Half Day Pearl Harbor & Honolulu Tours

A great value tour that allows you to see Pearl Harbor’s most important site, the USS Arizona Memorial. After a short video and a boat ride to the memorial, you can pay your respects to those who sacrificed their lives during World War II. This area is aptly named the Pearl Harbor National Monument, and it honors not only that sacrifice but the bravery and courage the sailors, marines and citizens showed during these dark moments in history.

You’ll be moved to tears and see why the memory of this place should be held dear to our hearts and never forgotten. Tour the Visitor Center Museums to gain even more insight about the tragic events that led up to and followed this great conflict in the Pacific. Please keep in mind that gift shop proceeds directly benefit our Pacific National Parks so we encourage our guests to purchase items in support of the parks.

After Pearl Harbor, our guide takes you on a tour through the city. You’ll drive by Honolulu’s most historic and sacred sites including the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.

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Highlights

Round trip narrated tour on air-conditioned motor coach from Waikiki
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Arizona Memorial
22-minute documentary movie
20-minute round trip boat ride
National Cemetery of the Pacific and Courts of the Missing at Punchbowl*

Iolani Palace, the only Royal Palace in the U.S*
Kawaiaha’o Church and Mission Houses*
The statue of King Kamehameha the Great*
Drive by or through only marked with an *

Tour Description

Our half day Pearl Harbor tours includes hotel pickup at Waikiki at about 9:00am. From there our journey takes you to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument where the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the USS Arizona Memorial await you.

Skip the lines and have a guaranteed visit to the Arizona Memorial by purchasing a tour with us. Access to the memorial requires a boat ride so a ticket is required. This popular destination is busy all year long and throughout the day so it is best book early.

After paying your respects at the USS Arizona and learning all about the ship, spend a few moments exploring the Visitor Center Museums before we take you on a tour of historic Honolulu.

Across the city various important events and figures resided in the historic districts which we tour through after visiting the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.

Your 5-6 hour tour returns you back to your Waikiki hotel / condo or the airport for your flight to Maui, Kauai or the Big Island.

Please ask us here if you have any questions.

Schedule & Duration

Schedules for Pearl Harbor and Historic Honolulu City Tour – 6 hour tour

(Subject to change depending on Pearl Harbor Ticket Time)

6:30 AM	Pick up from your Waikiki Hotel
7:15 AM	Arrive at Pearl Harbor
8:00 AM	View Documentary film
8:30 AM	Board Navy boat for your solemn visit to the USS Arizona Memorial
9:15 AM	Visit Pearl Harbor Visitors Center Museum Exhibits
10:15 AM	Depart to Pearl Harbor to National Cemetery of the Pacific at the Punchbowl Crater (drive through)
10:45 AM	Honolulu Historic Visit and Sightseeing Iolani Palace King Kamehameha Statue State Capitol Kawaiahao Church Downtown Honolulu China Town
11:30 AM	Return to your Waikiki Hotel

*Tour Highlights may change or updated due to route change in event of weather or traffic situations beyond our control

Availability

We recommend booking your Pearl Harbor tours in advance of your arrival to Hawaii. Pearl Harbor is our #1 visitor destination and will sell out on certain days of the week. Book your tour for the 1st or 2nd full day after your arrival.
*Safety is our #1 priority. Sites & features of our tours can change due to adverse weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Meal Options

No host lunch available at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Attire

Dress comfortably but please remember that shirts and shoes required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. Bags not allowed in Pearl Harbor but if needed may be checked and stored at the Visitor Center for $3.00 per item.

Cancellation Policy

In the event of cancellation or request change to your reservation, please note the following. Tours originating from Oahu, there is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability. Any request for a refund prior to 48 hours is honored with a full refund, minus a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds issued for any tours within the 48 hour period, prior to the start of your tour.

Special Instructions

No bags allowed at Pearl Harbor

No camera lenses longer than 6 inches at Pearl Harbor

Bring Bottled Water

Don’t forget your camera!

Bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

Wear comfortable shoes

Leave your swimsuit at home

Dress comfortably & check the weather.

No host lunch available at Visitor Center

Due to ceremonies honoring the attacks of December 7, 1941, we will not operate tours to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial on December 7 each year.

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SITES VISITED

Women Reading Poster Board at National Monument

Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

Your USS Arizona Memorial experience will start at the visitor center. Our tours to Pearl Harbor include a narrated (in 9 languages) audio tour with headsets. Experience an informative film documenting the attack on Pearl Harbor which includes actual footage of that day. Spend time browsing the informative displays along the waters edge and learn more about the events that propelled the US into WWII. There are food vendors and snack areas where you can grab a bite to eat and relax.

Woman Taking Photo at Arizona Memorial Entrance

Inside Arizona Memorial See US Flag Fly Through Ceiling Window

People Viewing Remembrance Wall at USS Arizona

USS Arizona Memorial

After a short film about the Japanese attack and events that led up to it take the brief boat ride to the memorial itself aboard a U.S. Navy launch. The memorial was built over the remains of the USS Arizona Battleship itself in 1962 to honor the lives lost on that “Day of Infamy” in 1941. You can read the names of all 1,177 sailors and marines who died on the battleship, most of whom are interned in the sunken hull. It is a solemn tribute to America’s horrific entry into WW2 and the sacrifices made by what we call today “the Greatest Generation”.

Punchbowl Cemetary Entrance and Memorial

City & Punchbowl National Cemetery

Next experience a scenic and narrated driving tour of downtown Honolulu. This fun, fact filled tour includes a drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery. Here you’ll see the cemetery’s beautifully landscaped acres within this volcanic crater. Enjoy the beauty and scenic views of Honolulu from this serene area as you drive through to observe the Courts of the Missing, the chapel and the finely detailed mosaic maps of the Pacific Theaters of Operation during World War II.

Aliiolani Hale and Kamehameha Statue Visitors and Sign Honolulu

Honolulu’s Historic & Sacred Sites

You will also get to visit other popular historic Hawaiian sites on this tour, including the impressive Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil. You’ll also see Kawaiahao Church (the church of Hawaiian monarchs) which is one of the oldest standing christian churches in Hawaii. At the State Library see the 18 foot tall statue of King Kamehameha as well as other historic structures of the Hawaiian monarchy, all while your expert guide shares the historic importance of these Honolulu landmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Sites Will We See?

This tour includes the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Before and after that visit you will be treated with a drive through historic Honolulu, the Punchbowl National Cemetery and past the Iolani Palace as well as the statue of Kamehameha the Great.

How Long is the Pearl Harbor Tour?

Each of our Pearl Harbor tours has a different timeline of events, depending on how much time you have to spend at the sites. Since we offer Pearl Harbor tours from Oahu and all nearby major Hawaiian islands, the exact timeframe you need to plan for will depend on your personal circumstances. Typically, tour groups like to spend 4 – 6 hours visiting the Pearl Harbor sites.

Does Pearl Harbor Tours Accommodate Large Groups?

Although Pearl Harbor tours are more personable with smaller groups, there isn’t a group too large for our team of Pearl Harbor experts to accommodate. Whether you have 1 person or 100, we will work with you to provide the best Pearl Harbor Hawaii tour possible.

Will You Match Competitors’ Prices?

Here at Pearl Harbor Tours, the best experience possible for our guests is a top concern. Since we are so confident that we offer the best Pearl Harbor memoriall tours out there, we will gladly match or beat the price of any identical tour on any of the Hawaiian islands.

Can I Get a Refund if I Cancel My Tour?

Absolutely. However, make sure to let us know 48 hours in advance so that we don’t start dedicating our personal time planning for your group. Each Hawaii Pearl Harbour tour that we offer requires careful planning based on the personal needs of our clients, so 48 hours advance notice is necessary for a refund.

Do you Offer Tours from the Nearby Hawaiian Islands?

Sorry, this tour is only available from Waikiki here on Oahu. For those flying in from other islands we strongly recommend to make the most of your day and add on more sightseeing. Check out our other tours below.

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