This six-hour tour takes you to one of the most pivotal sites in American history: Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial. With roundtrip transportation from Waikiki, you’ll watch a moving documentary film, ride the ferry to the memorial (weather permitting), and explore the exhibits at the visitor center. The experience continues with a guided drive through downtown Honolulu, stopping at significant landmarks like the Punchbowl Cemetery, ‘Iolani Palace, and the King Kamehameha statue. It’s a thoughtful, efficient way to engage with Oahu’s cultural and historical heart.
“The guide was amazing, so much history and local knowledge. A must-do tour.”
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GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For all ages
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy — walking, standing, and a short ferry ride
WHAT TO BRING
Valid government-issued ID, Comfortable walking shoes,
Light jacket
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 24 hours prior.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
4.7★ from 3,050+ reviews on TripAdvisor
Guests appreciate how this Pearl Harbor tour handles every detail — from hotel pick-up to priority tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial. Many praise the guides for blending history and personal stories that bring the events of 1941 to life in a thoughtful way. The added city tour is often mentioned as a bonus, offering a deeper look at Honolulu’s landmarks without feeling rushed. Visitors say it’s an easy, meaningful way to understand Oahu’s past while seeing some of its most iconic sites in a single morning.
“Well organized, respectful, and the city tour at the end was a great surprise.”
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This small-group tour takes you to Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial, where you'll learn about the 1941 attack that led the U.S. into WWII. Enjoy a documentary film, ferry ride (weather permitting), and explore museums at the visitor center. The tour also includes a guided city tour of Honolulu.
What's included:
- Transportation to and from Pearl Harbor
- Tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial
- Guided Honolulu city tour
What's not included:
- Personal expenses
- Lockers at Pearl Harbor ($5)
Itinerary:
- USS Arizona Memorial: Documentary film, ferry ride, memorial visit
- Punchbowl Cemetery: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
- Hawaii State Capitol: Historical and political site
- King Kamehameha Statue: Photo opportunity
- ‘Iolani Palace: Exterior view from the statue
- Honolulu city tour including ‘Iolani PalaceAloha Hawaii Tours is a locally owned company specializing in immersive, small-group experiences that connect visitors to Hawaii’s culture and history. Known for knowledgeable guides and warm hospitality, they’ve been helping guests see Oahu through a local lens for over a decade. Their Pearl Harbor tours balance respectful storytelling, local insights, and seamless logistics so guests can focus on the meaning of this historic site.
Meeting Point:
Hotel pick-up only — Waikiki and Honolulu hotels. Guests must confirm pick-up location and time when booking. For other areas, contact Aloha Hawaii Tours directly to arrange transportation.
Check-in Instructions:
Be ready at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pick-up time. Bring your ID for security checks at Pearl Harbor. Large bags are not permitted inside the visitor center.DIRECT BOOKINGS: Cancellations requested at least 24 hours before your scheduled pickup time are eligible for a full refund.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
History Beneath the Waves
Some visits to Pearl Harbor are quiet and solitary. Others unfold with a guide, a group, and a shared sense of reverence. This tour offers the latter—a curated journey through one of the most consequential moments in American history.
It begins with a hotel pickup in Waikiki, followed by a short drive to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. There, a somber documentary sets the tone before a ferry brings you across the harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial. The structure floats above the sunken battleship like a white bridge of memory—graceful, haunting, and still.
“The white silhouette of the USS Arizona Memorial floats like a quiet vow above the past.”
After time at the site and museum exhibits, the tour shifts gears to show you the historical architecture and civic landmarks of Honolulu. From the perfectly manicured National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater to the royal legacy of ‘Iolani Palace and the towering statue of King Kamehameha, it’s a glimpse of Hawaii’s layered political and cultural past.
The small-group format keeps it personal, and the 6-hour length makes it ideal for travelers looking to see Pearl Harbor without giving up a full day. Just don’t forget: no bags allowed at the memorial—travel light, and let the stories carry the weight.
