The 15 Walking Tours on Oahu That Earn Their Price

1.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Hike lush Manoa Falls, learn about Oahu plants and history, then take in Waikiki and Diamond Head from Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Park.

“Gorgeous Hike! Beautiful. Our tour guide was sweet, kind, helpful and cautious. She talked WAY too loud (on microphone the entire time in small van) and WAY too much. She did not breathe. It took away some of the enjoyment of the trip. She had a lot of good info just WAY too much of it. No chance to engage and ask questions without interrupting.”

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2.Honolulu Haunts: Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 169 reviews · from $27

Explore haunted Honolulu on a one-hour walk past Iolani Palace, Red Rainbow, and Atlas Insurance, with Hawaiian history and ghost stories.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. The tour was fun and entertaining. We even heard tapping on the window that was dark and the guide noted that other people had heard this in the past. She had many stories to tell and brought us right to the scene of where they had occurred. By doing so, she brought these occurrences to life. I would highly recommendAnyone looking for a fun and entertaining tour to attend. I also thought that the guide was very knowledgeable and approachable and she was able to answer some questions between tour stops regarding the occurrences that she had discussed.Read more”

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3.Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Explore Honolulu’s royal and civic landmarks on a $5 guided walk with local stories, a compact route, and expert guide Susan Hogan.

“The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and explained everything in plain language. She answered all questions and was polite and personable”

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4.Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $173

Ride through Kualoa Ranch’s Jurassic Valley on a calm, scenic horseback tour with Hawaiian history, movie sites, and mountain views.

“Tour was very fun but I was riding the horse completely normal and the horse got spooked and threw me off of him lol otherwise would’ve been a super fun ride”

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5.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Explore haunted Downtown Honolulu with storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, combining Hawaiian history, folklore, ghost tales, and hands-on paranormal searches.

“Our guide was a great story teller and kept our entertained. Very authentic and good Hawaiian history stories that were spooky and fun.”

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6.Honolulu’s Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Taste tacos, sushi, fried chicken, smoothies, and dessert while walking Honolulu’s Diamond Head district with a small local group.

“Our guide was fantastic and a true Hawaii native with all the tips and tricks for our trip. His knowledge of the local food scene was just one piece of our experience as he really covered a lot of the state’s history, geography and anything else we wanted to know. The food was great and at local spots we would’ve never found or chosen for ourselves. Book this!!”

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7.Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Walk historic downtown Honolulu from Kamehameha’s statue to Iolani Palace with location-based audio, offline maps, and lifetime access.

“I was very confused and disappointed about my experience, things weren’t explained clearly. I’d definitely want my money back.”

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8.Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Explore Honolulu’s historic core by GPS audio tour, from Kamehameha’s statue and Iolani landmarks to Chinatown, with no entry fees required.

“Longer than expected, but we went early enough in the morning to avoid heat and sunAuto-translated”

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9.Waikiki Night Marchers Ghostly Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Hear true Hawaiian ghost stories with Lopaka Kapanui on a 90-minute Waikiki walk through sacred sites, old burials, and night marcher lore.

“I do haunted tours in every city I visit and I truly enjoyed this one. It was more spiritual than any other one I have been on and I absolutely loved that. The guide did such a great job preserving the history of the island while sharing tales that satisfied the supernatural-curious part of me.”

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10.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Hear documented ghost stories with Lopaka Kapanui on a 90-minute walk past haunted Honolulu landmarks for $28.

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11.The East Waikiki Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $14

Review the $14 East Waikiki Walking Tour, covering surf history, Diamond Head geology, local wildlife, sustainability, and practical booking tips.

“Was at starting point before starting time for this tour. Tour guide never showed up. Requested a refund. Be careful booking this tour.”

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12.Private Walking Food Tour in Honolulu With Secret Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $370

Taste malasadas, poke, shave ice, and Hawaiian comfort food while walking Waikiki’s history-rich sights with a private guide.

“Secret Good Tours in Honolulu was a great experience and I would highly recommend it. Our tour guide, Stella, really knew her history and offered lots of history and helpful tips about Honolulu. The food venues she chose were wonderful. She is a treasure!”

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13.Self Guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Hike lush Manoa Falls, ride through Honolulu’s Rainbow Valley, and see Diamond Head and Waikiki from Tantalus Lookout.

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14.Waikiki Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Waikiki’s royal landmarks, famous hotels, surf legends, and beach history on a flexible GPS audio walk for one low group price.

“Our tour took us to areas and into hotels we would not have walked on our own. Very enjoyable and relaxing walk.”

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15.Honolulu Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $55

Shape a private Honolulu walk around your interests, from a local’s practical tips to a flexible route, with clear limits to consider.

“The tour guide left us after 10 min of talking to us and did not do the tour at all. By that time it was too late to find another tour guide and ruined a day of touring for our family”

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