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Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour
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Mysteries of Hawaii leads a ghost story walk with Lopaka Kapanui through downtown Honolulu. The walk lasts 90 minutes from $35 per person. You meet at the King Kamehameha statue at 417 South King Street. Tours start at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday. You'll hear about royal ghosts and hauntings in nearby civic buildings as you learn the city's history.
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Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour at a glance
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Price | from $35 per person |
| Starts | 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday |
| Meeting point | King Kamehameha statue, 417 South King Street |
| Route | Downtown Honolulu near Iolani Palace and civic buildings |
| Ages | 6 and up, children with an adult |
| Group | Up to 50 guests |
| Main trade-off | Dinner and transport downtown arranged separately |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Authentic Hawaiian legends, history, and culture
- Ghostly experience led by Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui
- True documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
What's not included
- Food & drink
- Motorized transportation
Options
Which option to book
One option covers the guided downtown ghost walk. It leaves at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour | 7 p.m., Thu, Sat |
The catch: The 7 p.m. start leaves dinner and your ride downtown for you to arrange.
Route
How does the evening work?
The walk starts at the Kamehameha statue and follows ghost stories through the surrounding downtown streets.
- 90 min
1. Downtown Honolulu
Lopaka Kapanui connects royal history with hauntings around Iolani Palace. Stories also reach nearby civic buildings and the Hawaii Supreme Court.
The downtown circuit takes 90 minutes and returns to the starting statue. Your evening stays on foot around the nearby buildings. It doesn't include a ride back to Waikiki.
Pickup and meeting point
- Statue meeting: The King Kamehameha statue is the meeting landmark on South King Street. The operator's meeting address is 417 South King Street.
- Street parking: South King and Punchbowl Streets have parking near the meeting area. Check the signs at your chosen space before leaving the car.
- Walking gear: Walking shoes suit the downtown route. A light rain layer and a phone light or flashlight are recommended for the evening.
Before you book
- Plan dinner before meeting the guide. Food isn't part of the walk, and state tax is extra.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The walk gives you 90 minutes of royal history and ghost stories on Thursday or Saturday evening. You'll need your own way downtown for 7 p.m. Dinner isn't part of the ticket. It suits adults who want to hear tales by the civic buildings after dark.
To stay in Waikiki on Wednesday or Sunday, the Night Marchers walk costs from $35 per person. For daytime history across Waikiki and downtown, the Honolulu bike tour starts at 7 a.m., from $149 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Families bringing children under 6
- Travelers seeking a daytime history tour
- Guests needing dinner and hotel pickup included
Good to know
Know before you go
An adult must accompany children, whose tickets start at age 6. Some ghost stories may be unsuitable for children under 12. Your decision needs to account for the subject matter as well as the age band.
Bring a phone light or flashlight for the evening. Walking shoes and light rain protection are recommended. You'll be moving between downtown locations while the guide tells the stories.
The group meets at the King Kamehameha statue at 417 South King Street. Hotel pickup isn't included with this walk. Your route returns to the meeting point when the storytelling ends.
The booking limit is 30 guests, while the tour can take 50 in total. Your party may join other listeners. A smaller reservation doesn't turn the evening into a private tour.
Your ticket is for use on a phone. State tax is extra, and food isn't supplied. Plan dinner separately so the 7 p.m. meeting doesn't clash with your meal.
You need to cancel at least 24 hours before the walk for a full refund. Later cancellations receive none. A weather cancellation is also possible, so the evening isn't guaranteed to run in every condition.
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Questions
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- How much is the Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour?
It costs from $35 per person, plus state tax. The ticket covers 90 minutes of guided stories about downtown hauntings. Dinner and motorized transport aren't included. You'll need to arrange both around the meeting time if you're coming from Waikiki.
- Where does the Ghosts of Old Honolulu tour start?
It starts at the King Kamehameha statue at 417 South King Street. The departure time is 7 p.m. You'll walk through the surrounding civic area with the guide. The tour returns to the statue, which helps when planning your ride afterward.
- What days does the Ghosts of Old Honolulu tour run?
The walk runs on Thursday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Each departure lasts 90 minutes. Those evening sessions are the choices for this option. You should make your downtown travel plans around that start, since the ticket doesn't include hotel collection.
- Can children join the Ghosts of Old Honolulu tour?
Children aged 6 and up can attend with an adult. Some stories may be unsuitable below age 12. The focus is royal ghosts and city hauntings rather than a children's history lesson. Your child's tolerance for that material should guide the choice.
- Is the Ghosts of Old Honolulu tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour and its surfaces are wheelchair accessible. The walk lasts 90 minutes through downtown Honolulu. You still arrange your own transport to the statue. The accessibility of the walking route doesn't add a vehicle transfer to the ticket.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.