Private Honolulu Historical Tour: Explore Polynesian, Hawaiian and Royal Heritage Sites
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Honolulu
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Polynesia, Hawaii, and the royal heritage of the islands on this private Honolulu historical tour. Visit iconic sites like Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Diamond Head State Monument - Drive around the ancient volcano on Diamond head road and see Diamond head light house, stop at Diamond head scenic point overlooking neighbor islands Molokai, Lanai and Maui ( on a clear day ), see the monument of Amelia Earhart, the American aviator and writer, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Pacific ocean.
  • National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - Drive through one of the national military cemetery and learn about WWII. Also incredible view from above over the Honolulu metropolitan area, Waikiki and Diamond head. This is the ONLY volcano you will be able to drive into on the tour.
  • Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives - Walk back in time to 1820 and visit the first missionary settlement on the islands of Hawaii. See the first brick building ever built and the very first church on Oahu and learn about the history of the mission families who brought Christianity to Hawaii.
  • Iolani Palace - Learn and discover the only Royal Palace in the United States and the statue of the last monarch of Hawaii, Queen Lilioukulani.
  • King Kamehameha Statue - Learn about the first king of the Hawaiian kingdom, Kamehameha The Great, and about his life and his legacy.
    Also see the Supreme Court Building and learn about the history of the Hawaiian constitution through the ages.
  • Bishop Museum - Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state of Hawaii and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific. It has one of the largest natural history specimen collections in the world, serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians as a primary purpose.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Private tour experience
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks provided
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This expedition is an excellent choice for delving into the past of Polynesia and Hawaii, particularly the monarchical lineage of these islands. You’ll be visiting Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Sites and Archives, and Bishop Museum. However, keep in mind that entrance costs for museums aren’t covered by the tour, and the Iolani Palace alongside the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Sites are not open on Sundays and Mondays.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (casual)
Location
Diamond Head State Monument
18th Ave., Waikiki
Cancellation Policy

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

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Linda_s
Jul 30, 2023
Terrific history tour of Hawaii! - Eva, our guide, so fun, nice and full of information. Museums so interesting. Hot day but Eva had water nice AC. So much Hawaiian history. Mahalo!
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Dmm24kt
Mar 25, 2023
This is what a private tour should be! - This was exactly what a private tour should be! Our plane was late landing, and Eva easily accommodated later pick up than originally set. She then gave us the option of how to spend our limited time with her and recommended things that we could do on our own later in order to maximize our time with her. This allowed us to spend an entire afternoon at the bishop museum with her as our private instructor. On the way to and from the museum she kept up a continuous commentary/explanation of Hawaiian history, practices and culture. She easily answered all questions and volunteered much information that I would never have thought to ask. When the museum closed, rather than merely dropping us off, she took us to the Iolani palace, supreme court building, and mission houses in order to show where we should go the following day on our own, and how to maximize our experiences there without her. On a scale of 10, Eva was a 12!
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Benelly
Jan 1, 2022
Personalized Tour with Simina~ - Simina surpassed our expectations! She is incredible knowledgeable, informative, friendly and accommodating! The minute I met her I knew we had made the right choice by booking with Spiritual Hawaii Tours. She took us to the best site seeing, educated us throughout the whole tour on the Hawaiian Culture, History, spirituality and more! I did this tour with my 19 & 10 year old, and my aunt. She made everyone feel comfortable and included. Thank you, Simina for giving us the best of you during our tour and making this such a memorable experience from beginning to end 🌺
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74chioman
Aug 12, 2021
Our tour was perfect! - I wish we had used this company for our earlier tours. We are history buffs and booked the Historical tour. Our tour was perfect! Tony our guide knew the history of the island. He was very knowledgeable and added many personal touches. We learned about the Hawaiian culture, history, food, and more! I would go again and encourage others to explore the island’s rich history and legacy. Loved, Loved Loved it.!!! I’d give our guide ten stars if possible Mahalo
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Foye_d
Jul 7, 2021
Hawaii historical tour - I would give this a 10 star rating if I could! Simina was a Great host and tour guide! Excellent knowledge of the Hawaiian culture & history. Got to see Diamondhead point & the suburb. Beautiful homes of the wealthy and famous. Got a history and a visit to the original missionaries home, the royal palace, State Capital building, Chinatown, Bishop museum, the port light house and of course Waikiki and its highlights. My new hero is duke kahanamoku and his beach restaurant! The 6-7 hour tour was exactly what we wanted. Thank you!
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