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Honolulu & Pearl Harbor History Tour

Pearl Harbor is Oahu’s most moving experience. Here is how to spend a history-focused day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1USS Arizona
  2. 2Battleship Missouri
  3. 3Aviation Museum
  4. 4City highlights

USS Arizona

The memorial above the sunken battleship.

Battleship Missouri

Where the war ended in 1945.

City sights

Honolulu’s historic landmarks.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Honolulu — prices per person.

Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
4.9(4,939)·9 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona
Honolulu
Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona
4.7(8,609)·5 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
1-Hour Diamond Head Sail from Waikiki Beach on Ke Kai Catamaran
Oahu
1-Hour Diamond Head Sail from Waikiki Beach on Ke Kai Catamaran
4.9(72)·1 hour
from$53/ person
via Viator
Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Small Group Tour
Honolulu
Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Small Group Tour
4.6(623)·4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience
Oahu
Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience
4.8(202)·1 hour
from$34/ person
via Viator
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri
4.6(2,655)·7 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Waikiki Parasailing in Hawaii from Oahu
Oahu
Waikiki Parasailing in Hawaii from Oahu
4.7(457)·1 hour
from$38/ person
via Viator
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki
Oahu
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki
4.6(1,459)·6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator

Honolulu & Pearl Harbor — FAQ

Is Pearl Harbor worth visiting?
Yes — the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri are deeply moving, essential sights on any Oahu visit.
How long does a Pearl Harbor tour take?
A focused visit takes a half day; combined tours with the Missouri, aviation museum and city sights fill a full day.
Do you need to book Pearl Harbor tickets ahead?
Yes — the USS Arizona Memorial has limited daily places, so booking a tour in advance is recommended.

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