See Honolulu’s top attractions on this tour which includes a drive through downtown Honolulu, Puchbowl Cemetry and a visit to Pearl Harbor. Board the Navy launch boats to view the USS Arizona Memorial and explore the harbor side displays and historic exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The downtown Honolulu tour, include a drive past Kawaiahao Church, King Kamehameha statue and Mission Houses Museum.

Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu city tour
Navy launch to view the USS Arizona Memorial
Downtown Honolulu tour, including Kawaiahao Church, King Kamehameha statue and Mission Houses Museum
Drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
Waikiki hotel pickup and drop-off included

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Waiting in line for the USS Arizona Memorial typically requires a whole morning. This lets you bypass it and walk straight in.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off at Waikiki hotels
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide

Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The tour start time will be either (9:00 or 10:45 AM) as it is dependent on the Arizona Memorial ticket time that is assigned to your tour. Your exact pickup and drop off time will vary depending on your pickup location. Please contact the tour provider no less than 48 hours prior to your tour to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging where you should wait; for example "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pickup non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as AirBnB's and residential areas.

What To Expect

Your tour will begin with pickup from your hotel. You’ll then head to Pearl Harbor and re-live the historical moment that brought the United States into World War II, through displays and exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Centre. The USS Arizona Memorial honors the 1,777 crew members who lost their lives during the attack on December 7, 1941.

Then, head to downtown Honolulu for a drive through the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific and pass the only royal residence existing in America, the Iolani Palace and historic Kawaiahao Church.

Once your excursion concludes, you will be driven back to your hotel.

King Kamehameha Statue (Pass By)

Iolani Palace (Pass By)

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (Pass By)

Kawaiahao Church (Pass By)

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Pass By)

USS Arizona Memorial

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
This tour does not operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas, December 7 and New Years Day.
On occasion and due to external factors outside of our control (including inclement weather, closure of the Memorial by the National Park Service and/or shortages of boat launch tickets), there is the possibility of not being able to visit the Arizona Memorial during your visit. You will still be able to visit the many exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and view the Arizona Memorial from the shoreline.
Shirt and shoes are required to board the Arizona Memorial, swimsuits are not permitted. Strollers are not permitted in the theater or shuttle boats.
NO BAG POLICY: The US Department of the Interior has declared a “no bags” policy at Pearl Harbor. Passengers may not carry any concealing items including purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. Small cameras are permitted but must not be in a bag. No items are allowed to be left on your tour vehicle. When going over to Ford Island to visit the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and/or the Battleship Missouri, guests are required to carry government issued photo identification and NO BAGS are allowed on the vehicle. Ford Island is an active military base and guests may be asked by security personnel at any time for their identification to ensure a safe environment for all. Bag storage is available at the entrance of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center for a fee per bag. It is recommended to bring on tour only vital items like your identification and wallet as long as these items fit in your pockets.
You will be given a ticket with a specific time to take the Navy boat launch tour out to the Arizona Memorial to explore on your own.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Everything about this...

James_F, Dec 2023

Everything about this tour was moving and memorable. We are so glad we took the tour. Our bus driver was wonderful and appreciated.

Great trip

holtarzewska, Nov 2023

The driver was excellent . Very interesting way of talking about Pearl Harbour. Also very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic.

Disappointed

Kristy_H, Oct 2023

I was disappointed with our tour. We were picked up at the designated pick up spot and then proceeded to pick up at other hotels. The tour had already purchased tickets to the Arizona memorial at 1:15. By the time we got to Pearl Harbor we only had about 30 minutes to look at everything. By the time got through seeing the Arizona we had to load back up. I feel like they should have picked us up earlier to have time to look at more things. I was very rushed.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are sorry to hear that you felt rushed and apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for the feedback which allows us to continually improve. Mahalo!

The visit to Pearl Harbor...

Jeffrey_G, Oct 2023

The visit to Pearl Harbor and the Punchbowl Cemetery were everything that was expected. However, other members of the bus tour group made the outing unenjoyable, as you were unable to hear the bus driver/tour guide giving the information throughout the city tour. If you are not interested in the entire tour experience don’t sign up for this tour and then ruin for everyone else.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Aloha - we are sorry to hear about your experience but glad you enjoyed the tour. Mahalo for sharing your feedback.

Overbooked Tour

frank_f, Oct 2023

The trip would have been great if the tour guide arrived on time. We were supposed to be picked up at 11:45am, he didn't arrive until 12:45pm. He made four stops ahead of us and the bus was full. We did get to Pearl Harbor and see the Arizona but that was all the time we had before we had to leave. To go back to our hotel we had to sit in the bus while he dropped off all of the other passengers taking forever to get back. This tells me the tour was over booked. It was not, I repeat not the fault of the driver who was good. It was your company's fault. I will not use you again.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Mahalo for your feedback, we've shared it with our management team for appropriate follow-up.

Stick to the original ticket Time

VickyJ_M, Oct 2023

If a tour operator makes an optional suggestion of going in the standby line for Pearl Harbor tickets, don’t do it. I should’ve stuck with my original viator ticket time because then I would’ve had full time to walk around the Pearl Harbor visitor center, see the movie and go on the memorial boat ride at the assigned ticket time. As it was, mostly everybody on the tour van voted to go to the standby line for an earlier boat and leave Pearl Harbor early to get back to Waikiki early due to very bad festival traffic. However not all the guests came back to the tour van at the same time. Lots of time was wasted sitting in the van waiting for other guests to arrive. Other than that, we had a safe, friendly driver and went to and from Pearl Harbor without issue.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate you choosing to tour with us. Mahalo!

Saluting Sailors and Praying Monks

Myrna_Y, Oct 2023

Upon arrival to the Memorial, a ship was docking and seeing all the sailors on board lined up and saluting the memorial was truly touching. Also witnessing a group of Tibetan monks praying inside at the wall of names.

Pearl Harbor experience

Johnny_H, Sep 2023

Visiting park and all the different sites explaining the history of Pearl Harbor, the experience was very emotional

Not worth it.

mspringer, Aug 2023

I loved going to Pearl Harbor but I could have done it on my own. If you rent a car , then venture off and do it yourself. Our driver added absolutely nothing to this experience except get us from point a to point b. When we arrived to it the military people explained everything even answered my kids questions and gave my youngest son a Navel Badge. That meant everything to me. Definitely go, but go on your own.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our guided tour didn't meet your expectations. Our aim is to enhance the visitor's experience by providing historical context, insights, and convenience. It's heartwarming to hear that the military personnel at Pearl Harbor were able to make your visit memorable. Mahalo.

LOVED OUR TOUR-10/10! Thank you!!!

Renate_A, Aug 2023

Wow- a 10 out of 10 experience thanks to Garfield, our authentic, enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable & funny tour host. We saw so much & learned so much. THANK YOU Garfield. Wow how you make this world a better place!!!!

Perfect family experience

Lupe_S, Jul 2023

We had great experience. We received text letting us know pick up would be later than original plan. I call for confirmation we were correct spot customer service representative was very helpful. My family truly enjoy, the driver was very knowledgeable.

Not worth it for a pearl harbor tour

Cindy_D, Jul 2023

The tour was really not worth much. The only reason to use this company was to get a reservation to get into the uss Arizona. The city tour was not worth it. We spent most of the time picking up different partys to join the group. They would do better, just heading straight to the pearl harbor visitors center, so you have time to actually see things while there.

Pearl Harbour never disappoints

Tracy_M, Jun 2023

Sharing the experience with mum on her first overseas trip at 88 years old. Always so moving at Pearl Harbour.

First Time Trip

AnnaMarie_V, Jun 2023

First time to the island and it was important to me and my family to visit and pay respect at Pearl Harbor! It was a nice experience! Cousin Guy was a very informative tour guide! Only suggestion is eat before you go! There is no place to eat food when you are there. Just a snack bar that serves chips and soda etc.

knowledgeable

Trulus_C, May 2023

Very interesting tour., also learning the History of what took place at Pearl Harbor. The whole Tour was great!

Great tour

Cinda_T, May 2023

Pearl Harbor very sobering experience. "Cousin Fred" great driver & wealth of information. All around great tour.

Greatest History Lesson Ever

Christina_B, May 2023

We found the Pearl Harbor Tour to be such a great learning experience. From the history lesson provided by the bus driver to the intro at the Theater, to the memorial itself. This was an awesome trip, sad but nevertheless I'm really happy we went. The only part I didn't like was how the female sailor yelled at 2 people who couldn't find a seat on the boat. Those 2 people came with us, but got kicked off they had no seats. They didn't have seats because a family who didn't come with us jumped on our boat taking their seats.

A Must Do Tour

Debra_F, Apr 2023

We visited via a tour. It was a little rushed but in the time we had there we managed a walk through the museums, a trip out to the USS Arizona and the 26 minute movie about that fateful day. We throughly enjoyed ourselves and totally recommend the tour. After the visit to Pearl Harbour we got to see the war graves and given so very good information along the way. We also had time to have a short stop at the statue of one of their Kings. All in all apart from the 20 minute delay at the start that made the Pearl Harbour visit a little rushed we 100% enjoyed the tour

Somber

Sherry_C, Apr 2023

Our driver was extremely knowledgeable. He made the experience very interesting. The entire experience at the USS Arizona was one everyone should see. Although a somber one, extremely informative. Wish we had a little more time, felt a little rushed. We Must Never Forget!

USS Arizona/Pearl Harbor tour

Keri_G, Jan 2023

Our tour guide, Moana, was awesome! We learned a lot about Hawaiian history. Pearl Harbor/USS Arizona Memorial is a must do. Very touching experience. Two tips once you get there: See the movie before the Memorial if you can. It will make your time on Arizona even more meaningful. Also, if you have a lei, you can bring it and put the flowers in the water. It shows both a sign of respect and a way to thank those who sacrificed their life that are still "buried" inside the ship.

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