Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

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Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

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Overview

This five-hour Pearl Harbor and Honolulu city tour combines Oahu's most important wartime site with the historic heart of the city. Your driver-guide collects you from selected Waikiki hotels and pickup points, then takes you to the Pearl Harbor visitor area and the USS Arizona Memorial, followed by the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. A narrated city drive passes Iolani Palace, Kawaiahaʻo Church, King Kamehameha's statue and the Hawaii State Capitol. Park fees and memorial admission (subject to availability) are included.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Waikiki hotels and pickup points
Pearl Harbor visit with the USS Arizona Memorial, subject to availability
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater
Narrated Honolulu city tour: Iolani Palace, Kawaiahaʻo Church and Honolulu City Hall
King Kamehameha statue and the Hawaii State Capitol grounds
Driver-guide with live English commentary
National park fees included

Full Description

Pearl Harbor National Memorial and visitor area

Pearl Harbor is the site of the surprise attack of 7 December 1941 that brought the United States into the Second World War. Your visit begins at the visitor area, where museum galleries, exhibits and displays explain the events, the ships and the people involved, and where you can look across the harbour toward Battleship Row.

If you are searching for a Pearl Harbor tour from Waikiki, this one is designed to make the day simple: transport, park fees and a guide are arranged for you. The site handles very large numbers of visitors, so timings depend on the entry schedule for your date.

The USS Arizona Memorial

A short Navy shuttle boat ride carries visitors across the water to the USS Arizona Memorial, a white structure built over the sunken battleship where more than 1,000 crew members lost their lives. Tiny drops of oil from the wreck still rise to the surface, and the quiet on board leaves a lasting impression.

Admission to the memorial is included in this tour, subject to availability, and the boat can sell out or be stopped by weather. The memorial has strict rules about bags, so travel light, and dress respectfully. Many visitors find that this is the most moving part of any Oahu day.

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl

Punchbowl is a volcanic crater above downtown Honolulu that holds the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, where thousands of American service members from the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam are buried. Rows of flat markers stretch across the green crater floor, with the city and the ocean below.

Visitors come for the calm, the views and the sense of history. The cemetery is a place of respect, so voices are kept low and photography follows the rules on site. During Memorial Day weekend ceremonies the cemetery is closed to tour vehicles, and the route may be adjusted.

Honolulu city: Iolani Palace, Kawaiahaʻo Church and the Capitol

The city drive covers Honolulu's civic and royal heart. Iolani Palace, built in 1882 for King Kalākaua, is the only royal palace on American soil. Nearby, Kawaiahaʻo Church, completed in the 1840s with coral blocks, is known as Hawaii's Westminster Abbey, and the King Kamehameha statue commemorates the king who unified the islands.

Your guide narrates the history of the monarchy, the overthrow and statehood, and you pass Honolulu City Hall and the Hawaii State Capitol, with its volcano-inspired design. Several of these are photo stops or drive-bys, so check with your guide about time on the day.

Itinerary

Hotel pickupBe ready at your selected Waikiki hotel or pickup point at the time on your confirmation.
Pearl Harbor visitor areaVisit the exhibits and galleries and see Battleship Row from the shore.
USS Arizona MemorialRide the Navy shuttle boat to the memorial and pay your respects, subject to availability.
Punchbowl cemeteryPass through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific for views of the crater and the city.
Honolulu city tourSee Iolani Palace, Kawaiahaʻo Church, King Kamehameha statue and Honolulu City Hall.
Hawaii State Capitol and returnStop by the Capitol grounds, then return to your Waikiki drop-off point.

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected Waikiki hotels
Transport
Driver and guide
National Park fees
Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial (subject to availability)
Visit to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Honolulu city centre tour with the Hawaii State Capitol and the Statue of King Kamehameha

Not included

Food and drinks
Tips

Is this right for you?

Great for

Families with children — a child price for ages 4–11
Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
First-time visitors who want the highlights
A half-day plan — about 5 hours

Think twice if

You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers

Not suitable for

Guests who cannot walk moderate distances
People who cannot follow the memorial's bag and security rules
Guests who need long stops inside museums or the palace

Meeting point

Pickup is included from selected Waikiki hotels and pickup points. Your booking confirmation lists your pickup location and time window, and you should be ready at the pickup point about ten minutes before. If your hotel is not on the list, we can help you choose the nearest pickup point when you book.

Important information

The tour lasts about five hours; hotel pickup and drop-off are from selected Waikiki hotels only.
Wear comfortable shoes and modest clothing suitable for memorials; bring a sun hat, sunscreen, water and a light jacket.
The memorial has strict rules about bags, so bring only small essentials.
USS Arizona Memorial admission is subject to availability, and boats can be cancelled by weather.
Locations, routes and times may change due to national and state park advisories.
Punchbowl is closed to tour vehicles during Memorial Day weekend ceremonies.
Meals, drinks and tips are not included.
The tour involves a moderate amount of walking.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.

How much does the Pearl Harbor tour cost?

The price depends on the ticket type, adult or child. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each, so you can see the total before you book.

How long is the Pearl Harbor and Honolulu city tour?

The tour lasts about five hours including pickup, the memorial visit, Punchbowl and the city drive.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, from selected Waikiki hotels and pickup points. Your confirmation shows the pickup point and time.

Is USS Arizona Memorial admission included?

Yes, subject to availability. Boats can sell out or be stopped by weather, so times may change.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, children can join. It involves a moderate amount of walking and a respectful atmosphere at the memorials.

What should I wear and bring?

Comfortable shoes, respectful clothing, a sun hat, sunscreen, water and a light jacket. Leave large bags behind because of the memorial's rules.

Can I book for today or tomorrow?

Often yes, when seats are available. Choose your date on this page to see current times.