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Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour

15 Reviews 4.73 out of 5 stars Based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Honolulu, USA
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On average, this is booked 65 (50) days in advance.

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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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.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (pass by)

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.
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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.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Iolani Palace

Learn and discover the only Royal Palace in the United States and the statue of the last monarch of Hawaii, Queen Lilioukulani.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Semi Private Honolulu Historical Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-46689P12

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (casual)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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