Self-led Audio Tours

Visitors explore the Palace at their own pace while listening to a pre-recorded audio guide to the first and second floors, their furnishings, and the compelling history behind the Palace. Guests are welcome to use their own earbuds/headphones for their comfort or request to use those provided by the Palace. The pre-recorded audio recording is 60 minutes in length and is available in English, French, German, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and Italian.

Reservation Required

Self-Led Audio Tours are available on the following days and times:

  • Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Fridays | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays | 9 a.m. to 3:30 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.

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ADMISSION

Tickets sales are online only. No walk-ups and 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.

GENERAL ADMISSION

  • Adult (18+): $28
  • Teen (13-17): $23
  • Youth (5-12): $13
  • Child (0-4): Free

KAMAʻĀINA ADMISSION

  • Adult (18+): $11.95
  • Teen (13-17): $10.95
  • Youth (5-12): $6.00
  • Child (0-4): Free

MILITARY ADMISSION

  • Adult (18+): $18
  • Teen (13-17): $16
  • Youth (5-12): $7.95
  • Child (0-4): Free

*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

About the Palace

The State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Monarchy History gratefully thanks the State of Hawaiʻi for its operational support. Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for administering these funds.

ʻIolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and a registered National Historic Landmark.

Located at the corner of King St. and Richards St. in downtown Honolulu (more details).

Administrative Office: 808-522-0822, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ticket Office Hours: 808-522-0832, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone calls accepted on Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Palace Shop Hours: 808-532-1050, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone calls accepted on Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

E-Cigarette Policy

“Smoking, Use of Electronic Smoking Devices, or Use of Tobacco or Betel Nut Products is Prohibited by Law” in all state parks including ʻIolani Palace grounds.

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