Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki
Description
Take this tour to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor. After you spent a morning at Pearl Harbor, we will take on a drive to downtown Honolulu’s historic sites which give you a chance to know the history of Pearl Harbor and Hawaii throughout your day. A visit to the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center will remind you about the sailors who lost their lives during the attacks on Pearl Harbor. A visit to one of Pearl Harbor’s most emotional, memorable sites – the USS Arizona Memorial is a must. At the Visitor Center, you get to see authentic wartime artifacts, compelling museum displays, and contemplative open spaces designed with the country’s fallen soldiers in mind. We offer you a driving tour of historic Honolulu before returning to Waikiki. You can visit the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, I’olani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, the Honolulu State Capitol Building, the statue of King Kamehameha the Great.
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Itinerary
At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center you can explore various exhibits that provide historical context about the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. View a 23-minute documentary film that provides an overview of the attack, its impact, and the significance of the USS Arizona Memorial. After the introductory exhibits and film you will board a U.S. Navy-operated boat for a short ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. The 10-minute ride across the harbor is calm and offers views of the surrounding military installations
The USS Arizona Memorial is a white, open-air structure that spans the remains of the sunken battleship. It's a solemn and quiet place, designed to allow visitors to reflect on the sacrifices made by the sailors and Marines who were lost during the attack. Viewing the Wreckage: Inside the memorial you can look down into the water to see parts of the sunken battleship. The ship's outline is visible just below the surface, and oil droplets, often referred to as "The Tears of the Arizona," can still be seen rising to the surface. Remembrance Wall: At the far end of the memorial is a wall inscribed with the names of the 1,177 crew members who lost their lives aboard the USS Arizona. This wall serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
On the historic downtown Honolulu portion of the tour, you will experience a blend of Hawaii's rich history, cultural heritage, and modern city life all narrated by our expert guide
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific sits on top of extinct volcano also known as Punchbowl. The cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of U.S. military members. The beautifully maintained grounds feature rows of white headstones set against lush greenery. The location of Punchbowl Crater offers stunning views of the surrounding city, including downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the coastline
The only royal palace in the United States. You will learn about Hawaii's monarchy, and hear stories about King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarchs.
From the palace you will view the iconic King Kamehameha Statue, a symbol of Hawaii's unity and strength. The statue is in front of the Aliʻiōlani Hale, the historic building that now houses the Hawaii State Supreme Court.
Our guide will "talk story" of the fascinating history as the original government building of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Often referred to as the "Westminster Abbey of the Pacific," Kawaiahaʻo Church is one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Hawaii. Our guide will teach you about the church’s significance and its role in Hawaii’s religious history.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from most hotels in Waikiki, NOTE: Pick up time is up to 30 minutes or more before the listed tour time. We will contact you the day before via text/email with approx pick up time and location. Please note that pick-up times may change, so we kindly ask you to keep an eye on your email, text messages, or phone for any updates. Thank you for your understanding!
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Clear plastic bags are allowed, such as those allowed at football games, in which the contents are readily visible
- Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags are allowed
- Meals are at your own expense
- There are a few on-site dining options at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and near the Battleship Missouri, such as food trucks, snack stands, or cafes where you can purchase and enjoy food before or after your tour
- Wear comfortable shoes you will be walking much of the tour
- No swimwear is allowed
- Sites are subject to close due to stormy weather
- There is no smoking allowed on the visitor center grounds or at the memorial
- Respectful Silence: Visitors are encouraged to maintain a respectful silence while on the USS Arizona Memorial to honor the fallen. The atmosphere is one of reflection and reverence, allowing tourists to connect emotionally with the events of the past
- All entry tickets to the attractions will be provided by your driver on the morning of your tour
- USS Arizona Memorial Notice: Advance USS Arizona Memorial passes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If advance passes are unavailable, guests may join the National Park Service standby line, where admission is based on available space and is also not guaranteed.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 4 city blocks
Reviews(311)
Our excursion got cancelled by the tour company saying due to navy shut port after hurricane. Other excursions with other companies we called said that was not so. So we chose another company to go with. Thanks to visitor for giving us a full refund. I would check your companies you book thru alittle better.
We were happy to go on this tour. Originally it was scheduled a day earlier but with Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala our cruise ship could not dock until the next day. The tour company worked with our schedule in order to give us a chance to see Pearl Harbor and Honolulu. We were able to change our meetup location making for a less stressful day of travel, which we appreciated very much. Will was personable, entertaining and engaging with his storytelling history lessons. He really wanted us to have the best possible experience with the short time we had in Honolulu. He succeeded, thank you Will.
We were happy to go on this tour. Originally it was scheduled a day earlier but with Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala our cruise ship could not dock until the next day. The tour company worked with our schedule in order to give us a chance to see Pearl Harbor and Honolulu. We were able to change our meetup location making for a less stressful day of travel, which we appreciated very much. Will was personable, entertaining and engaging with his storytelling history lessons. He really wanted us to have the best possible experience with the short time we had in Honolulu. He succeeded, thank you Will.
Will made the tour fun and interesting with details about what happened before the Pearl Harbor attack started, details about the Punchbowl and about the King’s palace and state buildings.
Summer was a great guide, really enjoyed the tour with her!
Excellent experience, Pearl Harbor is a somber but rewarding experience. It definitely warrants contemplation and respect.
Aloha! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear that your visit to Pearl Harbor was a meaningful and rewarding experience. It truly is a place that invites reflection, respect, and remembrance. We appreciate you allowing us to be part of your journey and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Mahalo, Aloha Sunshine Tours
Summer and Junior were great. Easy pickup and drop off. Gave us plenty of time to see everything. Lots of A.C. for those of you who get hot. Great experience.
Aloha 108kylerg! 🌺 Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with us. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed your time with Summer and Junior, appreciated the seamless pickup and drop-off, and stayed cool along the way. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them! 🏝️✨ *A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
Awesome service Aunty Summer the real deal and Unc Jr who assisted , both very knowledgeable and professional to the tea!! We have been here for 6 days and everyone has been kind but this was top notch ALOHA!! We felt OHANA for sure. Thank you so much for the guide !! We highly recommend!!
Aloha leatutufumiranda! 🌺 Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had such a top-notch experience with us. It’s wonderful to know how much you enjoyed your time with Aunty Summer and Uncle Junior, and that their knowledge, professionalism, and warm hospitality made you feel like Ohana. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words and high recommendation to them! 🏝️✨ *A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
Brian was super fun and took us to some local places to get some great eats!
Aloha V8070JNtaral! 🌺 Mahalo for your review! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with us. It’s wonderful to know how much you enjoyed exploring with Brian and checking out those local food spots. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! 🏝️✨ *A hui hou* (until we meet again)! 🤙
After a fiasco with Hawaii tours (Now known as Go Hawaii Tours) my wife and I booked the Pearl Harbor tour through Aloha Sunshine. The owner personally reached out to ensure we had everything we needed and more. The tour itself was amazing yet also sombering. Our tour guide Brother Miah (due to both he and I being former soldiers he is forever my brother not cousin) was amazing and hilarious at the same time. He did make sure to remind everyone the importance of Pearl Harbor and that it was a place of great loss of life and to remember why we were there. The Arizona Memorial is a sombering reminder of that day. The Missouri is a great reminder of the victory over the Japanese in WWII. It is also a sight to see her guarding her fallen sister the Arizona. The tour of downtown historic Honolulu was good, minus the terrible traffic but as brother Micah said, it is the 8th worst traffic spot in the nation. Brother Micah (I’m sure I spelt his name wrong so forgive me on that) is extremely knowledgeable in Hawaiian culture and history. I would highly recommend Micah for all tours!. The day was amazing as a whole. 5 stars isn’t enough, highly recommended! CHEEEHOOO!!! 🤙
Mahalo for such an incredible review! 🤙 We’re so glad to hear that you and your wife had a meaningful and memorable experience with us. Pearl Harbor truly is a powerful and humbling place, and we’re happy that Brother Miah was able to balance both the history and heart of the tour while keeping it engaging and respectful. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he’ll really appreciate it! It means a lot to us that you felt taken care of from start to finish. Thank you again for choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours and for your high recommendation. CHEEEHOOO! 🌺
Very entertaining and interesting
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you found the tour entertaining and interesting. It means a lot to us! We hope to have you join us again for another fun and memorable experience.
