
The Hawaii Christmas Trolley is one of the most festive ways to experience Honolulu City Lights during the holiday season.
This event features grand Christmas displays, a 50-foot Christmas tree,Shaka Santa, and Tutu Mele, offering fun for both adults and children. Don’t miss out on the magic of Oahu’s Christmas lights and the unique Hawaiian Christmas experience!
Taking the Honolulu City Lights trolley is truly one of the best things to do on Oahu during Christmas!! It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season while enjoying the beauty of Oahu’s festive lights. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this unique experience will make your holidays unforgettable!
Adult (12+) : $39
Child (3-11) :$29
Children under 3yrs old : Free
*To enjoy the Self-Photo Station, we kindly ask that you check in 15–20 minutes prior to departure to ensure ample time for photos.
*Event details and activities may vary by date. For the latest information on events and activities, please visit the official Honolulu City Lights website.
The Thomas Square exhibit is an exciting new addition for 2025, featuring dazzling light tunnels, glowing Christmas trees, keiki train rides, and festive vendor booths. This family-friendly holiday attraction offers fun for all ages and is the perfect spot to experience Honolulu’s magical Christmas lights.
“Honolulu Hale” is home to one of the best Christmas illumination displays in Honolulu, Hawaii. This popular attraction is perfect for both adults and children, featuring dazzling Christmas lights, a 50-foot Christmas tree, Shaka Santa, and Tutu Mele.
Before heading to the Honolulu City Lights by trolley, stop by our Christmas Self-Photo Station!
Capture beautiful holiday memories with your loved ones in a festive Hawaii setting. We also offer complimentary Christmas treats for our guests, so come early and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere to the fullest!
Hop on the sparkling, Ride a Christmas-decorated trolley to visit Oahu’s most famous holiday light displays!
Our Honolulu City Lights Christmas Trolley offers a convenient round-trip ride from Waikiki to the exhibits.
We also provide comfortable transfers from Thomas Square to Honolulu Hale.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere and refreshing open-air breeze as you experience the magic of a Hawaiian Christmas!
The meeting point is the 4th floor of the Watumull Building at 307 Lewers St. Please complete your tour check-in here.
A self-photo station is available, so feel free to take photos.
If you would like to take photos, please arrive 15–20 minutes before the meeting time.
Restrooms are available at the venue.
Christmas sweets will also be provided, so please arrive with plenty of time to enjoy them.
We’re now departing for the exhibits! The trolley will take you from Waikiki to the first stop, Thomas Square. Enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere and have fun on board. The bus stop where you get off at Thomas Square will be your designated pick-up location. Please listen carefully to the driver’s instructions and follow all safety guidelines.
You will have about one hour of free time here. Enjoy the keiki train, the light tunnels, the illuminated Christmas trees, and other attractions at your own pace. Various food and vendor stalls are also available. Please gather at the designated trolley pick-up location after one hour.
The other exhibit, Honolulu Hale, is about a 20-minute walk or an 8-minute drive away. You can travel comfortably by trolley, so please be sure to meet at the designated time and location.
You’ll have about one hour of free time at Honolulu Hale as well. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of Christmas displays, a 50-foot Christmas tree decoration, and Hawaii’s iconic Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele. Take your time and enjoy Oahu’s popular, limited-season holiday illuminations to the fullest.
After enjoying about one hour of free time at Honolulu Hale, please return to the bus stop where you were dropped off and wait for the trolley back to Waikiki. The trolley will take you to the designated meeting point in Waikiki. We hope you enjoyed Oʻahu’s unique Christmas illuminations. Mele Kalikimaka! (Merry Christmas) and A hui hou! (See you again!)
Choose from unforgettable ocean adventures like dolphin watching, whale watching, and sea turtle snorkeling, or enjoy a sunset party cruise and explore Hawaii’s rich history and natural beauty on our land tours.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the best of Hawaii at a special discount!
*The 25% tour discount from And You Creations will be applied when you book the Christmas Trolley.
Please meet us on the 4th floor of the Watumull Building in Waikiki ( 307 Lewers Street )
Before heading to the Christmas exhibits at City Hall, you can take photo at the Christmas Self-photo station here. Capture beautiful Christmas memories!
Unfortunately, we do not offer free parking. Guests driving to Waikiki to join our Christmas Trolley will need to arrange their own parking.
During the holiday season, parking in Waikiki can be a bit tricky due to increased demand. While we are unable to provide parking validation, there are many convenient paid parking options nearby. We recommend planning ahead to make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, from pickup to drop-off. After taking photos at a Waikiki photo station, enjoy a trolley ride of about 20 minutes to Thomas Square, where you’ll have 1 hour to explore the Christmas displays at your own pace. Next, the trolley takes you to Honolulu Hale for about 1 hour of free exploration before returning to Waikiki for the tour’s conclusion.
Children of all ages, including infants, are welcome to join. When riding the trolley, please ensure that small children remain seated with their guardians at all times. Additionally, due to limited space on the trolley, there may not be room for strollers during busy periods. If you need to bring a stroller, please notify us in advance.
info@andyoucreations.com / 808-696-4414
Seats on the trolley are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Since it’s open-air, the view from any seat is quite similar, but we recommend boarding a little before the tour departure time to secure your spot.
The restroom is available at the Christmas Photo Station in Waikiki and at Honolulu Hale during the Christmas event
The walking distance from Thomas Square to Honolulu Hale is about 20 minutes, so we do not recommend it. If you choose to walk, please note that it will be at your own risk. If you need a ride back to Waikiki from Honolulu Hale, please check the departure times for the first and second trolleys and meet at the designated pickup location. (*Guests on the first departure may ride only the first schedule, and those on the second may ride only the second.)
Unfortunately, our trolley is not wheelchair accessible.
Yes! Holiday treats will be provided for guests upon check in at Treasures and You to start your Honolulu City Lights. Additionally, if you’d like to purchase more food, a variety of food vendors will be available at Honolulu Hale from 6pm to 9pm offering local bites and holiday favorites.
When you book the Christmas Trolley, discounted And You Creations tours will be displayed before you complete your reservation. Please select your preferred tour from that screen. The tour discount will be applied at the checkout page. Don’t miss this special opportunity! If you would like to review the And you creations tour details in advance, please refer to this link →
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