Top 14 Walking Tours on Oahu

1.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

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

This three-hour outing pairs a Manoa Falls hike with a stop at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park, plus air-conditioned transport and pickup from designated Waikiki zones. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, Hema, Chris, and Cortina have shared local plant life and island history along the way. Expect muddy, slippery trail conditions, and wear shoes with good grip.

“The hike to the waterfall, which was almost dried up but it’s a toss up, would you rather have tons of mud and a huge waterfall or a little mud and a little waterfall lol absolutely gorgeous either way. Would recommend if you don’t get to go out into the actual island much.”

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2.Honolulu Haunts: Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour

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

Meet at the King Kamehameha Statue for a one-hour, one-mile walk past Iolani Palace, Red Rainbow, and Atlas Insurance. Your English-speaking guide shares Hawaiian history, local legends, and ghost stories. Buildings are viewed from outside, so expect a street-level tour, not an indoor investigation.

“Excellent historical information, makes me want to learn more about Hawaiian history.”

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3.Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour

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

This 70-minute morning walk links downtown Honolulu’s royal and civic landmarks, from the King Kamehameha statue to Kawaiahaʻo Church and King Lunalilo’s mausoleum. Local guide Susan is often praised for making Hawaiian history clear and lively. Expect a short route with plenty of standing and storytelling, not a brisk city hike.

“The story of Marvin Nogelmeier was very interesting. Hawaiian royalty and monarch chronology and personalities.”

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4.Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours on horseback at Kualoa Ranch, walking quiet trails through Ka’a’awa Valley and past WWII bunkers. Your local guide shares Hawaiian history and points out filming locations from movies including Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor. The group is limited to six, but check strict age, height and weight rules before booking.

“All of it was nice to just get on a horse and see it in nature and what it has to offer and the people that work there are extremely nice and want to help you have a memorable experience”

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5.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

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

At 7 p.m., Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui leads a 90-minute walk from the Kamehameha Statue through historic Downtown Honolulu. Hear Hawaiian legends and documented haunting accounts, visit the Hawaii Supreme Court Building, and take part in an interactive search for paranormal activity. It costs $35 per person and returns to the meeting point.

“We had a group ages 11-61 and everyone enjoyed the evening even if for different reasons. Some enjoyed for the historic aspect others for the storytelling and others for the sixth sense aspect of the tour.”

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6.Honolulu’s Walking Food Tour

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

Walk the Monsarrat Avenue area below Diamond Head with a guide such as Max or Nalu, stopping at local eateries for lunch-size tastings. Past tours have included tacos, sushi, fried chicken, smoothies, and dessert. The group is capped at 12, and the route stays within a few blocks.

“This was a fun tour I was happy to see one here i do think it could have use more options for food. But thw tour guide did say that it was new. Excited to see it again in Jan.”

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7.Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

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

Follow a self-guided, 1.6-mile route through downtown Honolulu, with more than 23 audio stories on Hawaiian royalty, political upheaval, art, and civic landmarks. The tour runs in English, takes about one to two hours, and uses Action’s app to trigger stories along the way. Start at Aloha Tower Marketplace and finish at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Statue.

“Nice walking tour. The app worked great and the history was very interesting. It got very hot in the afternoon so we ducked into buildings. Recommend to go in the morning while its cooler”

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8.Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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

Walk a self-guided route through central Honolulu, starting and ending at Aliʻiolani Hale. A phone-based English audio tour explains royal landmarks, historic buildings, public art, and local stories, with GPS-triggered commentary. It takes about one to two hours, costs $10.99 per person, and does not include entry to attractions.

“Great tool for a self guided tour of downtown Honolulu. Enjoyed the background info and artistic touches like voiced stories from historic people. Some your stops were more impressive than others, but the your makes it easy to skip and walk your own routes when you want. Overall, you can't beat the price for a good way to spend an afternoon in Honolulu. Would also recommend adding China town to the end of your tour. Bring earbuds so you can hear the sometimes quiet audio.”

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9.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

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

Meet storyteller Lopaka Kapanui at the King Kamehameha Statue for a 90-minute, half-mile walk through haunted downtown Honolulu. Hear documented accounts tied to the Royal Palace, Hawaii Supreme Court Building, and King Kalakaua Building, alongside Hawaiian legends and history. The tour costs $28, runs in English, and is wheelchair accessible.

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10.The East Waikiki Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $14

Join Hawaiʻi Walks for a two-hour, small-group walk through eastern Waikiki. Your guide connects the Natatorium, Kaimana Beach, Kapiʻolani Park, the zoo’s perimeter, and Diamond Head with Hawaiian history, nature, and local sustainability issues. The group is capped at four, and mochi ice cream is included.

“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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11.Self Guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

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

Ride from Waikiki in an air-conditioned vehicle to Manoa Falls, where you walk a well-maintained rainforest trail to a 150-foot waterfall, then visit Tantalus Lookout for views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. The hike is described as self-guided, though the outing also refers to a guide. No guide name is provided, so confirm what to expect before booking.

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12.Waikiki Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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

Explore Waikiki on a self-guided, GPS-enabled audio walk from the Royal Hawaiian Center to Duke Kahanamoku’s beachside statue. Shaka Guide’s narration covers Princess Bernice Pauahi, the banyan-lined International Marketplace, Waikiki’s landmark hotels, surf history and more. Go at your own pace, pause when you like, and share one $4 tour with a group of up to 15.

“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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13.Honolulu Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

Set out with a Lokafyer, a local host, for a private Honolulu walk planned around your interests. Choose a two-to-six-hour tour, agree on a start time and meeting place, and ask to finish wherever suits your plans. The route is customized, so share your priorities in advance. Paid attractions, food, drinks and transport are extra.

“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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14.Honolulu’s Waikiki Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

This phone-guided Waikiki walk pairs more than 45 audio stories with stops linked to Kawehewehe, Princess Kaiulani, Duke Kahanamoku, and the Moana Surfrider. Start at the Brothers in Valor memorial and finish at Waikiki Wall, at your own pace. Download the Action Tour Guide app before you go; the tour works offline afterward.

“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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