Pearl Harbor & Honolulu Tour: USS Arizona Memorial Visit

Stand at the USS Arizona Memorial and walk through the places that shaped Hawaii's history

A guided tour from Waikiki covering Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center, followed by historic downtown Honolulu sites including Iolani Palace, Punchbowl National Cemetery, and Kawaiahao Church. Entry tickets to all attractions are included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle, guide narration, and hotel pickup. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and suits travelers comfortable with walking several city blocks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. USS Arizona Memorial1h · entry included
2. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacificpassing by
3. Iolani Palacepassing by
4. King Kamehameha Statuepassing by
5. Ali'iolani Halepassing by
6. Kawaiaha'o Churchpassing by

Visit Pearl Harbor and Honolulu historic sites

• Explore Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits
• Watch 23-minute Pearl Harbor documentary
• Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
• Visit USS Arizona Memorial and remembrance wall
• Drive historic downtown Honolulu
• View National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
• See Iolani Palace
• View King Kamehameha Statue
• Visit Ali'iolani Hale building
• Tour Kawaiahaʻo Church

The experience

The morning starts at Pearl Harbor's Visitor Center, where you watch a 23-minute documentary about the December 7, 1941 attack, then board a U.S. Navy-operated boat for a 10-minute ride across the harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial. The white, open-air structure spans the remains of the sunken battleship. You can look down into the water to see the ship's outline just below the surface, and the oil droplets still rising are known as "The Tears of the Arizona." A wall inside the memorial bears the names of the 1,177 crew members who lost their lives aboard the ship.

After Pearl Harbor, the tour shifts to downtown Honolulu's historic district. Your guide shares stories at Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, where you learn about Hawaii's last reigning monarchs, King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani. You see the King Kamehameha Statue in front of Aliʻiōlani Hale, the historic building now housing the Hawaii State Supreme Court, and visit Kawaiahao Church, called the "Westminster Abbey of the Pacific" for its role in Hawaii's religious history.

The tour also includes Punchbowl, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, which sits atop an extinct volcano and holds thousands of U.S. military graves. The beautifully maintained grounds offer views of downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the coastline. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll walk several city blocks across these sites. Bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor (storage is available for $7 each), and respectful silence is encouraged at the memorial. The tour returns to your Waikiki hotel by the end of the afternoon.

What’s included

• Entry tickets to Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the USS Arizona Memorial.
• a 23-minute documentary film at the visitor center.
• a 10-minute Navy-operated boat ride to the memorial.
• guided narration through downtown Honolulu's historic sites including Iolani Palace, Punchbowl National Cemetery, Kawaiahao Church, and the King Kamehameha Statue.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• pickup and drop-off service in the Waikiki area.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 09:00 and 12:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aloha Sunshine Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a live guide, so you travel with other visitors and follow a set itinerary: ideal if you want the history explained by someone who knows Honolulu's stories and prefer not to navigate between Pearl Harbor and downtown sites yourself. If you'd rather move at your own pace or explore with just your group, a private tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the USS Arizona Memorial and what will I see there?

The USS Arizona Memorial is a white, open-air structure built over the sunken battleship USS Arizona. Inside, you can look down into the water to see the ship's outline just below the surface and watch oil droplets, called "The Tears of the Arizona", still rising from the wreck. A wall inscribed with the names of the 1,177 crew members who died aboard the ship serves as a remembrance of their sacrifice.

Do I need to arrange my own entry to Pearl Harbor, or is it included?

Entry tickets to Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the USS Arizona Memorial are included with the tour. Your guide provides all tickets on the morning of the tour, and you board the Navy boat at the visitor center for the ride to the memorial.

What happens in downtown Honolulu after Pearl Harbor?

After Pearl Harbor, you visit historic downtown sites including Iolani Palace (the only royal palace in the United States), the King Kamehameha Statue, Kawaiahao Church, and Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific atop an extinct volcano. Your guide narrates the history and significance of each location, and all entry tickets are included.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

You'll walk several city blocks across the downtown Honolulu sites. Comfortable shoes are essential. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 4 city blocks.

What should I know about bags and what to bring?

Bags and purses are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. Storage is available for $7 per bag. Clear plastic bags like those allowed at football games are permitted. Wear comfortable shoes, avoid swimwear, and bring any medications in their original containers. Meals are at your own expense, though food trucks and cafes operate near the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.