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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[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!
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.
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!
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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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.
A glimpse of the holiday magic we captured
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Plan Your Tour Day
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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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[ Tour Ticket ]Upper Deck: Adult: $49.50 | Child: $39.50
Lower Deck: Adult: $39.50 | Child: $34.50
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*Children under 3 years old ride free on a parent’s lap
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[NEW!] Holiday Lights & Music Show at Holiday Station! Watch dazzling lights come to life in sync with festive holiday music.
Ride aboard our open-air Double Decker Bus See Honolulu sparkle from the best seat in town!
Experience Honolulu’s Holiday Lights Ride through downtown Honolulu and stop at Honolulu Hale, home of the Honolulu City Lights.
Holiday Station Admission Included A $15 value for adults, included with your Holiday Lights Tour.
Complimentary Hot Cocoa Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities.
1 Scrip Included Try your luck at one of our festive carnival games! Additional Activity Tickets are available for purchase.
Select Holiday Crafts Included Enjoy fun holiday crafts and activities for kids and families.
Photos opportunity with Santa & the Green Guy Capture festive photos and holiday memories to last a lifetime!
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Shuttle service to/from Waikiki (available for an additional charge).
Food and beverages beyond the provided refreshments.
Additional scrips for games or merchandise.
Parking fees $3 every 30 minutes (4 hours $15 validation available)
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Adult/Child: $10———
*Children under 3 years old ride free on a parent’s lap
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Check In at Holiday Station (Aloha Tower)
Location: Corner of Richards Street & Aloha Tower DrivePlease arrive at least 10–15 minutes before your scheduled tour departure time to check in.
Want to start the fun early? We recommend arriving about 30 minutes early to explore Holiday Station! Enjoy festive illuminations, photo opportunities with Santa & the Green Guy, complimentary hot cocoa, carnival games, crafts, and more.
Don’t miss our Holiday Light & Music Show, featuring dazzling lights synchronized to festive holiday music approximately every 30 minutes!
Ride to the City Lights
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.
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 Light & 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!
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!
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. -
Delight in the Magic
Take in Honolulu’s twinkling holiday lights from our open-air Double Decker Bus! Enjoy the festive music, cool island breeze, and sparkling city views as you ride through Honolulu at Christmas time.Hawaii’s Iconic Holiday Stop
Ride through Downtown Honolulu and stop at Honolulu Hale, home of the Honolulu City Lights. Explore the festive displays, see the famous Shaka Santa and Tūtū Mele, and capture plenty of holiday memories along the way.Experience the Magic of Holiday Station
Holiday Station is part of the fun! Explore sparkling illuminations, festive activities, games, crafts, and complimentary hot cocoa and don’t miss our New Holiday Light & Music Show, where dazzling lights come to life in sync with festive music approximately every 30 minutes.Picture-Perfect Holiday Moments
Snap photos with Santa and the Green Guy, then explore festive photo spots throughout the illuminated Holiday Station. Come ready to make some fun holiday memories! -
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Comfortable attire
Camera or smartphone