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

By Custom Island Tours
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Car seats or booster seats for children
  • Cooler with ice and water
What's not included
  • Lunch is usually at Fumis shrimp and is about $13 a plate, cash only.
  • Admission to other activities with an entry fee
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up from all hotels, cruise ship piers, or residences within 20 miles of Waikiki. Pickup time will be 8:30am; you can contact us if you would like a different start time. Starting in 2024, we no longer pick up from the airport, but we can drop you off at the airport at the end of the tour.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Honolulu Pier 2
      • Honolulu Pier 11
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121342P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121342P1

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        • Custom Island Tours
          1,239
          Honolulu, Hawaii
          Joined in March 2012
        • kayadian
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Honolulu tour with Pearl Harbor and battleships
          The tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to us. He took us to our requested places and suggested scenic lookouts and even where we could get some needed items.
          Written January 9, 2025
        • cristen01
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour!
          Conroy was fantastic and we all had a great time! Highly recommend this tour. We saw so many things all in one day that we would have never been able to do on our own.
          Written December 29, 2024
        • K927HMlauras
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour!!
          Carey was a great guide! Very flexible with pickup time & took us to so many great spots!! Also, we were able to sample several local food options!!!
          Written December 26, 2024
        • Jpdn
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Oahu Circle tour ever
          Had an amazing time with Conroy! The tour was packed with hidden gems and local spots we never would have discovered on our own. His knowledge and energy made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend
          Written November 27, 2024
        • Gapurcell
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great way to spend a day in Oahu
          We took this tour with the intent of getting a general idea of the geography and culture of Hawaii/Oahu Island. Our expectations were absolutely fulfilled, and our guide, Conroy, was knowledgeable, cordial, and interested in sharing details about everything we were doing or looking at. We will return to Hawaii and definitely hire Custom Island Tours to show us around.
          Written November 10, 2024
        • karentX920GB
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful day with Conroy!
          We had a wonderful private tour with Conroy. We left it up to him to show us around Oahu and he certainly delivered! He was polite, informative and had a great sense of humour. We saw things that we never would have seen on our own. You can't go wrong booking a tour with Conroy.
          Written October 6, 2024
        • paul_holden6
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What a great tour
          Convoy was our driver. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We all had a great time. We(4 of us) planned a few stops , but with Conroy’s knowledge we did far more outstanding stops than we had planned. Highlights include , hot malasadas, macadamia farm, Tanaka shrimp, Ko hana distillery. As well as the usual highlights, aka diamond head etc.
          Written September 23, 2024
        • 32colleenj
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          great experience
          It was a great time. JP was informative and friendly. Lunch was awesome! The day was full of stops and sites to see. I recommend this trip to others.
          Written August 13, 2024
        • ellywalkley
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Island Tour by Conroy
          We booked an Island Tour and Conroy was our driver and guide. Conroy was brilliant. He contacted us prior to his arrival advising the car he was driving. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable . We had a lovely lunch at the Shrimp stalls and our overall experience was one to remember. We had a 12 year old boy on the trip and he thoroughly enjoyed it as well, at first being sceptical. Thank you Conroy and Custom Island Tours.
          Written June 6, 2024
        • MelissaCan1035
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pricey, but good
          Conroy did a very good job explaining things around the island and taking us everywhere we wanted to go. He was friendly and a great tour guide. The private tour is pricey, but we chose it because we stayed in Ko 'Olina and most of the cheaper tours would not pick up from there. If you're staying in Waikiki then I would probably go with a cheaper tour. It was very nice to have a tour just for us though, so if you can afford it then go private.
          Written May 29, 2024
        • Resort26836534602
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Knowledge, skill, and aloha spirit personified
          Shawn was an amazing tour guide! He’s extraordinarily well-versed in the history of the islands and of Oahu and is engaging. He is willing to make adjustments to the schedule based on the interest of the person/ people he’s driving around. I really appreciate his humor and his aloha spirit.
          Written May 24, 2024
        • 833nadyah
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Custom Circle Island Tour for a larger group
          JP was our tour guide and did a phenomenal job. We had some amazing views of the ocean, stopped by a blow hole, North Shore, Byodi-In Temple, Macadamia Nut Form. Stopped to eat at Tanak Shrimp which was amazing. Also stopped at the Dole Plantation for a bit but had to leave early because we had to be back at the hotel. JP made sure we were not late but was still able to show us quite a bit of the island. The beaches were absolutely stunning!
          Written May 20, 2024
        • B342CEkathyo
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best tour ever!!!
          Conroy was awesome. Our tour was so full of everything and we stopped at so many fun local spots we would have never known about without him. Top notch!!!!
          Written April 23, 2024
        • Gigi G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful private tour!
          For our family trip, I decided to book a private tour around the island since my brothers have not been to Oahu and we were celebrating our parents 50th Anniversary. What a treat it was. Conroy, who grew up on the island, was our tour guide so it was great to get the perspective from a local and learn more about the history and fun facts of Oahu. Conroy is also very personable so it felt like a friend was showing us around. He took us to a bunch of spots that I’ve never been to and I have been to the island several times. We were even able to see baby turtles swimming by the beach up in the North Shore! The food places he took us to were awesome as well- Leonard’s food truck for malasadas, Waiāhole poi factory for a taste of their kulolo (sweet poi), Tropical Farms for their macadamia nuts and coffee, Tanaka Kahuku shrimp for lunch, a fresh fruit stand where he treated us to banana lumpia and then finally to the Dole Plantation for Dole whip. Everything we had was delicious. We were so full and happy when he dropped us back to our hotel. Going on this private tour was well worth the money spent. Ask for Conroy! Thank you for making this trip memorable for me and my family.
          Written April 19, 2024
        • DJYJMA12345678
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Well worth the money. Very enjoyable tour!
          Our driver JP was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed being able to do the things we were most interested in. We went to a Japanese temple, rum tasting, Dole Plantation, authentic Hawaiian lunch, coffee groves, Ioloni Palace, Diamond Head etc. very nice tour. Worth the money.
          Written March 22, 2024
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        menehune929
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020
        It was a very rainy and windy week on Oahu in January and we wanted to see sights not seen by us during our previous tours.Thus, our fourth Custom Island Tour should have been a challenge for our tour guide, Tyco. But he proved to be quite knowledgeable and insightful about what we would enjoy. He even showed a bit of mystical powers by getting us to the Pali lookout at the most ideal time of the day when the sun broke thru the overcast sky to show us a spectacular view. It was raining as we climbed the road toward the lookout, but cleared up briefly just as we got there. Wow! Another bonus of traveling with Tyco: He knows where all the clean restrooms are throughout Oahu!
        Written January 21, 2020
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        JoePeach
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2020 • Family
        Daddy daughter day with Custom Island Tours was a blast. I’ve lived on Oahu since 1983 and Tyco took me and my daughter places we had never been and told stories we had never heard. His lever of professionalism and flexibility was a perfect blend that made this trip highly enjoyable. I will consistently recommend Custom Island Tours to tourists and friends alike.
        Written February 1, 2020
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        Awesome Joe, Thanks!
        Written February 2, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        muffyt
        Cincinnati, OH72 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2022
        Eddie picked us up in the morning at our Waikiki hotel and delivered us back in the late afternoon. We had a great time all day seeing the island of Oahu. There is so much more than Waikiki! Eddie was full of stories that only someone who has lived on the island for twenty years would be able to tell, and we enjoyed his company and insights. This was our first time on the island, and we appreciated being driven all around and learning about the history and culture. On our way back, we asked to see the Punchbowl and Eddie drove us up there. Similar to the north shore, however, a commercial vehicle was not allowed to park. Still, we were glad to see the memorial and also the view of Honolulu. Surprisingly, the roads in Hawaii are in need of repair. A more comfortable ride than in a van would have been to splurge on a luxury vehicle for the day. We highly recommend booking a private tour with Eddie because he will inquire about your interests and customize accordingly. Thank you so much for such a wonderful time!
        Written June 8, 2022
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        Nick S
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021 • Couples
        Absolute best way to see the island, Bobby was an awesome guide that made the experience feel like we were being shown around by friends rather than a formal tour. We were incredibly lucky and able to hit everything on our list and then some, just beating the onslaught of tour buses at every stop. Snorkeling at Sharks Cove and Byodo-In temple were an awesome way to appreciate some of the diverse scenery you find on Oahu.
        For those considering, just book already, 100x better than a tour bus. Just make sure to bring some cash and bear in mind that some places like Waimea Falls will cost a couple bucks extra to get in( I think it was like 10 bucks a person). Also highly recommend a quick stop at the Leonards food truck by the windward mall right before you head back, skip the crazy lines at the brick and mortar store and have a malasada with a great view. Big Mahalo to Custom Island Tours LLC, we’ll be sure to book again when we bring more family out.
        Written July 11, 2021
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        Hank U
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020 • Couples
        We opted for the more private 1-3 person North Shore tour and was extremely happy with the experience. Price was reasonable compared to the cost of the more structured multi person tours. Our guide (Brie) was very informative, friendly and very flexible to our every changing stop desires. Highly recommend the tour and Brie.
        Written February 1, 2020
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        SJL1605
        Tel Aviv324 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019
        Tyco was kind enough to give up his Christmas Day to show us the island. We picked a terrible day weather wise - it literally rained all day - but Tyco did a great job under the circumstances to ensure that we got to see as much as possible and stopped wherever feasible to see things and take photos. We enjoyed the day very much, despite the terrible weather conditions, and would highly recommend this tour to others.
        Written January 3, 2020
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        pattep2
        Smyrna, TN21 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The tour with Ed was fantastic!
        He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and showed us incredible sights around the island. The beaches, scenic oceans views and hot spots on the north shore were amazing.
        If you are looking for a true island tour, I highly recommend Custom Island Tours with Ed as your guide.
        Written June 10, 2021
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        David S
        Costa Mesa, CA10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2021 • Family
        Shawn was a personable guide that shared the aloha spirit with our small family group of four. He was knowledgeable of all the island history and customs. He took time to connect with each of us.
        We had a nice new roomy van, and he was a very safe driver. We experienced some heavy rain showers but felt very safe in his care.
        Highly recommend a private tour, we saw lots of sights that the big tour busses miss and never felt rushed.
        Written December 7, 2021
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        Robert G
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2021 • Couples
        Shawn took us around the island of Oahu and was excellent on the history of the island and Hawaii. He brought us to a local place for lunch which was super. He was very pleasant and accommodating for whatever we wanted to do but gave great suggestions. We would take another tour with Shawn.
        Written November 20, 2021
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        Robert
        2 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2019
        The tour was excellent , and the driver / guide certainly did know his stuff and kept us entertained all day. Included with this tour was a visit to Pearl Harbor, this was great however we did feel that the time allocated was too tight and never managed to get to all the presentations.

        This is a very quick tour on the Island with only a few stops, although great, you really do require more than eight hours as the majority of time is spent in the bus
        Written February 27, 2020
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        To be clear to other readers, we do not use buses. Our largest van is a 12 passenger (including the driver) van. It is possible to do more than 8 hours in one day, but you have to pay extra to keep the driver out past 8 hours. It does say this in the FAQ on our webpage at CustomIslandTours.net I recommend to our customers that they do Pearl Harbor on a separate day because it does take a lot of time out of the regular circle island tour, and takes us off of our normal route, however since this is a Custom tour, we try to do what the customers request. It is usually possible to book us for 2 days if you want to do more. Our drivers are usually exhausted even after just an 8 hour tour of driving, narrating, and looking after the guests.
        Written March 2, 2020
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