As the capital city of Hawaii, Honolulu features a significant reputation to live up to. But it's definitely up to the task. Found on the island of Oahu, Honolulu is home to virtually 1 million people. Meaning "sheltered bay," Honolulu holds with it a great deal of history as a village in the Hawaiian islands.

As part of your Honolulu tours, you'll discover that the downtown area is close to some pretty old sites, such as the Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, and the Hawaii State Capitol building, all with their unique rich history and background. But that's not all. You're also near to seashores, department stores, rainforests, and restaurants. If you are planning for vacations you can find hotels in Honolulu at best prices by checking online.

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Taking a guided tour of these landmarks will provide you with the legends that encircle Honolulu, which had been resolved in the 12th century by Polynesians. In fact, did you know that Honolulu Harbor was referred to as Kulolia before the first European settlers showed up?

Well, you'll find that out on your Honolulu tours. The ship that arrived was captained by one William Brown. Fast forward to 1845, when King Kamehameha III transferred the capital of Hawaii from Lahaina, Maui to Honolulu.

Haleiwa town is on many Honolulu tour itineraries. You'll get pleasure from stopping at this quaint little town. Starving? Try out some local fare from the shrimp trucks. Have to cool off? Attempt some shaved ice for the kiddies.

One more stop includes Waimanalo Beach, discovered along the Windward Oahu. As the longest stretch of beach on Oahu, you'll lose yourself in the white sandy beaches with the rainforest as a backdrop.