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 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: 1hour 45 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes (including 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.

Check-In Holiday Station at Aloha Tower (Corner of Richards Street & Aloha Tower Drive)

Arrive 10–15 minutes before your tour time to check in.

Want a little extra holiday fun before you ride?

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

Only Waikiki Trolley's Holiday Lights Tour can go with the double-decker bus!
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.
Visit Honolulu Hale with Holiday Lights Tour by Waikiki Trolley.

Ride to Honolulu Hale

The time listed on your ticket is your tour bus departure time.

Sit back, relax, and take in the sparkling city lights and holiday displays along the way to Honolulu Hale, home of Honolulu City Lights.

Only Waikiki Trolley's Holiday Lights Tour can have photo opportunity with Santa and Green Guy!
At Holiday Station, you can try some free crafts as well.

Return to Holiday Station

After your tour, the fun continues! If you haven’t yet snapped a photo opportunity with Santa or the Green Guy, or want to play a few more holiday games, enjoy more festive moments at Holiday Station before heading home.

Complimentary photo opportunity with Santa & the Green Guy!
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A glimpse of the holiday magic we captured

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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.
Group of people dressed as Christmas elves and a Santa Claus figure standing in front of a decorated holiday backdrop with wrapped gifts and Christmas decor.
Two smiling girls wearing rainbow-colored sweaters and Santa hats, standing in front of a blurred Christmas tree with warm yellow lights in the background.
People dressed in Christmas costumes, including Santa Claus, the Grinch, and a girl with pigtails, standing in front of Christmas decorations and a decorated Christmas tree.
Christmas-themed party under a decorated tent with colorful hanging ornaments, string lights, and a line of people waiting at a festive distribution table.
Holiday Lights Tour, Holiday Station Tent entrance. Here' at an outdoor holiday festival with colorful lights, people, and holiday decorations.
You can meet our Green Guy and enjoy photo shooting with him at the Holiday Station.
Nighttime scene with a decorated double-decker Waikiki Trolley bus, surrounded by five people dressed as Santa and elves, with palm trees and clouds in the background.
Colorful Christmas light display featuring inflatable decorations including Santa Claus, snowmen, elves, and Christmas trees, with a tent and people in the background at night.
At the Honolulu City Lights, Christmas display with a large reindeer figure with a red nose and elf and toy soldier figures in a Santa's sleigh background, decorated with colorful holiday lights.
At the Honolulu Hale, Nighttime scene of a building decorated with colorful Christmas lights, featuring large Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus statues, illuminated arches, and a crowd of people in front.
Kids are enjoying the game at the Holiday Station tent at the Holiday Lights Tour by Waikiki Trolley.
Elf and the Green Guy are waiting for you at the Holiday Lights Tour.
A circular ornament featuring Winnie the Pooh and a character in a Wanikiki Trolley with reindeer antlers, promoting the 2024 holiday lights event.
People riding in a brightly decorated vehicle with colorful string lights, looking out at a rainy city street at night.
Outdoor Christmas display with inflatable decorations, including presents, candy canes, and Santa ornaments, under a large tent at night.

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


  • [ Tour Ticket ]

    Upper Deck: Adult: $37, Child: $27

    Lower Deck: Adult: $35, Child: $25

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    *Children under 3 years old ride free on a parent’s lap

    • Ride aboard our open-air Double Decker Trolley — see the city sparkle from the best seat in town!

    • Visit Honolulu Hale with its iconic holiday displays.

    • Complimentary refreshments, choose hot cocoa or bottled water (one per guest).

    • 1 Free scrip for festive games and activities.

    • FREE holiday crafts and activities for kids and families.

    • Photo opportunities with Santa and the Green Guy! Memories to last a lifetime!

    • Shuttle service to/from Waikiki (available for an additional charge at the checkout).

    • Additional hot chocolate and bottled water beyond provided.

    • Additional scrips for games or merchandise.

    • Parking fees (4 hours $15 validation available)


  • Adult/Child: $7.50

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    *Children under 3 years old ride free on a parent’s lap

    • Arrive early for extra holiday fun!
      Please check in 10–15 minutes before your tour time. Want to soak in the holiday magic before your ride?
      Arrive 30 minutes early to stroll through Holiday Station, snap photos, and enjoy the festive vibes before boarding!

    • Ride to Honolulu Hale: The time listed on your ticket is your tour bus departure time.
      Sit back, relax, and take in the sparkling city lights and holiday displays along the way to Honolulu Hale, home of Honolulu City Lights.

    • Return to Holiday Station: After your tour, the fun continues! If you haven’t yet snapped a photo with Santa or the Green Guy, or want to play a few more holiday games, enjoy more festive moments at Holiday Station before heading home.

    • Delight in the Magic
      Enjoy beautiful views of Honolulu’s twinkling holiday lights aboard our joyful open-air Double Decker Bus, the perfect way to take in the sights and sounds of the season.

    • Hawaii's Iconic Holiday Stop
      Visit Honolulu Hale, home to Honolulu City Lights, and take in the beloved holiday displays that capture the spirit of the season!

    • Exclusive Holiday Station Experience
      Your ticket includes access to our exclusive Holiday Station, complete with 1 complimentary refreshment, festive activities, and plenty of holiday cheer!

    • Picture-Perfect Moments
      Snap free photos with Santa and the Green Guy to remember your magical night under the lights!

    • E-ticket from E Noa Corporation

    • Comfortable attire

    • Camera or smartphone

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Questions about the Holiday Lights Tour? You can find your answers at the FAQs.

FAQs

Visit the Winter Wonderland! The Holiday Lights Tour begins at this location.

Direction to the Holiday Station

At the Winter Wonderland of Holiday Lights Tour, you can enjoy the games and crafts.

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