Pearl Harbor & Honolulu Guided Tour
Trace Pearl Harbor history with museums, monuments and narrated transport
Duration
5.5 hours
Includes
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, transport
Highlights
Trace the history of December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor before continuing through Honolulu. Round-trip transportation is provided.
- Explore the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and its museums
- Discover the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
- View the Mission Houses Museums
- Pass Kawaiahaʻo Church
Itinerary
USS Arizona Memorial: The highlight of this tour is when you get admission to the National Park Service’s theater to view a 23-minute movie documentary on the bombing of Pearl Harbor and then you will board the US Navy shuttle boat to travel out to the USS Arizona Memorial.
King Kamehameha Statue: Stop for photos with one of Oahu’s most iconic statues. Kamehameha the Great was the King who united the Hawaiian Islands under one rule.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: Home of the Unknown solider, “Punchbowl Cemetery”, so nicknamed because of it’s shape, serves as a memorial to honor those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who have given their lives in doing so.
Iolani Palace (Pass By): ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani under the Kalākaua Dynasty, founded by her brother, King David Kalākaua.
Downtown Honolulu (Pass By): Enjoy a narrated tour through downtown Honolulu, including the business district, Chinatown and even what was once a bustling “red light district”.
Washington Place (Pass By): Now the residence of Hawaii’s Governor, Washington Place is where Queen Liliuokalani was arrested at the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Hawaii State Capitol (Pass By): The unique architecture of this building makes it one to see. Columns representing palm trees, a cylindrical center to represent the volcanoes, all surrounded by water!
Important details
- Ages 4+ only
- Bring government-issued ID
- Leave purses, backpacks, camera bags, luggage and other concealment bags behind; bags cannot stay on the vehicle
- Expect a $7-per-bag storage fee near the visitor center; luggage storage costs more
- Wear shirts and shoes for the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits are not permitted
- USS Arizona Memorial boat operations may be suspended by the Navy; no refunds apply in that case
- Special accommodations require 60 days' notice
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before your tour time. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
FAQs
Bags that offer concealment (such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, and luggage) are not allowed at the monument. You also cannot leave bags on the vehicle.
Yes. Bag storage is available near the entrance to the visitor center. It costs $7 per bag (luggage is slightly higher).
Yes. The Navy may suspend boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. If that happens, you can still visit the exhibits, Visitor Center, and park monuments, but there are no refunds.
Meeting details
Honolulu, HI, US
Related locations
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
Admission includedStanding at the edge of Pearl Harbor, you feel the weight of December 7, 1941 long before you read a single exhibit panel. The Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center is the gateway to a landscape where history is still visible in the water and the sky. From this central hub on Oahu's south shore, the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center connects you to the USS Arizona Memorial, the Battleship Missouri, and the Pacific Aviation Museum, each telling a different chapter of a day that changed the world.
