Honolulu Audio Tour: Timeless Echoes of Downtown's Historic Heart

A royal M**der in Honolulu once changed the fate of an island. Towering palms line streets that hide rebel leaders’ last stands and Chinatown alleys shimmer with secrets from scandal-packed nights. There’s more to Downtown than meets the mainlander’s eye.

Explore this city’s storied heart on a self-guided audio tour. Go beyond guidebooks and discover the hidden threads binding cathedrals, courthouses, and Chinatown. Every step uncovers a tale most visitors never hear.

Which trial inside the Honolulu Courthouse sent shockwaves across the Pacific? Who vanished beneath the ancient arches of the Cathedral Basilica and was never seen again? Why did a single bowl of noodles trigger an all-night uproar in Chinatown’s underworld?

Move from sunlit squares to shadowy passages. Trace the pulse of rebellion and transformation where churches watch silent and market lanterns burn bright. Experience Honolulu’s past and present colliding all around you.

The stories are waiting. Press play and claim the city’s secrets as your own.

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• Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.4 km (2.1 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 28min
  
• Stops: 11 captivating landmarks including Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Washington Place, Hawaii Theatre
  

Experience the charm of Downtown like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Downtown's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Honolulu on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• ⚖️  Honolulu Courthouse (4min)
• 🏛️  Merchant Street Historic District (2min)
• 🎓  Myron B. Thompson Academy (3min)
• 📍  Washington Place (3min)
• 📍  Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii (2min)
• ⛪  Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (2min)
• 📍  Thomas Charles Byde Rooke (3min)
• 🎭  Hawaii Theatre (2min)
• 📍  Chinatown, Honolulu (4min)
• 📍  Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii (4min)
• 🌺  Foster Botanical Garden (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Farragutful, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Joel Bradshaw, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Paul Emmert, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Frank Schulenburg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Joel Bradshaw, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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