Went there in December 2024 and did the Complete Island Adventure Tour with Waterfall package. This company takes only a small group at a time (maybe less than 7 or 8 people) for their tours. So if you are looking for an Oahu Island tour that involves only a small group of people in a van (compared to a bus full of people), this is a great option! They would send an email confirmation that contains reminders and useful information to prepare for the tour. We were picked up near our hotel in the morning. We first stopped at Green World Coffee Farm. Had some coffee and muffins. They have a store connected to the coffee shop where they sell shirts and other things. We then went to Waimea Gardens and Waterfall. It was a nice walk/hike to the waterfall where one could see different flowers, trees, and other plants. Next stop was Banzai Pipeline before our lunch at Kahuku where there were so many different delicious options from different food trucks. After lunch, we went to Kualoa Regional Park where the Chinaman's Hat is (Mokoli'i), Byodo-In Temple, and Pali & Makapu'u Lookouts. Last stop was at a Leonard's Bakery food truck which was great since there was not a line to get the malasadas. Andrew, our guide, was amazing! We learned a lot about the island and the places around. He gave us great photo ideas and tips on how to take nice shots. At all stops, he took our photos with our phones and his camera/phone which he later shared with everyone. After the tour, he even shared a list of recommendations for places/things to do in the island. This was a great tour of the island. Highly recommended! read more

Absolutely incredible experience! Our tour guide Mac made it incredibly fun, he was very engaging and knowledgeable about the places and the culture, and gave us some amazing tips on photography to help us capture some remarkable pictures for our trip! We went on the 10-hour early morning sunrise tour, and it was worth every penny! Definitely going to take another tour with them when we return! Would highly recommend, and if you have the chance, see if you can get the tour with Mac, he's outstanding! 10 out of 10! read more

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Just completed the SUNRISE PHOTO tour and pretty disappointed. Maybe this tour isn't for solo travelers who hope to get nice photo shots of oneself, even confirmed at the beginning of the tour. Throughout the sunrise, guide was entirely focused on a group of 2 (there were also 2 of us who were solo). We basically had to stand around as the others were nicely positioned and beautiful pictures were taken of them at every single area while the sun was rising. I finally had to say something, and the guide tried to make up for it - but way too late... purpose of the tour was for the sunrise shots. The 2 stars goes for the location we were brought to for the pictures I was able to grab. read more

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Even though I've visited my brother a bunch of times over here, I still feel like I'm missing all the nooks and crannies of Oahu. There's a lot to explore. This is why this full-day 10-hour (5:30am to 3:30pm) tour was perfect. They picked us up at a nearby hotel since we were staying at an Airbnb and took us to a bunch of beautiful locations around Oahu. We did stop by a spot on the way for lunch. The drive was comfortable and it was mainly smooth terrain to walk around. I wore sneakers. Highly recommend this tour. It's worth $159/pp. They also offer half-day, food, and drink tours, and private tours. Overall Service: These guys were outstanding. We were with a group of 7 and they gave us enough time in each area. We never felt rushed and the guide would make his rounds to get to know everyone. Also provided tips to take memorable photos. When I come to visit again, I will have to check out their other tours. read more

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Did the sunset tour. Andrew is wonderful! Such an awesome tour guide and instructor. I learned many tips and tricks from him using features/tools on my iPhone. He took some very nice photos which he sent to me via airdrop. I thought it was just a tour but it's almost like hiring a personal photographer to be with you on the tour, someone who knows the island quite well and is able to tell you fun facts and take you to some of the most beautiful spots for photos. I can't wait to come back to Oahu and take other tours with this company. read more

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Our tour guide Nui was hands down the best tour guide I've ever had. She's extremely personable and knowledgeable about all things Hawaii. 10/10 would recommend. *Only complaint I have is that there is 3 sweet food stops. I would have liked one of those replaced with a savory spot. Having 3 is a total sugar bomb. read more

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The best tour I had very fun and really good pictures. Emily the tour guide took care of all the details needed for a great tour. Thanks you Emily. Don't look anywhere else for your tours go here. read more

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My friend and I scheduled a private circle photo tour for September 2023. We were a little nervous because the cost was substantially more than if we had joined a group. When we met Mac early in the morning, he introduced himself and described basic parameters about how the day would go. Being a private tour, there is obviously some flexibility about where to go and how long to stay. We told him a little about ourselves, our interests, our likes and dislikes, and he immediately responded with ideas and options. We quickly relaxed when we realized our guide was not a photo newbie and that we liked his personality and the way he was treating us. The day unfolded as perfectly as it could've possibly unfolded. We got lots of great pictures -- and a great tour of the island too! I highly recommend scheduling this tour at the very beginning of your trip to Oahu. Don't wait until your trip is nearly over. A tour like this is a great way to get awesome pictures upfront and see some incredible sites you otherwise might not have found on your own. If you're renting a car, you'll know where to go back and spend more time. We found a Oahu Photography Tours to be very professional and well worth the money. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

This had to be the best experience ever, Mac was our guy in charge for the day! He's super professional, organized, and experienced in what he's doing. Photography is a literal ART, & Mac gets it. Till next time! -Wednesday Addams read more

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When we decided on the tour, it was more a last minute. Alex was super nice on the phone and guided me through the booking process for the private tour. We wanted it to be special for my mom that has never been to Hawaii before. The Circle Island Tour seemed to be the perfect tour for it. And Alex made it happen. :) June 2nd, Kurt came promptly to Aulani to pick us up for sunrise. It was super early, but his energy was more like energy bunny. He included us instantly in how to take amazing pictures, knowing that we are mere beginners. His patience and joy for life was palpable. It made this tour ever so better. He took us around the island that HE got to experience every day. This is what made it so much better. These impressions will last a lifetime. The sunrise and also flavors we got to experience were amazing. Sure, we could have gone to all the tourist spots, which we hit some of them as well. But it was the small intimate places that truly made a difference and left lasting impressions. Just for a day, we were part of Kurt's Ohana. And we are so very thankful that we took this amazing tour. We would recommend this to anyone! read more

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We have been to Oahu many times over the years but have not seen many of the sites we saw on the Complete Island Tour and Sunrise Photo Experience. Mac, our guide, was energetic and informative throughout the all-day tour. He kept everyone in our group engaged with information and with each other. We appreciated his insights on photography and different features of our phone cameras which enhance the quality of our shots. We also were glad he shared all his photos of the day which included personalized shots of each one in the group. Highly recommended. read more

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Our guide, Andrew, gave us a great day out even though it turned out to be gray and rainy! We saw a lot of beautiful areas around the island and he not only gave us tips for our own photos, but took lots of great, professional photos of us and shared them with the group as well. I highly recommend the Sunrise Tour! I am sharing a few of the photos I took myself. read more

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We had a great full day tour with Mac. Beautiful sites, plenty of photo opportunities, great food and beverage samples of local fare and fun banter. Recommend! read more

Best tour ever! Hawaiian Sunset Tour of East Oahu. Our guide Mac was super fun, sweet, and knowledgeable. He shared many of his own photos with us as well. FIVE hours of fun with stunning views of mountains, the ocean, the Halona Blowhole, and a gorgeous Plumeria farm. Mac even treated us all to Malasadas from Leonard's Bakery. Killer good. The tour was very reasonably priced too. HIGHLY recommend. read more

I'll start by saying I highly recommend taking this tour. My wife and I were first timers on the island of Oahu and were eager to know "lay of the land". Alex, our tour guide did a great job of doing just that. He pointed out all the best beaches, restaurants / food trucks, historical sites, landmarks etc.. Alex gave us some history lessons about the island and we also had some all around great conversation. Oh yeah, have your cameras or cell phones ready for a ton of photo ops. read more

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Mac, our tour guide was an exciting, knowledgable, and energetic - AND HE DELIVERED a Great Tour! We had a group of three customers. We all had a great time, we got some yummy donuts, then 1. stop 1 shooting the Sunset on a beach -- WOW great location amazing pictures by all 2. Light painting - OMG this was a colorful experience and shooting was GREAT 3. We also did more light painting using lit steel wool swirled (safely) on the beach - SPECTACULAR! Luckily I brought my tripod and was shooting 30 second exposures to capture all images. Mac made the trip go from a scale of 1-10 go to a 15 suggestions to Oahu Photography night Tour maybe some tripods that can hold cellphones for customers to get that extra sharp photo at night read more

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Alex was bright and cheerful for our 5:45 am pick up for the day long tour and never stopped! The tour we did with his company was the highlight of our trip and we would take any tour this they had to offer. The stops were expertly chosen (and just enough time at each stop), the drive was not only informative (such great stories, and tidbits of info) but engaging and fun. Being able to have actual conversations with the guide (Alex) and other guests really enhanced the experience. Picking up camera tips was a bonus! Thank you! read more

This is a six star experience.....hands down. I took my daughter on the 10 hour trip last Sunday so she could get tips on using her new Nikon. We signed up only the day before and fortunately there were openings. We checked weather before signing up to make sure we had a good day. DJ was a wonderful guide and teacher. He was engaging, knowledgable and patient with all skill levels. He taught different photo techniques at every stop along our route and had fascinating stories along the way. He even pointed out tropical birds, knew the names of the turtles and other animals. Everyone had a fancy camera except I just used my I-phone. DJ had tips for all cameras including my mobile phone. Our trip included sunrise and about a dozen stops around the island including east and north shores. He picked us up on time in a nice and comfortable van early in the morning. There were four of us on the trip plus DJ. We never felt rushed at any stop. We stopped at many interesting beaches, temples and trees along the route. I don't want to ruin it for you as each stop was a new adventure. I recommend the trip early on your stay so you can see the island. Bring your camera and phone. A telephoto lense helps but not required. DJ provides tripod or you can bring your own. Also bring sunscreen, water and wear sneakers or good sturdy shoes. You could pack some sandals for later in the trip. Shorts and a tee shirt are fine. We also stopped for breakfast, lunch and for a Dole whip at the Dole plantation. There were plenty of restroom breaks as well. We paid $170 per person which was with a bargain for the experience. We spent another $20 on food along the way. I highly recommend this excursion to get a great feel of the island plus learn a few techniques along the way. read more

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The memories I've made far surpass the photos I took, and I took SO MANY photos. Kurt is an excellent guide, always checking in to see how people's experience is going and teaching new things along the way. Consider yourself the luckiest of people if Kurt is your guide! read more

I had an absolutely great time. As a solo traveler it's hard to get pictures of oneself. they Took a ton of pictures and they were phenomenal. This - highly recommended. #goodvibes read more

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OMG what a great tour! You really get to see the full island & get the opportunity to get the best photos. My tour guide Mac was the boom.com. I would highly recommend you book with this company. read more

Chris was fantastic with my family and trying to navigate the sunset crowd. I haven't got the pics as yet so rating is reflecting that

Kurt created a one of a kind girl's day that you can't find anywhere else! Out of pure luck, our tour was made up of 3 solo travel females (millennial aged) and a daughter (28)/mother (57) and the enthusiastic Kurt!! He took us too amazing local spots with unforgettable views and delivered the best photos for instagram content! I have amazing new friends and incredible new content!! read more

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We had a great time with Kurt on our food tour! We were able to see a part of Hawaii from a local perspective. Because Kurt is also a professional photographer he took some impressive photos of us at some of the most scenic spots along the way. read more

This tour was amazing. De-Jay was an awesome tour guide. He was professional, polite, and personable. It felt more like hanging out with a good friend than being on a guided tour. Even though we didn't have fancy DSLR cameras that didn't stop him from helping us take amazing photos with our smart phones. We had a great experience and would highly recommend taking this tour. read more

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Alex and Kurt were awesome! The shuttle picked us up super close to our hotel and we were graciously welcomed. Both hosts were super informative not only of photography but of Oahu and we had a wonderful time not only taking photos, but learning about the island as well. We were in Oahu for our anniversary week and our photo tour was definitely one of the high points. Our only regret was that we wished we had booked a longer tour! We took amazing photos not only with our DSLR but the spots are so beautiful, an iPhone was just as good. Even as novice photographers, we still had so much fun and learned a lot. We would recommend Oahu Photography Tours to anyone! Keep up the amazing work! read more

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We had an incredible day with Curt enjoying the beauty of the North Shore, learning a lot to help take photos that better capture our experiences and having great conversation. Highly recommend. read more

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This tour was more intimate in the sense that it was a small group of 6. We were actually running into the big tour groups, but we also had time to slide away and see spots that aren't visited by the public as often. Alex has great energy, and you can tell he has a passion for what he does. I really wanted to get a picture with a sea turtle, from a distance of course. I was able to get the picture, which is like a Christmas gift to me lol. Great tour, I would recommend. read more

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I am so glad we are able to find and book this company. Kurt our guide is beyond exceptional from start to finish. It's like having a relative touring you around the island. We really enjoyed every minute of our trip! I highly recommend this company. We really felt taken care of from start to finish. Very knowledgeable tourist guide Awesome driving, we didn't even get dizzy at all despite the road bumps Very professional photographer, even showed us some tricks on how to capture great photos and Took amazing photos super friendly and attentive I will definitely book this company next time we come to Hawaii. Typically I do not really do review but this company is worth reviewing. Thank you Kurt, we really appreciate your hospitality and the amazing photos you took for us. read more

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Alex and Mac are top notch. I used their service for my proposal and I could not be happier. First off I live on the east coast of America and it was a very slim time slot that we could connect. Alex was always quick to reply made me feel at ease. Mac was our photographer and was very accommodating. He was funny and made the event awesome! read more

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This is my second tour with these guys. The last time was about 6 years ago and it still proves to be one of the best tours in Hawaii. I took the Golden Sunrise Tour this time. It was an early wake up but totally worth it! The sunrise spot was amazing and we were the only ones on the beach. I really enjoyed the guide, and I think he is the same from last time. The owner Alex was my guide and he is super chill but you can tell he really knows his stuff. He loves to take about Hawai'i and all the history. If you get him talk casual, he will make you feel like you are part of his crew. Ask him about the time he do 31 sunsets in 31 days. I think he has a YouTube video about it. Again, awesome tour! Thank you OPT! read more

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After booking our flight to O'ahu for our honeymoon, I started googling "things to do in O'ahu." I came across O'ahu photography tours. As I read the description for the "Instagram Hawaii Tour" I thought to myself, this is EXACTLY the type of thing i want to do! The tour totally lived up to our expectations and more. Our tour guide, Dee-Jay, is a master of his craft. Not only is he clearly knowledgeable and passionate about photography but also an amazing tour guide. At the end of the day my husband and I talked about how we felt like he was an old friend we were meeting up with to show us around the island. He was extremely friendly and easy to talk to and get along with and talked about whatever we wanted to talk about. We've been in some scenarios on other tours/ in other cities where the guide isn't exactly social and it can get pretty awkward, especially on a smaller/ more intimate tour but that was not the case here at all. We went on a weekday which probably had some of the destinations a little less crowded than the weekend and made for great pictures. Dee-Jay took us all over the island and tailored our route to the things we wanted to see. Note: you do NOT have to be a professional or even a self proclaimed photographer to go on this tour! I am an "iPhone photographer" aka basically all the pictures I take are for social media. I would consider myself pretty experienced when it comes to using my iPhone but Dee-Jay showed me some tips and tricks that enhanced my iPhone photography skills as well as an editing app that i had never heard of before but now have already started using for my vacation photos. We only brought our phones on this tour (not a digital camera or DSLR) and it was definitely sufficient. We were picked up and dropped off to and from our hotel. He didn't need navigation and was familiar with all routes, which made us feel confident. He shared with us fun facts about different places all around the island and took us to cool spots that I know we otherwise would not have found. Clearly he's got the island hospitality thing down! Dee-Jay took pictures of us at each stop and we had a link to the photos before we even got upstairs to our hotel room after getting dropped off! This is a genius business model and we felt like it was absolutely worth the money. I have to admit, when I booked this I was really hoping this wouldn't be something my husband would roll his eyes about, being an "Instagram photography tour" and all, but he had a blast too. Thank you for a great experience Dee-Jay! For sure a highlight of our trip and would recommend to anyone visiting Hawaii! read more

My friend who was a first visitor to Hawaii want to go on a photo tour. I booked a tour and Alex picked us up at our hotel. There were four of us and our equipment was from professional camera to an iPhone. Alex took us to various beautiful locations and assisted everyone equally. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and gave everyone great tips on angles and compositions. He gave us a brief history lesson on Hawaiian culture. He also knew all the names of the various flowers and wildlife we came across. His passion for photography and Hawaiian culture is quite evident. Alex exudes "Ohana". It was a pleasure having him as our guide. My friend and I are "hooked" and plan to book at least one tour every time we come back to visit Hawaii. read more

I joined the Complete Island & Sunrise Photo Adventure. My friend and I didn't rent a car. This tour was the best way to see many popular scenic spots outside from Waikiki. Watching sunrise on Sandy Beach was beautiful. Alex our tour driver was energetic, helpful, and knowledgeable in history, culture and agriculture. This 10 hours tour was not rush. I had enough time to enjoy each scenic spot. It was money worth for me! January 2022 read more

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Amazing. Our guide Kurt- delivered well-researched information in a conversation format. I have visited the area for 40 years and I gained new knowledge during this tour. He was easy going and made the day special. In addition Kurt's photography skills were second to none- and he was apply to teach simple concepts to us to enhance our photos. He taught me tips and tricks with both my Canon and my iphone. All of the tours offered have these talented and knowledgeable guides- so it the timing doesn't work on one tour- book another. The pictures are all frame-worthy. Hands down best day of my visit! read more

One of the best parts of our vacation. We only wish we would have booked more than one tour. We did the Epic Sunset and it was awesome. So was Galen! He was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about photography and the Island. Thank you so much! Aloha! read more

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This was one of the best tours I did in Hawaii. There were just 5 of us, so a nice, small group. Everyone was an amateur when it came to photography. We had Galen has our guide. It was amazing! I learned more about Hawaii from him than I had learned from just about anywhere else. He also had lots of suggestions for other things to see, do, and eat. We made several stops throughout the day. We were never rushed. And Galen was great at pointing out good shots, helping each of us learn new things about our cameras, etc. So not only did I learn more about Hawaii, I also learned some new photography tips. And as another bonus, we had an amazing lunch at one of the restaurants I'd been wanting to go to. I just wish I had done this one my first day in Hawaii as opposed to one of my last. It's a great way to get oriented to Oahu, see many places you may want to come back to, learn about other things to see and do from a local, etc. So in sum, really awesome tour! read more

We had such an incredible experience with our Sunrise tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave great recommendations for the rest of our trip. Not only do you get to take pictures of Oahu, but you get an island tour as well. If I had been on the island longer I would have done more tours with them. read more

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We had such an amazing time on this photography tour. We chose the sunset tour and enjoyed all the sights, tips from our wonderful guide Kurt, and breathtaking photos he took of us with our very own phones. It's like a photoshoot, hikes, and tours all in one. Kurt was also extra patient as I was not a very fast climber and waited for us to catch up with the group. Learned a lot of awesome facts about the island while also getting to enjoy photography. We lucked out in that everyone on our tour group was also super chill. Definitely would recommend for those who like photography if you're vacationing in Oahu! read more

Excellent tour options to see the island sites outside Waikiki. Or guide was Deejay and he gave us great tips on using our smart phone cameras and ideas on creative composition. The van was comfortable and the guide speel was entertaining and informative. Thanks DJ read more

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