Early Access Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour
Description
Visit Pearl Harbor and have access to the USS Arizona Memorial. We arrive early—before the big motorcoaches and crowds—so you can experience this powerful site in a more peaceful setting. Your guide personally walks you into Pearl Harbor National Park, giving a full orientation to help you navigate the site with confidence. You'll have ~3 hours for a self-guided visit, including the museums and boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (Tickets First Come First Serve). This is the only tour that also includes a guided walk through Historic Downtown Honolulu, visiting ʻIolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, and more. Small group (max. 14) for a comfortable, respectful experience.
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Itinerary
Your Guide gives a brief overview of the park so you can make the most of your visit. Self-Guided visit of Pearl Harbor National Park Museums, Souvenir Shop, Pearl Harbor Movie and Boat Ride to USS Arizona Memorial.
Daniels Hawaii will arrange tickets for the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (First Come First Serve). In case you do not receive a ticket we will help you with the Stand-By Line. Take the boat ride over to the USS Arizona Memorial. Make sure to take pictures and remember the fallen. The round trip boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial is organized by the Navy.
Walk around ʻIolani Palace, the only royal palace in the U.S., during your guided Downtown Honolulu tour. Learn about Hawaii’s monarchy, the 1893 overthrow, and the palace’s historic transformation. A must-see photo stop and cultural highlight.
Aliʻiōlani Hale is a historic 1874 building in Downtown Honolulu, now home to Hawaii’s Supreme Court. It’s known for the iconic King Kamehameha Statue standing in front and its role in Hawaii’s royal and judicial history.
"The Statue of Liberty of Hawaii" - Learn why some people in Hawaii call the Aloha Tower, Statue of Liberty. Take a nice picture in front of the famous Aloha Tower and let our guide tell you what happened to the Tower AFTER the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Many visitors recognize the King Kamehameha Statue from the TV show Hawaii Five-0, but its significance goes far beyond television. During your tour, you'll learn about King Kamehameha the Great, the unifier of the Hawaiian Islands, the legacy of the Hawaiian monarchy, and the fascinating story behind why two identical statues exist.
As part of the ~30 minute guided walking tour through downtown Honolulu, you learn about the last reigning Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom as you stand next to her statue.
See the Eternal Flame in Honolulu across the street from the Honolulu Capitol. The eternal flame burns endlessly in remembrance of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Official statehouse of Hawaii. Take pictures of the Hawaii State Capitol next to the I'olani Palace in Hawaii. Walk through the Capitol and find out more about historic and recent politics in Hawaii.
Learn why nothing in Hawaii works without this harbor. Hawaii's lifeline - more than 80% of our goods are imported
Enjoy the ride in our luxury vehicle through Downtown Honolulu. Pass by China Town, learn about the business district in Honolulu and please feel free to ask questions!
Within only a few years this commercial neighborhood was transformed into a high-end residential area with apartments $800k and up.
The biggest Outdoor Shopping Mall in the USA. If you don't find what you're looking for at Ala Moana Mall, it probably doesn't exist :)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
FREE Pickup in Waikiki! Hotel not listed? Please contact Daniels Hawaii. We are happy to pick you up from your hotel, the airport or at the cruise ship terminal (surcharge may apply). The earliest pickup time is 6:30 AM. On high-demand days, additional pickups at approximately 8:30 AM or 10:30 AM may be added. Pickup times are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and will be confirmed by Daniels Hawaii prior to your tour. Thank you for your flexibility. Minimum of 4 Guests per Tour required. If under minimum and you can not reschedule you receive a refund.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately
- Minimum of 4 Guests per Tour
- Pearl Harbor Parks Department does not allow tour guides to tour the Visitor Center or USS Arizona Memorial with guests; therefore, this ~3-hour portion of your tour is self-guided.
- The tour route might change e.g. due to traffic
- Early Access Pearl Harbor tours begin at approximately 6:30 AM. Additional departures (around 8:15 AM and 10:15 AM) may be added when the early departure sells out. If early access is full, guests will be notified and placed on a later departure time.
- Access to the USS Arizona Memorial is controlled by the National Park Service and the U.S. Navy and may be limited or unavailable due to operational or capacity restrictions. Daniels Hawaii facilitates access to the USS Arizona Memorial either via boat tickets or the official standby process; however, ticket availability is controlled by the National Park Service and cannot be guaranteed. If boat access or standby entry is not granted, this is beyond our control and does not qualify for a refund. Guests may still enjoy the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits, memorial grounds, and the remainder of the tour as scheduled. Please note that the Pearl Harbor portion of the tour is self-guided, and tour routes or timing may vary due to traffic or operational conditions.
Reviews(100)
I was very disappointed with the booked tour. The tour guide was supposed to be in German and the city tour was at best a short stopover. We were able to get off near Iolani Palace, 15 min later we were brought back to the hotel. I had expected to learn interesting facts about Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, or Honolulu from the tour guide along the way, but we could have saved ourselves the 5 sentences in English.
Knowledgeable driver . We breezed in and had clear directions making the experience much easier! Wasted no time giving us clear "go here" , "do this" directions and they worked great. Plenty of time to tour the grounds at our pace
We booked the "Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Plus Downtown Honolulu" tour in German for our family (2 adults and 2 children, ages 12 and 13) and paid over USD 400 in total. Based on the description, we expected an actual guided tour. Instead, what we received was essentially transportation to Pearl Harbor with some information during the drive. Once we arrived at Pearl Harbor, we were simply dropped off at the Visitor Center and had to explore everything on our own. Pearl Harbor itself is completely free to visit, and we even had to purchase the German audio guide ourselves for an additional USD 10. We also had to join the standby line for the USS Arizona Memorial because no tickets were included. The short drive through downtown Honolulu with a few brief stops does not justify the high price of this tour. Looking back, we would have had exactly the same experience by driving there ourselves in our rental car, while saving over USD 400. After contacting customer service, we were informed that guides are not allowed to accompany guests inside Pearl Harbor due to National Park Service regulations. We understand and respect those rules. However, our main criticism is that this is not communicated clearly enough before booking. The tour description gives the impression that you are booking a guided Pearl Harbor experience, when in reality it is primarily a transportation service. After reading the Google reviews, we noticed that several other customers had the same misunderstanding, which suggests that the tour description could be much clearer. Our recommendation: drive to Pearl Harbor yourself, park there, and purchase the official audio guide if you would like additional information. You will have virtually the same experience for a fraction of the price.
The tour car driver was great. However this company charged us $79 per person for Pearl Harbor tickets and they also don’t purchase tickets and let us put ourselves in waitlist as we arrive in the memorial which you can do on your own without them too. If i have not booked through them and directly showed up in the morning, it would have cost me $3 for 3 folks and now it costs me more than $250 for 3. I would NOT recommend anyone to book through them and pay this much amount just for 15-20 minutes cab drive and very small downtown tour.
If you are traveling to Honolulu, it’s a definite must see. It was a somber feeling. The respect and reverence displayed for those who have died. Our tour guide Christine was very knowledgeable and patient. I liked how early we went because the day became very hot afterwards. The tour company was able to accommodate me, and even picked me up at my hotel even though it was not listed as one of their pick up locations. Great service. The only recommendation would be to have water on the bus for everyone. It was extremely hot. It was a great value for the information that we received and the places we went.
Loved the door to door pickup/dropoff in a private small group air conditioned van. Tour guide Ben has a great personality and very knowledgeable about Oahu. Enjoyed being able to get on first boat out at 8:00am to pay respects at the memorial with the Early Entrance ticket. Lots of time to see everything and for small additional fee to go on the submarine on site . Easy to grab snacks and water to stay hydrated on sunny days. Gift shop has variety of options to take home something memorable. Would recommend when visiting the island for the first time. Thank you
Only transportation really. No tour guide, just instructions on trip, and your on your own. It just wasn't what I expected.
Excellent overview of pearl harbour and Hawaii tour. If you want to see pearl harbour in-depth at least a half day is needed
We went early and were so glad. It was cooler and less crowded. When it got warm we saw the two films and visited the museum in air conditioning. Small bags and clear bags were allowed.
Excellent overview of pearl harbour and city tour. If you want to see all of pearl harbour you would need to book at least 1/2 day
