Explore Waikiki’s surf legacy, uncover mysteries, and follow Hawaiian royalty with our self-guided audio tour. Book now for a year-long adventure!
Explore Waikiki’s surf legacy, uncover mysteries, and follow Hawaiian royalty with our self-guided audio tour. Book now for a year-long adventure!
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Battery Randolph - This impressive concrete structure dates back to 1904, when President Taft ordered the construction of a “Ring of Steel” around Hawaii’s coast to defend against enemy battleships.
NOTE: This 1.3-mile tour highlights the key attractions of Waikiki in 1-2 hours.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return…
- Battery Randolph - This impressive concrete structure dates back to 1904, when President Taft ordered the construction of a “Ring of Steel” around Hawaii’s coast to defend against enemy battleships.
NOTE: This 1.3-mile tour highlights the key attractions of Waikiki in 1-2 hours.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
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Bali Oceanfront - These waters have sustained the Hawaiian people since the first Polynesians settled here between 400 and 1100 CE.
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Kavehevehe - A deeper blue surrounds a strip of light blue, where the ocean floor is a pristine expanse of sand. This is one of the four ancient healing sites in Waikiki.
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Princess Kaiulani Statue - Waikiki has been home to many famous figures, but one of its most cherished was Hawaii’s last heir to the throne, Princess Kaiulani.
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Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon - After Princess Ka’iulani’s passing in 1899, another Hawaiian hero emerged. Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary surfer of Hawaii, began his journey in the shadows of palm trees, or rather, on the crest of a distant wave.
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Royal Hawaiian Center - As one of Hawaii’s most iconic landmarks, this hotel opened in 1927. It has since hosted celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, presidents like Franklin Roosevelt, and the legendary Waterman Duke Kahanamoku himself!
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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach - Established in 1901, the Moana featured Hawaii’s first electric-powered elevator, still operational today! It’s also known for one of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries: The murder of Jane Stanford.
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Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue - In the early 1900s, surfing was a novelty to most. Then came one of the greatest surfers of all time to demonstrate the sport! Nearly everyone who saw Duke surf wanted to try it themselves. Duke sparked a surfing craze that spread worldwide!
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Kuhio Beach Hula Show - Approaching Kuhio Beach, one of the town’s finest beaches, it’s an ideal spot for relaxation. If you enjoy snorkeling or bodyboarding, this is the place! With concrete walls extending into the ocean on both sides, it also serves as a calm wading pool for families with children.
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Statue “Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole” - This statue honors Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole, the youngest son of a high Hawaiian priest. He resided here in Waikiki with his wife, Princess Elizabeth Kahanu.
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Waikiki Wall - To our right stands the Waikiki Wall. Initially, this concrete wall might seem out of place in this tropical paradise. However, it has been here for so long that it has become part of the landscape.
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Kalākaua Avenue - By the time Duke retired from the Olympics in 1932, he had earned three gold and two silver medals. He later served in World War II, held multiple terms as Sheriff of Honolulu, and contributed significantly to Hawaii’s fame and honor.
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Makua and Kila Statue - This statue depicts “Makua and Kila,” a young surfer and his unlikely companion: A Hawaiian monk seal. Greet them with aloha! They are always happy to welcome visitors and have been spreading aloha since they first arrived at this beach.
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Waikiki Walkway - The spirit of Duke and his legacy thrives in Waikiki. People surf, swim, laugh, and love. Until his passing in 1968, Duke’s hope was for these joys to continue.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Experience the thrill of the waves with this self-guided walking tour of Honolulu’s Waikiki neighborhood! Wander along the sparkling sands of Waikiki Beach and soak in the lively atmosphere of Hawaii’s iconic coastline. Discover Waikiki’s rich surfing history and explore the fascinating life of Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary figure who popularized…
Experience the thrill of the waves with this self-guided walking tour of Honolulu’s Waikiki neighborhood! Wander along the sparkling sands of Waikiki Beach and soak in the lively atmosphere of Hawaii’s iconic coastline. Discover Waikiki’s rich surfing history and explore the fascinating life of Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary figure who popularized surfing worldwide! Additionally, delve into a murder mystery at Waikiki’s first hotel, learn about Hawaiian royalty, and much more.
After booking, be sure to check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action. Enter your unique password to access your tour. A reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection is necessary for these steps. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
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.