5 Walking Tours in Honolulu Worth Booking

1.Honolulu Haunts: Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour

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

Meet your lantern-carrying guide at the King Kamehameha Statue for a one-hour, mile-long walk through haunted downtown Honolulu. Hear stories tied to Iolani Palace, Red Rainbow, Atlas Insurance, Hawaiian royalty, night marchers, disease, and crimes of passion. The tour stays outdoors and runs rain or shine.

“We had a wonderful time that night, Maggie was very knowledgeable about ghost and haunts of the sites we visited. We would of loved to seen the tunnels under Chinatown. By the end of the evening if I saw a shadow I was looking twice. Love the story about Bob, postal worker. Very worth the time and the price. We highly recommend this tour for something to do. Thanks Maggie!!!”

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2.Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour

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

Start at the King Kamehameha Statue at 9 a.m. for a roughly 70-minute English tour with Hawaii Free Tours. Guide Susan is known for clear storytelling as you visit Iolani Palace, the Capitol, Kawaiahaʻo Church, and royal sites. Expect more standing and listening than brisk walking.

“Very informative tour guide and I learnt a bunch of things I didn’t know about Waikiki. Was great to hear all the history from ancient to more modern.”

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3.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

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

Meet Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui at the King Kamehameha Statue for a 90-minute evening walk through Downtown Honolulu. Hear Hawaiian legends, documented haunting accounts, and stories of murder, vengeance, and redemption, with stops near the Hawaii Supreme Court Building and historic banyan trees.

“Extremely informative. Great stories and highly interactive. Highly recommend! Had a Great time! Loved the stories and opportunity to see another side of Oahu”

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4.Honolulu’s Walking Food Tour

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

Meet near Diamond Head for a one- to two-hour food walk led by guides such as Max or Nalu. Visit local eateries for samples of tacos, sushi, Hawaiian fried chicken, smoothies, and dessert. The route stays within a few blocks, with views of Diamond Head and a maximum of 12 people.

“Always love a good food tour. Had a fun time exploring the local spots and getting to try so many foods for one meal! The guide was really friendly and accommodating”

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5.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

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

Meet master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui at the King Kamehameha Statue for a 90-minute walk through haunted downtown Honolulu. Hear documented accounts tied to the Royal Palace, Hawaii Supreme Court Building, and King Kalakaua Building while learning about Hawaiian legends, history, and culture.

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