---
title: Diamond Head Hiking Self-Guided Audio Tour
slug: diamond-head-hiking-narrated-tour-honolulu
type: attraction
sub_type: tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/diamond-head-hiking-narrated-tour-honolulu
city: Honolulu
state: HI
country: US
address: Diamond Head Visitor Center
geo:
  lat: 21.26353
  lng: -157.80535
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:50:47.359Z
price_from:
  amount: 11
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 706
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Diamond Head Hiking Narrated Tour
        price: 9.71
        regular_price: 11
        savings: 1.29
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13+ yrs)
            min_age: 13
          - name: Child (4-12 yrs)
            min_age: 4
            max_age: 12
---
## Overview

Hike to the summit of Diamond Head Crater for unbeatable views overlooking Oahu’s shoreline with this self-guided audio tour that includes a four-color souvenir map and enriches your experience with history, culture, and wildlife insights on the trail to the 300,000-year-old volcanic crater known as Le’ahi.

## What's Included
- Self-guided audio tour in multiple languages
- Four-color souvenir map
- Certificate of completion

## What's Not Included
- Park admission ($5/person)
- Parking fees ($10 and additional commercial vehicle fees)

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## Ticket Options

- **Diamond Head Hiking Narrated Tour** — $9.71 (regularly $11.00, save $1.29)
  Climb to the summit of Hawaii’s iconic crater with a self-guided audio tour led by a virtual park ranger. Gain insight into Diamond Head’s history, geology, and wildlife along a 1.6-mile trail. Includes a four-color map and audio guide.
  - Adult (13+ yrs)
  - Child (4-12 yrs)

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## Good to Know
- A moderate 1.6-mile hike with lots of stairs; allow 2 hours to complete.
- Fun for friends and the whole family.
- Parking spaces are limited; best times to come are early morning from 7AM–8AM or after 11AM.
- Dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes, shorts, hat, and sunscreen.
- Bring bottled water.
- Diamond Head Visitor Center is open 7AM–3:30PM daily (closed Dec 24, Dec 25, and Jan 1).
- Last tour starts at 2PM; audio devices must be returned to the Visitor Center by 3:30PM.

## Cancellation Policy
Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Does the Diamond Head Crater hike and narrated tour include the admission fee?
Unfortunately, no the Diamond Head hiking narrated tour does not include the park admission fee; it will be an additional $5 fee per person.

### Is there parking?
Yes, there is limited parking onsite for an added fee of $10. Parking fees for commercial vehicles are $25 for 1–7 people, $50 for 8–25 people, and $90 for 26 or more people.

### What are the operating hours for the Diamond Head Visitor Center?
Diamond Head Visitor Center is open 7AM–3:30PM daily and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The last tour is at 2PM. Audio devices must be returned to the Visitor Center no later than 3:30PM.

### What is recommended fitness level for this hike?
Hikers should have a moderate physical fitness level to be able to successfully finish the hike.

### What is included in the guided audio tour?
The tour includes a narrated audio guide of Diamond Head, available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Hawaiian, and a four-color souvenir map guide.

### What should I wear?
Best to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and suntan lotion.

### What should I bring?
Please bring bottled water, so you won’t get dehydrated during the hot hike.