Waikīkī Royalty: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Dive beneath the surface of Waikīki on this self-guided audio walking tour and discover its rich past. Starting at the surf-rider statue, next to Queens beach, I’ll guide you along part of the Waikīkī Historical Trail and elaborate on many of its stories. Hali'a Tours designed this particular route to help enhance your understanding of our unique neighborhood in a fun and flexible way. We’ll stroll along the shoreline of Waikīkī beach, past the statue of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern-day surfing, and through Honolulu’s International Marketplace before heading deeper into the area’s beach-front suburbs. I’ll also tell you about a few celebrities including Don Ho, the Hawaiian pop musician, and provide some insider tips for exploring the area, like where to get a surf lesson, and where you can have a Mai Tai cocktail next to a famous 100-year-old Banyan tree.

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Location: Kauai

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for the Waikīkī Royalty audio tour? Can kids join?

A: There’s no age limit, so kids can definitely join! It's a fun way for the whole family to explore Waikīkī together. Just keep in mind that younger kids might need some supervision along the trail, especially near the beach.

Q: What should I wear for this audio tour? Is it a lot of walking?

A: Definitely wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet a lot! It's a walking tour, so lightweight clothing is best, and don’t forget your sunscreen. Since you’ll be near the beach, a hat or sunglasses could also help!

Q: Can I do the tour if it rains? What if I need to reschedule?

A: Yes, you can still do it even if it rains! The audio can be downloaded for offline use, so you can wait for breaks in the weather. As for rescheduling, since it's self-guided, you can do it at your convenience before or after your booking date!

Discussions

Just did the Waikīkī Royalty tour—what a blast!

I recently did the Waikīkī Royalty audio tour and it was such a cool experience! Starting at the surf-rider statue was perfect, and I loved hearing all the stories about Duke Kahanamoku. The tour took us through the International Marketplace, and I even found a spot for a Mai Tai right next to that huge Banyan tree! It felt really flexible and I could go at my own pace. Highly recommend it as a gift!

Considering gifting the Waikīkī Royalty audio tour!

I'm thinking about getting this audio tour for my parents. They love history and enjoy exploring. How long does it take to complete? And is it really worth it? I don’t want to waste my money on something they won't enjoy. Any thoughts?