Visit USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri with Ford Island Control Tower and lunch
10.75 hours
Transport, lunch, admissions
Explore Pearl Harbor’s key World War II sites on a small-group tour in a deluxe mini coach, with a local guide sharing Hawaiian history along the way. Cross the harbor by Navy vessel, visit major memorials, and take in views from the Ford Island Control Tower.
Pearl Harbor has a strict no-bag policy; bags must be stored for a fee at the Visitor Center. Valid photo identification is required to access Ford Island. Control Tower access requires at least 42" height; infants and toddlers are not permitted, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund. No-shows are charged in full. Refunds or partial refunds for tours, activities, flights, or venues cancelled due to reasons outside of our control are not honored.
Wallet, cell phone, government ID, bottled water, and cameras are permitted. Only clear bags with visible contents are allowed; keep items minimal.
Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes and respectful attire. Sunscreen is recommended.
Bring your voucher or picture ID. If you don’t have a ticket, your name will be on the passenger list.
Pick-up from select Waikiki hotels
The Ford Island Control Tower rises above the heart of Pearl Harbor, an unmistakable red and white striped landmark that watched the events of December 7, 1941 unfold in real time. On the Premium Pearl Harbor Tour, this iconic tower becomes more than a backdrop, it stands as a silent witness to one of the most pivotal mornings in American history. Standing in its shadow, you sense the weight of the moment, the same airfield that scrambled to respond to the attack now framed by gentle Hawaiian trade winds and the quiet lapping of the harbor.
As your guided experience unfolds across Ford Island, the Control Tower anchors the story. You will move past the Pacific Aviation Museum hangars, where bullet holes from the attack are still visible in the glass, and the Ford Island Control Tower looms overhead as a reminder of the chaos and courage that defined that day. The tour weaves together the perspectives of the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Missouri, and the runways below the tower, giving you a fuller picture of how the war in the Pacific began here and ended on the deck just steps away. Along the way, your guide shares firsthand accounts and lesser known details that bring the Ford Island Control Tower and its surroundings vividly to life.
This experience is ideal for history enthusiasts, veterans, families with curious teens, and travelers who want more than a quick photo stop. The Premium Pearl Harbor Tour offers access and context that day visitors often miss, and the Ford Island Control Tower is a highlight that lingers long after the day is over. If you want to understand Pearl Harbor not just as a destination but as a living memorial, standing near the Ford Island Control Tower with a knowledgeable guide is the most meaningful way to begin.