What an experience!! Highly recommend! Lopaka is a great guide and story teller…read more The tour is engaging and mysterious. We started off sitting on the steps of the bandstand in Waikiki. Walked over to Kapiolani park, then the tennis courts. Lopaka told us stories throughout the entire tour. You do get to participate, I don't want to give too much away. You'll walk away with memories and stories to share. There is walking involved on this tour. Bring a jacket. Park at Waikiki Shell or the metered parking between the bandstand and the tennis courts (Kalākaua Ave). I can't wait to go on the next tour!

What a fun thing to do, whether your visiting or a local. A great guide and even if you don't…read morebelieve in Night Marcher's of spirits, there is a lot of history related in the tour. Allow about 90 minutes, come a little early for parking if needed. Can't say much more as I don't want to ruin the tour. Great guide with 30 years experience.

Not a tour. This is a talk in the courtyard. Guide had a lot of knowledge and information, but we…read morestarted about 10 mins late and then spent 45 minutes standing in the courtyard (not touring the property). If you like learning about history, and not seeing it - this would be great for you. If you were hoping to see the hotel itself and walk through parts - you either will not get it with this tour or all touring is somehow done in the last 10 minutes (we ended up leaving early)

This tour was amazing! It is extremely informative. Yes, the first part is pretty lengthy and…read morestationary, but after that, the entire property is toured, with a lot of nooks and crannies visited that a typical person might not normally encounter. Kehaulani was an incredible guide and is a wealth of knowledge with over 50 years of experience. It was advertised as an hour but ended up being almost 2.5 hours long. Highly recommended, especially for history buffs!

I took the Lalumha falls or Manoa falls hike & Kailua / Lanikai beach day tour with Seamus as my…read moreguide. The group was nice and small - only me, Seamus, and a couple from CA. Seamus was a very knowledgeable guide - very approachable and fun to hang out with. He knew the trail very well and carefully guided us over the more slippery areas. One should definitely be prepared to get muddy and wet on this tour - I actually felt relieved that it was raining because there are lots of changes in the terrain and sunny/hot weather may have been too much. Seamus will say the trail is okay for children and elderly, but I don't believe it is. Might be a pain. I wanted to get a little rugged this trip, so it was perfect for me. The waterfall at the end was gorgeous - Seamus didn't rush us at all. We were unable to do the beach due to the weather, but Seamus took us around the island and showed us turtle beach, which was lovely because we got to see multiple sea turtles! We stopped at a local woodworker's shop for gifts which was a nice touch - always prefer the mom and pop places to the cheap junk you get in touristy shops. Pickup and drop-off were seamless. Easily one of my highlights this trip and have already recommended to a friend who will be in the area soon. Thanks Seamus!

We booked the North Shore / Waimea, Falls Day & Swim Swim with Turtles trip…read more Our tour guide (Seamus) and tour guide pet companion (Sandy) were AMAZING! First, we didn't get to experience the Waimea Falls or swim with the turtles because it rained so much the night before AND of course for the safety of all (mother nature, staff and guests) they had to close access to that area. It was a bummer BUT Seamus and Sandy truly made our day such a BLAST! We could tell that Seamus truly loves his career. We learned and saw so much about the history, culture and people of Hawaii! We look forward to when we can return to Hawaii and book another trip with Seamus and Sandy!!!!! Don't just book a trip with just any company, BOOK a trip with a company that TREATS you just like FAMILY!

I had already been in the excellent WWII Red Light District tour so decided to take the Devil's Den…read moreTour this time and I enjoyed the last one so much! Once again Carter was awesome and it was so much fun. Very informative and interesting. The time flew by and it was over before I knew it. Thank you Carter!!!!

We had a very entertaining time on this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. I…read morerecommend this tour to anyone that would like to learn interesting history of Chintown

Magical Train Ride Adventure!…read more We absolutely loved our experience on the historic Hawaiian Railway -- such a unique and beautiful way to explore Oahu's west side! From start to finish it was pure aloha vibes and family fun! Prices: Standard train ride tickets were around $18 for adults and $13 for kids (ages 2-12) (kids under 2 are free!), and we felt it was worth every penny for the experience and memories! Parking & Arrival: There's plenty of free parking right at the train station, which made arriving super easy and stress-free. We got there a little early to soak in the atmosphere before departure! Hours & Tour Times: The train runs on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays with departures like 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, plus a couple of other times depending on the day -- perfect for planning your afternoon. Length & Route: The whole ride is about 90 minutes round-trip, slowly chugging through scenic parts of Oahu's Leeward coast with beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. The narration from the guide made the ride even more interesting! Stops & Fun: One of the best parts was the ice cream stop in Ko Olina -- we all hopped off for a cool treat at a little plaza and waved to neighbors along the way! Photo Ops Everywhere: There were so many spots perfect for photos -- seaside views, cute vintage train cars, and open-air seating made for great candid shots! Plus, we barely saw anyone else there during our ride, so it felt like we had the whole adventure to ourselves. Tips: * Arrive early to grab good seats and explore the train yard * Bring a camera (or phone!) -- the scenery is AMAZING * Don't forget a little extra cash for ice cream! Overall: This was one of our favorite experiences on Oahu -- kid-friendly, super scenic, and just plain fun. We're already talking about going back again next time!

We were really disappointed with this experience. The ride is far too long for young children and…read moresimply isn't engaging enough to hold their attention. The advertised ice cream stop is just a stop at a local shopping plaza, where you're directed to buy ice cream from the ABC Store. It didn't feel like a special attraction at all. If you're expecting scenic ocean views, temper your expectations. We only caught two brief glimpses of the water. The majority of the ride passes through overgrown brush, a shopping cart graveyard, and several homeless encampments. Overall, it felt like a waste of both our time and money. Unfortunately, we wouldn't recommend it, especially for families with young children.

Really cool experience with Classic Kine Cars. Waikiki tour and photo shoot in a immaculate 1967…read morebaby blue Mustang. Owner Randy and his daughter Haley were gracious and entertaining tour guides. Ended up with some classic pictures with a classic car in a classic location. Mahalo

From the owner: Classic Kine Cars are much more than getting from A to B. They are about experiencing a piece of…read morehistory. Classic Kine Cars tell the story of yesteryear. We all had a mother, a father, a braddah, an aunty or uncle that had this car. Maybe they dropped you off at school, or went to the drive-in or on your first date.. Experience your piece of history and schedule your Classic Kine Car Waikiki Tour/ Cruise today or schedule your event or photoshoot.

You will see two other companies with similar names to this one, but they are not the same as this…read moreone. Make sure you are booking with Dan! Dan is the guy who runs The Real Hawaii. I found him through TripAdvisor when I was seaching for a private circle tour. We were a group of two, and I wanted something small, custom and personal, over an impersonal group tour. If you are looking for the same, Dan is your man. Booking through the external sites is easy, but I recommend calling Dan and booking through him directly. He is polite and prompt in his service. He has a fleet of three vehicles: two jeeps and a van. We took a tour in one of his Jeeps. We scheduled a pickup at our Waikiki Beach hotel the day before. He picked us up promptly at 7am for our tour on the scheduled day. He was very professional, fun and a great conversationalist. He took us to some very beautiful spots of places with names I have trouble pronouncing. He will point out the spots of simple beauty, but also take you to places you never knew you needed to visit. Every place he goes, he has a story or experience there. He seems to know everyone, which makes your tour very efficient. He also adjusts your tour's pace to you, and you will never feel rushed. Some of the lookouts and beaches were so breathtaking. The Pipeline Beach area is a must. You would think places like that do not exist, but WOW. Even if you are not a surf fan, you will appreciate a stop there. The restaurants he takes you to are great! We stopped at Fumi's and Aoki's and I was impressed by both. The shopping area we went to on the North Shore was nice. Lots of photo ops, and Dan will even show you some filming locations from movies and tv shows. We got lucky and even saw quite a few whales during our tour! Overall, this is probably one of the best private tours I have been on in all my years of traveling. Dan knows his stuff, and we were super happy with our experience. Customer service, excellent. Driving, excellent. Tour stops, excellent. And Dan, excellent. Thank you, Dan!

Shannon who was are driver was awesome. We had a great time and showed us a lot of local things had…read morereal knowledge of the island he is a local and grew up there. Also he did a awesome job of staying ahead of other groups so basically at all our stops we where the only ones around. I booked 3 different activities while I staying in Hawaii and The Real Hawaii by far blew the other groups out of the water. I will recommend this tour group for anyone visiting and I have friends coming soon who I recommend to you. Wish you nothing but the best and hope to see you again. If you are planning on going to the north shore book through this guy and save your self the headaches he knows his stuff. Mahalo my friend.

AMAZING TOUR!!! My family and I were visiting O'ahu the first week of July and so I booked the…read moreHoneymoon/Romantic Tour for July 6th. We were more interested in seeing the southeastern parts of the island, so it worked out perfectly. We arrived on July 4th in the late afternoon and learned that there were some unforeseen changes to our planned excursion the next day (July 5th), so (on a whim) I left an email around 7:30-8pm asking if we could switch our tour from the 6th to the 5th (keeping my fingers crossed). I wasn't expecting for a change in our tour date to be permitted - especially given the short notice, but the next morning around 8:30am I received a call saying that changing our tour date was no issue and our tour guide/driver (Eva) would be there to pick us up from our hotel in Waikiki Beach right near Diamond Head at 10am. We were thrilled!!!! Eva arrived promptly at 10am and greeted us with seashell necklaces and we began our tour going past the zoo, and began at Diamond Head then to stops at Waimanalo Beach, Makapu'u Lookout, Halona Blowhole-Eternity Beach, Lanai Lookout, Hanauma Bay Reserve/Lookout (the guards let us in to use the bathrooms and take pictures), Hawaii Kai Lookout, Sandy Beach (my fav with an awesome food truck that has delicious smoothies), Punchbowl Crater, downtown Honolulu, Iolani Palace and more!!! She was gracious enough to drop us off at the Royal Hawaiian Center, so we could go shopping and eat. We couldn't have asked for a better host! She was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! She took us to every site that we wanted, allowed us to take pictures without rushing and even offered to take a million pictures/videos of our family without hesitation. Most importantly, when my elderly diabetic father was feeling a little dizzy, she was quick to offer up snacks to help him raise his sugar levels. She's just phenomenal and we will never forget her genuine kind spirit. The tour itself and her hospitable energy is one of the top highlights from our entire Hawaiian vacation (including our stays in the North Shore of O'ahu and Maui). If and when we return, we plan to look her up and hope to connect again! We love Eva and Spiritual Tours!!! Thanks again!!

Extraordinary tour. I learned so much Hawaiian history, specifically about Oahu, and more. The…read moredepth of Eva's knowledge and love for Hawaii makes the tour come alive. I highly recommend you try to schedule with Eva. This tour should definitely make it into your Oahu itinerary! Delightful tour guide (Eva) and tour. Five stars for sure! Mahalo Spiritual Tours Hawaii

Must see tour if you're in Hawaii. I had a great learning experience and the workers are awesome…read moreand very knowledgeable

Made a reservation for our family of 7 to tour Pearl Harbor. Realized the time required for the…read moretour exceeded our available time. Contacted the company to request a cancellation the following day and it was granted. Were told our payment would be refunded in 2-4 business days Our trip to Hawai'i has come and gone and we are still awaiting our refund Recommend caution when considering Pearl Harbor Tours

Very good experience ,everything was very clear and the guide very nice person,,thanksread more

This tour was pure magic from start to finish, and that's saying something coming from someone with…read moreIBS! Dirk, our driver and guide, deserves a standing ovation. He was hilarious, full of fascinating stories, and somehow managed to make every bathroom stop feel like part of the adventure. The views were jaw-dropping: Diamond Head glowing in the morning sun, waves crashing at Halona Blowhole, and those movie-perfect cliffs near Kualoa Ranch. Dirk kept us entertained between stops with island legends, trivia, and a soundtrack that could make even a restroom break feel cinematic. Leonard's malasadas? Heavenly. Macadamia nut farm snacks? Dangerous in the best way. Tanaka's garlic shrimp? Worth every bite and every burp. Turtle Beach was the crown jewel--relaxing, peaceful, and filled with lazy sea turtles living their best lives. Dirk's timing was perfect, his humor was infectious, and his love for the island made every mile memorable. I laughed, I learned, I ate too much, and I never once regretted it. If you want a full day of Oahu beauty, good vibes, and an expert guide who'll keep you smiling and on schedule, this is the tour. Mahalo, Dirk, you're the real MVP of island adventures!