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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular walking tours on Oahu. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and where to book.
Guided hike to Manoa Falls with Waikiki pickup, plus Pu'u 'Ualaka'a lookout over Diamond Head and the Honolulu skyline.
Most Popular“The price I paid for this activity is not worth it..! I totally regret it to use a “tour” and paid for money for it 😡”
Honolulu Haunts is a 1-hour ghost and spirits walking tour in downtown Honolulu, with lantern-led stops at Iolani Palace and more.
“Lots of information about Hawaii’s past I did not know about. Really fun experience & would recommend doing before or after dinner!”
Guided Honolulu downtown walk for $5, hitting royal sites and government landmarks with free entry stops and a local story guide.
“Our walking tour of Downtown Honolulu was fantastic, thanks to our guide Susan. Her energetic storytelling, and deep knowledge of the area made the city’s history come alive. She wove together architecture, culture, and local history in a way that was both informative and entertaining. Susan’s passion for Honolulu is contagious—you can tell she truly…”
Ride horses through Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, past Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor sites, with Kanehoalani Mountain views and expert guiding.
“Bring your cameras and enjoy the ride and the views! Saddlebags provided to hring your water and phones”
Ghosts of Old Honolulu is a 90-minute downtown walking tour with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, plus local legends and spooky photo moments.
“Our guide was great, he made the stories come alive and kept the spooky vibes at the perfect level. Whole family had a great time.”
Walk Honolulu’s Diamond Head area for lunch tastings, small-group vibes, and local favorites like tacos, sushi, and Hawaiian fried chicken.
“Max was super friendly and knowledgeable. Food was delicious. He was willing to refund my ticket when the group overbooked one.”
A budget-friendly smartphone audio walk through Honolulu’s Historic District, from Aliʻiolani Hale to the Hawaii Theatre Center—GPS guided.
“If we knew we couldnt enter the palace - O would have not secured this unvaluable audio We paid the ticket booth on site for an Audio tour which was the best I DO NOT recommend booking this tour thru VIATOR recommend go to onsite ticket booth for more value and you get to enter…”
Walk downtown Honolulu with an offline, GPS-triggered audio guide covering Hawaiian Kingdom, state government, and Pearl Harbor memorials.
“That finding the app to get the audio was so hard, that I stopped trying and we just walked around. Need to make it easier for those who not techie.”
Join Lopaka Kapanui on a 90-minute Ghosts of Old Honolulu walking tour with documented hauntings across Downtown.
East Waikiki history and surf stories, local mochi, Diamond Head geology, and small-group walking. $14, about 2 hours, mobile ticket.
“Was at starting point before starting time for this tour. Tour guide never showed up. Requested a refund. Be careful booking this tour.”
Private Honolulu walking food tour with Secret Food Tours: malasadas, poke, shave ice, Waikiki landmarks, and culture in 3 hours.
“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!”
Walk the USS Arizona deck in 360-degree VR at Pearl Harbor. 15 minutes of WWII visuals for $6.99; boat ticket sold separately.
“It is an emotional experience. This was a must for me on the trip to Hawaii.”
Self-guided Waikiki audio walk on Oahu with GPS narration, offline map, six iconic stops from Pauahi to Duke Kahanamoku for $4 per group.
“Our tour took us to areas and into hotels we would not have walked on our own. Very enjoyable and relaxing walk.”
Walk Honolulu with a local host on a private, flexible route starting at the Cathedral Basilica, choose 2–6 hours, and end where you want.
“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”
A self-guided Honolulu Waikiki walking audio tour with offline maps, 45+ stories, and lifetime access for $9.99.
“The walking tour was extremely informative. I learned other things regarding the island that I didn’t learn from in person tours. I’m assuming when the tour was originally created there was a boardwalk, however we was able to walk on the main street to still hear the tour.”
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