Downtown Honolulu Self-Guided Walking Tour
- 1–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step back in time and explore the charm of Historic Downtown Honolulu with our engaging audio tour! Discover the fascinating history, vibrant culture, and architectural wonders of this iconic neighborhood. Wander through bustling streets lined with historic buildings, lush green parks, and bustling markets as our expert guides share captivating stories and intriguing facts. From the royal palaces of the Hawaiian monarchy to the bustling Chinatown district, our tour covers it all. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Honolulu's past as you stroll through its historic streets. Whether you're a history enthusiast, culture lover, or simply curious traveler, this tour is sure to delight! "Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours."
Inclusions
What's included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
What's not
- Private transportation
- Meals and refreshment
Itinerary
The Kamehameha I statue is the starting point of the tour and has an unusual story associated with it. The statue is beautifully framed with the Ali’iolani Hale in the background. Pro tip: If you come near Kamehameha Day (June 11), the statue will be draped in long leis in celebration!
The Ali’iolani Hale is a gorgeous and historical building - the name meaning “house of heavenly kings.” Here, you’ll hear some fascinating backstory about the building, and why it’s so important!
The Kawaiahao Church is an extremely historic church - the first Christian chapel on the Hawaiian Islands. The audio goes deep into the building itself and the history surrounding it.
Located on the grounds of the Kawaiahao Church, this tomb contains the People’s King of Hawaii - King Lunalilo. An extremely well-loved monarch who did a lot for his people. Learn all about him and his legacy on the tour. This is a sacred spot - please be respectful.
This building is the City Hall of Honolulu - and is beautiful both inside and out. In the lobby, you can view the historic architecture, and also art exhibits from local artists on display!
An imposing building with dramatic Greek-style pillars out front, the State Library is a sight to behold. The tour details the long history of reading and writing in Hawaii, and how the library was established.
Iolani Palace is the last stop on the tour - and it’s quite the epic place to end! This Palace is easily the most significant building on the tour. This is because it was an actual palace that generations of Hawaiian royalty lived in. Heaps of landmark events in Hawaiian history - both good and bad - took place here at the palace.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour starts at the King Kamehameha Statue in Honolulu.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Shaka Guide Apps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour starts at the King Kamehameha Statue and ends at Iolani Palace.
- The tour takes about an hour without stops. Plan to spend about two hours total (more if you’re doing the Iolani Palace tour, which we highlight recommend).
- You’ll be walking so wear comfortable shoes.
- If you’re traveling in a group, everyone will need to purchase the tour individually or use a headphone splitter.
How it compares in Oahu
- Its from-price is 95% below the median of the 1319 experiences we list in Oahu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 974 of 1319.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Oahu
Oahu pairs Waikiki's famous beach and Honolulu's city life with volcanic craters, rainforest valleys and the legendary surf of its North Shore.
Waikiki's crescent of sand, backed by hotels and the volcanic crater of Diamond Head, is the island's classic image, and the hike to the crater rim gives sweeping views. Downtown Honolulu holds ʻIolani Palace, home of Hawaiʻi's last monarchs, and the memorials at Pearl Harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial, recall the attack of 1941.
Top-ranked sights in Oahu: Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Dole Plantation.
Special offers in Oahu
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