A wonderful piece of history, I would recommend the bus ride to see it, once there take your time to view it, and enjoy the lovely park that it sits in, also visit the museum.

Really great! Get the audio rather than the guided tour if you want more information. Really great people very helpful with good information. Well woth the admission price

I was surprised at the layout of the palace. Huge rooms, larger halls, and the whole ground level was for state events. The history was fascinating. Totally eye opening about the culture, history, and politics of HI.

We visited the Palace and took the audio tour. It was great learning about the history of Hawaii's monarchy. If you go, be sure to visit the downstairs area to see the items and photos on display.

A beautiful, historically important, impeccably,maintained building and grounds, was a joy to visit. Our docent, Douglass, was,outstanding - knowledge, passionate, articulate, and timely. Truly one of the highlights of our week on Oahu .

The Iolani Palace was built in 1882 for King Kalakaua and Queen Kapi’olani. The palace boasted electricity before Buckingham Palace, running water before the White House, a telephone and full bathrooms. The palace itself is imposing. Inside on the first floor is the Grand Hall with a staircase of dark Hawaiian wood, and portraits of Hawaiian Kings and Queens. The... More 

Great overview of the history of Hawaiians and the development of the island. Our 18 year old thoroughly enjoyed it.

My friend enjoyed our culture. She is from California and just loves it in Hawaii and 1st time at Iolani Palace.

We chose the self-guided tour option! It was very well organized, informative and enjoyable! Beautiful palace!