History & Culture Tour in Honolulu via Segway
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Explore Honolulu’s history and culture for 2.5–3 hours with Segway of Hawaii! Start with a fun lesson, then glide to historic Mission Houses, Kawaiahao Church, and Iolani Palace. Visit the King Kamehameha Statue, State Capitol, and vibrant Chinatown, pass Hotel and Bishop Streets, and see Honolulu Harbor and Aloha Tower. Continue along Ala Moana Beach Park, enjoying ocean views and tropical scenery. See surfers at Point Panic, the Ehime Maru Memorial, Echo Stone, and panoramic cross-island vistas. Learn about Hawaii’s royal past and spot whales in winter. Book your Segway adventure now for a unique historic experience!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable tour guide, colorful helmet, two-way, radio headset.
- Gratuity for your tour guide is not included in tour price and is greatly appreciated.
- Round-trip transfer from Waikiki to Kaka'ako - $20 Per Person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Open in Google MapsSegway of Hawaii-Kaka'ako is super-easy to find. We are about 2-miles from Waikiki and your confirmation will provide you with a map. Free parking available in front of our Tour Center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Before you go
We have four (4) pick up locations in Waikiki and if you wish transportation, there is a fee of $20 per person for round-trip transfer from Waikiki to Kaka'ako. Please contact Segway of Hawaii-Kaka'ako to schedule pick-up.
What To Expect
Honolulu Hale (City Hall) (Pass by)
Our first stop is the little nestle of austere buildings that form the Mission Houses, built in 1820 by Hawaii’s first missionaries. We’ll also see Hawaii’s first church next door, also built in1820, the historic Kawaiahao Church and graveyard where many of Hawaii’s former Ali’i (royalty) are buried. We’ll also see Honolulu Hale (Honolulu’s City Hall) across King Street.
King Kamehameha Statue (Pass by)
We then glide to see the gold-encrusted King Kamehameha Statue – one of three in the world – that stands in front of Hawaii’s State Supreme Court building that was once the seat of Hawaii’s government when it was a nation.
Iolani Palace (Pass by)
e then cross King Street and enter the grounds of Iolani Palace and Royal Barracks – the only Palace on American soil built by King Kalakaua and today is a wonderful museum. We glide around the Palace – checking out the amazing banyan trees and stop at the Queen Lili’uokalani Statue. Queen Lili’uokalani was Hawaii’s last ruling Monarch until the Americans overthrew her government and the Hawaiian Nation.
Hawaii State Capitol (Pass by)
Behind the Palace, we glide to the Hawaii’s State Capitol Building with its unique architecture and much more.
Chinatown (Pass by)
We then make our way passing Hawaii’s State Art Museum and along historic Hotel Street with its colorful past to Chinatown’s Shopping Mall with its noodle factories, open markets and interesting population of people from all over the world.
Bishop Museum (Pass by)
We then head to Honolulu’s ‘Wall Street’ – Bishop Street – along the first paved street in Honolulu – Merchant Street - with its artistic buildings and also see the historic transportation buildings that are more than 150 years old.
Honolulu Harbor (Pass by)
We then head to Honolulu Harbor and the famed Aloha Tower – when built in 1926, was the tallest building in Hawaii. We’ll also check out the restored coral reef and the fish that now comes to feed close by. This portion of the tour truly takes you back through Hawaii’s history as you enjoy riding on the technology of today!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We have four (4) pick up locations in Waikiki and if you wish transportation, there is a fee of $20 per person for round-trip transfer from Waikiki to Kaka'ako. Please contact Segway of Hawaii-Kaka'ako to schedule pick-up.
- This experience will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- 1–8 travelers per booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted, one per booking
Operated by Segway of Hawaii - Kakaako
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