Our group of 6 loved our tour with Doug! We took the North Shore tour. He was very accommodating…read morewith our ship docking time which meant our tour had to start later than he usually does. He knew so much about the island and his love of it really shone through. If you're Canadian, be sure to mention it so you can connect with him through WhatsApp prior to your tour. He took us to the BEST lunch, we were all super happy with it (Tony's Catch food truck fyi) and the island is just spectacular. One thing we appreciated is that he didn't just take us to look at beautiful sites, he explained the history and significance of them. It was such a good experience. Our only disappointment was that we only had the one day and wish we could've done his second day tour! I guess we will have to visit again :) We highly recommend this!

Doug was a great tour guide! He clearly has a passion for the island's history and well-being. My…read morehusband and I took the east side and north shore tour and Uncle Doug brought us to the must see areas of this part of the island and pointed out things we never would have known had we just driven around ourselves. He also had great recommendations for lunch the day of the tour and gave insight on where to go and what to see the remainder of our days there. Doug is a wealth of information on all things flora and fauna on the island. Highly recommend Kauai Tour Guy if you're looking for a private tour experience!

We began our visit with the complimentary daily guided tour. Our tour guide, Dayton is very…read moreknowledgeable, informative and accommodating. the tour was the perfect start to our visit. After the tour we visited the gardens and waterfall. A very peaceful day on beautiful Oahu.

Beautiful place to visit, bring your water bottle and snack, can be hot and the walk to the falls…read moreis back in the park. I would be there when they open. they have a small gift shop and also they sell food and drinks.

What an honor to be a part of Kamaka Pili's first official tour with his new company Now and Then…read moreTours! Through his knowledge of Hawaiian history and all of his research through the years, he shares the honest perspective of what Hawaii is through the eyes of a Native Hawaiian. This is not your regular tour - this is a tour with real information, real perspective and historical photographs to accompany the tour giving you a visual step back in time to what Hawaii was and what it is today. The tour is a 3-hour walk and stop tour. Kamaka is very mindful about moving through the areas his tour focuses on and then stopping under shady spots to talk about topics in more depth. Kamaka speaks at a good, relaxed pace that everyone can appreciate. He genuinely wants to share what he knows about Hawaiian history and culture with the hopes that real information will pervade and continue. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, snack and maybe something to sit on that's portable like a towel or foldable seat. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour from beginning to end, and I look forward to more tours with Kamaka! Mahalo nui loa!

You definitely want to do this walking tour in Queen Kapiʻolani Park. (and future walking tours…read morethat get added.) Everyone can learn from it, locals and visitors, keiki to kupuna. Kamaka's impassioned and emotional way of talking story will leave you wanting to learn, understand and research more of the Hawai'ian history, from the language and geography, the monarchy and sovereignty to the people. The strong, honest, caring and respectful way Kamaka has you feeling transported back in time to the extensive history of Hawai'i is immeasurable. Blessed to receive your knowledge and true spirit of aloha. Mahalo nui loa for taking me on the journey with you. Lucky we live Hawai'i.

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.

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!

First time ride on the Hawaiian Railroad Society's train from Ewa (Kapolei) to Kahe Point (past Ko…read moreOlina) late April 2026. It's a slow-paced easy ride with a narration of the area's past history and current status. Once the train entered onto the Ko Olina property the views were beautiful, especially up the sea cost. Passengers on both sides of the railcars switch seats to provide equal viewing opportunities. The seats are hard wood, so bring cushions. Overall a nice diversion and unique way to see the leeward (west) coastline of Oahu. Good for children especially. Staff very hospitable.

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

This was an outstanding way to quickly pop around the Island in style! Paul's love of Hawaiian…read morehistory was contagious! my mom is slow moving and cant do stairs well on a tour bus or shuttle, so this was absolutely perfect! the convertible was perfect to feel fully engrossed with the atmosphere. we slowed down or zoomed through if we wanted and was very customizable. LOVE the car and so did everyone else along the way- get your shaka ready! :)

We've been in Hawaii five-years and I took my wife on Awesome Tours Hawaii for her birthday. It was…read morea fantastic, beautiful trip learning about the different locations in Hawaii as well as being in a very cool car. It was not a boring lecture but extremely compelling. The history mixed with the beauty of Hawaii made this an awesome experience!

We did the Kauai Highlights & Movie Sites tour today and had a great time. We stayed on the south…read moreside and did exploring on our own on the west side and were looking for something that took us up north. We are not big movie fanatics but it was fun to go places on the island and see movie clips in the exact spot our tour bus sat. Also thought the did a nice job of picking great sites to take photos and gave us some alone time to explore a bit. We got WAY MORE done in a day than we could have on our own.

John our tour guide was great! We started the tour at Kauai coffee then headed up to Waimea canyon…read more He kept us entertained as he explained the history of the areas we were visiting. Highly recommend this tour!