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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR

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Hawaii
 
4.9
15762 ratings
$4.99
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Iolani Palace which is a historic building in Honolulu, Hawaii and included in the walking tour
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a historic building in downtown honolulu on a cloudy day which is included in the city tour
Iolani Palace which is a historic building in Honolulu, Hawaii and included in the walking tour
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR

Hawaii
4.9
15762 ratings
$4.99

About The Tour

Did you know that Oahu is home to the only royal residence in the United States? From the unification of the islands to the overthrow of the monarchy, Hawaii has a distinct history. This tour takes you in depth to learn about the people and history behind these iconic places. Learn all about it on Shaka Guide’s Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Learn about Hawaii's royal history
•⁠ Combine with official Iolani Palace tour (sold separately)
•⁠ Try some local eats

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: Around 9:00 a.m. (before it gets too hot)
Tour Starting Point(s): King Kamehameha Statue

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Sample Tour Audio

Start of Tour - Statue & Hale
Walking to Kawaiahao Church / Territorial Office Building
King Lunalio Tomb

Tour Stops

Tour Route

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  • GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP

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  • CLASSIC ROAD TO HANA TOUR
  • LOOP ROAD TO HANA
  • REVERSE ROAD TO HANA
  • SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR
  • WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR
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  • Kohala Coast Backcountry Tour
  • South Island Epic Coastal Journey
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  • GRAND CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP
  • North Shore Kauai Driving Tour
  • Waimea and Na Pali Driving Tour
  • Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour
  • Poipu and Koloa Driving Tour

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Reviews

 
4.9 (15762 Users)

Best Honolulu walking tours!

  • Gstering
  • 1 year ago
  • iOS

I had so much fun and learned a lot of history.

  • Shaniqua Battles
  • 1 year ago
  • Android

I gotta say that this app is the absolute BEST. We prepaid months in advance for a guided tour in Honolulu and honestly we felt like we got more out of this app than we did the live tour. Not only does this app take you to all of the cool places, it gives you amazing facts, turn by turn instructions, plays awesome music inbetween stops (relative to the trip locale) and it allows you to pick which places you want to go (or to not go to) on a given route. Buy it!! You wont regret it!!

Saved Oahu for us

  • Traveler327
  • 2 years ago
  • iOS

We spent most of a month on the Hawaiian islands and Oahu was our last island and definitely our least favorite. Since my Husband permanently uses a wheelchair, regular tours and beaches are mostly unavailable to us, so we really rely on exploring on our own. The north shore circle tour was our favorite day on Oahu. You think of Oahu as just mostly Waikiki and Honolulu, which was too much city for us. This tour showed us that more natural side of Oahu and was,like every other Shaka app we’ve used, absolutely flawless. We also enjoyed the Honolulu city walking tour. We got a lot of great historical information. Interestingly, we had a private guided tour of the Missouri and Pearl Harbor and on the drive there and back, she was talking about Hawaiian history and culture and in my head, I kept saying, Shaka already told us that. So I will say, the information is spot on to what you would receive from even a highly rated tour. The Shaka apps are maybe my favorite apps ever in terms of how useful, interesting and easy to use. Worth every penny and then some. We used it on 4 islands and it greatly enhanced our trip. Now that we’re home, we find ourselves missing Shaka and his corny jokes and laugh.

Is Waikiki separate from Honolulu?

Waikiki is a district situated a few miles southeast of downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. While Waikiki is part of the city of Honolulu, downtown Honolulu refers to the more central urban area, which includes historical sites, gover...

Where is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. Known for its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and modern amenities, Honolulu is the state capital and the largest city of Hawaii. It offers a blend of historical landmarks and natural beauty. Ex...

Where is Downtown Honolulu?

Downtown Honolulu is situated in southern Oahu, near the harbor and the state capitol. It's the heart of the city, housing historical landmarks like Iolani Palace, the State Capitol building, Aloha Tower, and the vibrant Chinatown district. Explor...

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
Self guided audio tour

Tour FAQs

This tour takes you around Downtown Honolulu, a unique historic neighborhood. The tour starts at the King Kamehameha Statue and ends at Iolani Palace.


Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! 


  • Ali’iolani Hale 
  • Kawaiahao Church 
  • King Lunalilo’s Tomb 
  • Honolulu Hale 
  • State Library 
  • Iolani Palace 

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

No, this tour can only be done in one direction. 

  • Sneakers/comfortable shoes
  • Headphones
  • Water
  • Sunscreen 
  • Sun glasses and/or Hat
  • Camera

  • $4.99 per person: Shaka Guide’s Historic Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour
  • $15.00 - $25.00 per person: Lunch
  • $20.00/adult and $6.00/child: Iolani Palace Self-Led Audio Tour

No, everyone participating in the tour must make a purchase and download the tour separately. 



Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? 

Feel free to message us through the in-app chat box, Facebook Messenger, our emailor give us a call at (808) 201-8138. We will be glad to help and answer your questions as soon as possible!


Mahalo,

Shaka Guide

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