The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honolulu offers an architectural walking tour of Downtown Honolulu every other Saturday (about 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas). It is a special experience for visitors to explore downtown Honolulu through the eyes of an architectural historian.
The walking tour visits the restored Hawaii Theatre, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, St. Andrews Cathedral, Washington Place, State Capitol, Iolani Palace, Honolulu Hale, Kawaihao Church, Mission House Museum, Aliiolani Hale, the Kamehameha Statue, and more.
The tour must be booked ahead ($15 per person) and runs from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (check in at 8:45 AM). Tour group sizes range from four to twelve walkers. Comfortable walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and an umbrella are recommended.
For more information, visit https://www.aiahonolulu.org/?WalkingTours.