Honolulu Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
Guests ride an open-air double-decker bus through historic Downtown Honolulu while enjoying Christmas stories and festive sing-alongs. The tour stops at Honolulu Hale for views of the 50-foot Christmas tree, Shaka Santa, and Tutu Mele, with time to walk around and explore the city light displays. At the Holiday Station tent, visitors can play mini games, make crafts, sip hot chocolate, and take photos with Santa and the Grumpy Green Guy.
What to Expect
Double-decker open-air bus ride to the Honolulu City Lights.
Event Details
Duration
About 1 hour at Honolulu Hale.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Honolulu
Organizer
Holiday Lights Tour - Waikiki Trolley
Food & Drink
Each guest receives one complimentary hot chocolate or bottled water.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and cheerful
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Upper Deck: adults $49.50; children $39.50. Lower Deck: adults $39.50; children $34.50. Adult is 12 and up; child is 3–11; lap children are 0–2. A round-trip Waikiki shuttle is an optional $10 per adult/child; lap children ride free on the shuttle. Additional scrips: 1 sheet $10 (10 scrips, 1 bonus scrip, and 1 raffle ticket); 2 sheets $20 (20 scrips, 2 bonus scrips, and 2 raffle tickets). – Get tickets
- Parking: Parking is across from Holiday Station by Atlantis Cruises, at 301 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
- Accessibility: ADA-accessible vehicle seating is available upon request when booking the tour.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive 30 minutes early to enjoy the Holiday Station, because the tour leaves right on time and missed spots are forfeited.
- Allow extra travel time because holiday traffic gets busy, and call 808-591-2561 x1 if you are running late.
- Get your parking validated at Aloha Tower, right in front of the Holiday Station, so you pay the lower validated rate.
- Add the round-trip Waikiki Shuttle when you buy your tour ticket to ride straight from Waikiki Shopping Plaza to the Holiday Station.
- Head back to your drop-off spot five to ten minutes before pickup at Honolulu Hale so you catch your ride back.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the Holiday Lights Illumination Show, included with the tour ticket.
- Holiday Station Tent Only ticket, without the bus tour, covering tent entry, the Illumination Show, one drink, one scrip and a photo with Santa and the Green Guy.
- Round-trip Waikiki Shuttle from Waikiki Shopping Plaza, an add-on for an extra fee.
- Extra scrip sheets for games and crafts, each with bonus scrips and a raffle ticket, sold separately.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is the tour good for?
It's for all ages. Children 2 and under ride free on a lap, and everyone else needs their own seat and ticket.
What can we do at the Holiday Station?
Each guest gets a hot cocoa or bottled water. There are free photos with Santa and the Grumpy Green Guy, free crafts and activities for kids, games and holiday merchandise. Only guests with a tour ticket or a Tent Only ticket can get in.
Do I need printed tickets?
No. Show your confirmation email when you check in at the Holiday Station, at the corner of Richards Street and Aloha Tower Drive.
How long do we get at Honolulu Hale?
About an hour. Everyone gets off at Honolulu Hale, and the bus picks you up again roughly an hour later. Be back at your drop-off spot 5 to 10 minutes before it leaves.
What happens if it rains?
Tours run rain or shine.
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