Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers

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Oahu, USA

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10+ bookings last month.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Anita_D ·

Jan 2026

What a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the stories he told were very informative. Had a wonderful time walking to different sites and the whole group was very into the experience so that made it even better! Definitely recommend!

· Jason_S ·

Mar 2026

Lots of historical information about the past Hawaiian activities on the Island. Very easy communication with Mr. Kapanui and a wealth of knowledge. The length of the walk was just right, and learning about the spirits still lingering today. Overall, a great tour and would recommend for anyone interested in the history and paranormal aspect of Oahu.

Overview

Embark on an intense 1.5-hour journey through the haunted alleys of Honolulu, led by none other than Lopaka Kapanui—Hawaii's renowned Ghost Guy and star of YouTube’s Haunted Towns & Dead Files. Learn about bone-chilling hauntings at the Royal Palace and listen in awe to powerful tales from within Supreme Court Building that still linger today. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to unlock the mysteries behind some of Hawaii's most notorious legends.

Hear accounts of Hawaii's hauntings and Honolulu history
Visit the Hawaii Supreme Court Building
Experience led by Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui
Walking tour, an eco-friendly option

What's Included

Voted #1 Ghost Tour in the Nation by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards THREE YEARS STRAIGHT!
No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. The displayed tour price is the price you pay, plus state taxes
True documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
Authentic Hawaiian legends, history, and culture
Ghostly experience led by Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui

Food & drink
Motorized transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

King Kamehameha I Statue
447 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Parking on S. King and Punchbowl Streets is free after 6pm.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 pm

Itinerary

Downtown Honolulu

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 55 reviews

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Raquel_R, Apr 2026

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made things very interesting. We got to understand a lot of cool things about the paranormal.

Great experience and history of Oahu.

Jason_S, Mar 2026

Good spooks

Sam_C, Jan 2026

We enjoyed his enthusiasm to give jump scares and the lore and stories that he shared with us was very interesting and entertaining.

What a great experience....

Anita_D, Jan 2026

Fun and Spooky

Elizabeth_A, Oct 2025

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.

Hauntingly Fun

Lorie_S, Jul 2025

Interesting and fun experience. Unexpected activity in Hawaii. Great storytelling. I recommend this ghost adventure

Authentic Hawaiian Storyteller

carol_m, Apr 2025

Authentic Hawaiian storyteller! A unique experience, portraying the history and culture of the island. Very entertaining and excellent value.

Best Ghost tour!

Maria_F, Feb 2025

The guide is extremely knowledgeable about culture and Lore. Well known his work and storytelling skills. Great way to learn about the local history and stories of the Hawaiian people and their way to interact with nature. There is also a chance to take photos and participate in the stories.

5+ Stars!!! Not just stories, but real ghost activity!

Teresa_O, Jan 2025

What a night we had in Honolulu, learning about real-life tales of murder, vengeance, and redemption. Lopaka is an incredible guide on this journey to the invisible realms of consciousness, and kept us all on our toes. Best part -- we had photographic evidence of spirit activity at the Courthouse, and even captured a disembodied voice on our iPhone, intelligently answering one of our questions. It was a night to remember and I can't recommend Lopaka enough!

This tour is excellent!...

Ehukai_H, Dec 2024

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

Surprisingly not what I expected

Leeann_C, Oct 2024

I have been on ghost tours before this particular tour was one step further into the supernatural than I expected.

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Aaron_C, Sep 2024

We enjoyed the storytelling technique and how it was interactive. We are definitely going to book another tour with Lopaka in the near future!

Awesome Ghost tour!

Jose_F, Sep 2024

Extremely informative. Great stories and highly interactive. Highly recommend! Had a Great time! Loved the stories and opportunity to see another side of Oahu

Awesome!

LoisAnn_S, Aug 2024

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

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Julian_A, Jul 2024

Hearing locan Hawaiian history with ghost and folklore was great. I found the tour guide to be a great story teller.

Ghost tour

Veronica_G, Jul 2024

My daughter is a fan of the paranormal and ghost shows so I decided to book this tour for us. Our tour guide Mr. Kapanui knew a lot about the history of the locations we toured. We had a great time. Highly recommend

Awesome experience 👏

Ursula_Y, Jun 2024

My grandchildren were born here and raised in Arkansas. They wanted to experience the Hawaiian ghost story and they loved it 😊

Great storytelling!

Elisabeth_W, Sep 2023

We had a wonderful guide who kept us completely enthralled with his stories and deep command of Hawaiian history and folklore. This was also the first tour we did that was so interactive, complete with tips on photos and recordings to take!

Cool experience

Angelique_C, Jun 2023

This was a great experience that the whole family can enjoy! It was a mix of history and story telling that only a local guide would be able to convey. The sites were great too and the haunted tree was the best! Our only complaint is that it ended too soon! We would have loved to spend hours doing this!

We had a group ages 11-61...

Shannon_Q, Jun 2023

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.

Not so much walking ghost tour, more a wander for paranormal activity

Victoria_S, Oct 2022

I really wanted to like this tour, and Lopaka was a perfectly capable guide. However I had expectations the tour would involve lots of walking to see buildings and architecture, while hearing about the history of Honolulu including ghost stories. The tour is actually an exercise in searching for paranormal activity. We did not do much walking and there was not much historical information provided, relative to what I've seen on other ghost tours. We had to use our phones a great deal of the time to take photos and video and report any findings. I was disappointed as I felt the description of the tour could be clearer as to what was involved. I am not at all intending to disrespect anyone's beliefs with this feedback, it just unfortunately didn't meet my expectations. If you believe in or are interested in paranormal activity you will love this tour. But if you don't, then I would recommend just do a normal history walking or bike tour.

What a great tour. Lots...

Diana_K, Aug 2022

What a great tour. Lots of historical information, as well as ghost stories. The banyan trees were very creepy. Probably the highlight of the tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Aloha Diana, thanks so much for visiting with us and for the excellent review. Those banyan trees definitely make an impression! Mahalo!

Our guide was a great...

Shawna_H, Jul 2022

Our guide was a great story teller and kept our entertained. Very authentic and good Hawaiian history stories that were spooky and fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Aloha Shawna, it was my pleasure to host you both on our Ghosts of Old Honolulu tour. It only takes one to start a revolution! I wish you both much success and hope to see you again.