Honolulu City Highlights & Pearl Harbor Tour

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Duration

9 AM-3 PM or 10:45 AM-4:45 PM

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

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About this tour

Visit the famed USS Arizona Memorial to pay respects to those lost during the air attack of 1941, witness actual film footage of the attack, view gripping displays describing the tragedy and heroism of this era and leave Pearl Harbor with an increased appreciation for our nation’s women and men in uniform.

Along with your Pearl Harbor visit, you’ll view the beauty and solemnity of Punchbowl Cemetery, officially known as the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in an extinct volcano. Your excursion will continue onward to show you many of Honolulu’s most famous landmarks and buildings, including Iolani Palace – the only royal palace in the United States – and the King Kamehameha statue.

The ideal family tour and popular with couples seeking the comfort and carefree benefit of a professionally narrated tour aboard an air-conditioned, deluxe tour vehicle.

Note: The USS Arizona Memorial will be closed for approximately six weeks starting September 3, 2025. During this time, access to the memorial itself, including the boat shuttle to the site, will be unavailable. To enhance your visit, we’ve added a complimentary audio tour at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center that offers detailed historical insights and stories about the events and heroes commemorated at the memorial.

Details:

Convenient pick-up from several Waikiki locations
Live professional tour narration by knowledgeable driver guide
Arizona Memorial
View actual film footage of the attack
Lunch on your own
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl
See Historic Honolulu Landmarks

This was one of the best days we had on Oahu from start to finish! This tour is very well organized and handled—we were picked up at the designated location on time and it was very easy to find and close to our hotel. The tour guide we had was a very informative local who had very interesting stories and lots of historical information. We had ample time to spend at the Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and a very nice drive through the Punchbowl Cemetery. On the way back we got to stop and take photos of the [‘Iolani] Palace and even get a snack. Then we were dropped off right in front of our hotel at the prearranged time—this was the best coordinated tour! Loved every minute of it!

Highlights

Arizona Memorial – Travel aboard a US Navy vessel to the Arizona Memorial which was designed by the architectural team to be situated directly above the actual USS Arizona battleship without resting on the sunken ship. The ship is the final resting place of many of the 1,177 officers and crewmen who were lost during the attack.
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center – You’ll witness actual film footage of the attack at the Visitor Center Theater, view historic galleries and displays, and find yourself taken back in time to a period of conflict which brought the United States directly into battle, forging its role in eventually concluding it following years of combat.
Punchbowl Cemetery – From the comfort of your tour vehicle view the dignified beauty of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. The memorial cemetery was created to pay homage to those in the US Armed Forces whose lives were lost in the service of their country.
Iolani Palace – The residence of the Hawai’i Kingdom royalty between 1845 and 1893. The only royal palace on US soil, the palace employs architectural design seen no place else. It’s “American Florentine” design was created using brick with concrete facing, with ornamental plaster interior.
King Kamehameha Statue – Seen in pictures around the world as an archetype of Hawai’i’s regal past, the statue honors the monarch founded the Kingdom of Hawai’i, and one of the “must see” sites included in the tour.
Kawaiahao Church and Mission Houses – Sometimes referred to as “Hawai’i’s Westminster Abbey”, Kawaiahao Church was the chapel of the royal family. It’s the oldest church on Oahu, and the Hawaiian language is still used during portions of services.
Hawai’i State Capitol – The capitol houses the governor’s office and state legislature. The American adaptation of the Bauhaus style of the building provides a dramatic contrast to the well-preserved historic buildings located just blocks away.
Honolulu Hale – Literally, “Honolulu building”, in the Hawaiian language, the building houses the mayor’s chambers and is the seat of the government of the City and County of Honolulu.

Included/Excluded

Round-Trip Transportation in Air-Conditioned Comfort
Expert, Live Narration
Applicable Admissions
Historic Honolulu Sightseeing
Drive Through Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and Arizona Memorial

Frequently asked questions

Complimentary hotel pick up and return provided from designated Waikiki hotels. Enter the name of your hotel at time of reservation. Please call our Reservations Department at 808-833-3000, 24 hours prior to tour to re-confirm your pick up time and place.

The US Department of the Interior has declared a “no bags” policy at the Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center. Passengers may not carry any concealing items. This includes purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. Small cameras are permitted. Allowable vital items may be placed in your pockets. Do not leave any valuables on the coach. This tour does not operate on Christmas, New Year’s Day or Thanksgiving. On rare occasions, and due to external factors outside of our control (including inclement weather and/or shortages of boat launch tickets), there is the possibility of not being able to visit the Arizona Memorial during your visit. You will still be able to visit the many Arizona exhibits and visitor’s center, the USS Bowfin and other monuments at the park.

A full refund is provided if the tour is canceled more than 48 hours prior to tour departure time. If canceled within 48 hours of tour departure time or if guest no-shows no refund is provided. Refund requests are to be received within 30 days of the date of the tour. Refunds or partial refunds for tours, activities, flights, or venues that are cancelled due to reasons outside of our control (weather, force majeure, etc.) as well as refunds for extenuating circumstances will not be honored.