Honolulu Royalty and Cultural Heritage Tour

Learn about Hawaiian Royalty, the first Missionaries, Hawai'i Five-0, the Kingdom of Hawaii, Elvis Presley, and much more.
We start at the Kamehameha Statue and head toward Kawaiaha'o Church and the Mission Houses Museum. From there we walk to the first Catholic Cemetery and then the Neal S. Blaisdell Center where the Statue of Elvis Presley is located.

Then Thomas Square Park to learn about Kamehameha III who is responsible for Hawai'i being the first non-Western sovereign Country in the World. He also created the Honolulu Police Department on our walk toward Queen Lili'uokalaniʻs private residence.

Afterward, you will see Saint Andrewʻs Cathedral and Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace as we head towards the Padre Monument and the oldest Chinatown in the United States.

You will see the oldest bar in Honolulu and can visit Sailor Jerryʻs tattoo shop on the way to Maunakea Marketplace. Then itʻs on to Aloha Tower, the State Capitol, and our finale behind 'Iolani Palace.

Meeting Point

King Kamehameha Statue

447 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA

This tour begins at the Kamehameha Statue in front of Ali'iolani Hale in Downtown Honolulu. It is located across King Street from 'Iolani Palace and on the other side of Punchbowl Street from Kawaiaha'o Church.

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 4 hours

King Kamehameha Statue

417 S King St, , Honolulu, 96813-2943, Hawaii

Begin the Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour at the Kamehameha Statue at Ali'iolani Hale across from 'Iolani Palace. You will recognize the area if you are Hawai'i Five-0 fans.

5 minutes

Ali'iolani Hale

417 King Street, , Honolulu, Hawaii

Ali'iolani Hale is the Supreme Court building in Hawai'i and was featured as the headquarters in the television show Hawai'i Five-0. The building also houses a free judiciary museum to visit.

5 minutes

King Lunalilo Mausoleum

957 Punchbowl St, Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, 96813-5042, Hawaii

See the Mausoleum for King William Charles Lunalilo or "the Peoples King" on the grounds of Kawaiaha'o Church and Cemetery. Located near Ali'iolani Hale and the 'Iolani Palace.

5 minutes

Kawaiahao Church

957 Punchbowl St., Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii

See the first Church on the island of O'ahu where Hawaiian Royalty like Queenʻs Ka'ahumanu and Keopūolani were baptized. There is also a fountain representing the springs which gave the Church itʻs name.

5 minutes

Honolulu Hale (City Hall)

530 S King St, , Honolulu, 96813-3014, Hawaii

View the building where the City and County of Honolulu conducts business. It is across the street from Kawaiaha'o Church near Ali'iolani Hale and 'Iolani Palace.

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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

553 S King St, , Honolulu, 96813-3002, Hawaii

Pass by the Mission Houses Museum with an option to stop and visit. Learn about the first Missionary Company in Hawai'i from New England whose descendants would overthrow the Hawaiian Monarchy.

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Neal S. Blaisdell Center

777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, 96814-2166, Hawaii

Opportunity to see the Elvis Presley Statue located at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Downtown Honolulu. It is where he performed the first live satellite televised concert "Aloha From Hawai'i."

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Thomas Square

925 S Beretania St, , Honolulu, 96814, Hawaii

Visit Thomas Square Park where the statue of Kauikeaouli, or Kamehameha III, is located. This park is the site where the Hawaiian Monarchy had their sovereignty restored in an event marked by Lā Ho'iho'i Ea, or Restoration Day.

5 minutes

Honolulu Museum of Art

900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, 96814-1495, Hawaii

Opportunity to pause the tour and visit the Honolulu Museum of Art near Thomas Square Park and Downtown. They have art collections from across the Pacific Ocean as well as the Doris Duke Theater and Estate Tour.

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Honolulu's Police Department Museum

801 S Beretania St, Honolulu, 96813-2501, Hawaii

View the Honolulu Police Department Museum and the real "Hawai'i Five-0" Headquarters. There is also a Law Enforcement Memorial on the complex by the Nagasaki Peace Bell.

5 minutes

Nagasaki Peace Bell

647 S Beretania St, Honolulu, 96813, Hawaii

The Peace Bell was given to the City of Honolulu by the survivors of the Nagasaki Atomic attacks in World War 2 as a gesture of reconciliation.

5 minutes

Eternal Flame Memorial

356-420 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, 96813-2420, Hawaii

Dedicated to the people of Hawai'i who have sacrificed their lives for the United States. The Eternal Flame is located across from the State Capital, near Queen Lili'uokalaniʻs Private Residence, with a view of the Punchbowl Crater.

5 minutes

Washington Place

320 S Beretania St, Downtown, Honolulu, 96813-2420, Hawaii

See the private residence of Queen Lili'uokalani called "Washington Place." It was built by her Father in Law before he disappeared and operated as a boarding house by her Mother in Law.

5 minutes

Saint Andrew's Cathedral

Queen Emma Square, , Honolulu, 96813-2304, Hawaii

Commissioned by Alexander Liholiho (Kamehameha IV) and his wife Queen Emma, this Anglican Church was inspired by the Gothic chapels in England. Queen Emma and British Queen Victoria were close personal friends.

5 minutes

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

1184 Bishop St, , Honolulu, 96813-2859, Hawaii

See where relicʻs of Hawai'iʻs two saints, Father Damien and Sister Marry Anne Cope, rest today at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace near Chinatown in Honolulu, Hawaii.

5 minutes

Roman Catholic Diocese Of Honolulu

1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, 96813-2859, Hawaii

Learn about the history of the Catholic Church in Hawai'i. You will see a Catholic Cemetery, hear about early converts and tribulations, their impact on the Kalaupapa Leapor Colonies, and more.

5 minutes

Chinatown

100 N Beretania St, , Honolulu, 96817-4712, Hawaii

Explore what is considered as the oldest Chinatown in the Nation during this Downtown Honolulu GPS-Guided Walking Tour. Hear the stories, sample the flavors, and smell the smells from this famous district.

20 minutes

Hawaii Theatre Center

1130 Bethel St, , Honolulu, 96813-2201, Hawaii

Learn about the history of the Hawai'i Theater in Chinatown from the Great Depression to the present. If you have reservations, you can pause the tour, enjoy the show and resume when you are ready.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park

1041 Bethel St, Chinatown, Honolulu, 96813-4301, Hawaii

Visit the park named in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a son of Chinese farmers who immigrated to the Kingdom of Hawai'i with his brother to work the sugar cane plantations. He would become known as the Father of the Chinese Revolution.

5 minutes

Maunakea Market Place

1120 Maunakea St, # 200, Honolulu, 96817-5100, Hawaii

When we get to Maunakea Street in Chinatown guests have the opportunity to pause the tour and explore the Marketplace. This area has great restaurants, art galleries, lei stands, fresh produce, and much more.

5 minutes

Walker Park

Queen Street, Fort Street, Honolulu, 96813, Hawaii

After leaving the statue of Hawaiian Patriot Robert Wilcox at the Fort Street Mall we will visit a park named after people who overthrew the sovereign Government in the islands.

5 minutes

Aloha Tower Marketplace

1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, 96813-4815, Hawaii

See where the USS Boston docked to overthrow the Kingdom, learn about the Hospitality Industry, and even see tropical fish. You can pause the tour to head into the tower or enjoy one of the restaurants and resume when you are finished.

10 minutes

Dillingham Transportation Building

735 Bishop St, Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, 96813-4817, Hawaii

Learn the history of the family that the Dillingham Transportation Building in Downtown Honolulu, Hawai'i is named for. It is located on Bishop Street as we leave Aloha Tower Marketplace.

5 minutes

Hale Koa: Iolani Barracks

Hawaii State Capitol grounds, 364 S King St, Honolulu, Oahu,, Honolulu, 96813, Hawaii

See the Hale Koa or Warrior House at 'Iolani Palace. The former barracks of the Royal Hawaiian Guard now houses a gift shop where you begin the tour of the Palace.

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Hawaii State Capitol

415 S Beretania St, , Honolulu, 96813-2425, Hawaii

Visit the Hawai'i State Capital and see the Father Damien Statue, State Seal, Aquarius Mural and hear about the two saints from these islands.

5 minutes

Queen Liliuokalani Statue

between the State Capitol Building and the Iolani Palace, Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii

See the Statue of Queen Lili'uokalani located between the Hawai'i State Capitol and 'Iolani Palace in Downtown Honolulu. You will hear a bit about her story and hear a song she composed during this tour.

5 minutes

Iolani Palace

364 S King St, , Honolulu, 96813-2900, Hawaii

We end this tour behind 'Iolani Palace at the Queen Lili'uokalani Statue but highly recommend you tour the Royal Residence before, during, or after this GPS-guided walking tour of Downtown Honolulu. Please make any reservations for the Palace Tour in advance and plan your route accordingly. But if the grounds are open, you can also walk around the outside for free.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

What's included:

• Audio Narration by Professional Local Guide
• GPS Guided with Turn-by-Turn Instructions
• Tour Code to Redeem on VoiceMap Mobile Application

Not included:

• Food, Drinks
• This is a SELF-GUIDED GPS-led audio tour