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90-Minute Group Tour
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Overview
$75 per person | $55 Kamaʻaina & student rate | Ages 10+ | Explore Hawaiian Modern Architecture!
Duration: 90 Minutes
Cancellation Summary: Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 72 hours-notice of cancellation.
Meeting Point: 3300 Tantalus Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822
Min Age: 10
Group Size: Maximum 10 people
Pricing: The 90-minute group tour is $75 per person. Kamaʻaina rate for Hawaii residents (must present Hawaii State ID) is $55 per person. Student rate (must present student ID) is $55 per person.
Private and private sunset tours are available upon request and calendar availability.
Description: ##About
Built on the slopes of Pu`u Ohia (Mount Tantalus) from 1951-1952, overlooking Honolulu, the Liljestrand House is recognized as an outstanding example of Vladimir Ossipoff’s work and of mid-twentieth century modern architecture.
Liljestrand House offers tours that give visitors a detailed look at the house and provide a discussion of the architect, the client and the architectural principles behind the design. Tours are given in English.
Rates
For the safety and comfort of all guests, children under 10 years old are not permitted on tours.
- $50 per person
- $35 per student (must bring valid student ID)
Tour rates starting November 1, 2025:
- $75 per person
- $55 per person Kama`aina rate for Hawaii residents (must bring valid Hawaii state ID)
- $55 per student (must bring valid student ID)
What is Included: - 90-minute guided docent led tour.
- On-site parking available.
Highlights: Vladimir Ossipoff is recognized as the master of Hawai‘i modern architecture. Born in Russia and raised in Japan, Ossipoff was instrumental in the development of Hawaiian architecture that “prioritized cultural contextualization, climatic responsiveness, spatial flexibility, natural harmonies and tactile experience.” Ossipoff created place-sensitive architecture appropriate to the lush topography, light and microclimates of the Hawaiian Islands while synthesizing Eastern and Western influences including Japanese building techniques and modern architectural principles.
His seamless integration of building and site, elegant orchestration of circulation, clever management of views, and creative mix of modern and natural materials is apparent in numerous iconic projects throughout Hawai‘i, including the Liljestrand House.
Faqs: ##Important Tour Information
- For the safety and comfort of all guests, children under 10 years old are not permitted on tours.
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted on Liljestrand Foundation property.
- Photography is permitted at Liljestrand House for private noncommercial use only. Permission to publish, reproduce, exhibit or distribute images must be obtained by separate agreement.
- Because of the fragile nature of the wood floors, we ask guests to remove their shoes.
- Pets, backpacks, large bags, tripods, extension poles and selfie-sticks are not permitted.
- The house is not air-conditioned and can sometimes be quite hot during summer and fall months. Guests are welcome to bring water provided it is in a securely lidded container.
- There is no bus service; you will need a rental car or taxi service.
- The drive takes about fifteen minutes from downtown Honolulu or thirty minutes from Waikiki.
- Please be sure to check the directions included with your tour email confirmation, especially if you are are unfamiliar with the area. We do not recommend taking a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft. Often, drivers will refuse to bring passengers to the house, instead dropping them at our gate which is a quarter mile from the house. Ride share drivers can also be reluctant to pick passengers up at the house so it can be challenging to get a ride from Liljestrand House back to your hotel or lodging.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 3300 Tantalus
City: Honolulu
Country: US
Postal Code: 96822
Province: HI
Additional Info
Know before you go:
We ask that you arrive promptly at the beginning of your ticketed time in order to attend your scheduled visit.
- Please be sure to check the directions included with this confirmation, especially if you are are unfamiliar with the area. We do not recommend taking a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft. Often, drivers will refuse to bring passengers to the house, instead dropping them at the gate which is a quarter mile walk from the house. Ride share drivers can also be reluctant to pick passengers up at the house so it is usually very difficult to get a ride from Liljestrand House back to your hotel or lodging.
- Please arrive no sooner than fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of the tour. The driveway gate will not open until that time.
- Photography is allowed for personal use only, but we ask guests to be careful not to hit walls with cameras over their shoulders.
- Because of the fragile nature of the wood floors and walls we ask guests to remove shoes before entering the house.
- Large bags and backpacks should be left in your car or in the living room.
- The house is not air-conditioned and can be quite warm, especially during summer and fall months. Water is allowed, provided it is in a sealed, lidded container.
- For the safety and comfort of all visitors, children must be 10 years or older in order to attend a tour.
- Smoking or vaping is not permitted on Liljestrand Foundation property.
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
