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location pin icon Maui, Hawaii, 96763, USA
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Overview

Welcome to the beautiful Hawaiian island of O’ahu! Featuring the vibrant city of Honolulu, lush jungles that have appeared in blockbusters like Jurassic Park, and the most stunning beaches in the world, O’ahu has a little bit of everything. Cruise around this tropical paradise, hike its best trails, and learn about its incredible conflict-strewn history… all from the comfort of your vehicle or rental! Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Begin from Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center, HI. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Language Offered

Japanese-AUDIO

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. USS Arizona Memorial
Get ready for a totally comprehensive tour of Hawaii's most populous island: O'ahu. Home to the city of Honolulu, this island is chock full of culture, natural beauty, and fascinating history--all of which you'll experience during your drive! NOTE: The tour is over 88.5 miles long, with more than 78 audio stories, and takes about 4-5 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Pearl Harbor
The tour begins in Pearl Harbor, where a surprise attack on December 7th, 1941 changed the course of history.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Honolulu
As you drive through Honolulu, you'll learn about the city's unexpectedly humble origins, and how it became the hub it is today.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Bishop Museum
One of the first landmarks you'll pass is the Bishop Museum. This isn't just the largest museum in Hawaii, but also has a surprisingly sweet love story behind it!
Duration: 5 mins
5. Aloha Tower
Get a good look at the Aloha Tower next. This iconic waterside tower once greeted all travelers arriving in Honolulu, because everyone arrived by boat.
Duration: 5 mins
6. King Kamehameha Statue
Next, you'll pass the impressive Iolani Palace, once home to Hawaiian royalty, as well as a statue of King Kamahamaha, a hero you'll hear plenty about along the way.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Ala Moana Beach Park
The first beach you'll see is Ala Moana Beach, a pristine stretch of sand which, believe it or not, used to be a garbage dump! But don't worry, it's perfectly clean now, and great for swimming.
Duration: 5 mins
8. King David Kalakaua Statue
Next, you'll pass a statue of King David Kalakaua, Hawaii's last king.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Waikiki Beach
The next beach you'll reach is Waikiki Beach, made famous by the legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. Duke is responsible for bringing surfing to the world at large and bringing major recognition to this beach.
Duration: 5 mins
10. Kapiolani Park
Your route takes you next past Kapi'olani Park, another beautiful space which was once little more than a soggy bit of marshland.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Diamond Head State Monument
After that, you'll come to Diamond Head State Monument, an immense crater left by a volcanic explosion. It's now become Hawaii's most popular park!
Duration: 5 mins
12. Diamond Head Beach Park
You'll also see Diamond Head Beach, which sparkles unlike any other beach around. Back in the 1800s, explorers actually thought the calcite crystals in the sand here were diamonds!
Duration: 5 mins
13. China Walls
As you continue, you'll reach the China Walls, an impressive formation of natural walls which some say rival the Great Wall of China!
Duration: 5 mins
14. Hanauma Bay Road
Get some unbeatable views up next at Hanauma Bay Lookout, and don't forget to snap a few pictures while you're there!
Duration: 5 mins
15. Lanai lookout
Lanai Lookout is next, and it's especially good if you're trying to get away from the crowd.
Duration: 5 mins
16. Halona Blowhole Lookout
The next lookout, Halona Blowhole Lookout, offers views of a peculiar rock formation which shoots water into the air when waves crash against it.
Duration: 5 mins
17. Pele's Chair
If you trek along the shore a bit, you'll come to Pele's Chair, a natural formation which some believe to be the chair of Pele, a volcanic goddess.
Duration: 5 mins
18. Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline
Up next is Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, which is exactly what it sounds like. If you're a fan of ocean views, this makes for a wonderful stroll.
Duration: 5 mins
19. Rabbit Island
As you drive, you'll catch sight of Rabbit Island. Once home to a rabbit farm, this island is now mostly untouched by humans.
Duration: 5 mins
20. Waimanalo Beach
Travelers seeking a pristine beach that doesn't see the same crowds as others will love Waimanalo Beach, a stretch of white sand sheltered by a wall of ironwood trees.
Duration: 5 mins
21. Kailua
Up next is the unassuming town of Kailua. Unassuming, that is, except for the fact that former president Barack Obama spent his winters here!
Duration: 5 mins
22. Kailua Beach Park
Your route takes you next to Kailua Beach, a favorite spot among kayakers and swimmers alike.
Duration: 5 mins
23. Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site
Next, you'll pass the Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site. This increidble archaeological site is home to an ancient Hawaiian temple called a Heiau, which is almost 500 years old!
Duration: 5 mins
24. Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
After that, you'll arrive at Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, a splendid vista which is also right near a trail leading to some sparkling waterfalls.
Duration: 5 mins
25. Lulumahu Falls
Looking for more waterfalls? You'll find one at the end of a trail up ahead, which leads to the gorgeous, secluded Lulumahu Falls.
Duration: 5 mins
26. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
Up next is the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, home to a staggering 400 acres of tropical flora from all over the world. There's even a campground within the garden!
Duration: 5 mins
27. Heeia
Continuing on, you'll reach the town of He'eia and hear the wild legend behind its name.
Duration: 5 mins
28. Byodo-in Temple
You won't want to miss the next stop, an elaborate Buddhist temple called the Byodo-In Temple. It was built as an exact to-scale replica of the temples one would find in Japan!
Duration: 5 mins
29. Kualoa Ranch
As you drive, you'll pass Kualoa Ranch, a sprawling jungle ranch which has been the filming location for countless Hollywood hits, including Jurassic Park, Hawaii Five-O, and Lost!
30. Kualoa Rock Beach
Kualoa Rock Beach, up next, offers some great lounging opportunities, though swimmers will find the rocky shore a bit uncomfortable to wade along.
Duration: 5 mins
31. Kahana Bay Beach Park
The next beach, Kahana Bay Beach, isn't just a great stretch of sand, but is also packed with history! Archaeologists have found all sorts of pre-contact relics buried in the sand here.
Duration: 5 mins
32. Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park
Ahupua'a 'O Kahana State Park is next, offering plenty of lush greenery and stunning hikes for those looking to stretch their legs.
Duration: 5 mins
33. Hukilau Marketplace
Those looking to stop for a snack or a souvenir will want to stop at the next landmark: Hukilau Marketplace. This iconic market styles itself just like a classic 1950s Hawaiian market would.
Duration: 5 mins
34. Malaekahana State Recreation Area
Beach campers will absolutely want to stop at the next spot, Malaekahana State Recreation Area. This shoreline camping area makes for some seriously memorable mornings!
Duration: 5 mins
35. Gunstock Ranch
After that, you'll pass Gunstock Ranch, where you can take a ride on horseback if you want to change up your travels a bit!
Duration: 10 mins
36. James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
Next is the James Campbell Wildlife Refuge, where you'll learn the legend of how some of O'ahu's most recognizable birds got their iconic plumage.
Duration: 5 mins
37. Turtle Beach
After that is Turtle Beach, which is exactly what you'd expect. If you're here at the right time, you're bound to see some sea turtles!
Duration: 10 mins
38. Kawela Bay Beach Park
Continue driving to Kawela Bay Beach, home to some of the calmest waters on the island thanks to an offshore reef.
Duration: 5 mins
39. Sunset Beach Park
If the day is winding down, one of the best spots to be is your next stop: Sunset Beach. This is, hands down, one of the best spots on the island to catch a proper Hawaiian sunset.
Duration: 5 mins
40. Banzai Pipeline
As you drive, you'll pass the infamous Banzai Pipeline. This death-defying surf break has challenged some of the most famous surfers around for years, and not all of them survive it.
Duration: 5 mins
41. Shark's Cove
After that is Shark's Cove. Don't worry though, it gets its name not because sharks infest the waters, but instead because it looks a little bit like a shark when viewed from above.
Duration: 5 mins
42. Waimea Bay Beach Park
One of the last beaches on your tour is Waimea Bay. This isn't just any beach, but has been featured in high-octane Hollywood adventures like Point Break!
Duration: 5 mins
43. Haleʻiwa Beach Park
The final beach you'll see is Hale'iwa Beach, which has some BBQs and picnic tables for folks looking to wind down with a picturesque picnic.
Duration: 5 mins
44. Dole Plantation
Your final stop is at the historic Dole Plantation, a window back in time which also features a train ride and the world's largest maze for some fun family activities. The tour concludes here.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.

Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.

Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.

Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.

Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.

Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.

One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.

Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.

Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.

Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Exclusion

Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.

Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.

At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.

Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.

More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.

Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.

Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.

Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.

Supplied by History with Action

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