Docent-Led Tours
Led by volunteer docents, visitors learn about the 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 are led through the first-floor staterooms and second-floor private quarters. The tour concludes with a self-guided tour of the basement Galleries.
Docent-led tours in Japanese are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
Reservation Required
Docent-Led Tours are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Members of The Friends of ʻIolani Palace: To reserve your complimentary tour ticket(s), please call Reservations at 808-522-0832 or email palacetickets@iolanipalace.org.
Admission
Ticket sales are online only. No walk-ups or same-day reservations. The ticket window in Hale Koa (the Barracks building adjacent to ʻIolani Palace) will open for ticket distribution at 8:30 a.m. Groups are limited to 15 guests per entry time.
Due to the nature of the historic site and tour experience, ʻIolani Palace welcomes guests ages 5 and older.
GENERAL ADMISSION
- Adult (18+): $34
- Teen (13-17): $31
- Youth (5-12): $16
KAMAʻĀINA ADMISSION
- Adult (18+): $19.95
- Teen (13-17): $15.95
- Youth (5-12): $6.00
MILITARY ADMISSION
- Adult (18+): $26
- Teen (13-17): $24
- Youth (5-12): $7.95
* At least four weeks' advance notice required for groups of 10 or more. Please contact the reservation office directly at (808) 522-0832.
Terms & Conditions
- Admission is free for members of the Friends of ʻIolani Palace. Not a member? Join now!
- Group rates are available with advanced reservations.