Best place to visit if you are interested to learn history. This palace gives a lot of information about Hawaiian history and the kings. It was informative to see a 15 minutes video before our tour started. It was $25 per person. It took us about 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the tour at our own pace with audio device. Basement has some display of the queens jewelry and some letters written by the kings. Good to know information and details.

Take a marvelous trip into Hawaiis rich history. If you can, talk to the staff and get to know the information more intimately. They are extremely knowledgeable and willing to share way more about Hawaiian history!

It was a nice experience getting to know more about Hawaiian royal family and see the place they lived in. The palace was very nice, there were a lot of stuff from the kings and queens that were displayed. The staff was nice and friendly, they would give you some requirements like no drinks or food in side, we all had to wear shoe covered they provided to protect the floor, and we each got the device that would play some audio for us to listen to in each room, so we could go in our own pace and could repeat anything we want. To visit all the rooms and the basement it took us about 2 hours.

What a gem of a place! In covid, you have to make reservations in advance, but the history behind the place is very interesting. The staff were nice and friendly. We did the audio tour which was fun. I can see how some people could get bored here but if your hear on vacation and what to do something other than the touristy things, then I would recommend here. Its just a little short of a visit to justify the price hence the 4 stars.

Thoroughly enjoyed touring this beautiful palace. Its such a privilege to roam the corridors of this truly astonishing piece of history. As an architecture enthusiast, I appreciate the attention to detail used when constructing this work of art and all the effort put in to keep it as original as possible. You have to come check it out!

Make sure to make a reservation prior to the day you want to go. When you leave go over to the mission house and do the guided tour. There is so much connection and context there!

Staff are very good this is all radio tour but they going to guide you in every steps if needed. So If you are interested in history, historical heritage, ancient architectural development visit this palace you will be happy to see the Royal Life.

Great experience. It was nice to visit Hawaii and not just be on resorts but actually see some culture. The palace is beautiful and provides tons of information on its history.I came while on a day trip to Oahu. I did not make a reservation but was able to get a ticket for an audio tour right away. However, the was a sign up saying tickets to the palace were sold out. So I would reccomend asking the ticket office anyway and seeing if they have a cancelation. I imagine this is easier if youre in a small party. I purchased a single ticket.The walking tour lasted about an hour. Its very detailed and many of my questions were answered at the end. The palace is beautiful. I highly recommend this tour.

I was born and raised in Hawai’i (Oahu) but it always gives me chills whenever I visit the palace. Brings me happiness and sadness but I think the tours they do to educate those who want to learn about the truth and what happen to the Hawaiian people is great. My tour guide Kathy was very knowledgeable about the palace and she answered all of our questions. I highly recommend the docent led tours!

Such an amazing story in the heart of the capital. 100% recommend visiting here to learn the history of the monarchy’s rule. This palaces restoration is a fantastic example of the love of history and preservation for the next generation. I have no words other than coming to the palace and listen to its story.

Iolani Palace was official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue. National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu.Hawaii’s royal heritage is an immersive experience of Hawaii history and culture.All the employees at the Palace were very attentive.I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Hawaii.

We visited this establishment on Thursday, our fourth day in Oahu. I booked the 45-60 minute docent led tour in advance online. We decided to park in the Alii Place parking garage which is about a 4-5 minute walk from Iolani Palace. It was a bit difficult to find the ticket office and had to ask an employee where to go. More signs are needed to find the ticket office. We found the ticket office shortly before our 9 am tour began. You are required to have your temperature taken prior to entering the ticket office. The tours for the day were sold out so I do recommend you book in advance. After we checked in with our ID and mobile tickets, were instructed to go into a room and watch a 15 minute video about Hawaii and the Iolani Palace. There were socially distanced seats in the room and the video was short but informative. There is also a gift shop where you can buy souvenirs. Afterwards we went to the back of the palace where there were docents dressed in beautiful Hawaiian dresses and aloha shirts. We were given shoe covers before entering. We were socially distanced and seated outside until our tour began. Our docent was a very nice knowledgeable lady who seemed very passionate about the rich history of Iolani Palace. She began the tour outside informing us of essential facts about the original Iolani Palace to the move of the royal Hawaiians to the current palace. Upon entry into the palace we were taken into the Grand Hall where the portraits of the great Native Hawaiian royals were. There were social distance markers on the floor for patrons to safely stand apart and listen to the tour. We were then taken into the Blue Room with beautiful blue furniture and a chandelier with historical significance. We moved along into the State dining room which is where King Kalakaua would host dignified guests multi course meals to get acquainted with them. The docent also informed us that the King was innovative and had electricity installed in the palace before the White House and Buckingham Palace. Also they had indoor plumbing and dumbwaiters to bring the food up from the kitchen downstairs for guests. Our next stop was the throne room where King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani would host dignified guests. This room also contained some of the Queen’s beautiful gowns and coronation outfit which were gorgeous. This room also contained their prestigious crowns encased for preservation. Also Queen Liliuokalani’s presence is felt and seen in the Blue room with her portrait and the throne room with her beautiful gowns. Afterwards we proceeded to go up the beautiful elegant stair case to the King’s bedroom. The docent informed us that many of the home’s pieces were auctioned off and they still have not been able to recover significant items such as the King’s bed. King Kalakaua had many exotic items in his bedroom from his various travels abroad. We proceeded into the King’s Library where the docent showed his installed telephone in this room. This was another innovation of the time period. We also were shown the second floor Lanai where the King and Queen would sit for short breaks. We also were taken to the imprisonment room where Queen Liliuokalani was held captive for treason. She was only allowed to be in this guarded room along with a small tower area. There is a beautiful quilt in this room she made with her lady in waiting who would visit her. We then proceeded into Queen Kapiolani’s bedroom which contained a replica of one her beautiful gowns. After the tour we went downstairs and were able to view significant artifacts such as the butterfly pendant Queen Liliuokalani got from England when she visited with her sister. We also saw the huge kitchen where the meals were cooked and sent up the dumbwaiter. Overall the tour was nice. I wish they would either allow flash photography or brighten the rooms up with more light. I would recommend all tourists and locals visit the Iolani Palace to relish in the Hawaiian royal culture of the past and witness firsthand the illegal occupation the US still commits to this day.

Aunt Gladys was an incredible guide and really made the experience for us. Her storytelling abilities and knowledge is inspiring, and her patience and humor with the group was appreciated. Iolani Palace is an important part of Hawaiian history. We are thankful to everyone who has helped preserve its history and for making it accessible so that more people can educate themselves on its significance today. The warm welcome by all staff members was great too. We highly recommend the guided tour; be sure to book tickets in advance. And also keep in mind that its more than a museum, and is a sacred space deserving our care and respect. Mahalo!

This place is full of history and timeless artifacts, information about the personal lives of the royal family and their relatives. You have your choice of several tours, you should pick a tour well in advance.With each visit to each room, and every floor, which by the way the building is Ada accessible as it includes ramps and an elevator for those in walkers wheelchairs etc, with every floor you feel the spirit and palpable emotions of days gone by. Of a lost era in time.It goes through the history of the annexation of Hawaii. It covers the course of time when Sanford Dole, and the Dole plantation used all of their political power in Washington, to essentially buy and take over Hawaii for their own monetary gain.You will see personal information about the children of the king the niece of the queen, her beautiful, intelligent and compassionate niece the Princess.Youll learn about the surfing history and the sons of the king brought surfing to Santa Cruz California. And right underneath the Santa Cruz Pier you will see a small surf shop museum, and in the museum are portraits of the Hawaiian Kings sons and nephews. They actually introduced surfing to California.I think for that alone, we here in the state should at least honor them for that. But sadly we do not honor this family for some reason. For some reason they have been written out of our history books, and not talked of what actually happened when the United States took over, and not acquired Hawaii.The tour of this regal palace, the only Palace in the United States, is a once in a lifetime event.An event that takes time and patience and listening skills. You certainly do not want to forget a camera. You may take lots of photos but no videos and no flashes during pictures. You will be required to wear shoe coverings over your shoes or take off your shoes and wear them over your socks.Expect to be led by a tour guide. They will not allow you to wonder about the palace unattended they have officials and tour guides on all floors and all areas.When you come to Hawaii you should not miss this tour. Is one that will open your eyes to the beautiful history of Hawaii and her accompanying Islands.

We had a great docent who could answer all our questions. Lots of history here, and helped me to understand the early struggles to establish a kingdom.

From Monarchy to Territory then Republic to Hawaii Five 0 50th. Statehood. Hope I got it right. I was born in Territory of Hawaii I was 4 years old when we became a State, Alaska beat us to the 49. We settled with 50.Awhile back on night tour with Ghost guide Glen Grant it started at the back corner below the Queens Bedroom, as he was explaining where she was held captive, we all smelled distinct smell of juicy fruit gum. As the late Glen Grant stated that is how perfume smelled back then.Sincere Truth...

Great place to learn about the culture and history of Hawaii.

Cool palace with lots of interesting historical facts.

Love this place we went on are on so we got to spend more time than the tour bus probably allowed learn so much about the history of Hawaii

Great audio tour of a beautiful place. A must for museum lovers. Just awesome!!

Amazing heritage and history. A must see for every history enthusiast. Not recommended for children as this place is full of artifacts roped off to protect the treasures of our monarchy.

While I appreciate the history offered at the Iolani Palace, there was one rude hostess. She is the woman in the Blue room. She asked my family to step aside and allowed another family to go in front of us. I wont play the race card but it is worth mentioning. There was a young lady who was full of knowledge and I enjoyed speaking with her about Hawaiian history. The palace is worth visiting and has been restored beautifully.

A very beautiful Palace that carries its own history. If you like to come in better with a tour guide to have a better explanation of the past history of the life of the king and how he lived here before the land became a part of the United States. I like the place it is fantastic!

Beautiful palace! Modern amenities for its time that absolutely surprised me. Susan was a great guide/host. The wood flooring is AMAZING. Tons of Hawaiian history here. A must see when you visit.

Nice efforts to keep clean during Covid times. Bit disorganized in starting the audio tour, 3 of us showed up when there were floor markers for 9 ppl.

This is a must. The tour was intricate and informative. Our guide has an evident love for Hawaii and a gift of storytelling - we were transported into history through their narration, (Thank you Aunty Gladys!) The palace has been beautifully restored, this is a tour you do not want to miss.

The guides are super knowledgeable and do a great job giving you a tour around the palace. So glad I went, a wonderful way to learn more about Hawaii’s history! The grounds are also peaceful just to stroll around after.

Very nice visit, highly recommended

Each time I go, It seems like theres something new. The self-guided tour makes it easy to pause, or move ahead by punching the appropriate numbers in the handset. Great overview of a brief, shining moment and tragic downfall of the sovereign Hawaiian kingdom.

This was such a great experience. We learned so much while we were here! Dont miss out on this opportunity to learn about the history of Hawaii!

Felt this story of the last Queen and the people of Hawaii. Touched my heart and educated me about the native people and the culture. Definitely a must see...

This is the only royal palace located within the United States. Some great history of this place and great architecture. Staff is friendly and worth a quick visit if you are in honolulu. Even if the building is closed, you can still tour the grounds!

A must see cultural spot for anyone visiting Hawaii. The restoration is impressive however I wish that story was presented before anything else rather than just being in the basement. Also whats up with the grounds, the enourmous Banyan trees, any info or connection to modern Capitol and the fort like gift shop building next door? I received no Info on any of these with audio tour.

Hawaii is more than just a beautiful place. Its full of history, culture and traditions. If you come to Oahu, visiting the palace along with other cultural places is a great idea.

‘Iolani palace is a sacred cultural landmark. There are numerous treasures here and documented history that is informative and important for both Kama‘aina and tourist. The docents are very informative. If you can get and have the money for a guided tour, then it is worth it. The audio tours are very good too. Safety precautions are in place with social distancing, mask wearing, and constant sanitization. Limited tours of about 10 every 15 mins. We felt generally comfortable and safe with these protocols in place. Street parking is available, one can also try the palace grounds for metered parking. I see people uber/lyft in and out of there without issue. There is an elevator within the palace for those with certain disabilities. There are prices for both Kama‘aina and visitors that are reasonable. Check iolanipalace.org to make reservations. Oh! Dont miss the basement. There are jewels, swords, and emblems with so much information down there.

For anyone that appreciates history and would like to know more about how Hawaii came to be i would strongly encourage checking it out! This being the only Royal Palace in the US i was very intrigued to see what it was all about.We did a guided group tour and we pretty much went from room to room to look at all of the beautiful artifacts that have been recovered over the years. They do a good job of explaining what life was like then and what the royal family was like by providing ample context.Tour was about 2 hours and was probably one of coolest things i did during my visit

We enjoyed our tour. Beautiful place, loved the history.

We had great time the check in process was a little weird and didn’t make sense but amazing history

An underrated stop on our trip I really appreciated. Recommend if you want to know more about Hawaiian history. Outlines the story of the Monarchs of Hawaii with a tragic but typical story of shameless colonialism from the USA. The palace itself is very nice, well maintained, and small enough to thoroughly tour in two hours. I left feeling a deeper sense of appreciation for Hawaiian culture and fury at the atrocities my government committed on the way to making Hawaii a state. If you get there before your tour time, check out the basement exhibits and the informational video in the smaller building next door.

The restoration and preservation of the remaining royal collection is phenomenal. I have lived on the island for 20 years and had never thought to tour the palace until family from the mainland visited. I chose the audio tour for us and was not disappointed. Each room had so much visual history and the audio gave feeling and life in each description and clarification of the history of Hawaiis Royal family. Each item displayed had so much beauty and the design from the wooden doors to the inlay found on the Mason tools. There was so much to see and so much I may have missed in my excitement that I am positive that my family and I will return sometime again soon.

Wonderful time learning about the Kings and Queens of Hawai’i! Highly recommended!

This guided tour of the Palace where the king of Hawaii lived and ruled prior to being part of the United States. This beautiful palace takes you back in time and teaches you alot about Hawaiis history at the same time.. A+++

A beautiful and important place to visit while in Hawaii. Very well maintained, great explanations, fantastic experience.The team on location is very friendly and helpful.

Beautiful inside and out. We did the docent led tour which was very interesting. The gift shop has some great souvenirs and educational items.

Wonderful history shared in a beautiful Palace. Dont miss the museum in the basement. Audio tour takes about an hour. Well worth it!

Love learning about the history, a history not talked about openly about the harm done to the great Hawaiian people, a very well cared for establishment that deserves 5 stars

Incredibly valuable experience. We enjoyed a self guided audio tour, which was enhanced by beautiful music and additional images. It also allowed us to wander the place at our own pace. Covid rules made it feel like one of the safest indoor places we visited in Hawai’i. When visiting the Kingdom, this is a must stop to learn about the history behind the land you are enjoying on your trip. There is a complex history (which is ongoing!) that I think all visitors should be aware of and respect

Nice place with a lot of historical information.

If you enjoy museums or need a break from the beach, this is a great place to be. When we went we thought we had to park on the street, but found several open spaces (metered parking) within the compound. (We were here about 2 hours.)

I did the self-guided tour, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was the perfect length - long enough to give me enough information, but not so long that I felt like my whole day was gone (I spent about 2 hours total at the palace). This is a great way to learn a little bit about the history of Hawaii.Note that you will be asked to wear shoe covers, so plan your shoe choice accordingly!

Looked nice from the outside, not gonna lie, came here and really had to use the washroom. Mustve been my protein shake cause I just performed weapons of mass destruction on their toilet. Felt great after, like the beegees walking down the street singing staying alive. In conclusion this palace is nice.

Ohh yes! Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore. It is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the United State island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, and also famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial. I would like to visit there.

Would definitely recommend the Chamberlains Tour for behind the scenes one on one information on the palace on royal families.

Worth a visit!

Take a trip through time! This museum/historic landmark experience is so worth the entry fee. Take the audio guided tour for an even better experience. The home really is remarkable with ornate architecture, decor, fixtures, and royal clothing and artifacts. It’s a remarkable place. Then delve even deeper into the rich history of the Kamehameha Dynasty & Queen Liliuokalani royal family.

This is a tour that many visitors to the islands will miss because its not a beach, but this is a must see/do. The palace is truly magnificent, and a true state of the art building at the time it was built, with plumbing, flush toilets, and electric lights before the White House.It is the story/history of Hawaii that is told by the palace that is essential for visitors. How Hawaii was annexed by the United States is a story not known by many who visit these islands. The building, the restored and preserved contents, the stories, and displays are worth the time out of the sunshine.The self-guided tour allows you to take your time and go back to take another look once you have a little more context. There are benches you can sit on if youre getting a little weary walking around, or if you just want to reflect at different times during the tour.Dont skip the basement! Theres a lot of information and context to be gained by spending some time in the basement. In fact the basement is a good place to start if you can get there a little early.

Summary: beautiful building, highly photogenic.Price: FREE to see the outside... pay to see inside..Time: 60+ minParking: Limited .rter parking on the street direct in front

So much history here, both good and bad. The guided tour is well worth the small extra cost; our tour guide was amazing, happy to answer our questions, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, as were all of the staff and volunteers.Our guide was able to strike a good, and no doubt well thought out, balance between telling stories of the good times in the palace and the crimes committed against the Kingdom of Hawaii.The palace and grounds are beautiful, the exhibits informative, and the location easy to access via The Bus from anywhere. Bring a picnic lunch or visit Chinatown for great food.

A visit to the Iolani Palace allows you a first hand perspective and journey into the nation of Hawai’i before its illegal overthrow. Iolani is beautiful and a walk through it brings you back in time into the 1800s. The artifacts were incredible and the audio provided really allows you to truly step back in time.I have so much love and respect for what is essentially...Hawaiian. When i was in the palace, I had that respect as if I was visiting an ancient shrine or heiau. But I found some of the palace security, the personnel that watches over everyone and guides people around insanely rude. Im sure they deal with a lot of unruly tourists from the mainland but how they spoke to everyone was aggressive and took away from the spirit and essence of the palace. I was super respectful, communicative, and responsive and still they spoke to me like I was some ignorant and obnoxious mainland tourist. If the palace is thought to be sitting on an ancient shrine, why hire staff that gives off bad mana. Just being honest and upfront.Overall, great experience but the male security guys gotta chill out

Love this palace. It has beautiful architecture and is situated among green trees and yards which makes visitors calm and peaceful. Free entry for walking around the building. Many spots to take photos. Big trees with big roots are what I recommend.

We really enjoyed our tour at the Iolani Palace! Our tour guide Phyllis was FANTASTIC! She was so informative and passionate about the history that took place in Hawaii. We were able to visit many beautiful rooms and take a step back in history. Im thankful we got to leave better educated about the history of the Aloha state. Im so happy Phyllis was able to answer all our questions and even tell us more about the area! I definitely recommend stopping by, its the only official Royal residence in the states!

I havent been there since I was a child and the foundation has done so much to improve it. I am proud to be Hawaiian and proud to have such a well preserved landmark to show the world the strength of the Hawaiian monarchy and its people

Beautifully restored !!! Loved seeing how the early Hawaiian royalty lived and worked to improve the lives of the Hawaiian people.

The palace is a thoroughly beautiful, well preserved and educational piece of Hawaiian history. The architecture is stunning, as is the furniture and decor. The audio tour was extremely informative - I recommend consuming the content in the specified order.

Great place to tour if you’re visiting Honolulu. The history is fascinating and the audio tour is absolutely great. You learn a lot about the history of the building and Hawaii as well. The personal tours only happen in the morning, so if you go in the afternoon catch an audio tour. A bonus - easily accessible by bus if you’re staying in the Waikiki area!

Wonderful place to learn the history of Hawaii and its monarchy at your own pace. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Wonderful tour! I recommend the guided tour verse the audio tour. Great history here. The audio tour does not include the stair case walk. Over all the history is just amazing!

We didnt plan on taking the tour but sure glad that we did. The audio tour offered very clear and succinct history, gave us appreciation of the Royal Familys history. I am very impressed with how the staff and volunteers have taken such good care of the tourists. Thank you.

This place is beautiful! 10/10 recommended visiting if you’re in Oahu. My only advise is DO NOT TAKE CHILDREN—everything is priceless and no touching is allowed.

We only saw the outside of both palace buildings. They are beautiful and the statue of Kamehamaha is impressive.

Beautiful and informative. Must see for anyone interested in the history of the Hawaiian government.

Beautiful. Gracious and informative staff. Well worth the visit. Love the history. Albeit somewhat tragic.

Its a nice place to visit while in Oahu especially for people that like history. Its not that big and youll probably get thou it in about two to three hours. The only thing I didnt like was that if you kid needs a stroller they lend you one and your kid is supposed to stay in it throughout the palace. By the time we were getting to the end my son was was exhausted of being in it.

Excellent audio your, beautifully restored palace. Even the free basement tour is good for a view of Hawaiian history.

Da beautiful Iolani Palace .... Most tourists miss this when in town... come join me for an island tour!

Went on a wonderful guided tour of the palace. Our tour guide, Phyllis, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Its worth every penny to take the tour. The grounds are also beautiful and a good place to relax and have a sit. We did have to use street parking, but it was not an issue. Ticket and gift shop employees were also friendly and helpful.

I definitely spent the 2 hours here as Google estimated. Deep and rich story yet brief enough if you only warrant 45-60mins. Just beautiful and exquisite palace. Its a great start to learning about the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Love Hawaii. This place was beautiful. Visit its 29 tto get in and call in advance a few days. ❤️🤙

Very nice place. It was good to know how Hawaii’s royalty used to live and the effort it takes to restore historical artifacts. Budget for around 2 hours.

Best kept secret in Oahu! Definitely a highlight on your vacation. They had wonderful service and the tour is self guided. It’s well worth the price and once you’re done, across the street is a stunning statue of King Kamehameha the Great of Hawaii. When you first walk in your t seems like a place completely frozen in time, and even though it’s not all original it’s very very well maintained and kept. I definitely recommend you come here on your vacation no matter where you’re staying in Oahu. And if your lucky you might see a live reenactment of the last moments of the Hawaiian monarchy. I only have one complaint, I wish you had to pay more!

Place you must see if you like the history of Hawaii.

This might have been 5 stars but its closed because of Covid. Was disappointed as most other things are open they just limit number of people. If they are open then 5 stars possible.

If you’ve been to other palaces, this one will feel very bare and small. This is no Versailles - it’s basically just a Victorian-era house. Seeing everything (and I mean absolutely everything) only takes about an hour. A few rooms are completely empty... kind of odd to have a palace tour with nothing in it! Nevertheless, it was an enriching experience to learn about Hawaiian history. But it should definitely be a little cheaper.

Very interesting

So interesting, illustrates the history of Hawaii both before and after Americas arrival. Definitely heartbreaking, but also fascinating. The throne room is lined in Queen Liliuokalanis gowns and features the royal jewels, the basement has medals and weaponry on display. The most heartbreaking room, though, is the Quilt Room - the only thing in it is the quilt Queen Liliuokalani made to pass her time after her arrest. Very stark, and helps to paint a picture of some of what she endured.

It’s really nice looking place that contains the Hawaiian history.

Good place to learn the history of the island government and royalty. You have to make a reservation online though they will not let you into the palace with out one.You can however go into the basement without a reservation.The basement of the palace is very short but has a lot of information about events and leaders on the island.

The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty (1845) and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani (1893) under the Kalākaua Dynasty, founded by her brother, King David Kalākaua. It is located in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is now a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After the monarchy was overthrown in 1893, the building was used as the capitol building for the Provisional Government, Republic, Territory, and State of Hawaiʻi until 1969. The palace was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1978. The ʻIolani Palace is the only royal palace on US soil.

Iolani Palace, a sacred Hawaiian Landmark, was once home and the official residence of Hawaiis Monarchy. The Iolani Palace is well into the process of being restored, nearly every room has been fully restored and furnished with historical original furnishings. The palace was originally built in 1882. As you tour the palace, you will not only enjoy and learn about the palace itself, but also of the Hawaiian Royal Monarchy and Family, the accomplishments of successive Hawaiian Kings, and innovative construction. All influenced by various political forces as the Monarchy endured year over year. The Iolani Palace is a National Historic Landmark and a jewel in downtown Honolulu. Recommened Must See, allow at least 2 hours, you will not be disappointed! Enjoy your visit!If you find my information or photos useful, please like them, thank you and enjoy your visit! Aloha!

Wow. So much history and beautifully kept artifacts. The audio tour lasted about 1 hour and you pay for your tour at the gift store next door. There is parking and lots of shade.

Iolani Palace has a beautiful and sad history. I enjoyed the audio tour. The hostesses at the check-in counter were very welcoming. I was surprised at the end of the tour when the gentleman at the door made a comment that was inappropriate in my opinion - you’ve come here by yourself, where’s your family? - and he did not seem to realize that everyone doesn’t have the luxury to have their family with them all the time. It was an insensitive comment and question.

This palace is a must see here in Hawaii. All the rooms are kept and preserved pristinely! Use the audio tour to learn about the history of Hawaii’s monarchy. Prices for the tour are reasonable and don’t miss the basement area on the way out!

A once in a lifetime experience at a once upon a time palace, this was an evening to remember. The only royal palace in the United States, it is beautifully restored and bursting with rich history.

The self guided tours was well worth it! It takes you room by room and gives plenty of background and history. There are snippets that are optional for those looking for even more background. Lots of priceless restoration and artifacts and their collection is growing as more items are recovered.I found it rather difficult to find parking. Ended up parking at a church (with paid parking) about a 5-10 min walk away

Always special visiting our royal palace

Good historical palace to visit and learn about Hawaii and its ancestral Kings. Takes about 30 mins to go through the whole place. They have an audio tour that you take on your own at your own pace. Beautifully kept.

Iolani Palace was beautiful and large. The people that made the building made it lovely and elegant. Hoping to get a tour of it tomorrow. Will definitely try and make that happen.

Once upon a Time Hawaii had kings and queens and independent nation!! Please research the true history of Hawaii and how I became a part of the US. Very heartbreaking story!! With that in mind be very respectful to our land our culture and our people!!

We really enjoyed the Iolani palace tour. The audio tour is self paced and allows you to look at each room as much or little as youd like. It was great to learn so much about the history of Hawaii.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The tour was very informative, and the palace was nice.