Discover Honolulu’s history on a self-guided audio tour. Explore iconic landmarks, royal heritage, and modern politics at your own pace.
Discover Honolulu’s history on a self-guided audio tour. Explore iconic landmarks, royal heritage, and modern politics at your own pace.
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King Kamehameha Statue - Kamehameha truly embodied his formidable beginnings. His peers described him as a formidable warrior who “moved in an aura of violence.” In the 1700s, many chiefs vied for dominance over the Hawaiian Islands.
NOTE: The tour spans over 1.6 miles, includes more than 23 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to…
- King Kamehameha Statue - Kamehameha truly embodied his formidable beginnings. His peers described him as a formidable warrior who “moved in an aura of violence.” In the 1700s, many chiefs vied for dominance over the Hawaiian Islands.
NOTE: The tour spans over 1.6 miles, includes more than 23 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
- Kawaiahaʻo Church - This is Kawaiahaʻo Church, once the national church of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
- Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives - This museum displays artifacts from Hawaii’s missionary era.
- Ali’iolani Hale - Initially, Kamehameha V constructed Ali’iolani Hale as a palace for Hawaiian royalty. However, King Kalakaua opted to transform it into government offices.
- Honolulu Hale (City Hall) - King Kalakaua returned from his global tour at the end of 1881. Hawaiians adorned the entire city and hung a grand “Welcome Home” banner across Honolulu Harbor. While Hawaiians celebrated Kalakaua’s return, others conspired against him…
Remember the Reform Party? This predominantly American political party gradually took control of Hawaiian politics following the 1875 Reciprocity Treaty.
- Patsy Takemoto Mink Statue and Memorial - This statue commemorates a more recent figure in Hawaiian history, Representative Patsy Takemoto Mink.
Patsy Takemoto was a third-generation Japanese-American who was raised in Hawaii.
- Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi - When observing Sky Gate, what do you perceive? Just a collection of curvy black tubes? Perhaps a simple spider web? A three-legged creature? Noguchi himself described Sky Gate as “an evocation to the skies of Hawaii.”
- Hawaii State Capitol - Before the Capitol Building was constructed, Hawaiians used the ‘Iolani Palace as their government seat. You’ll soon see the palace.
- Eternal Flame Memorial - This memorial pays tribute to the men and women who perished in the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor—“a date which will live in infamy,” as President Franklin Roosevelt stated.
- Washington Place - Notice the two-story mansion on our right, set back from the road? That’s Washington Place, the former residence of Queen Liliʻuokalani!
- Iolani Barracks - We are standing before the Iolani Barracks. Before Dole and the Annexation Club executed their coup against Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Barracks housed the Queen’s Royal Guard.
- Iolani Palace - Before us stands Iolani Palace, established in 1879. This is the only royal palace in the United States!
- Queen Liliuokalani Statue - As the 1900s progressed, Liliʻuokalani gradually withdrew from public life. She resided full-time in her home at Washington Place, where Native Hawaiians frequently visited her. To them, she remained their Queen. In return, Liliʻuokalani never ceased 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.”

- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and…
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
Embark on a self-guided walking tour to explore the rich history of Honolulu. Begin your journey at Iolani Palace to immerse yourself in royal Hawaiian heritage, then proceed to the iconic King Kamehameha Statue. Discover the modern political significance of the Hawaii State Capitol, admire the architectural splendor of Aliʻiolani Hale & Kawaiahaʻo…
Embark on a self-guided walking tour to explore the rich history of Honolulu. Begin your journey at Iolani Palace to immerse yourself in royal Hawaiian heritage, then proceed to the iconic King Kamehameha Statue. Discover the modern political significance of the Hawaii State Capitol, admire the architectural splendor of Aliʻiolani Hale & Kawaiahaʻo Church, and finish at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Statue, honoring Hawaii’s last monarch.
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages 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.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.