The 15 Best Walking Tours on Oahu

1.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

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

Hike lush Manoa Falls with a local guide, then visit Tantalus for Waikiki views. Includes Waikiki pickup, transport, and flexible departures.

“We read several reviews just raving about this particular tour guide named Robert. Every 5 Star Review had Robert as the tour guide. As one can imagine, we were really happy when our driver picked us up and it was the famous “Five Star” Robert! He definitely lived up to his reputation. Funny, knowledgeable, and so expressive with his body language and voice. The ride, and Robert’s driving, was smooth, the hike relaxed, and Robert kept the group together and engaged the whole time. The falls were SPECTACULAR!! The view from the top of Tantalus was stellar. The trip was enjoyable from the start to finish.”

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2.Honolulu Haunts: Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour

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

Explore haunted downtown Honolulu on a one-hour walking tour covering Iolani Palace, night marchers, Hawaiian history, and chilling local legends.

“It was a good experience, our guide had a lot of good information about each place we went to.”

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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, clear history, and an easy downtown route.

“Susan our tour guide was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the history of Hawaii.”

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4.Horseback Walking Tour

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

Ride through Kualoa Ranch’s movie valleys, forests, and mountain views on a gentle two-hour horseback tour with a local guide.

“Great overall experience! You spend a lot of time in the saddle, so your knees and rear get a bit sore from sitting there for so long (2 hours). Zero experience needed for sure, the horses stay at a slow walk the entire time, but if you are unable to sit on a horse that long or have bad knees or a bad back, I would not recommend. Isaiah our guide was amazing. Some of the other guests were not listening to the rules and almost got kicked out due to safety reasons (letting their horses get too close to the person in front, in danger of getting kicked by…”

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5.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

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

Explore haunted Honolulu with master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, Hawaiian legends, documented hauntings, banyan trees, and a stop at the Supreme Court.

“The guide was very knowledgeable, personable, and informative. Would definitely and highly recommend.”

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6.Honolulu’s Walking Food Tour

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

Sample tacos, sushi, Hawaiian fried chicken, smoothies, and dessert on a small-group food walk through Honolulu’s Diamond Head district.

“We loved the tour. Our guide was fantastic. He did a great job catering to the many dietary needs in our family. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

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

Walk Honolulu’s royal and civic heart with 23 audio stories, offline maps, and lifetime access for $9.99, at your own pace.

“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 downtown Honolulu’s royal landmarks, churches, museums, and public art on a flexible GPS audio walk for $10.99.

“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 the palace and i promise you will be very happy”

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9.Waikiki Night Marchers Ghostly Walking Tour

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

Explore Waikiki’s night marcher legends with Lopaka Kapanui on a 90-minute Hawaiian ghost tour filled with history and true haunting accounts.

“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 true ghost stories in downtown Honolulu with master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, visiting haunted royal, court, and post office sites.

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11.The East Waikiki Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $14

Review of the $14 East Waikiki Walking Tour, covering surfing, war history, monk seals, local ecology, Diamond Head, and practical 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 Honolulu through malasadas, poke, shave ice, and a secret dish while exploring Waikiki history with private guide Stella.

“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 through Oahu’s rainy Manoa Valley to a 150-foot waterfall, then enjoy Diamond Head and Waikiki views 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 history on a flexible $4 audio walk from Princess Pauahi to Duke Kahanamoku, with GPS directions and sunset tips.

“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

Build a private Honolulu walk around your interests, with a local host, flexible timing, and a route that ends where you choose.

“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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