We did this yesterday and I have to say that we really enjoyed it. We are both history fans and the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The palace is very small compared to European standards. The cultural aspect was interesting and we learned quite a bit. The signage is there when you first enter the grounds. The tickets are... More

I have lived a LOT of places. My mother was Hawaiian, I was raised in my youth in Hawaii, half of my family are still local Hawaiians -and thus, more so than I. I have never been a fanatical sports fan, but I have seen them. I have never met an Ohioan (where I currently reside) that can tell me... More

The Palace was ok but only if you need to fill in some time. All depends upon how big of a world traveler you are. If this is a first trip anywhere, then definitely go see it, but if you have been around, it is a skip.

I didn't visit the palace until my 3rd trip to Oahu, and I'm glad I finally made the time. I did the taped tour on my own, which I prefer to having to keep up with a guide. I would suggest doing the palace in conjunction with the nearby mission houses museum and Kawaiahao church. That way you get at... More

Although its off the beaten track the trolley buses stop near it. The grounds are brilliant and so is the palace. It's such a historical building and shouldn't be missed!

To get a better understanding of Hawaii's history, the Palace is a place to start. The Palace is beautiful. We took the self-guided tour. The price for the tour is very reasonable. The Palace is furnished with historically correct artifacts. The story of the Qween after the King dies is very touching. We found the staff very helpful and polite.... More

Although time did not allow us to take the interior tour of the palace, it was an interesting icon to visit and the photos will definitely be included in our album of our visit to Oahu.

We walked all around the building before we figured out that the office to buy tickets were in another building with no signs. Then there were no directions or signs of where to go in. Tours were sold out before we got there in the morning. The audio tour was interesting though, but I wouldn't go again. And there is... More

This is a must for anyone that believes in understanding the place they visit and respecting the locals. You can begin to understand the "Real Hawaii" untill you've visitied the Palace.