Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki
Description
Take this tour to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor. After you spent a morning at Pearl Harbor, we will take on a drive to downtown Honolulu’s historic sites which give you a chance to know the history of Pearl Harbor and Hawaii throughout your day. A visit to the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center will remind you about the sailors who lost their lives during the attacks on Pearl Harbor. A visit to one of Pearl Harbor’s most emotional, memorable sites – the USS Arizona Memorial is a must. At the Visitor Center, you get to see authentic wartime artifacts, compelling museum displays, and contemplative open spaces designed with the country’s fallen soldiers in mind. We offer you a driving tour of historic Honolulu before returning to Waikiki. You can visit the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, I’olani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, the Honolulu State Capitol Building, the statue of King Kamehameha the Great.
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Itinerary
At the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center you can explore various exhibits that provide historical context about the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. View a 23-minute documentary film that provides an overview of the attack, its impact, and the significance of the USS Arizona Memorial. After the introductory exhibits and film you will board a U.S. Navy-operated boat for a short ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. The 10-minute ride across the harbor is calm and offers views of the surrounding military installations
The USS Arizona Memorial is a white, open-air structure that spans the remains of the sunken battleship. It's a solemn and quiet place, designed to allow visitors to reflect on the sacrifices made by the sailors and Marines who were lost during the attack. Viewing the Wreckage: Inside the memorial you can look down into the water to see parts of the sunken battleship. The ship's outline is visible just below the surface, and oil droplets, often referred to as "The Tears of the Arizona," can still be seen rising to the surface. Remembrance Wall: At the far end of the memorial is a wall inscribed with the names of the 1,177 crew members who lost their lives aboard the USS Arizona. This wall serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
On the historic downtown Honolulu portion of the tour, you will experience a blend of Hawaii's rich history, cultural heritage, and modern city life all narrated by our expert guide
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific sits on top of extinct volcano also known as Punchbowl. The cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of U.S. military members. The beautifully maintained grounds feature rows of white headstones set against lush greenery. The location of Punchbowl Crater offers stunning views of the surrounding city, including downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the coastline
The only royal palace in the United States. You will learn about Hawaii's monarchy, and hear stories about King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarchs.
From the palace you will view the iconic King Kamehameha Statue, a symbol of Hawaii's unity and strength. The statue is in front of the Aliʻiōlani Hale, the historic building that now houses the Hawaii State Supreme Court.
Our guide will "talk story" of the fascinating history as the original government building of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Often referred to as the "Westminster Abbey of the Pacific," Kawaiahaʻo Church is one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Hawaii. Our guide will teach you about the church’s significance and its role in Hawaii’s religious history.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from most major hotels in Waikiki. Please note that pick-up times may change, so we kindly ask you to keep an eye on your email, text messages, or phone for any updates. Thank you for your understanding!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Clear plastic bags are allowed, such as those allowed at football games, in which the contents are readily visible
- Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags are allowed
- Meals are at your own expense
- There are a few on-site dining options at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and near the Battleship Missouri, such as food trucks, snack stands, or cafes where you can purchase and enjoy food before or after your tour
- Wear comfortable shoes you will be walking much of the tour
- No swimwear is allowed
- Sites are subject to close due to stormy weather
- There is no smoking allowed on the visitor center grounds or at the memorial
- Respectful Silence: Visitors are encouraged to maintain a respectful silence while on the USS Arizona Memorial to honor the fallen. The atmosphere is one of reflection and reverence, allowing tourists to connect emotionally with the events of the past
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated
- Admission tickets to the attractions on your tour are included and will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour
- NOTE: Pick up time is up to 30 minutes or more before the listed tour time. We will contact you the day before via text/email with approx pick up time and location.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 4 city blocks
Reviews(21)
Maia, was funny, informative and a pleasure to spend the day with. Would definitely want to do another tour with him.
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Maia made your day so enjoyable with his humor and knowledge 🤙 It’s wonderful that he helped make your tour a great experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is truly a must-see when visiting Oahu. It was a deeply humbling and meaningful experience for me, one that I will always remember.
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience. We’re so glad to hear that visiting the Pearl Harbor National Memorial was meaningful and left such a lasting impression on you 🤙 It truly is a powerful and humbling place to reflect on history. We hope you carry those memories with you and that we can welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable experiences in the future. 🌈
On April 6, 2026 I took the USS Arizona Memorial and Downtown Honolulu Tour. The USS Arizona Memorial was a sobering, thoughtful, humbling experience. To be at the place where so many of our sailors and marines lost their lives in defense of our country and be at a place where an event that was so important to our nation and the world was incredibly special. I also visited a couple of the museums that dealt with the PH attack. Exhibitions were amazing and well done. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to visit the Submarine or Aviation Museums or the USS Missouri, though I’ve heard they were fantastic. The Honolulu city tour was also very interesting and informative. Saw The Queen’s Palace (though wasn’t able to go inside), drove through The National Cemetery in The Punch Bowl, saw the Indian Banyan trees (incredible!). Our Tour Guide,Will, was AMAZING! He was caring and kept up with everyone in the tour group! He was friendly, helpful and polite. He was very knowledgeable and told the stories about the PH attacks and other details about Honolulu with enthusiasm and energy that held my attention. I knew quite a bit about the PH attack, but he told many little known details I didn’t know. Will was a fantastic Guide and I was fortunate to have him as my Guide. He’s A Keeper!!!
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review of your April 6 experience with our USS Arizona Memorial and Downtown Honolulu Tour. We’re truly glad the visit to Pearl Harbor was as meaningful and moving as it should be. It’s a place that carries deep significance, and it’s important to us that our guests are able to experience it in a respectful and memorable way. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the city portion of the tour, from the historic sites to the natural beauty around Honolulu. There’s so much to take in, and we’re happy you found it both interesting and informative. Most of all, we appreciate your kind words about Will. He takes great pride in what he does, and your recognition of his knowledge, energy, and care for the group truly means a lot. We’ll be sure to pass this along to him—he’ll be thrilled to hear it. We’d love to welcome you back in the future, especially so you can experience the USS Missouri, Submarine, and Aviation Museums next time! Warm regards,
Bad bad experience! We booked for March 26 but got bumped to April 1 when we were not even going to be in Hawaii. Was able to cancel however and re-book for the following day Thursday, but again had issues. We booked it for 8 o’clock and we didn’t get there until 1130 because of transportation issues we kept getting pushed back further and further. Because of this, we had to cut the trip short because we had already made another engagement and in order to accommodate that we had tocut the tour short, which was very frustrating. Will never book through TripAdvisor again.
Aloha, Mahalo for sharing your experience, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you went through. The changes to your original booking date and the delays on the day of your tour are not the standard we strive to provide. We understand how upsetting it must have been, especially having to cut your tour short due to scheduling conflicts. Your feedback regarding communication and transportation delays is very important, and we will be reviewing this to help improve coordination and prevent similar situations in the future. We truly regret that this experience impacted your trip and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. 🌺
Will our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Pearl Harbor. Expected more history on city and a longer tour. It was rush hour so I know it would have been difficult.
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Will provided great knowledge about Pearl Harbor 🤙 We understand your wish for more city history and a longer tour, and we appreciate your understanding regarding traffic and timing challenges. Your comments are valuable and will help us improve the overall experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for an even more in-depth and enjoyable adventure soon! 🌈
Cloudy, muddy water for the USS Arizona but tour was great otherwise. Cuzin Miah was an awesome tour guide! Informational, engaging, and connected with the tour making us feel like family! 10/10 would recommend
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your fantastic review! We’re glad to hear that, despite the weather, your tour was great and that Cuzin Miah made it so engaging and welcoming 🤙 It’s wonderful that you felt like part of the family—10/10 indeed! We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
The driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Helpful and patience with us as we had senior moms with us.
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that your driver was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient—especially with your senior moms 🤙 It’s wonderful that you felt well taken care of and supported throughout the tour. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more memorable adventures soon! 🌈
The details while booking are misleading !!! We could have better taken a taxi or Uber from hotel to Pearl Harbour… The bus just picked us and dropped us off at Pearl Harbour. USS Arizona tickets are NOT included as mentioned in the booking and we had to stand in a long “standby” queue, something we could have done ourselves. There is no tour guide, nothing. Would strongly recommend that this tour should be avoided !!
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that visits to Pearl Harbor are entirely self-guided, as confirmed by the official Pearl Harbor National Memorial and visitor information. Due to the holiday season, Pearl Harbor can be extra busy and timing for entry can be affected. We do reserve USS Arizona tickets in advance, but sometimes waits are unavoidable. We hope you’ll give us another chance next time to show you a smoother, more enjoyable experience. 🌺
Not worth it. All they do is drive you to Pearl Harbor and you're on your own from 7:00am to 10:30am. The tour guide is not with you. And you have to sign up at a kiosk for standby tickets for USS Arizona. Tickets are not guaranteed. No tickets to anything are included. They engage in deceptive marketing as the description says: "Entry tickets to all the attractions on your tour are included" and "Entry tickets to the attractions on your tour will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour" and "Admission Included" for USS Arizona. The guide does not give you any tickets, and nowhere does it say that you will be on standby for USS Arizona. On the way back, there is one stop at King Kamehameha Statue and you'll pass by some other sites, but it was quick and not really worth it. This is not much more than a very expensive Uber ride to Pearl Harbor. I recommend taking an Uber instead and saving your money.
Aloha, Mahalo nui loa for your feedback. Due to the holiday season, Pearl Harbor can be extra busy and timing for entry can be affected. We do reserve USS Arizona tickets in advance, but sometimes waits are unavoidable. We hope you’ll give us another chance next time to show you a smoother, more enjoyable experience. 🌺
This tour ran very smoothly. Couldn't quite work out reason for 6.10am pick up but all became clear when we got to Pearl Harbour Memorial. Tickets to theatre and boat experience were booked early which beat the crowds and the heat, so good. The rest of the tour of Honolulu highlights was also good with our guide Summer being very knowledgeable. In all, would recommend as Pearl Harbour experience a must to fully understand. Maybe a short stop at Punchbowl lookout and/or cemetery would have been a good inclusion.
Thank you, Kim! We're thrilled you had such a memorable experience and enjoyed Summer's guidance. Hearing that Pearl Harbor was a highlight means a lot. We look forward to welcoming you on more tours in the future!
