I highly recommend going to see the Iolani Palace in Honolulu. The palace is conviently located in the downtown area of honolulu and is easy to get to by car or bus. A statue of King Kamehameha is across the street from the palace. No photos are allowed in the palace, but you can get some nice postcards or books... more

We had a 2 for 1 audio tour coupon, but unfortunately we went to early, the audio tours don't start until after 11am, so we ended up only being able to do the basement gallery tour, we couldn't afford the full guided tour. We were a little disapointed, not woth the money just to see the basement, so I would... more

We visited Iolani palace with our 2 girls, ages 6 and 10. We did the guided tour (there is also a self-guided tour). It was very interesting and we learned a lot about Hawaiian history - some good, some bad. Our guide was very informative and we left feeling like we'd seen an important piece of local history. It was... more

we visited the Iolani Palace in Aug. 2008. Take the guided audio tour. It is very interesting visiting the only palace on US soil. You feel like your in a different country to hear about the Kings and Queens their lifestyles. I would definately recommended seeing the basement where they keep the crown jewels and royal dress. It was all... more

My husband and I did the guided tour and I would recommend this. It was very informative and gave you an interesting perspective on the history of Hawaii. Buying this tour also allows you to visit the basement, which displays the crown jewels, various objects with spiritual meanings and leis and capes with cultural significance. We arrived at noon which... more

My husband and I recently took the docent guided tour and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting an interesting taste of Hawaiian history. You'll learn things you won't read in books and have the opportunity to see how Hawaiian royalty lived. Our docent made it come to life by relating events as though we had been part of it... more

Iolani Palace is beautiful from the outside and my husband and I were looking forward to going in. We were planning on doing the self-guided tour. Unfortunately, something was going on during the time we were there. They were preparing for some event and the Palace was closed down. We were disappointed. Check the website and/or call ahead to make... more

Going to the palace was an important stop on my trip. You learn about Hawaiian history and what it was before the U.S took over and converted it into a military/tourist/plantation destination. The palace itself is very pretty but it's not as decadent as say Hearst Castle. Most of the rooms are empty since all of the furniture was auctioned... more

This was a highlight on our last trip to Oahu. We had originally hoped to have a guided tour but arrived a few minutes too late for it. At first I was quite disappointed but then opted for the taped tour. It costs less and each of us got a headphone set where we could push numbers and hear info.... more