Pearl Harbor [Early Access], USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour

Offered in: en

Overview

Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial are the heart of this tour. We arrive early—before the big motorcoaches and crowds—so you can experience this powerful site in a more peaceful setting. Your guide personally walks you into Pearl Harbor National Park, giving a full orientation to help you navigate the site with confidence. You'll have ~3 hours for a self-guided visit, including the museums and boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (Tickets First Come First Serve). This is the only tour that also includes a guided walk through Historic Downtown Honolulu, visiting ʻIolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, and more. Small group (max. 14) for a comfortable, respectful experience.

Itinerary

Your Guide gives a brief overview of the park so you can make the most of your visit. Self-Guided visit of Pearl Harbor National Park Museums, Souvenir Shop, Pearl Harbor Movie and Boat Ride to USS Arizona Memorial.

120 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Daniels Hawaii will arrange tickets for the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (First Come First Serve). In case you do not receive a ticket we will help you with the Stand-By Line. Take the boat ride over to the USS Arizona Memorial. Make sure to take pictures and remember the fallen. The round trip boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial is organized by the Navy.

60 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Walk around 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.

15 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Aliʻiōlani Hale is a historic 1874 building in Downtown Honolulu, now home to Hawaii’s Supreme Court. It’s known for the iconic King Kamehameha Statue standing in front and its role in Hawaii’s royal and judicial history.

15 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

"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.

10 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Many visitors recognize the King Kamehameha Statue from the TV show Hawaii Five-0, but its significance goes far beyond television. During your tour, you'll learn about King Kamehameha the Great, the unifier of the Hawaiian Islands, the legacy of the Hawaiian monarchy, and the fascinating story behind why two identical statues exist.

20 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

As part of the ~30 minute guided walking tour through downtown Honolulu, you learn about the last reigning Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom as you stand next to her statue.

5 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

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.

5 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Official statehouse of Hawaii. Take pictures of the Hawaii State Capitol next to the I'olani Palace in Hawaii. Walk through the Capitol and find out more about historic and recent politics in Hawaii.

10 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Learn why nothing in Hawaii works without this harbor. Hawaii's lifeline - more than 80% of our goods are imported

• Admission Ticket Included• Pass by

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!

• Admission Ticket Included• Pass by

Within only a few years this commercial neighborhood was transformed into a high-end residential area with apartments $800k and up.

• Admission Ticket Included• Pass by

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 :)

• Admission Ticket Included• Pass by

Additional Info

•Specialized infant seats are available

•Public transportation options are available nearby

•Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

•Suitable for all physical fitness levels

•Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately

•Minimum of 4 Guests per Tour

•Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, the Navy may suspend boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial at any time or impose a capacity restriction on the boats. In such cases, there will be no refunds. You can still enjoy USS Arizona exhibits, the Visitors’ Center and park monuments as well as the Honolulu City Tour. The duration of the tour stays the same!

•Pearl Harbor Parks Department does not allow tour guides to tour the Visitor Center or USS Arizona Memorial with guests; therefore, this ~3-hour portion of your tour is self-guided.

•The tour route might change e.g. due to traffic

•The National Park Service controls all standby registration systems at Pearl Harbor, including kiosks and text notifications. If these systems experience technical difficulties, guests may be required to wait in line; this is outside of Daniels Hawaii’s control and does not qualify for refunds.

•Daniels Hawaii makes every effort to secure USS Arizona Memorial boat tickets; however, tickets are controlled by the National Park Service and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If tickets are unavailable, guests will be placed in the standby line. If standby access is not granted, this remains outside of Daniels Hawaii’s control and does not qualify for refunds.

•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.