The Trolley Company

Waikiki Trolley routes cover almost all tourist attractions and stops at most major shopping malls on Oahu. If you have been to Waikiki, you have probably seen our classic trolleys driving past you on the street. However, the history of the Waikiki Trolley has been a mystery to many of our guests. Hop aboard with us to reveal the great history of Hawaii and the Waikiki Trolley!

Early Beginnings

On April 18, 1986, Waikiki Trolley started its tours with two trolleys. These were the first trolleys ever to hit the streets of Hawaii after the original electric trolleys of the early 1900's.

Currently, Waikiki Trolley has a fleet of over 50 trolleys. Waikiki Trolleys are classic street reproductions of San Francisco cable cars with authentic brass and wood trimmings. The first stop locations included Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center , Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium and Ala Moana Center. At that time, the ticket for this tour was only five dollars! Two years later, in 1988, Waikiki Trolley expanded its routing to downtown Honolulu and started "Old Town Honolulu Tour", which is the original routing for the current "Honolulu City Tour (Red Line)". You can visit many historical sites on this tour, including King Kamehameha Statue and `Iolani Palace. Our Trolley drivers can also tell you little secrets that are even unknown to many residents.

The Present

The current Waikiki Trolley route covers as far west as Bishop Museum, and as far east as Sea Life Park, making it one of the most elaborate routes for Honolulu and its surrounding areas. During these 21 years, Waikiki Trolleys have carried over 8 million passengers, and have enough mileage to drive 7.5 times around the Earth.

All tourists to Hawaii have loved the Waikiki Trolley as a means of convenient and educational transportation. To journey back through time and learn more about the history of Hawaii, reserve your tickets now!