Category Private & Custom Oahu Tours

Honolulu · PRIVATE & CUSTOM OAHU TOURS

The 15 Best Private & Custom Oahu Tours

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When you want the island on your own terms, a private guide and vehicle beats any fixed schedule. These 15 custom days start from your list and build outward, stopping where you want and skipping what you don’t. Here is how each one prices out, how many the vehicle seats and which guides know the quiet corners the big coaches drive straight past.

Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer

Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer - Airport Pickup: 60 Minutes of Waiting That Actually Helps

1.Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotels Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

One-way private Honolulu transfer from airport, cruise port or Waikiki hotels with text updates, 60-minute airport wait, up to 3.

“We used the transfer service from the hotel to the boat, and then again, from the boat to the airport. Flawless! Excellent service! On time and very personable. Our driver, both times, was Ken. All I can say is, Amazing!!!! Thank you, Ken!”

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Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting

Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting - The lei greeting: small moment, real memory

Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu - Getting There Smoothly: Van, Pickup Zones, and Your Day’s Shape

3.Private Customizable Grand Circle Island Tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $233

Private customizable Oahu circle tour: air-conditioned van, flexible stops, Diamond Head to North Shore, plus temples, farms, and local bites.

“We were offered the opportunity to stop at all the scenic spots but declined which meant we had a wonderful drive around the whole island seeing many of the amazing sights and hearing all about the island’s history and aspects of Hawaiian life. We very much enjoyed our day and thank AMA for making it such a rewarding and worthwhile experience.”

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Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour - USS Arizona Memorial: what guaranteed entry means in practice

4.Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $233

Private USS Arizona skip-the-line plus Honolulu highlights with a local guide, Diamond Head views, and downtown stops. Pickup included.

“Thank you Eva for a wonderful day! Your knowledge of the island’s history, and the information about the Pearl Harbor tour was so informative and helpful. I recommend everyone to ask for Eva if you have to opportunity; you won’t be disappointed.”

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Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people)

Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people) - The Minivan Ride: Room, Comfort, and Luggage Handling

5.Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Private minivan transfer from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki hotels for up to 5, with flight-tracked pickup and easy luggage help.

“Great service, on time, friendly people, good drivers, comfortable vehicle!! The driver pointed out various sites on the way and recommended some places to go for the next Hawaiian visit!”

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Full-Day Guided Private Tour

Full-Day Guided Private Tour - Starting at 9:00 am: a calm kickoff with pickup

6.Full-Day Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $1,299

Private 8–9 hr Oahu day: coffee, Haleiwa, North Shore turtle snorkeling, Kualoa Jurassic Park views, and Dole samples with pickup.

“We had a great time, thanks Kelly for showing us the local sites. We are planning to go back and revisit some sites so we can have more time. Without your tour we wouldn’t have found half of the sites to see. We look forward to using Hi5 again.”

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Custom Island Tour – for 4 to 5 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

Custom Island Tour - for 4 to 5 people - up to 8 hours - Private tour of Oahu - What Guides Do Beyond Driving (And Why It Can Make or Break the Day)

7.Custom Island Tour – for 4 to 5 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $700

Private Oahu Grand Circle tour for up to 5 with hotel pickup, a flexible route, strong guides, and easy family logistics in one 8-hour day.

“This tour was worth every penny! Sean our tour guide for the day was amazing. The van was very clean and smelled good. Sean drove safely all day. He not only showed us the sites, he educated us on Hawaiian history making it fun and humorous. He went at a pace that we wanted. We wanted to see as many spots as possible. He willingly took our phone and took pics of us throughout the day. He asked what type of food we liked and recommended us stopping at Fumis for lunch, which was excellent. By the end of our 8hr tour we felt like Sean was a "cousin" I…”

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Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour - Getting Started: Waikiki Pickup and How the Day Is Controlled

8.Oahu Unveiled: Tailored Luxury Private Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $300

Private full-day Oahu island-circle tour with Waikiki pickup, flexible stops, beaches, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, North Shore surfing

“Very nice tour with Josh, super friendly and accomodating guide. Please note that this company does not pick up at the Cruise Port. Even though they charge extra for port pickup, you will have to walk 5-10 minutes to an adress that they give you. For us it was ok, but if you have mobility issues, beware. We had a great time! Thank you Josh!”

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Honolulu Private Transfer: Airport, Port, Hotel (1-12 Passengers)

Honolulu Private Transfer: Airport, Port, Hotel (1-12 Passengers) - Where pickup really happens: airport, port, and the Waikiki hotel zone

9.Honolulu Private Transfer: Airport, Port, Hotel (1-12 Passengers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Private van transfer in Honolulu from airport or cruise to Waikiki hotels for up to 12, with on-time drivers, A/C, and flat-rate pricing.

“Jay was amazing! He even came early and helps load the van. There was plenty of room of our luggage and all 11 of us fit comfortably in the very nice van! I would definitely recommend him!”

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Custom Island Tour – for 1 to 3 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

Custom Island Tour - for 1 to 3 people - up to 8 hours - Private tour of Oahu - Pickup Timing From Waikiki: The Simple Way to Avoid Day-Plan Headaches

10.Custom Island Tour – for 1 to 3 people – up to 8 hours – Private tour of Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $600

Private 8-hour Oahu tour for up to 3 with hotel pickup, custom stops, North Shore surf views, and easy timing for lunch and photos.

“Our tour guide - Eddy - picked us up right on time in a very clean and newer van. He is an awesome guide and an even better person. He was super accommodating in a couple of stops we had not asked for but added on. He also took us to a couple of his favorite places that we had no idea existed. It was an awesome day. We would recommend him and Custom Island Tour without any hesitation. Thank You!”

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Private Tour of Oahu for 6 to 11 people – up to 8 hours

Private Tour of Oahu for 6 to 11 people - up to 8 hours - Inside the van: why the pacing feels different

11.Private Tour of Oahu for 6 to 11 people – up to 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $900

Private Oahu Grand Circle tour for up to 11. Waikiki pickup, flexible stops, culture plus coast views, with family-friendly comfort.

“This was an awesome tour. We learned a lot of history about the island and got some amazing pictures. Being a private tour allowed us to spend as much time as we wanted at each stop.”

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Waikiki: Personal and Custom Tour – 99.9% Customizable

Waikiki: Personal and Custom Tour - 99.9% Customizable - Getting Your Day Started: 8:00 Pickup and What to Pack

12.Waikiki: Personal and Custom Tour – 99.9% Customizable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $385

Private, customizable Oahu tour from Waikiki with blowholes, temples, turtles, possible waterfall swim, and local food stops.

“Jimmy was amazing. He was so kind and really looked after us. He listened to our requirements and from start to finish and made the trip so special Thank you Jimmy ❤️”

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Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour - Hotel Pickup, a Comfortable Van, and a Guide Who Can Pivot

13.Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $699

Private Oahu tour for up to 3 with hotel pickup, secluded beaches, WWII and royal stops, turtles and surf, plus macadamia tastings and North Shore eats.

“Tyler was very knowledgeable and ready to incorporate any extra sights we wanted to see. Had a lovely day.”

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Local Expert Private Tours

Local Expert Private Tours - Price and Value: What $699 Gets You (and Why It Can Make Sense)

14.Local Expert Private Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $699

Private Oahu tour with a custom route, crater hikes, North Shore sights, and Leonard’s Bakery malasadas included.

“GREAT trip! Our driver Ray was fabulous! Able to arrange a tour that covered what WE wanted to see. Tamara was also very helpful in getting us set up and checking in with us.”

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Honolulu: Private Airport Transfer with Arrival Lei Greeting

Honolulu: Private Airport Transfer with Arrival Lei Greeting - The Text Message System That Keeps You from Guessing