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13 Honolulu History & Ghost Tours on Oahu, Ranked

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The good honolulu history & ghost tours on Oahu fill up fast, and the best fill up first. Ranked below are the 13 to beat, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar closes.

Honolulu Haunts and Hauntings Ghost Tour

Honolulu Haunts and Hauntings Ghost Tour - Stop 1: Iolani Palace Grounds and the Queen Who Still Watches

1.Honolulu Haunts and Hauntings Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32Our pick

Walk Honolulu’s claimed haunts in about an hour, guided by locals with researched history and respectful spooky stories for $32.

“This tour was deeply interesting. Lon was our guide and he is a compelling storyteller. We enjoyed walking around to the different sites and hearing about history and culture including paranormal activity. It was clear to us that Lon is passionate about guiding tours and sharing stories. We appreciated everything about it and highly recommend!”

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Honolulu Haunts: Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour

Honolulu Haunts: Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour - What You’re Really Buying for $27

2.Honolulu Haunts: Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour

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

Walk Honolulu’s haunted downtown with a local guide, hearing ghost stories tied to Iolani Palace, Red Rainbow, and Atlas Insurance.

“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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Historical Honolulu Bike Tour

Historical Honolulu Bike Tour - Ala Wai canals and waterfront routes you’d skip without a guide

3.Historical Honolulu Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Honolulu history by bike on a small-group ride past Waikiki, Chinatown, Iolani Palace, and Aloha Tower, with helmets, snacks, and photos.

“First morning in Honolulu we scheduled this tour. Our tour guide Kelly took us on a four hour adventure to parts of the local venues we would not have otherwise seen or found on our own. Treat yourself and take a bike ride around Honolulu with Kelly.”

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Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour

Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour - Lopaka Kapanui’s storytelling is the main event

4.Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour at Kapiʻolani Park: a 7pm, 90-minute night walk with Lopaka Kapanui for $35.

“Lopaka is such a good story teller, he is so full of the history of Hawaii and its people. I am going to go out to the places he spoke about before I leave the island.”

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Downtown Honolulu Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings

Downtown Honolulu Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings - The 3-hour route: every stop has a reason

5.Downtown Honolulu Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Downtown Honolulu food tour with 5 local tastings plus a secret dish, paired with Waikiki landmarks and stories in a small group.

“Stella, was a lovely guide. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience worthwhile and enjoyable. There was a great selection of foods, I would definitely recommend people to try this experience.”

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Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour - Downtown Honolulu history that sets up the hauntings

6.Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

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

A 90-minute ghost-and-history walk through downtown Honolulu with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, ending near where you started.

“This tour is excellent! Kahu Lopaka is an excellent story Teller. I will join another tour soon. Thank you for this awesome experience!”

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Honolulu Night Marchers Ghost Tour

Honolulu Night Marchers Ghost Tour - Who this suits best in Honolulu

7.Honolulu Night Marchers Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Native Hawaiian-led Night Marchers ghost tour in Downtown Honolulu. Chilling mythology and documented accounts for $35, 90 minutes.

“Best haunted walking tour! A lot of history and knowledge. So happy we chose this experience to share on Oahu”

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Waikiki Ghost Tour: Torches & Terrors

Waikiki Ghost Tour: Torches & Terrors - Stop-by-stop: Torches & Terrors across five Waikiki landmarks

8.Waikiki Ghost Tour: Torches & Terrors

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Waikiki Ghost Tour: Torches & Terrors is a 1-hour night walk on Oahu with local history, torches, and chilling legends.

“Terry told lots of spooky stories at several stops as we walked along Kalākaua Ave. Some of the stories even gave me chills. I also learned a lot about Hawaiian history. He's a great storyteller and very friendly.”

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Through A Glass Darkly The Strange and Tragic History Of Honolulu

Through A Glass Darkly The Strange and Tragic History Of Honolulu - Starting at King Kamehameha I Statue: The Setup You Wish You Had

Spiritual Hawaiian Culture Tour from Honolulu

Spiritual Hawaiian Culture Tour from Honolulu - Your half-day route from Honolulu: south/east Oahu in 6 hours

10.Spiritual Hawaiian Culture Tour from Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $292

Half-day spiritual culture tour on Oahu from Honolulu, guided by a native Hawaiian Kahu or Kumu with sacred stops, lunch, and pickup.

“This Spiritual Hawaiian Culture Tour was one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip. Our guide, Simina, was outstanding. Her deep knowledge of Hawaiian history, traditions, and spiritual practices added so much depth to every stop along the way. She shared powerful stories that helped us understand the struggles, resilience, and dedication of the Hawaiian people—how much they fought to preserve their culture and how that effort shaped the beauty we see in Hawaiʻi today. Because of her insight, we didn’t just learn facts; we gained a real appreciation for the heart and spirit behind the culture. Simina’s passion and respect for the islands made the tour feel authentic,…”

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Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District

Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District - The 1-Hour Walk Through Six Former Brothels

11.Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $60

A one-hour, $60 guided walk through Honolulu’s former red-light district, stopping at six sites tied to 1930s–1944 Chinatown.

“Absolutely fascinating and awesome tour! The underside of life in Honolulu during WWII comes to life as Jackie and Jim took us back through history. Entertaining and educational. I highly recommend!”

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Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour - Starting in the Royal Heart: Aliʻiolani Hale and King Kalakaua

12.Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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

Follow a self-guided smartphone route through downtown Honolulu’s historic landmarks with auto-playing stories, GPS tracking, and flexible timing.

“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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Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour - The 1.6-Mile Route: Stop-by-Stop Highlights from Kamehameha to Liliʻuokalani

13.Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

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

A low-cost self-guided Honolulu audio walk through royal sites, WWII memorials, and modern icons, built for offline use.

“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.”

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