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Honolulu Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

About this experience

The Best Way to Discover Honolulu: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Aliʻiolani Hale or the Hula Dancer Statue and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Learn the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Capitol Modern, Hawaii State Capitol, Iolani Palace, Honolulu City Hall, Kawaiahaʻo Church, King Kamehameha Statue, Aliʻiolani Hale, Hula Dancer Statue, and Aloha Tower.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

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Honolulu Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.

Not included

  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Honolulu. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

Itinerary and highlights

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at The Cathedral of St. Andrew for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 2.7km walk (~37 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the historic Iolani Palace or the iconic King Kamehameha Statue to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2.5 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to enjoy some fresh poke near Honolulu City Hall, snap photos at Capitol Modern, or take in the harbor views at Aloha Tower, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text at sites like the Hawaii State Capitol and Kawaiahaʻo Church. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in English. Note: internet required.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • World City Trail

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 1–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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