Iolani Palace Address |
364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Iolani Palace Admission Fee and Hours |
Iolani Palace Admission : Iolani Palace Entrance fee varies depending on the tour option you choose. Iolani Palace offers 3 tour and tickets options: Price - Adult - US$27 and Child - US$6 A volunteer docent leads the Guided Tour Visitors learn about the Iolani Palace’s history from its completion in 1882 to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy in 1893. Guests hear stories about the furnishings and Royal residents as they go through the 1st-floor staterooms and 2nd-floor private quarters. The tour ends with a self-guided tour of the basement Galleries. 2). Self-Led Audio Tour - Price - Adult - US$20 and Child - US$6 Audio tours allow Visitors to explore the Palace on their own while listening to a pre-recorded audio guide to the 1st and 2nd floors. The audio recording is 45 minutes in length and is available in : The tour concludes with a self-guided tour of the basement Galleries. Both Guided and Self-led tours will take about 60-90 minutes.
3). Basement Gallery Exhibit Tour - A shorter tour alternative is the Basement Gallery Exhibit tour (30 minutes) This is a self-guided tour of select treasures from : In addition, a free introductory video “A King's Noble Vision” is shown every half-hour in the Iolani Barracks. You can purchase tickets at the Ticket Office, located in the Iolani Barracks, Monday-Saturday from 8:30 am - 4 pm. You can also make a reservation by calling 808-522-0832 or online at their website.
If you are going to multiple attractions in the Honolulu area, we suggest buying a Go Oahu” card by Smart Destinations.
Iolani Palace Hours : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Sat) Closed on Sunday and all major US holidays Last ticket sold at 3:45 pm |
Getting to Iolani Palace in Honolulu |
By Car to Iolani Palace : (from Waikiki) - Head west on Ala Moana Blvd for about 2.5 miles - Right turn on Alakea Street - Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto S King St The vehicle entrance to the Iolani Palace Grounds is located off Likelike Mall, on the left of King Street between the Palace and the Hawaii State Library. There is limited metered parking on Iolani Palace grounds and nearby streets. Be aware that street parking near Iolani Palace may be limited, especially during the weekday during work hours. Please read posted signs, especially TOW AWAY information. There is also a private parking garage at Alii Place (1099 Alakea Street).
By TheBus to Iolani Palace : (from Waikiki) - Take route 2, 13, 42, or E towards downtown from Waikiki - Exit at Judiciary Building (Kamehameha Statue- closest stop), Honolulu Hale (City Hall), State Capitol, or Washington Place - Walk to the Iolani Palace from your stop
By Waikiki Trolley to Iolani Palace : (Hop-on Hop-off Bus) - Take the Waikiki Trolley, Red Line - historic line - Exit at Iolani Palace – across the street from the Judiciary Building and the Kamehameha Statue  Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu - $25.00
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Recommendations and Tips for visiting Iolani Palace in Honolulu |
- Combine your Iolani palace visit with Honolulu Chinatown and Honolulu Academy of Arts to make a full day - Selfie sticks, tripods, flash photography, and video are not permitted inside the Iolani Palace - If you are going to Multiple attractions in the Honolulu area, we suggest buying a Go Oahu” card by Smart Destinations. |
Website |
Visit the Iolani Palace Website for tourist information |
