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 to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
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What's included
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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
End point
This tour will end at "Queen Lili‘uokalani Statue"
Good to know
You’re not done yet! It’s time to set up the tour you purchased.
Follow these steps now, while in wifi/signal. Do NOT wait until your travel date or while onsite.
1. Find the tour setup instructions:
>> Email: search for the phrase "Your tour operator sent you a message” OR “Set up your Action Tour Guide self-guided tour now." If it’s not in Inbox, check All Mail.
>> Viator App Messages: open the app, check Bookings, select View Voucher, and click on Contact Tour Operator
>> TripAdvisor App Messages:
open the app, check Account, select Messages
>> Text: check for a text from 415-980-4997
>> Can’t find it? Ask us to resend: https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/
2. Follow the set up instructions NOW, not later:
>> MUST do this before traveling to site. Requires WiFi/signal.
>> Do NOT wait until your travel date to access the tour for the first time. The tour is not tied to your travel date.
>> If you've reserved the tour for multiple participants (e.g., four people), the same password can be redeemed multiple times (e.g., four times).
>> For the tour guide app to function as intended, iPhones must be iOS 13 or above and Androids must be version 9 or above.
3. Not familiar with our self-guided audio tours? Watch this quick tutorial: https://actiontourguide.com/tutorial
⚠️ Important Note:
Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
Questions? https://actiontourguide.com/faq/
What to expect
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King Kamehameha Statue
10 min
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: This 1.6-mile-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Downtown Honolulu in 1-2 hours. -
Kawaiahaʻo Church
10 min
That’s Kawaiaha’o Church. At one time, this was the national church of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
10 min
This museum showcases items from Hawaii’s missionary period.
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Ali'iolani Hale
10 min
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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Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
10 min
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. -
Patsy Takemoto Mink Statue and Memorial
10 min
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. -
Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi
10 min
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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Hawaii State Capitol
10 min
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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Eternal Flame Memorial
10 min
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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Washington Place
10 min
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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Iolani Barracks
10 min
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
10 min
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
10 min
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.”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Honolulu).
Additional Information
- Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour
Can I cancel Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1–2 hours.
Where does it start?
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data.
What's included?
- 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!
What's not included?
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Which places does it visit?
It visits King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiahaʻo Church, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, Ali'iolani Hale, Honolulu Hale (City Hall), Patsy Takemoto Mink Statue and Memorial, Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi, Hawaii State Capitol.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by History with Action
