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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Tour

Location: Waikiki, Oahu

Get your Pearl Harbor Tour tickets and stand at ground zero of the surprise attack that drew America into World War II. Gaze up at a crystal-blue sky once filled with enemy planes. History was made in this place on December 7, 1941. It began as a quiet Sunday morning. Now that date, as President Roosevelt said, will forever “live in infamy.”


Salute to Pearl Harbor

Our Salute to Pearl Harbor tour immerses you in sights, sounds and personal stories. Your guide will provide helpful and fascinating historical and cultural background. You’ll never forget your visit to the WWII Valor of the Pacific National Monument and USS Arizona Memorial. And we will provide the entry tickets and convenient transportation.

You’ll feel the power of this sacred place upon entering the Pacific Historic Parks Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Here you’ll witness rare artifacts and multimedia displays. They explain what happened before, during and after the aerial attack. The assault killed more than 2,400 American sailors, soldiers, marines that fateful day.

Look across the harbor’s blue waters at Ford Island, the center of the assault, and you’ll imagine the chaos and madness.

Soon you’ll travel across the harbor by shuttle boat and step onto the USS Arizona Memorial. You’ll pause in tribute to those who gave their lives. This graceful monument built over the remains of the sunken ship provides a moving tribute. Oil from the Arizona continues seeping to the surface. These “black tears” serve as poignant reminders of America’s great loss.

Anchored nearby is the USS Missouri, which faithfully watches over the sunken Arizona. Imperial Japan formally surrendered to the Allies in 1945 aboard the “Mighty Mo.” That somber ceremony in Tokyo Bay brought World War II in the Pacific to a close.

Tour Highlights and Stops

  • World War II Valor in the Pacific Memorial
  • USS Arizona Memorial

Pearl Harbor City Tour

Add a scenic trip through Historic Honolulu after visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.

Your tour guide will craft a story rooted in history as he guides you through downtown Honolulu, highlighting anecdotes that paint a picture of how it was to live in Honolulu during WWII.

Tour Highlights and Stops

  • World War II Valor in the Pacific Memorial
  • USS Arizona Memorial
  • King Kamehameha Statue
  • ‘Iolani Palace
  • Downtown Honolulu

Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour (USS Missouri Package)

Add the USS Missouri Battleship to your day with our Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour.

By taking our Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour, you’ll experience the symbolic “bookends” of World War II in the Pacific. First you’ll visit the USS Arizona Memorial. This graceful structure spans the sunken battleship, whose bombing on December 7, 1941, propelled America into the war. Later, you’ll visit the restored USS Missouri battleship. This is where Imperial Japan formally surrendered to the Allies on September 2, 1945.

Your guide for the Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour will share knowledge of and appreciation for these historic sites. Accordingly, you’ll always remember this excursion. We’ll handle all the details, including transportation, entrance fees and tickets. Just relax and come along for the ride.

In the early morning, we’ll head toward Pearl Harbor. Here you’ll explore the Pacific Historic Parks Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. By doing so, you’ll learn about events before, during and after the devastating attack. Tragically, more than 2,400 American sailors, soldiers, marines and civilians perished that day.

Next we’ll take a shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. This is where visitors from around the world pause to reflect while gazing at the ruins of this battleship.

Later we’ll board the nearby USS Missouri, which stands watch over its sunken sister ship. Get ready to walk the vast deck and explore the incredible interior of this historic battleship. Here you’ll also learn about “Mighty Mo’s” wartime history. This includes serving as the site where Imperial Japan formally surrendered to the Allies in Tokyo Bay. As you explore this ship, you’ll see a signed copy of the surrender document that ended the war.

Upon leaving Pearl Harbor, your guide will take you through downtown Honolulu. As you do so, you’ll learn about Hawaii’s history as a monarchy, a territory and eventually America’s 50th state.

We’ll complete our tour by driving up to Punchbowl Crater. This is the home of the National Cemetery of the Pacific. Here, 38,000 markers pay tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who sacrificed for their country.

Tour Highlights and Stops

  • World War II Valor in the Pacific Memorial
  • USS Arizona Memorial
  • USS Missouri Battleship
  • Drive-By Historic Downtown Honolulu Sites
  • Drive-By Punchbowl Crater National Cemetery of the Pacific

Important Information

NOTE: DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THE NAVY MAY SUSPEND BOAT OPERATIONS TO THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL AT ANY TIME. IN SUCH CASES, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. YOU CAN STILL ENJOY USS ARIZONA EXHIBITS, VISITOR’S CENTER AND PARK MONUMENTS.

  • Security restrictions at Pearl Harbor will be enforced. Please do not bring large bags or anything that could offer concealment. No IPad cases and clutch wallets allowed. Wallet must be the size of a regular size cell phone.
  • Storage is available at Pearl Harbor for $5.00 per bag.
  • Dress comfortably, but please remember that shirts and shoes/sandals are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. High heels, dresses and skirts not recommended.
  • Guide reserves right to adjust route for maximum visitor enjoyment and safety. Be ready for spur-of- the-moment stops, unexpected views and special sightseeing along the way!

Duration

4.5 or 7.5 hours

Address

Transportation included and provided from Waikiki hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals. During booking, please choose your nearest pick up location.


Cancellation Policy

Cancellations within 24 hours of tour are subject to a cancellation fee.