Private Honolulu Historical Tour

Overview

This tour is one of the best way to learn the history of Polynesia, Hawaii, and the royal heritage of the islands. Stops include: Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Sites and Archives, and Bishop Museum. Entrance fees to museums are not included in the tour. Please keep in mind Iolani Palace and Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Sites are closed Sunday and Monday.

City: Honolulu

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $144.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $144.00

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Private tour

Bottled water

Snacks

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (casual)

What To Expect

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (9)

DeAnna_J

Feb 2025

Great customer service and communication from the tour operator. Our guide was Ama. Ama, as a native islander, knows a lot about the history of Honolulu and Hawaii in general. We visited the Iolani Palace and the Bishop Museum. We elected to skip the mission part of the tour because I had blisters on my feet, but still received the history from Ama. Ama also took us through Chinatown, a scenic drive along the coast where he regularly surfs, and down to Honolulu Harbor, Merchant Row and to the royal cemetery / mausoleum. Great experience!

Sandra_B

Jun 2024

Tailored experience to gain the attention on my teen who’s been difficult to engage these days. Loved the Bishop Museum.

William P

May 2024

Fantastic job by Eva! She was very knowledgeable and solicitous to my wife who has mobility issues. We had a great time visiting historical sights such as the Bishop museum and the mission houses!