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Downtown Honolulu Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Overview

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."

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the King Kamehameha Statue in Honolulu.

End Point

End point

The tour ends in Iolani Palace in Honolulu.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. King Kamehameha Statue

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!

Duration: 20 mins

2. Ali'iolani Hale

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!

Duration: 20 mins

3. Kawaiaha'o Church

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.

Duration: 20 mins

4. Tomb of King Lunalilo

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.

Duration: 20 mins

5. Honolulu Hale (City Hall)

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!

Duration: 20 mins

6. Hawaii State Library

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.

Duration: 20 mins

7. Iolani Palace

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.

Duration: 40 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Private transportation

Meals and refreshment

Entrance Fees

Parking Fees

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.

The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.

Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.

Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device

Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting

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