Tours and Tickets to Experience Kapiolani Park

There are plenty of ways to experience Kapiolani Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Stunning Views of Oahu: Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts
• Unforgettable Day on Oahu | Small Group Circle Island Tour
• Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Honolulu
• Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours
• Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

While it's free to visit Kapiolani Park on your own, there are plenty of tours that can help you learn more about the Honolulu park in the company of an expert guide—and have some fun along the way. Your options range from $8 per group for a GPS-guided audio walking tour to $99 per person for a circle-island tour, or $850 per group (up to six) for a private circle-island tour.

Kapiolani Park offers a number of amenities, including soccer and baseball fields, an archery range, tennis courts, picnic tables and grills, and a playground. The park also has a 3-mile (4.8-kilometer) paved path that’s popular with runners—it’s part of the Honolulu Marathon course.

Yes, there are a few notable attractions within Kapiolani Park, particularly the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, a favorite venue for outdoor musical performances and other events. Another draw is the Honolulu Zoo, which is home to animals including Asian elephants and black rhinos.

Yes, Kapiolani Park is absolutely suitable for family outings. Visitors who are traveling with children will find large grassy expanses and a playground where kids can burn off energy, as well as picnic areas. Kids are also likely to enjoy meeting the resident animals at Honolulu Zoo.

A variety of events are held at Kapiolani Park. The Tom Moffat Waikiki Shell regularly hosts outdoor concerts, including performances by the Royal Hawaiian Band on Sundays. The park is also the site of the Honolulu Marathon’s finishing line—the marathon typically takes place on the second Sunday in December.