Scavenger hunt
Best for first-timers, couples and families: solve a riddle at each of the 10 stops, then unlock the stories of Hawaii’s kings and queens.
- Time about 2 hours
- Walking about 37 min
- Languages English
6 US$ - 13 US$See details and book →
Honolulu Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tours
Solve riddles from ʻIolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue to Kawaiahaʻo Church and the Aloha Tower, and hear the stories of Hawaii’s royal past, all on your phone, at your own pace and without a guide.✓ Instant access✓ Start any time✓ No guide needed
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Honolulu Escape Game
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Honolulu Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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Honolulu Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour
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Honolulu City Guides by World City Trail
Price range: 5.99 US$ through 23.99 US$
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Which Honolulu game is right for you?
Outdoor escape game
For puzzle lovers, friends and team building: crack an independent puzzle hidden at every attraction, with up to three hints whenever you get stuck.
- Time about 2 hours
- Walking about 37 min
- Languages English
6 US$ - 13 US$See details and book →
Self-guided audio tour
For a relaxed walk without puzzles: listen to stories at each stop as you stroll from the Capitol District down to the harbour at your own pace.
- Time about 3 hours
- Walking about 37 min
- Languages English
5 US$ - 11 US$See details and book →
How it works
- Book online Choose the game and the number of players. Your booking reference arrives by email straight away.
- Get the app Download the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play and enter your booking reference.
- Play when you like Start whenever you are ready, walk at your own pace and pause any time. No guide, no fixed schedule.
The route: from St Andrew’s Cathedral to the Aloha Tower
The Honolulu scavenger hunt starts at the Cathedral of St Andrew and continues to Capitol Modern, the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, and the Hawaii State Capitol. Next come ʻIolani Palace, Honolulu Hale (City Hall) and Kawaiahaʻo Church, then the King Kamehameha Statue in front of Aliʻiolani Hale and the Hula Dancer Statue, before you finish at the Aloha Tower on the harbour.
The 10 stops cover about 2.7 km, roughly 37 minutes of walking. You can start anywhere or change the order in the app, with Google Maps guiding you. No entry tickets are needed: every riddle uses the outside of the buildings.
- Cathedral of St Andrew Start
- Capitol Modern
- Hawaii State Capitol
- ʻIolani Palace
- Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
- Kawaiahaʻo Church
- King Kamehameha Statue
- Aliʻiolani Hale
- Hula Dancer Statue
- Aloha Tower Finish
Why explore Honolulu with a city game
Most visitors see Waikīkī, but downtown Honolulu is where Hawaii’s history was made. Hawaii was an independent kingdom until 1893, and its capital district still shows it: ʻIolani Palace, home of King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani, is the only royal palace in the United States, Kawaiahaʻo Church was built from coral blocks, and the gilded King Kamehameha Statue is draped in long lei every June.
A game makes you look closely at plaques, carvings and details you would otherwise pass by, and the stories explain what you just saw. Everyone plays on their own phone, with no schedule and time for a shave ice whenever you like.
- Start in the morning or late afternoon: downtown gets hot and sunny around midday, and the stops have little shade.
- Start the escape game in daylight; its puzzles rely on details of buildings and statues.
- Bring a charged phone, a power bank, water, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
- Book a tour inside ʻIolani Palace separately if you want to see its rooms, or end the game with food in nearby Chinatown.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Honolulu scavenger hunt take?
The Honolulu scavenger hunt takes about 2 hours. It has 10 stops and about 37 minutes (2.7 km) of actual walking; the rest is solving riddles and listening to stories. You can pause at any time and continue later or on another day.
Where does the Honolulu scavenger hunt start and finish?
It starts at the Cathedral of St Andrew in downtown Honolulu and finishes at the Aloha Tower on the harbour. In the app you can choose a different starting stop or change the order.
Do I need a guide or to book a time slot?
No, you need neither a guide nor a time slot. After booking you receive a reference by email; download the World City Trail app, enter it and start whenever you like.
Is the Honolulu scavenger hunt suitable for kids and families?
Yes, the Honolulu scavenger hunt works well for families. The riddles need observation and logic, not prior knowledge, so children can join in with an accompanying adult. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs and is difficult with strollers.
Which languages can I play in?
The Honolulu scavenger hunt is available in English only. Audio narration is also available for the stories, so you can listen as you walk.
Can we play as a group or for team building?
Yes. Buy one ticket per player and form teams of up to 5 people; larger groups split into several teams. For team building, the outdoor escape game with its independent puzzles is a great fit.
Ready to explore Honolulu?
Book the Honolulu scavenger hunt now and spend two hours solving riddles between a royal palace, a coral-block church and the harbour, starting whenever you like.
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