About the Holiday Lights Tour

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See Honolulu City Lights from above! Waikiki Trolley’s Holiday Lights Tour offers panoramic views of Honolulu Hale and the city’s dazzling holiday displays.

Step into a world of holiday cheer with Waikiki Trolley’s Holiday Lights Tour!

Glide through the city as it sparkles with twinkling lights, sing along to your favorite Christmas carols, and stop at Honolulu Hale and drive by Thomas Square to admire the iconic holiday displays. Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa or bottled water, enjoy festive games and activities, and capture memories with Santa and the Green Guy at our exclusive Holiday Station.

A night of lights, laughter, and holiday cheer awaits — the perfect way to celebrate the season!

Duration: About 2 hour 30 minutes - 3 hour (incl. approximately 1 hour at Honolulu Hale and 30 minutes at the Holiday Station)

Meeting point: Corner of Richards Street and Aloha Tower Drive

What You Will Experience on the Tour

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Check in is easy. Just bring the eticket and show to the staff.
See Honolulu City Lights from above! Waikiki Trolley’s Holiday Lights Tour offers panoramic views of Honolulu Hale and the city’s dazzling holiday displays.

[NEW!] Don’t miss our Holiday Lights & Music Show, featuring dazzling lights synchronized to festive holiday music approximately every 30 minutes!

1, Check-In Holiday Station at Aloha Tower

Location: Corner of Richards Street & Aloha Tower Drive

Please arrive at least 10–15 minutes before your scheduled tour departure time to check in.

Want extra holiday fun?
Come 30 minutes early to enjoy the Holiday Station with lights, music, and festive activities.

Tip: Don’t forget to pre-purchase scrips to enjoy the fun activities, games, and treats at the Holiday Station!‍ ‍

Only Waikiki Trolley's Holiday Lights Tour can go with the double-decker bus!

2, Ride to Honolulu Hale

The time shown on your ticket is your Double Decker Bus departure time. Hop aboard our open-air Double Decker and enjoy the holiday atmosphere as you ride through Downtown Honolulu.

You’ll stop at Honolulu Hale, home of the Honolulu City Lights, with approximately 60 minutes to explore the displays, take photos, and enjoy the festivities.

See Honolulu City Lights from above! Waikiki Trolley’s Holiday Lights Tour offers panoramic views of Honolulu Hale and the city’s dazzling holiday displays.

3, Return to Holiday Station

After your trolley ride, you’ll return to Holiday Station, but the fun doesn’t have to end! Stay and enjoy the illuminations, games, crafts, photo opportunities, and other holiday activities before heading home.

If you are using the Waikiki ↔ Holiday Station Shuttle, recommended Holiday Lights & Music Show times are available before or after your tour depending on your departure time. When you arrive, ask one of the elves for the best show time for your schedule!

You will enjoy the Christmas illuminations at the Honolulu City Lights in Honolulu from the Double-decker bus.

4, Carnival Games & Activity Tickets

Your admission includes 1 Carnival Game Ticket.

Want to play more? Activity Ticket Sheets are available for $10 and include 10 Activity Tickets + 1 Complimentary Ticket + 1 Raffle Ticket for a chance to win an exciting prize!

Complimentary photo opportunity with Santa & the Green Guy!
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Only Waikiki Trolley's Holiday Lights Tour can have photo opportunity with Santa and Green Guy!

5, Holiday Crafts

Select holiday crafts are included with admission. Additional craft activities may require Activity Tickets.

Holiday Merchandise & Festive Accessories

Get into the holiday spirit with Santa hats, reindeer ears, light-up sticks, and more! Select items are available with Activity Tickets.

At Holiday Station, you can try some free crafts as well.

A glimpse of the holiday magic we captured

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Plan Your Tour Day

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Only Waikiki Trolley's Holiday Lights Tour can have photo opportunity with Santa and Green Guy!

Come Dressed Comfortably for the Holiday Lights Tour!

Hawaii’s weather can be a bit unpredictable, so we recommend wearing light, comfortable clothing and shoes. That way, you can relax, explore, and enjoy every magical moment with ease!

Don’t Forget Your Camera or Smartphone!

Capture the magic — from sparkling lights to your photo opportunity with Santa and the Green Guy! You’ll want to relive every twinkling moment of your Holiday Station and Holiday Lights Tour experience.

Come 30 minutes early to enjoy more magic!

Come 30 minutes early to enjoy our Holiday Station, complete with lights, music, and festive activities!

🪄 Enjoy the magic! ✨ Tour includes a Double-Decker ride, photo opportunity with Santa & the Green Guy, and holiday games!🎅💚

Summary of Your
Holiday Lights Tour 2026

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Direction to the Holiday Station

About the Holiday Station