10 Walking Tours in Honolulu That You Shouldn't Miss

June 2, 2021 Renato Branum

The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
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1. Honolulu Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

2. Waimea Waterfall & Nature Walk

Karma Tours Hawaii
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Waimea Falls is a 3.5-mile hike over mostly flat, paved ground, surrounded by magnificent botanical gardens and historical sites, which concludes with a 45-foot waterfall. The hike is a cultural experience best enjoyed when time is taken to relax and enjoy the surroundings. We spend some time at Waimea Bay to watch the expert surfers and daring divers take on the dangerous waters. Highlights • Scenic drive to North Shore and Waimea Valley • Waimea Valley • Visit Hale O Lono • Waimea Falls and Botanical Gardens • Short visit to Waimea Bay • Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site • Lead by nature and hiking expert • Small-group hike to Waimea Waterfall • Easily accessible waterfall on Oahu (45 Ft) • Free Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry/Admission ticket to Waimea falls

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By MK1861

wanted to see Oahu outside of Honolulu and this tour was perfect. Kilimi was our driver/guide for the day Pickup on time and spent the whole day touring. Overlook points, coffee plantations, dole plantation, beach towns, old sugar mill, beaches, Kuala ranch and more. Stopped near numerous food trucks for lunch and food we choose was good. After end of tour drop-off, discovered cell phone left in Vehicle. Contacted office and they helped get guide to return to hotel with phone(Whew). Would use company again for another tour.

3. Visit the Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin and USS Missouri with a Veteran

Restaurant 604, 57 Arizona Memorial Dr, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA Keawe Adventures
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Our guides are US Veterans! We provide a unique way to experience Pearl Harbor. The tour is a privately guided tour of the Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin and USS Missouri. We will share our personal experiences of the military and war; and we will also share the history of Pearl Harbor and WWII during our visit to these significant sites. Your experience will be one of a kind! Admission to all sites are included on this tour. This is the most "VIP" tour of Pearl Harbor. Adjustments may be made to the tour upon request.

Inclusions: Admission to Arizona Memorial, Admission to USS Missouri Battleship, Admission USS Bowfin Submarine

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Jenne J

The history that was shared on our tour was invaluable. Our group included three generations and all of us learned so much from our guide! Perfectly timed and well orchestrated. Highly recommended for any history enthusiast.

4. Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Honolulu

Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii Flytographer
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Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in Oahu and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Honolulu, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. We specialize in: - honeymoons - family trips - engagements - anniversaries - romantic getaways - multi-generational trips - babymoons - solo travellers - and just because! With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Flytographer is the global leader in vacation photography and has captured over 3 million memories for travellers across six continents. We’ve been featured across A-list media, including Conde Nast Traveler, Oprah, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Huffington Post, & many more.

Inclusions: Private photo shoot with a professional photographer for individuals, couples and groups, Online image gallery delivered within 5 days of your shoot, 15 - 60 high-resolution digital photographs (based on package), All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Proposal photography not included with this package, Entrance fees to shooting locations, Food and drinks, Transportation to and from photoshoot

Reviewed By gratefulfortravel

We use flytographer all over the world when we travel, but it was fun to do a shoot here in Victoria during COVID. I would highly suggest if you're looking for good photos of your family.

5. Take a hike Oahu/Circle Island tour

Take A Hike Oahu
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Take A Hike Oahu is the only private customer site seeing and adventure tour company on Oahu we’re the only company that will customize your tour 100% to suit your family our guides are knowledgeable of the whole island and will spend the day showing you all the beautiful secret spots of Oahu along with telling you the history and legends of Hawaii we go out of our way to make sure you have the most unforgettable day in Hawaii with Take A Hike Oahu . Come let us treat you like family for the day Aloha ‍♂️

Inclusions: Private transportation

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Reviewed By 676lourdesc

Had a fantastic experience with my man on a one-day tour and hike to Lalumha Falls. The main hike to the falls took about 1.5 hours total, and our guide (Seamus) was great — very positive and energetic. We also did some light hiking by a beach on Oahu, and the main hike to the falls was followed by beach time on Oahu’s north shore. Great day; definitely recommend this experience!

6. The East Waikiki Walking Tour

Public Art "Surfer on a Wave", Kapahulu-Zoo Trail, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Hawai'i Walks
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Hawai'i Walks is a walking tour company that is historically literate, compelling, and sustainable. Our expert guides all possess advanced degrees and are experts in Hawaiian flora, fauna, and history. Most tours just scratch the surface of what it means to be in Hawai'i, while our guides cover geological and human history throughout the Pacific, present local social issues, and in-depth descriptions of the animals and plants that you encounter. We share this information through the lens of sustainability, discussing the various impacts of industry in Waikiki while providing customers with information they need to be better consumers while visiting the islands. If you're looking for an expansive background on the region you are visiting, join us on our nature and history tour today!

Inclusions: Enjoy free local mochi ice cream while we take a break 45 minutes into our tour

Exclusions: We do not provide bottled water, but will have sterilized hydroflasks with cold water for your use during the tour if you forgot your own.

7. Stairway to Heaven Hike Hawaii

1849 Ala Aolani St, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA Lets hike Hawaii
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You will experience an unforgettable hike in your life!! We will have picture breaks where you can take pictures or I will take your pictures with your phone.

Inclusions: 3 X 500CC Cold bottled water, Snacks

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8. Hawaii Adventure Photography

Sandy Beach, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA Michelle Jost
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This Adventure photo session takes you to a stunning location. At the photo location, you have marvelous views of the coastline and an old volcano crater in the background.

Inclusions: $49 Photos Credit per person for future purchases (expl. 2 people =$98 Credit) , Somewhere between 50 to 150 beautiful portraits to choose from , Private viewing Gallery. , All images are professionally retouched, ready to be printed on your own , All Fees and Taxes included

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Reviewed By Departure377466

If you have an interest in getting professional photographs while on vacation in Oahu, trust Michelle Jost for your needs. Michelle was very accommodating, and it was greatly appreciated. She was very helpful in staging our photos and they turned out brilliantly. My wife was very pleased with how they turned out. Would definitely book for other occasions.

9. Hawaii Beach Photography

Sherwood Beach, Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795, USA Michelle Jost
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This Beach photo session takes you to a stunning location. At the photo location, you have marvelous views of the coastline and mountain range in the background.

Inclusions: $49 Photos Credit per person for future purchases (expl. 2 people =$98 Credit) , All images are professionally retouched, ready to be printed on your own , All Fees and Taxes included, Somewhere between 50 to 150 beautiful portraits to choose from , Private viewing Gallery.

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10. Hawaii's Magnificent Cliffs Photography

Spitting Cave, 7 Lumahai St, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA Michelle Jost
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This Adventure photo session takes you to a stunning location. At the photo location, you have marvelous views of the ocean and cliffside views with Diamond Head on the horizon.

Inclusions: $49 Photos Credit per person for future purchases (expl. 2 people =$98 Credit) , All images are professionally retouched, ready to be printed on your own , All Fees and Taxes included, Somewhere between 50 to 150 beautiful portraits to choose from , Private viewing Gallery.

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Reviewed By Departure377466

If you have an interest in getting professional photographs while on vacation in Oahu, trust Michelle Jost for your needs. Michelle was very accommodating, and it was greatly appreciated. She was very helpful in staging our photos and they turned out brilliantly. My wife was very pleased with how they turned out. Would definitely book for other occasions.

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