Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

7 Reviews 3.43 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and TripAdvisor | Oahu, USA
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1 to 2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Honolulu's rich history. Start at Iolani Palace, delve into royal Hawaiian heritage, then visit the iconic King Kamehameha Statue. Explore the Hawaii State Capitol's modern political significance, marvel at the architectural beauty of Aliʻiolani Hale & Kawaiahaʻo Church, and conclude at Queen Liliʻuokalani Statue, commemorating Hawaii's last monarch.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

21024001
Honolulu, HI 96813, USA

This tour will end at "Queen Lili‘uokalani Statue"

What To Expect

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King Kamehameha Statue

Kamehameha certainly lived up to this dramatic start. His contemporaries described him as an intimidating warrior who “moved in an aura of violence.” During the 1700s, numerous chiefs battled for control of the Hawaiian Islands.NOTE: The tour is over 1.6 miles long, with more than 23 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kawaiahaʻo Church

That’s Kawaiaha’o Church. At one time, this was the national church of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (pass by)

This museum showcases items from Hawaii’s missionary period.
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Ali'iolani Hale

Originally, Kamehameha V built Ali’iolani Hale as a palace for Hawaiian monarchs. But King Kalakaua decided to convert it to government offices.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Honolulu Hale (City Hall)

King Kalakaua returned from his world tour at the end of 1881. Hawaiians decorated the whole city and strung a grand “Welcome Home” banner across Honolulu Harbor. But as Hawaiians celebrated the return of Kalakaua, others plotted his downfall…Remember the Reform Party? This was the mostly American political party that slowly took control of Hawaiian politics after the 1875 Reciprocity Treaty.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Patsy Takemoto Mink Statue and Memorial

This statue honors a more recent figure in Hawaiian history, Representative Patsy Takemoto Mink.Patsy Takemoto was a third-generation Japanese-American who grew up in Hawaii.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi

When you look at Sky Gate, what do you see? Just a collection of bendy black tubes? Maybe a simple spider web? A three-legged animal? Noguchi himself described Sky Gate as “an evocation to the skies of Hawaii.”
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hawaii State Capitol

Prior to the construction of the Capitol Building, Hawaiians used the ‘Iolani Palace as their seat of government. You’ll see the palace soon.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eternal Flame Memorial

This memorial honors the men and women who died in the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor—“a date which will live in infamy” in the words of President Franklin Roosevelt.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Washington Place

See that two-story mansion on our right, set back from the road? That’s Washington Place, the one-time home of Queen Liliʻuokalani!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iolani Barracks (pass by)

We’re standing before the Iolani Barracks. Before Dole and the Annexation Club completed their coup against Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Barracks housed the Queen’s Royal Guard.
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Iolani Palace (pass by)

Before us stands Iolani Palace, dating back to 1879. This is the only royal palace in the United States!
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Queen Liliuokalani Statue

As the 1900s wore on, Liliʻuokalani gradually retreated from public life. She took up full-time residence in her home at Washington Place, where Native Hawaiians visited her constantly. To them, she never stopped being their Queen. And in turn, Liliʻuokalani never stopped loving her people. In her memoir, she wrote:“It is for them that I would give the last drop of my blood; it is for them that I would spend, nay, am spending, everything belonging to me.”
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
  • Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
  • Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
  • Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.

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