Architectural Walking Tours
AIA Honolulu also offers architectural walking tours of historic Honolulu on Saturday mornings--by advanced reservation. If you have not yet explored downtown Honolulu through the eyes of an Architect, you will want to reserve your space on one of our tours. It's also a great repeat opportunity when mainland family and friends are in town, and is an ideal introduction for out of town visitors to our islands.
Testimonials! Read a blog created by one of our happy walkers from the Free Architectural Walking Tour of Down Town Honolulu that AIA Honolulu offered on Sat. April 25, 2009 as part of our public outreach efforts during Architecture Month in April.
Read a second blog posted by another satisfied walker about the same walking tour.
See for yourself - Call to reserve your tour today!
Revised! Exploring Downtown – A Walking Tour with the Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects: Thanks to the efforts of Frank Haines, FAIA in association with Dr. Janine Clifford, AIA, of Clifford Projects, the walking tour booklet has recently been updated. It is on sale at the AIA Honolulu office for a nominal fee of $5.00. This 24-page glossy booklet contains full color photos and a historic write-up (edited by Glenn Mason, AIA) of each of the sites visited. The book now also contains a full map which can also serve as a self-guided tour for those who are not able to make advanced arrangements to join one of our AIA member guides.
Downtown Honolulu Historic Architectural Highlights Include:
- Restored Hawaii Theatre
- Our Lady of Peace Cathedral
- St. Andrews Cathedral
- Washington Place
- State Capitol
- Iolani Palace
- State Library
- Honolulu Hale
- Kawaihao Church
- Mission House Museum
- Aliiolani Hale
- Kamehameha Statue
- Kamehameha V Post Office
- Yokohama Specie Bank
In the Media: Praise for AIA Honolulu Walking Tours
On Friday, September 14, 2007 the Honolulu Star Bulletin featured an article called "In step with history" by Jacquelyn Carberry about the AIA Honolulu Architectural Walking Tours and Alex Weinstein, AIA Member Emeritus, volunteer guide.
"For the better part of the last 50 years, Frank Haines and Alex Weinstein have spent their Saturday mornings educating the public on Hawaii's rich architectural past, primarily in and around the Capitol district...On a 2-1/2 hour tour that covers 23 downtown Honolulu buildings..." Click here for the Honolulu Star Bulletin September 14, 2007 article.
On Sunday, April 22, 2007 the Honolulu Star Bulletin featured an article called "Hawaii’s Back Yard" by Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi about the AIA Honolulu Walking Tour and Frank Haines, FAIA, the primary guide for the Saturday morning architectural walking tours:
"Eighty-six-year-old Frank Haines views buildings with the same sense of awe and wonder as an art aficionado would view a Rembrandt. A well-designed building is appreciated by the people who live in it, work in it or visit it, and by the community around it, said Haines. It can really be a work of art that exudes grace, beauty and uniqueness..." Click here for the April 22, 2007 article.
Schedule an AIA Architectural Walking Tour for an upcoming Saturday
AIA Honolulu welcomes inquiries for tours from local residents and visitors to the islands; we schedule tours for groups of 4 of more. Reservations are necessary to allow us to confirm tour dates with our AIA tour leaders. Good walking shoes are a must! We provide bottled water and a map for you to follow as your guide accompanies you to all of the sites of interest. Each tour is lead by an AIA architect who relates history, cultural insights, anecdotes and much more.
AIA Architectural Walking Tours are typically held on Saturday's beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10.00/ person, paid in advance. Custom/Group tours can be arranged on varying days and times. Tours begin at the AIA Honolulu office on the 4th floor of the Historic Stangenwald Building, 119 Merchant Street, Suite 402. Contact us today!
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