Oahu Grand Circle Island Audio Driving Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, 96818, USA
location pin icon Honolulu, Oahu
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Overview

Explore Oahu at your own pace with an app-based, self-guided GPS audio driving tour. There’s no in-person guide—your phone provides GPS navigation, stories, local history, and directions as you drive. Follow turn-by-turn directions to scenic viewpoints, famous North Shore beaches, cultural sites, local food stops, and hidden gems. Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Oahu to life through stories, history, and local insight. Stop where you want, skip what you don’t, and spend as much time as you like exploring. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Simply download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline as you drive."

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Leonard's Bakery
It’s time to fuel up for the day ahead and what better way than a deep-fried, Portuguese donut, known as a malasada? We’ll guide you to Leonard’s Bakery, one of O'ahu’s most famous spots for these delicious treats. Leonard’s features eight different types of malasadas from its original that’s coated in sugar to custard-stuffed varieties filled with flavors like haupia (coconut) guava, and macadamia nut There’s usually a line, but don’t let that deter you -- it moves pretty fast.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Byodo-in Temple
Optional stop: Visit the peaceful Byodo-In Temple and explore the grounds at your own pace. If you choose to enter, admission is purchased separately directly from the attraction.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts
Make a quick pit stop at The Tropical Nut Farm to try a wide variety of macadamia nuts from Maui Onion and Garlic to Kona Coffee Glazed. The farm offers free coffee and nut samples so you can try them before you buy.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Mokoli’i Island
Take a look at this unique little islet at this beautiful white sand beach
Duration: 10 mins
5. Kualoa Regional Park
Optional stop: Take in the dramatic scenery of the Kualoa area or choose to explore Kualoa Ranch on your own. Stop for as long as you'd like, or continue along the tour route.
6. Kahana Bay Beach Park
Optional stop: Enjoy views of peaceful Kahana Bay and learn more about the area's history and significance. Stop for a beach break or continue when you're ready.
Duration: 20 mins
7. Laie Point State Wayside Park
Beautiful view of Sea Arch
Duration: 15 mins
8. Polynesian Cultural Center
Stop by or drive by
9. Lā‘ie Point
Stop for a quick view of a breathtaking sea arch at La'ie Point. As waves crash below you’ll see just how this magnificent geologic wonder was formed! See if you can spot the lizard from the story that the tour describes.
10. Laie Hawaii Temple & Visitors' Center
Neat looking mormon temple
11. Kahuku Farms
Fruit stands and shrimp trucks
12. Kahuku
Stop in Kahuku for some of the North Shore's famous local food, including popular shrimp trucks and other roadside favorites. Choose what sounds good or keep exploring.
Duration: 30 mins
13. Ted's Bakery
At this point, you might be thinking to yourself, is this a food tour? And, in a way it is! This tour has some of the best food stops on the island. We hope you saved room for dessert because you won’t want to miss Ted’s Bakery's famous cream pies. The specialty is their chocolate haupia pie, but they also have strawberry guava, blueberry, and pineapple macadamia nut, just to name a few!
Duration: 15 mins
14. Sunset Beach Park
Famous surfing spot with great sunset views
Duration: 15 mins
15. Banzai Pipeline
Famous surf spot
Duration: 30 mins
16. Shark's Cove
Great place to snorkel with the family
Duration: 60 mins
17. Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument
Optional stop: Visit Oahu's largest remaining traditional Hawaiian heiau and learn about its cultural and historical significance. Take in the views, then continue when you're ready.
Duration: 15 mins
18. Waimea Valley
Optional stop: Explore Waimea Valley's botanical gardens and waterfall, or skip it and continue along the North Shore. Some experiences at this stop may require a separate purchase directly from the attraction.
Duration: 120 mins
19. Waimea Bay
Stop at one of the North Shore's most famous beaches, known for its powerful winter waves and beautiful scenery. Spend some time at the beach or continue along the route depending on your schedule.
Duration: 45 mins
20. Laniakea Beach
Also known as Turtle Beach, this little beach is a natural feeding ground for honu or sea turtles. This beach tends to get crowded, and parking is extremely limited. If you can’t find a spot, just keep driving down the road to the next stop. If you do visit the beach, be careful while crossing the road from the small parking area, and please be mindful to keep your distance from these protected animals. Getting too close to sea turtles will result in a large fine.
Duration: 10 mins
21. Hale‘iwa Town Center
Explore Haleʻiwa's shops, galleries, food spots and historic streets for as long as you'd like—or continue when you're ready.
Duration: 60 mins
22. Matsumoto Shave Ice
Dating back to the early 1950’s, this dessert spot serves up Hawaiian shave ice in dozens of flavors! It’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. There will most likely be a long line, but don’t let that stop you -- it moves fast. Or--cross the road and check out Aoki's Shave Ice, another local favorite.
Duration: 20 mins
23. Dole Plantation
Go on a maze and eat some dole whip!
Duration: 30 mins
24. Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Drive by or take a visit!

Inclusion

Flexible itinerary with optional stops, viewpoints, and walks

Offline map and audio after download

Access to the Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour in the Shaka Guide app

Turn-by-turn audio navigation that plays automatically as you drive

Tour access does not expire

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle

Stories, Hawaiian history, culture, and local recommendations

Exclusion

In-person tour guide

Transportation or rental vehicle

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a self-guided driving tour. Transportation and a driver are not included.

After booking, download the Shaka Guide app and redeem your tour using the code provided in your confirmation.

Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi before you begin. Once downloaded, the audio and map work offline.

Navigate to one of the tour’s designated starting points before beginning. GPS-guided tour directions start once you reach the tour route.

You do not need to visit every stop. Pause, skip, or spend more time at any recommended location based on your interests and schedule.

Some recommended stops and activities are optional and may have their own admission, parking, or activity fees.

A charged phone and car charger are recommended for a full-day tour.

Supplied by Shaka Guide Apps

Reviews

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Based on 41 reviews

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