Audio Tour
Tour the Palace with a pre-recorded audio guide to the building, furnishings, and compelling history of this National Historic Landmark. Follow with a visit to the Palace Galleriesto see the crown jewels and other treasures from the Royal Collection.
The tour:
- Video presentation: "A King's Noble Vision"
- 45-minute audio tour
- Self-guided tour of The Palace Galleries
- Total time for Audio Tour: approx. 90 minutes
Audio Tour Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to `Iolani Palace and The Palace Galleries is available; please advise cashier of any special requirements when buying tickets. Tours with signing can be arranged for groups of hearing-impaired visitors. Signing is also available for individuals with advance notice.

Grand Hall hand-carved koa staircase.
`Iolani Palace Tour Options
Tours Available Tuesday through Saturday
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Docent-guided 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (every 15 minutes; plus an 11:30 a.m. Japanese language tour)
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45 minute self-guided, pre-recorded audio tour 11:45 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. (every 10 minutes)
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Self-guided 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Adult Hawai`i Resident / Military $15 Children / Youth (5-12) *No children under 5 years old |
Adult Children / Youth (5-12) *No children under 5 years old |
Adult Children / Youth (5-12) *Accompanied children under 5 years old welcome at no charge |
Reservations & Ticket Office
| Audio Tour Hours | Tuesday - Saturday, 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. (every 10 minutes) (Guided Tours available from 9:00 A.M - 11:15 a.m.) |
| Ticket Office Hours |
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (HST) for reservation lines.
Ticket Window opens at 8:30 a.m. The Palace is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday. The Palace is closed on Sunday and Monday. |
| Ticket Office Location | `Iolani Barracks on the Palace grounds |
| Reservations/Ticket Office | (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823 |
| Pre-recorded Tour Information | (808) 538-1471 |