Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour
Description
Sightseeing in Hawaiʻi isn’t complete without a visit to the two symbolic “bookends” of the Pacific War, the USS Arizona whose bombing was the catalyst that propelled the US into WWII, and the USS Missouri on whose decks the Japanese formally surrendered. Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour is led by a guide whose knowledge of and appreciation for these historic sites makes this “memorial” tour an experience to remember. Stops and drive-by sites on the Pearl Harbor Remembered may include: •Pearl Harbor Visitor Center – Experience world-class museums, waterfront exhibits, the bookstore and more. • USS Arizona Memorial-View a 23-minute documentary about December 7, 1941, then take a shuttle boat ride to board the USS Arizona Memorial. Shuttle boat rides to the USS Arizona Memorial may be canceled or modified due to mechanical issues, high winds, or other safety concerns. Reservations are non-refundable. • Ford Island and the USS Missouri Battleship • Historic Downtown Honolulu
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore museums, see actual attack footage, and other park monuments.
Enjoy a guided tour of the battleship Missouri where the Japanese surrendered in WWII.
The tour of the USS Arizona Memorial typically begins with a narrated tour of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, which includes exhibits and displays that detail the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor. After the visitor center, the tour proceeds to the USS Arizona Memorial, where admission is provided as part of the tour package.
At the end of the tour, visitors will be guided through downtown Honolulu and discover the rich history of Hawaii.
Time permitting, the group may visit the famous statue of King Kamehameha I, who united the islands under one rule.
You will be awed by the stunning architecture of landmarks such as the Iolani Palace. As the only official royal palace in the United States, this historic landmark offers a poignant glimpse into the final years and overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
Often called the "Westminster Abbey of the Pacific," this historic 1842 church was constructed from giant coral blocks and served as the house of worship for Hawaiian royalty.
This beautiful 1929 Spanish Mission Revival building features a striking Italianate courtyard and serves as the official seat of government for the City and County of Honolulu.
Built in 1926 as a welcoming beacon for passenger ships, this iconic 10-story clock tower stands as a historic landmark and gateway to Honolulu Harbor. The downtown section of the tour allows visitors to immerse themselves in the colorful and intricate history of Hawaii and gain a deeper appreciation of the diverse and fascinating culture of this beautiful island state.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
OUR TOURS DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS TO MEET DIRECTLY AT PEARL HARBOR. GUESTS MUST MEET AT ONE OF THE PICK UP LOCATIONS OFFERED; YOU MAY NOT DRIVE OUT TO PEARL HARBOR ON YOUR OWN. We pick up from centralized locations in Waikiki. If unsure, or if your hotel is not listed, we recommend reconfirming your tour pick-up time and location with tour operator. Stated pickup time is when pickup begins. Please contact tour operator for exact time.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring government issued ID. Ford Island is an active military base and ID is required at all times.
- Security restrictions at Pearl Harbor will be enforced. Please do not bring large bags or anything that could offer concealment. Clear/see-through bags are allowed. Storage is available at Pearl Harbor for $7.00
- On rare occasions the Navy suspends boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial. In such cases, you can still enjoy USS Arizona exhibits, film, the visitor's center and park monuments
- Dress comfortably, but please remember that shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. High heels, dresses and skirts not recommended
- Guide reserves the right to adjust route for maximum visitor enjoyment and safety
Reviews(6,092)
Oli was a fantastic tour guide. Struck a perfect balance of humor and fun, with sharing the somber story of Pearl Harbor. In terms of the day, we had enough time for the Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri. They have wheelchairs at the entrance to the Missouri to borrow, which was helpful for my father. For the kids, at the Ticketing booth of the Missouri, you can buy a scavenger hunt booklet for $8 that made the kids much more engaged as they went through the ship, and at the end they were able to redeem a fun sticker or bookmark in the gift shop. Overall, fantastic tour — would definitely recommend!
It was a very fun experience with Uncle Turk. He told us very cool information about Pearl Harbor and Hawaii Culture. It was an awesome experience and would recommend to go with Uncle Turk.
A great experience with an amazing tour guide OJ who gave us great explanations on the bus there and back.
Turk our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable and friendly! Pick up and drop off was very easy. Great tour and highly recommend!
Amazing tour guide Turk. 10/10 would come again
Very informative. A very solemn experience.
Outstanding trip. When we saw the tour was seven hours, our initial thought was what will we do to fill that time. We actually needed more time to explore the air museum and buy tickets for the submarine exhibit. The bus driver we had was incredible, and shared a history of Hawaii with all of us. You could tell he loved his job and where he lived.
Interesting experience, expensive; $160 per person only includes transportation to Pearl Harbor (can't drive own vehicle), admission to USS Arizona and USS Missouri. Airplane museum and submarine are $40 extra each per person.
You can do this tour alone because the site is actually centralized: you buy a ticket for the memorial and the warship and on-site there are shuttles that provide transfers.
Our tour was a great experience and we got to see and learn new things about Pearl Harbor.
