Would highly recommend. Our travelers ranged from age 70 to 15 and everyone had a great time.
Private tour in Honolulu Alex W
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Alex W.
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Aloha! I’m Alex, and for more than 22 years, Oʻahu has been my home. I’ve spent over 17 years guiding visitors around the island, but what I offer isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour. My goal is to give you the kind of day you’d have if you were exploring Oʻahu with a local friend who knows exactly where to go, when to go, and what’s worth your time. Tell me what you want to get out of your day, and I’ll take it from there. Maybe you want to see as much of the island as possible, discover incredible beaches and viewpoints, learn about Hawaiian history and culture, find great local food, swim beneath a waterfall, photograph the North Shore, or get away from the typical tourist experience. Private touring gives us the freedom to shape the day around you. My connection to Hawaiʻi goes well beyond guiding. I’ve studied Hawaiian culture and history locally, worked at places including ʻIolani Palace and Lyon Arboretum, and previously guided at Kualoa Ranch. I’m also a U.S. Navy veteran, pilot, certified scuba diver, North Shore surfer, photographer, and longtime island resident. Those experiences have given me a unique perspective on Oʻahu and plenty of stories to share along the way. Photography is also a big part of what I do. You shouldn't have to experience Hawaiʻi from behind your phone all day. Enjoy yourself, and I'll help capture great photos of you and your family along the way so everyone actually makes it into the vacation pictures. Most importantly, I want our day to be fun. I’m not interested in rushing you from stop to stop while reciting a memorized script. We'll explore, talk story, laugh, eat something good, change plans when something interesting comes up, and experience Oʻahu at a pace that works for you. After more than two decades here, I still love exploring this island. If you're looking for a private guide who knows Oʻahu, understands its history and culture, and can turn your limited vacation time into a day built around you, I'd love to show you the Hawaiʻi I know and love.
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My name is Alex, and I have been leading tours in Hawaii for 18 years. During that time, I realized everyone wants to see Hawaii differently. My tours allow you to choose what you want to do so you can walk away satisfied, knowing you did exactly what you wanted to do in Hawaii. More about me. I am a laid-back guy who loves everything about Hawaii and has experienced most of it firsthand. I am an experienced guide and can show you a great time on Oahu or any other Hawaiian Island. I'm told repeatedly I'm like hanging out with someone you have known for years. I can get along with everyone and anyone. I will treat you and your group as if you were one of my friends or family visiting Hawaii. We will have a great day together sightseeing, exploring, eating, and anything else you wish to experience. This is your chance to see Oahu from a local's perspective. Pick the length and group size that fits, and let me fill in the rest. I know my stuff, trust me.
Would highly recommend. Our travelers ranged from age 70 to 15 and everyone had a great time.
Alex was an amazing guide. Within thirty minutes we felt as if we knew him for years. We knew generally what we wanted to see and Alex delivered. He allowed us to see so many more things than if we traveled on our own. Highly recommend.
Absolutely amazing time today with Alex on our tour. We visited a coffee plantation, Dole Pineapple Plantation, Rum tasting, had a wonderful lunch and a bit of shopping along the way. Saw turtles, surfers, lots of beautiful scenery and enjoyed a perfect day. Alex is knowledgeable and a whole lot of fun. You can’t go wrong if you book a tour with him.
We really enjoyed our tour with Alex. We were a multi-gen group of 6 ages 20-76. He was accommodating for those that who had mobility issues. His insight about the island and ability to answer our many questions was very much appreciated. He looked at my list of places I thought I wanted to visit and told me which ones were not worth the time, which we appreciated. It was a great time with a fabulous tour guide!
Thank you Alex for a fantastic day! Your knowledge of the islands and details of Oahu were interesting and informative! We all had a great day. Mahalo!!
Alex was wonderful with our group! There were seven of us, five people in their 20s (three grandkids and two friends), and two people in their 70s, one with a walker. Alex was the perfect choice for us. Very caring with Papa as he maneuvered in and out of the van, and finding places that would work easily for him. We appreciated that so much. The young adults loved Alex's energy and his knowledge of the island. Alex took the young people paddle boarding and they loved it. Our lunch choice was perfect. The visit to Waimai Falls was a treat - Alex suggested renting a scooter for Papa. Our group is still talking about our tour days after. Thank you Alex!!
Book my tour, and I will take care of the rest. I will appreciate heads-up on places you wish to see too. If you're unsure, below are some ideas you can choose from. Things you can choose- *Pearl Harbor (drop off outside of park) Snorkel (summer) Watch big waves (winter) Waimea Waterfall Hike Find Turtles Dole Plantation Coffee Farm Lighthouse Hike Historical Locations Food Trucks Local Beer Scenic lookouts Dive by Tour Sunrise Sunset Shopping If you don't see it, just ask me. *I can take you to Pearl Harbor, but if you want to go to the Arizona memorial, you must get your tickets through Recreation. gov. You must book your tickets no earlier than one hour after pickup. Please reach out to me with anyone questions.
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Pick up from Waikiki Hotels and/or Cruise Port. Nissan NV 12-passenger insured van with A/C. If you need to pick up or drop off from outside of the Waikiki area, please contact me first.
Hawaii, Hawaii, United States
I pick up at all hotels in Waikiki, the Disney resort, Ko'olina and cruise ports.
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