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12 Best Historical Tours In Hawaii

Hawaii’s best days out.

The 12 historical tours travellers book most across Oahu and Maui, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.

12 Best Historical Tours In Hawaii

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History - Getting There From Waikiki (and the Cruise Port): Pickup Is Half the Ease
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Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

1.Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

Mauka Warriors Luau at the Battle of Kipapa site combines a big Polynesian feast, hands-on stations, and fire-knife warrior storytelling.

Most Popular 5.0

“Amazing show!! All the performers were PHENOMENAL and I loved the personality of the dancers coming out in their performances! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a true, authentic luau.”

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Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour - USS Arizona Memorial: how the film and boat ride set the tone
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Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour

2.Pearl Harbor with USS Arizona and Hawaiian Kingdom History Tour

Waikiki pickup and air-conditioned shuttle to Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona, then historic Honolulu royal and political stops. Tickets included.

4.5

“It seemed poor value and was basically a bus tour to Pearl Harbour . The guide was fine but when we arrived at Pearl Harbour he disappeared with the bus on another mission and did not quide us”

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Waterfall, #1 On The Road to Hana, With Chocolate tour Historical - The waterfall hike: short, guided, and real enough to feel adventurous
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Waterfall, #1 On The Road to Hana, With Chocolate tour Historical

3.Waterfall, #1 On The Road to Hana, With Chocolate tour Historical

Rainforest walk to Maui’s first Road to Hana waterfall, then chocolate making and tastings at a protected jungle estate.

4.5

“Naki, our guide with his knowledge, his humor and his ukulele made the hike one of the best excursions we have had to date. I highly recommend it. Well worth the money. Do bring bug spray!!”

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Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour - The USS Arizona Memorial boat ride: the emotional centerpiece
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Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour

4.Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour

Early-access Pearl Harbor plus a guided Honolulu walk—small group, free Waikiki pickup, boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial, and royal-era stops.

4.5

“Sierra was a hit! We thoroughly enjoyed her cultural insight as we hopped from one sight to the other. Learned a lot & had fun with her as our driver.”

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Maui Historical Island Tour - Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū Valley: from sugarcane days to modern crops
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Maui Historical Island Tour

5.Maui Historical Island Tour

Maui history from limo comfort: heritage gardens, plantation crops, Hale Hoikeike, Wright’s Crownfield, turtles, and whale-season viewpoints.

5.0

“Our tour around Maui was truly special, thanks to Jonas. He was incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make the experience memorable. One of the highlights was being introduced to local fruits—we loved learning about them and getting a taste of something uniquely Hawaiian. The limo ride added an extra touch of luxury…”

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History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway - Getting Started at Kaka‘ako: Safety, Helmets, and a Smooth Learning Curve
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History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway

6.History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway

Glide through downtown Honolulu on a small-group Segway history tour, with two-way headsets, iconic landmarks, and an easy 2.5-hour route.

5.0

“Micheal was a great tour guide. We learned a lot about Honolulu and Hawaii. Segways is a great way to experience a city.”

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Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour - Diamond Head State Monument: Views, a Lighthouse, and the Volcano Story
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Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour

7.Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour

A small-group, guide-led Honolulu history tour with Diamond Head views, Iolani Palace, Mission Houses, and Bishop Museum.

5.0

“Tailored experience to gain the attention on my teen who’s been difficult to engage these days. Loved the Bishop Museum.”

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Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu - Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center: Set Your Bearings
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Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu

8.Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu

Half-day Best of Pearl Harbor tour covering Visitor Center, USS Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl, Iolani Palace and more with pickup options.

3.5

“The experience was misrepresented as we would get tickets to the USS Arizona. Instead it was a manual process of standing in line for over 2 hours. The event turned out to be basically a taxi service. We are supposed to get a refund but I haven’t heard more from the tour operator.”

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Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area - Pearl Harbor Visitor Center: context before you cross the water
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Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area

9.Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki Area

Small-group tour from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, and more, with air-conditioned hotel pickup.

4.5

“Booked this the day before and received excellent communication from the tour company and our driver/guide Jeremiah. He did an excellent job throughout keeping us entertained and informed of what we were seeing during the tour and got us to the memorial in plenty of time to maximize our visit.”

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Honolulu: Historic Downtown Segway Tour - Meeting point at Kewalos Basin Park pier and the practice ride
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Honolulu: Historic Downtown Segway Tour

Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour - Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center and the Road to War exhibit
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Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour

11.Premier Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Kingdom History Tour

Half-day shuttle from Waikiki with USS Arizona ferry access, Pearl Harbor exhibits, plus downtown royal history at Iolani Palace.

4.0

“I don’t know why I thought this would be a guide tour through Pearl Harbor but it isn’t. Nice ride over guide takes you to entrance gets you in, gives guidance then leaves.”

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Oahu: Pearl Harbor and Historic Honolulu Half Day - Waikīkī pickup in action: timing, texting, and the no-bag rule
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor and Historic Honolulu Half Day

12.Oahu: Pearl Harbor and Historic Honolulu Half Day

Half-day Pearl Harbor and historic Honolulu with Waikiki pickup, guided visitor center time, and access to the USS Arizona Memorial.

2.3

“Good Tour was great but no information on pick up times and location was provided. The 11 am tour was a 9:05 pick up! Which we were told when my wife called them and found out an hour before The said they tried to call me but didn’t have my number? Yet they sent me…”

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