Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour
Description
Enjoy an interesting half day excursion with early access to Pearl Harbor National Park. Experience Pearl Harbor at its most serene: hear the National Anthem at 8 am on the attack grounds and enjoy exclusive early access to the museums, before the crowds arrive. Visit Downtown Honolulu, see Iolani Palace, Aloha Tower, King Kamehameha Statue and more. This is a Small Group Pearl Harbor Tour with exclusive service. You have enough time to visit the two museums at Pearl Harbor National Park, take the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial and explore the National Park at your own pace. ~3 Hours Self Guided at Pearl Harbor. On your Honolulu City tour you stop at the King Kamehameha Statue in front of the "Hawaii Five-0" Headquarters. You will see the Iolani Palace and learn about Hawaiian history. This small group Pearl Harbor Tour is perfect for everybody who wants to explore Pearl Harbor, but does not want to be cramped in one of the big tour busses. Maximum group size is 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Free Pickup at your Hotel in Waikiki - Drive through Waikiki before hopping on the Highway to get to Pearl Harbor. Your Guide will give you ideas where to eat, drink and relax - Please feel free to ask what you like to know!
Join DanielsHawaii for a memorable half-day tour of Hawaii’s most significant historic sites. Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial, take a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (fcfs), explore two museums, and enjoy 3 hours of self-guided discovery at your own pace.
As part of your visit to Pearl Harbor, you’ll take a short, narrated boat ride across the harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial, operated by the U.S. Navy. The ride offers a powerful perspective—gliding over the very waters where history changed forever on December 7, 1941. Boat tickets distributed on First Come First Serve Basis. Arriving at the memorial, which floats directly above the sunken battleship, is a deeply humbling experience. You’ll see the names of the fallen etched into the white marble wall and may even witness droplets of oil—known as the “black tears of the Arizona”—still rising to the surface. It’s a quiet, moving tribute that leaves a lasting impact on all who visit.
Hawaii's lifeline - more than 80% of our goods are imported
Enjoy the ride in our luxury vehicle through Downtown Honolulu. Pass by China Town, learn about the business district in Honolulu and please feel free to ask questions!
"The Statue of Liberty of Hawaii" - Learn why some people in Hawaii call the Aloha Tower, Statue of Liberty. Take a nice picture in front of the famous Aloha Tower and let our guide tell you what happened to the Tower AFTER the attack on Pearl Harbor.
A lot of Hawaii Visitors know the King Kamehameha Statue from the TV Show Hawaii Five-0. There's of course more to it than just a few frames in a TV Show. Learn about King Kamehameha, the Hawaiian Monarchy and why Hawaii has two identical Statues...
**Aliʻiōlani Hale** is a historic building located in Downtown Honolulu, directly across from ʻIolani Palace. Built in 1874 by King Kamehameha V, it was originally intended to be a royal palace but instead became the seat of government. Today, it houses the **Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court** and is home to the **King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center**, which offers exhibits on Hawaii’s legal history. The building’s iconic facade is famously recognized for the **golden statue of King Kamehameha I** standing proudly in front.
Walk past ʻIolani Palace, the only royal palace in the U.S., during your guided Downtown Honolulu tour. Learn about Hawaii’s monarchy, the 1893 overthrow, and the palace’s historic transformation. A must-see photo stop and cultural highlight.
Learn about the last reigning Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom as you stand next to her statue.
Official statehouse of Hawaii. Take pictures of the Hawaii State Capitol next to the I'olani Palace in Hawaii.
See the Eternal Flame in Honolulu across the street from the Honolulu Capitol. The eternal flame burns endlessly in remembrance of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
The biggest Outdoor Shopping Mall in the USA. If you don't find what you're looking for at Ala Moana Mall, it probably doesn't exist :)
Within only a few years this commercial neighborhood was transformed into a high-end residential area with apartments $800k and up.
Drop-off after approx. 5-6 hours at your Waikiki Hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
FREE Pickup in Waikiki! Hotel not listed? Please contact Daniels Hawaii. We are happy to pick you up from your hotel, the airport or at the cruise ship terminal (surcharge may apply). The earliest pickup time is 6:30 AM. On high-demand days, additional pickups at approximately 8:30 AM or 10:30 AM may be added. Pickup times are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and will be confirmed by Daniels Hawaii prior to your tour. Thank you for your flexibility. Minimum of 4 Guests per Tour required. If under minimum and you can not reschedule you receive a refund.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Early Access Pearl Harbor tours begin at approximately 6:30 AM. Additional departures (around 8:15 AM and 10:15 AM) may be added when the early departure sells out. If early access is full, guests will be notified and placed on a later departure time.
- Access to the USS Arizona Memorial is controlled by the National Park Service and the U.S. Navy and may be limited or unavailable due to operational or capacity restrictions. Daniels Hawaii facilitates access to the USS Arizona Memorial either via boat tickets or the official standby process; however, ticket availability is controlled by the National Park Service and cannot be guaranteed. If boat access or standby entry is not granted, this is beyond our control and does not qualify for a refund. Guests may still enjoy the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits, memorial grounds, and the remainder of the tour as scheduled. Please note that the Pearl Harbor portion of the tour is self-guided, and tour routes or timing may vary due to traffic or operational conditions.
Reviews(506)
Guide stayed in the van, we were on our own. Call us and said they didn’t pick up at the Aulani. Said it would take another $500 in cash to pick us up, even though our paid receipt to Viator said pick up at the Aulani.
Aloha and thanks for your review. We do NOT pick up at the Aulani on the regular Pearl Harbor Tour since the hotel is about 1 hour away from Waikiki. We apologise on behalf on viator. We are not sure why Viator would confirm a pickup this far away. NO, it doesn't cost $500 to pick you up at Aulani. You might be talking about the private tour option. YES, you can upgrade to a private Pearl Harbor Tour which requires additional payment and YES we do pick up at Aulani on our private tours. Aloha, Daniels Hawaii
It was very moving hearing how many men and civilians lost their lives that day. I could almost feel their souls.
Everything was great ! We would highly recommend this tour We would love to do this tour again It was very informative
Cousin Ben gave us a lot of insight how first time tour inside Pearl Harbor plus he took us around downtown Honolulu and we really enjoyed the amazing view…
We didn't have an experience the tour was cancelled and I am seeking a refund of my money. We did our own tour of the Museum.
Never got to take the . The Driver was at the wrong Hotel and they left. Had a 0830 pickup waited at hotel from 0730 to 0900. Received a very rude call from Joy at Daniel’s Hawaii berating me for not being at at the Hotel for pickup. We will a refund for this tour. Thanks
Loved the museums. Heather also took us on a detour to view the punchbowl. It was also cool to see the building in which Hawaii 5-0 was done.
We had a great guide very informative definitely a trip worth going on full of history and information completely different to expected in a very good way
I really enjoyed Pearl harbour and would like to go again and see more of the historic sites. However on the way back it had other stops which we only stopped at some of then and was a bit disappointed.
This was one of our must see stops. There are/were numerous military members of our family and it was one way to pay our respects and appreciate what they have gone through. At the same time, it was educational and tastefully put together.
