Honolulu: McGarrett's House Hawaii Five-0 Tour & Lunch

You Can Actually Walk Into McGarrett's House, and Meet Cousin Flippa There

You step inside McGarrett's House, the real set from Hawaii Five-0, and hear insider stories from a former crew member while eating lunch or snacks with Cousin Flippa. Choose Monday at 10 AM with a local sandwich, or Thursday at 1 PM with island treats. Public transit nearby means no car rental needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore McGarrett's House and Lunch

• Enter McGarrett’s House
• Meet former crew member
• Hear insider stories
• Enjoy lunch at McGarrett's
• Meet Cousin Flippa and guests

The experience

The moment you realize you're standing in the actual McGarrett house from Hawaii Five-0 is strange. Not in a bad way. Just unexpected. You've watched the show, maybe rewatched it, and suddenly the set is real and you're inside it, and a former crew member is telling you how they filmed scenes in this exact room. That doesn't happen on most tours. This one is built around that one thing: access to the house itself, which the company says is exclusive to them.

The Honolulu tour runs two ways depending on the day you go. Monday mornings at 10 AM you get lunch: sandwich choices include The Beefy McGarrett, The McGarrett Chicken, or The Veggie McGarrett, plus water and snacks. Thursday afternoons at 1 PM it's island-inspired snacks and drinks instead. Either way, you're eating at McGarrett's House with Cousin Flippa (Shawn Mokuahi Garnett), who was actually on set, and the guide walks you through the locations and the behind-the-scenes stories of how the show was made. It's not a long tour, it's focused, but the insider detail is what sets it apart from a standard filming-location drive-by.

Public transportation gets you there, so you don't need a rental car. The tour works for any fitness level, and if you'd rather bring your own food instead of ordering from the sandwich menu, that's fine too. It's a small, specific thing: you're there for the house, the stories, and the chance to meet someone who actually worked on the production.

What’s included

• Your afternoon includes entry to McGarrett's House, a local guide, bottled water, and snacks.
• On Monday at 10 AM, add a sandwich lunch (choose from The Beefy McGarrett, The McGarrett Chicken, or The Veggie McGarrett).
• On Thursday at 1 PM, enjoy island-inspired treats instead.
• You'll also meet Cousin Flippa and hear stories from a former crew member about how the show was made.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs Monday and Thursday at 10:00 and 13:00, from US$ 229 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday and ThursdayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Secret Hawaii Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're a Hawaii Five-0 fan and want to stand inside the actual house instead of just driving past it: the exclusive access and the crew member's stories are what make the difference.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring my own food to McGarrett's House?

Yes. The tour includes optional lunch or snacks, but you're welcome to bring your own meal instead.

What time does the tour start?

Monday Lunch Tour starts at 10 AM. Thursday Aloha Treats Tour starts at 1 PM.

Is there parking, or do I need a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You don't need to rent a car to get there.

Who is Cousin Flippa?

Shawn Mokuahi Garnett, who worked on the Hawaii Five-0 set and appears at the meet-and-greet during the tour.

What's included in the price?

Entry to McGarrett's House, a local guide, soda or water, snacks, and optional lunch (sandwich, water, snacks on Monday, island treats on Thursday).