Thursday, July 5, 2012

Iolani Palace

Location: 364 King Street
                         Honolulu, HI 96813

On the corner of King Street & Richard Street.  For directions click here.

Phone: 808.522.0822
            Pre-recorded tour info: 808.538.1471
            Reservations for guided tour: 808.522.0832 or 808.522.0823 or click here for email


Parking: Limited metered parking on the palace grounds.  Street parking (quarters only) 25 cents for 15 minutes.  (When parking on the street, read the signs!  They will tow your car during morning and afternoon rush hours) Click here for more info.

Cost: Guided Tour (Reservations required)* - Adult - $20
                                                                          Child (5-12) - $6
          Self-led/Audio Tour ($1 extra for audio recording)* - Adult - $12
                                                                                                 Child (5-12) - $5
          Basement Gallery Exhibits - Adults - $7
                                                        Child (5-12) - $3

          Military and Kama'aina - Guided Tour - $15 (ID required)

Click here for detailed information regarding tours.

Kama'aina Sunday - Generally the first Sunday of the month there is free admission. (ID Required)

*Children 4 years and under are not allowed on the first and second floors of the palace and cannot participate in the guided or self-led/audio tours.  They can however visit the Basement Gallery Exhibits.

Hours: Palace: M-Sa - 9am-5pm (periodically open on Sundays)
                   The Palace Shop: M-Sa - 8:30am-4pm (also open on Kama'aina Sunday)

Why you should go: Just being in the same space where Hawaiian Monarchy once lived is surreal. Hear about how life was for Hawaiian royalty and walk the same halls they walked.  I admit you have to be at least a little interested in history or else this will look like just another big building with old stuff in it.

I haven't been here in awhile so I don't have any personal experience info yet.  I will update this post when I am able to go.  To be continued...

**Information per website as of July 5, 2012


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