected reroute due to the accident. Things like that are sometimes beyond our control, but having a great guide who can adapt and keep the day moving makes all the difference!
Pappa P was a great tour guide! He goes above and beyond to make the travels comfortable. Very knowledgable of the areas and it helps tremendously.
Pappa P is really nice and entertaining. He was great. I would definitely recommend him for your tour.
Papa p our tour guide made this tour a memorable experience. His beautiful narratives, songs, food, drinks and engaging conversations throughout the day, felt like the day trip is worth it. Would definitely recommend him as guide for all tours.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Papa P made your tour memorable with his stories, songs, and great company. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again! 😊
This is the most money I've ever spent on a bus tour. The only reason I even booked it was because it was the only way to get to PCC, which was the only stop worth visiting. Pearl Harbor was not worth it at all. All this extra time and money just to see the rusty tip of a ship and some names on a wall.
Would like to have stopped at more scenic vistas even though the weather was bad.
The Dole Plantation, even our guide said it's a tourist trap, so why even take us there, let alone give us over an hour?
The lunch stop wasn't bad, but I was under the impression we would be eating at the PCC while watching the boat parade. Also for $200, lunch should have been included, which was a bit unclear in the description if it was or not. Though he did provide snacks and beverages. The place we stopped at wasn't bad, but charges way too much for too little food.
It seemed like half the stops were to buy stuff from the guide's buddies.
Like I said, PCC was the highlight, but for $200, we should've had an unobstructed view of the boat parade from the seats. Instead, our guide had us sit on the wall by the sidewalk, where the performers were constantly getting obstructed by poles and spectators. Additionally, there were FAR better shows and exhibits than the ones the guide took us too. Technically, we didn't HAVE to stick with him, but we felt sort of obligated and figured this way we at least wouldn't get lost or miss anything. That wasn't the case. He didn't even take us to all the islands, and was completely ignoring the most interesting shows and exhibits. It would've been better if he'd just dropped us and let us explore on our own.
For $200, I expected to be shown EVERYTHING thoroughly.
I don't want to bash the guide, as he was a really sweet and intelligent man, but he seemed to have completely different tastes than we did. I don't think this tour should've just more than $100.
Make sure you go to a beach that you can swim/snorkel on legally. We were kicked out and missed the experience. Otherwise the tour was informative and very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry that the beach portion of your tour was affected. We appreciate your understanding and are glad you still found the tour informative and enjoyable. We’ll take your feedback into consideration to help improve the experience for our guests.
Great tour!
Aloha sunshine did a great job!
Summer our tour guy explained the history of Hawaii as we drove to Pearl Harbor and Polynesia Culture Center.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha Bibi_S! 🌺
Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had such a great time on your tour with Aloha Sunshine Tours.
It’s wonderful to know how much you enjoyed exploring with Summer and learning about the rich history of Hawaii as you traveled to Pearl Harbor and the Polynesian Cultural Center. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! 🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
Great tour. Summer was a great tour guide. 5 stars. I highly recommend this tour company and worth the money.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha Angelo! 🌺
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us.
It’s wonderful to know how much you enjoyed exploring with Summer and that her guidance made your trip so worthwhile. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words and high recommendation to her! 🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
Our guide/driver was knowledgeable about the places we visited. We had a fun and smooth day because of the guidance from our tour guide
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! 🌞 We’re happy you enjoyed a smooth and fun day exploring with your guide. It means a lot to hear their knowledge made a difference in your experience. Hope to see you again on another tour soon!
The tour was very informative and worth every penny. Papa P was our guide and you can tell he loves his job. We spent enough time at each stop so I did not feel rushed at all. The Polynesian Culture Center was my favorite. The college students were very welcoming and informative about their culture and excited about sharing it.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha Rosalyn_B! 🌺
Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us.
It’s fantastic to know how much you enjoyed exploring with Papa P, appreciated the well-paced stops, and loved your time at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! 🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
Papa P, our tour guide, was very helpful and knowledgable. He provided us with snacks at more than one stop. He kept us accountable with timelines and was fair with allocating blocks of time to the various sites we visited. He actually took us to a couple of extra places to fill the time. Unfortunately, it rained during our visit to the Polynesian cultural center, so we decided as a group to leave early. It was a very good day.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha Christine_M! 🌺
Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had a very good day with us.
It’s wonderful to know how much you appreciated Papa P's knowledge, extra stops, thoughtful snacks, and great time management. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! 🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
We enjoyed the cultural activities, however the Polynesian Cultural Center really should be experienced as a separate tour. We didn’t have enough time to appreciate all of the areas. The same for Pearl Harbor/Arizona Memorial. To see all of the areas is also a full day. The Arizona Memorial was the only thing we visited and had already planned other visits during our stay to see the rest. During the tour we stopped for lunch at Shrimp the Bomb for Huli Huli chicken. It was the BEST chicken I’ve had, hands down. Dole was a bit rushed but we made ourselves happy about it with the Dole Whip. Thanks Johnny Aloha for a fun and interesting perspective on Hawaii!! I do recommend this tour. Johnny is a hoot!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Lucinda_B! 🌺
Mahalo for sharing your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great time with Johnny Aloha, he truly is a hoot!
We also really appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the pace and time at each stop, and we will keep your insights in mind for our itineraries. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Johnny! 🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
The food was great and child friendly as well. The show was phenomenal and told so much history of the islands.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Cheryl_P! 🌺
Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had such a wonderful time on the **Pearl Harbor, Dole, and Polynesian Cultural Center from Waikiki** tour.
It’s fantastic to know that your whole family enjoyed the child-friendly dining options and that you loved the phenomenal history and performance at the show. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us! 🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
We only had one day in Waikiki before our cruise so we saw a lot in a day with this tour! Our driver/guide Jr took good care of us.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Babette_A! 🌺
Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you were able to pack so much into your day on the **Pearl Harbor, Dole, and Polynesian Cultural Center from Waikiki** tour before setting sail on your cruise.
It’s wonderful to know that Jr took such great care of you throughout the day. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! Have a wonderful rest of your cruise! 🚢🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
The trip was awesome! Our tour Poppa P was amazing and a fabulous host. I highly recommend joing Poppa P for a tour of beautiful Oahu.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Sonia_c! 🌺
Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had an awesome trip and loved having Poppa P as your guide.
We’ll be sure to pass your high recommendation and kind words directly along to him! 🏝️✨
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
To many stops with to little time. They can skip the lunch and give us option to eat at dole farm or Polynesian center. I think we needed a little more time at the Polynesian center. Skip the macadamia farm and the lunch spot
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Wanda, 🌺
Mahalo for taking the time to share your review with us. We truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pacing and itinerary of the Pearl Harbor, Dole, and Polynesian Cultural Center tour.
We completely understand how feeling rushed can take away from enjoying key locations like the Polynesian Cultural Center. Your suggestions about streamlining the stops specifically regarding the lunch stop and Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm are extremely valuable. We are sharing your comments directly with our tour operations management team to review our itinerary timing and explore giving guests more flexibility and time at main attractions.
Thank you again for helping us improve our tour experiences.
*A hui hou* (until we meet again),
Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and gave very clear instructions. Something everyone must see at least once.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Robert! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to share your review! We are so thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience on the Pearl Harbor, Dole, and Polynesian Cultural Center tour. 🏝️✨
It is fantastic to know that your tour guide made such a positive impression with clear instructions and deep knowledge, making this a true bucket-list experience for you! We will be sure to pass your kind words along to the team.
*A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
We booked with Viator 5 months prior to this event. We were notified that we were confirmed. Then, the night before the event were told the trip did not make so it was cancelled. We were booked on a Pearl Harbor tour as a replacement. We did not get to go see Poly Cultural Center or Dole Plantation as a result of cancellation.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Janet,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your honest feedback. We are incredibly sorry for the last-minute cancellation of your scheduled tour to the Polynesian Cultural Center and Dole Plantation. We completely understand how disappointing and frustrating it is to have your long-awaited plans changed the night before, especially after booking five months in advance.
While we always do our best to run every scheduled tour, some of our excursions do require a minimum number of guests to operate. We are glad we were able to arrange the Pearl Harbor tour as a replacement so you could still explore the island, but we deeply regret that you missed out on the specific experiences you were most looking forward to.
We take your feedback very seriously and are reviewing our scheduling and notification processes to better serve our guests in the future. We truly hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you back one day and provide the seamless, complete experience you deserved.
Our tour guide Papa P with Aloha Sunshine Tours did an excellent job and give us the 5 star treatment. It was a full day of activities and no time was wasted. Very well coordinated by Papa P. We learned a lot at the USS Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Howard 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that Papa P provided you with a 5-star experience and kept your full-day tour well-coordinated and smooth 🤙 It’s great that you were able to fully enjoy and learn from both the USS Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center.
We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi again soon 🌈🌺
Papa loves his work. He is a knowledgeable, kind, and humane tour guide. He strived for ensure everyone felt comfortable and worked to balance historic and important sites with history, culture, and humor
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha Kurtz 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear that Papa was such a knowledgeable, kind, and humane guide 🤙 It’s wonderful that he was able to make everyone feel comfortable while also balancing Hawaiʻi’s history, culture, and humor throughout the tour.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad you had such a meaningful experience. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi again soon 🌈🌺
Summer was an amazing guide!!! She was knowledgeable and funny. Summer took the time to take group pictures and was helpful and friendly! I highly recommend asking for her as a guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Aloha 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with Summer and enjoyed her knowledge, humor, and helpful guidance 🤙
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi again soon 🌈🌺
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