Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Tripvia Tours
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you walk through the Honolulu Capital Historic District starting at the Ali'Iolani Hale, over to the Iolani Palace Grounds, south on King and Alapai Streets and then north through part of the Arts District. We'll point out and tell you about the historical attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials, and more that make up this beautiful part of the downtown. You'll also hear some of Honolulu's history, tales and legends of the early inhabitants. Tour highlights include the Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiahao Church, Kapu Law, Hawaii State Capital building & more! GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers
Departure Point
- Your tour begins on the Queen Street side of the Ali'iolani Hale government building.
- Your tour begins on the Queen Street side of the Ali'iolani Hale government building.
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Aliʻiolani Hale417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Your tour takes you on a journey through the capital city of Hawaii, with all the rich history and culture that defines this amazing place. The building we're in front of now is known as Ali'iolani Hale, or “House of the Heavenly Kings”.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Iolani Palace364 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiWe'll tell you about this incredible structure that was built in 1879 for King Kalakaua, who was the king of the Hawaiian Kingdom.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: King Kamehameha Statue417 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiHear the folklore about Hawaii’s most celebrated monarch, King Kamehameha I , while you visit his statue.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kanaina Building, Old Archives346 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, the Kanaina Building is considered an important example of Victorian architecture in Hawaii.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Patsy Takemoto Mink Statue and MemorialHonolulu, HI 96813Hear some of Patsy's greatest accomplishments and why they created a statue of her.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii State Library478 S King St, Downtown, Honolulu, HawaiiThis magnificent haven for book lovers started as a simple reading room, established in 1879 for the purpose of keeping unruly sailors out of mischief!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kawaiahaʻo Church957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Here, we'll tell you about Hawaii's oldest church.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tomb of King Lunalilo957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Hear why King Lunalilo refused to be interred in the Royal Mausoleum and instead is buried here.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Honolulu Hale (City Hall)530 S King St, , Honolulu, Hawaii We'll tell you about how the city hall building was constructed with some pretty impressive features.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives553 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiNow you might be wondering why it has the years 1820 and 1915 engraved on the front if it was built in 1921...we'll tell you.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi558 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813So as you may have guessed, there's a story behind this incredibly weird looking sculpture. It actually involves a very interesting natural phenomenon.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building650 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813As of 2006, this is Honolulu’s new municipal Building – the Frank F Fasi Building. The design is quite unique...hear why.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Seagull Schools' Early Education Center1130 Alapai Street, Honolulu, HI 96813These relaxed looking stone folks are located on the grounds for "Seagull Schools", a fun and innovative early childhood education center. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Honolulu Police Station842 Bethel St, Honolulu, HawaiiAs you check out their beautiful building, we'll tell you about something that is unique with the Honolulu Police Department....Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Nagasaki Peace Bell647 S Beretania St, Honolulu, Hawaiithe Bell of Nagasaki is a symbol of peace and friendship between the United States and Japan.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Queen's Conference Center1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Welcome to the Queen's Conference Center, a historic and cultural landmark of Honolulu. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Queen's Medical Center1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813This grand complex was the brainchild of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV. We'll tell you their vision.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii State Capitol415 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 In 1969, this remarkable building officially became Hawaii State Capitol. We'll give you details!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Washington Place320 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813This regal manor, built in 1842 by a clipper ship captain for his wife and young son, has quite the tale.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Capitol Modern250 S Hotel St, Second Floor, Honolulu, HawaiiThis museum is dedicated to showcasing the art and culture of Hawaii, and it is a must see destination for anyone interested in the rich history and traditions of the islands.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Queen Liliuokalani Statuebetween the State Capitol Building and the Iolani Palace, Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HawaiiHear what the Queen herself could have said....I was the last surviving member of the Kamehameha dynasty....Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Cathedral of St. Andrew229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813This magnificent place of worship is another dream King Kamehameha and Queen Emma had for their beloved Hawaii.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Queen Emma SquareQueen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813Originally named for Queen Emma, as of 2016, this pretty little area now shares that honour with James and Abigail Campbell.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fort Street MallFort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813The pedestrian only street mall was established in the 1960s as part of an effort to revitalize the downtown area, and it continues to be a popular destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii Theatre Center1130 Bethel St, , Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu’s Hawaii Theatre Center opened in 1922 to a world of Vaudeville and silent film.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kuma Kahua Theatre46 Merchant St, Honolulu, HawaiiThe building was donated to the Kumu Kahua Theatre Company formed with the goal of producing new works by Hawaii playwrights and works reflecting the diverse cultures and experiences of the people of Hawaii.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Podmore202 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Looking for substitutions for the bricks new-comers were accustomed to building with back home, they decided on.... we'll tell you what!Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Attraction tickets not included.
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you walk through the Honolulu Capital Historic District starting at the Ali'Iolani Hale, over to the Iolani Palace Grounds, south on King and Alapai Streets and then north through part of the Arts District. We'll point out and tell you about the historical attractions, statues, buildings, parks, memorials, and more that make up this beautiful part of the downtown. You'll also hear some of Honolulu's history, tales and legends of the early inhabitants. Tour highlights include the Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiahao Church, Kapu Law, Hawaii State Capital building & more! GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers
Departure Point
- Your tour begins on the Queen Street side of the Ali'iolani Hale government building.
- Your tour begins on the Queen Street side of the Ali'iolani Hale government building.
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Aliʻiolani Hale417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Your tour takes you on a journey through the capital city of Hawaii, with all the rich history and culture that defines this amazing place. The building we're in front of now is known as Ali'iolani Hale, or “House of the Heavenly Kings”.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Iolani Palace364 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiWe'll tell you about this incredible structure that was built in 1879 for King Kalakaua, who was the king of the Hawaiian Kingdom.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: King Kamehameha Statue417 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiHear the folklore about Hawaii’s most celebrated monarch, King Kamehameha I , while you visit his statue.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kanaina Building, Old Archives346 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, the Kanaina Building is considered an important example of Victorian architecture in Hawaii.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Patsy Takemoto Mink Statue and MemorialHonolulu, HI 96813Hear some of Patsy's greatest accomplishments and why they created a statue of her.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii State Library478 S King St, Downtown, Honolulu, HawaiiThis magnificent haven for book lovers started as a simple reading room, established in 1879 for the purpose of keeping unruly sailors out of mischief!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kawaiahaʻo Church957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Here, we'll tell you about Hawaii's oldest church.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tomb of King Lunalilo957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Hear why King Lunalilo refused to be interred in the Royal Mausoleum and instead is buried here.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Honolulu Hale (City Hall)530 S King St, , Honolulu, Hawaii We'll tell you about how the city hall building was constructed with some pretty impressive features.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives553 S King St, , Honolulu, HawaiiNow you might be wondering why it has the years 1820 and 1915 engraved on the front if it was built in 1921...we'll tell you.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sky Gate by Isamu Noguchi558 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813So as you may have guessed, there's a story behind this incredibly weird looking sculpture. It actually involves a very interesting natural phenomenon.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building650 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813As of 2006, this is Honolulu’s new municipal Building – the Frank F Fasi Building. The design is quite unique...hear why.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Seagull Schools' Early Education Center1130 Alapai Street, Honolulu, HI 96813These relaxed looking stone folks are located on the grounds for "Seagull Schools", a fun and innovative early childhood education center. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Honolulu Police Station842 Bethel St, Honolulu, HawaiiAs you check out their beautiful building, we'll tell you about something that is unique with the Honolulu Police Department....Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Nagasaki Peace Bell647 S Beretania St, Honolulu, Hawaiithe Bell of Nagasaki is a symbol of peace and friendship between the United States and Japan.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Queen's Conference Center1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Welcome to the Queen's Conference Center, a historic and cultural landmark of Honolulu. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Queen's Medical Center1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813This grand complex was the brainchild of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV. We'll tell you their vision.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii State Capitol415 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 In 1969, this remarkable building officially became Hawaii State Capitol. We'll give you details!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Washington Place320 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813This regal manor, built in 1842 by a clipper ship captain for his wife and young son, has quite the tale.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Capitol Modern250 S Hotel St, Second Floor, Honolulu, HawaiiThis museum is dedicated to showcasing the art and culture of Hawaii, and it is a must see destination for anyone interested in the rich history and traditions of the islands.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Queen Liliuokalani Statuebetween the State Capitol Building and the Iolani Palace, Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HawaiiHear what the Queen herself could have said....I was the last surviving member of the Kamehameha dynasty....Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Cathedral of St. Andrew229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813This magnificent place of worship is another dream King Kamehameha and Queen Emma had for their beloved Hawaii.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Queen Emma SquareQueen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813Originally named for Queen Emma, as of 2016, this pretty little area now shares that honour with James and Abigail Campbell.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fort Street MallFort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813The pedestrian only street mall was established in the 1960s as part of an effort to revitalize the downtown area, and it continues to be a popular destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii Theatre Center1130 Bethel St, , Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu’s Hawaii Theatre Center opened in 1922 to a world of Vaudeville and silent film.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kuma Kahua Theatre46 Merchant St, Honolulu, HawaiiThe building was donated to the Kumu Kahua Theatre Company formed with the goal of producing new works by Hawaii playwrights and works reflecting the diverse cultures and experiences of the people of Hawaii.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Podmore202 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813Looking for substitutions for the bricks new-comers were accustomed to building with back home, they decided on.... we'll tell you what!Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Attraction tickets not included.
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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