Private Tour

Oahu's North Shore Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover the laid-back charm and stunning beauty of Oahu’s legendary North Shore with Shaka Guide’s self-guided audio tour. Cruise past world-famous surf breaks, explore charming beach towns, taste local delicacies, and take in breathtaking coastal views—all while listening to captivating stories about Hawaiian history, culture, and island legends.

Enjoy total freedom to start anytime, stop for photos, swim at pristine beaches, and try iconic North Shore shrimp trucks or shave ice. With offline GPS navigation, insider tips, and lifetime access, this tour lets you explore like a local without crowded buses or strict schedules.

Highlights include Waimea Bay, Pipeline, Haleiwa Town, Shark’s Cove, and scenic drives along Oahu’s breathtaking coastline.

Simply download the Shaka Guide app, hop in your car, and let your personal audio guide lead you on an unforgettable North Shore adventure.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.

Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.

Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.

Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.

Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!

The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.

What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Take the tour when you want

Tours NEVER expire

Freedom to explore at your own pace

Tour Start is Customizable

Offline map (no wifi or data needed)

Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations

Turn-by-turn directions using GPS

Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music

Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive

Air-conditioned vehicle

Private transportation

Food and Drinks are EXCLUDED

All Fees and Taxes

What To Expect

Dole Plantation

Enjoyable activities and best attractions for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour & the Plantation Garden Tour

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Haleiwa

Visit Oahu's laid-back surf town, Haleiwa

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Oahu's North Shore Self-Guided Audio Tour

Reviews

3.29

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Confusing
Rebecca C,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We started at Ko olina - The directions did not line up with the gentleman speaking on the self guide tour. We literally returned to the starting point 4 different times- to try to get on the right path. For example we never got on H2, when the tour said we would be on three lanes we were on two, when we exited number 3 for the botanical garden there wasn’t one- because we were not on the right freeway to begin with. The other drawback is the Ko Olina starting point isn’t the beginning of the tour and no where is that stated. It is a great idea - but unfortunately it just didn’t work for us.
Awesome tour guide and GPS routing!
James B,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Awesome Tour! With the GPS guided tours pointing out great spots along the way, it felt like we had our private tour guide with us! This is the best valued and in-depth tour
Not very user friendly....
Doug S,
Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Not very user friendly. It would just stop giving directions and you end up getting lost. Ended up just using Google maps.
Money well spent.
Compass42646862861,
Dec 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We liked how the tour always told us the places worth seeing so we knew where and when to stop. The music really added a nice touch.
Read the small print
Charmeyne W,
Dec 20, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00
Wow - this really didn't read clearly to me and I paid for 5 "island tours" not realising they were audio tours and i couldve just got 1. Bit peeved tbh
Great for Solo Traveler!!
Debbie G,
Oct 18, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mahalo for the best tour during my 9 day trip in Hawaii! The gps worked perfectly and I never missed any navigation instructions! The narration was not only informative, but also very funny! And, the music while driving had me doing a lil luau in my car! I did have my doubts when I was instructed to park, then walk across the road to see if I could spot turtles. I followed the path and there were the turtles swimming right by the shore! The host also gives the option of either stopping or continuing on your drive! The views were magnificent and will never forget how fun it was doing this drive!
North Shore Must Have!!
Z2779GXdanielleb,
Sep 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an EXCELLENT audio tour. The narration was entertaining and informative and the directions were spot on. We only had a 4 hour window and this tour allowed us to see some of the key places we wanted to visit (Bonzai Pipeline) as well as some hidden gems we weren’t even aware of (filming site from Jurassic Park helicopter scene). This was the best of both worlds because you could enjoy the island at your own pace, but had the knowledge of an experienced guide at the same time.