Self Guided Podcast Tour Honolulu Hawaiian Kingdom and the Coup
- 1 hour 31 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
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
- Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Precise navigation between the stops
- Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Open in Google MapsPlan 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.
End point
Open in Google MapsFrom 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.
Before you go
Immediately after booking, you'll receive a voucher ID with a QR code from Viator. Simply scan the QR code in our "Red Thread: Discover Home" app (available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play), and you'll be redirected to your booked tour and can get started right away.
What To Expect
- 1
The Cathedral of St. Andrew
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.
- 2
Washington 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.
- 3
Hale Koa: Iolani Barracks
Built in 1870 under King Kamehameha 5 to house the Royal Guard, symbolizing the sovereign kingdom's standing military establishment.
- 4
Iolani 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.
- 5
Ali'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.
- 6
King Kamehameha Statue
Located directly in front of Aliʻiolani Hale, standing as an enduring symbol of Hawaiian national unification and monarchical heritage.
- 7
Stop 7
Known as the Westminster Abbey of Hawaii, constructed from coral blocks; site of royal state functions, sovereign oaths of office, and national gatherings.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience will have a maximum of 99 travelers
- 1–30 travelers per booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted, one per traveler
Operated by Red Thread