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Step into historic Honolulu and discover a side of Hawaiʻi that history books often obscure. The nineteenth-century Hawaiian Kingdom was an internationally recognized constitutional state whose monarchs built grand palaces, negotiated global treaties, and adopted electric lighting before the U.S. White House. On this immersive self-guided walking tour, a political historian and local resident lead you through cathedrals, royal barracks, government halls, and ʻIolani Palace. Untangle the story of royal diplomacy, sugar-oligarch pressure, U.S. Marines, and Queen Liliʻuokalani's courageous protest during the overthrow of 1893.
- A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 91 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Plan your journey from your arrival point in Honolulu to St. Andrew's Cathedral. Use the local journey planner for public transport options and the final walking section. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
From Kawaiahaʻo Church, plan your return to your departure point in Honolulu using the local journey planner. Check the nearest suitable public transport stop and the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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Founded by King Kamehameha 4 and Queen Emma, this Gothic Revival cathedral showcases the monarchy's international diplomacy and alignment with the Anglican Church to counterbalance American missionary influence.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Washington Place
The private residence of Queen Liliʻuokalani where she lived prior to and after her reign, and the site where she was arrested by forces of the Republic of Hawaiʻi in 1895.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hale Koa: Iolani Barracks
Built in 1870 under King Kamehameha 5 to house the Royal Guard, symbolizing the sovereign kingdom's standing military establishment.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Iolani Palace
The official royal residence of the Hawaiian Monarchy, an architectural marvel equipped with electric lighting before the US White House, and the central site of Queen Liliʻuokalani's yield of executive power under protest.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Ali'iolani Hale
Designed under Kamehameha 5 as the royal capitol and legal hall. On January 17, 1893, the annexationist Committee of Safety seized this building to proclaim the Provisional Government.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6King Kamehameha Statue
Located directly in front of Aliʻiolani Hale, standing as an enduring symbol of Hawaiian national unification and monarchical heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Known as the Westminster Abbey of Hawaii, constructed from coral blocks; site of royal state functions, sovereign oaths of office, and national gatherings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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