Pearl Harbor (Self-Guided) & City Sights
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Port
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$69
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Transfer to Pearl Harbor for this self-guided visit to one of America's great historical landmarks. Upon arrival, proceed to Aloha Court to plan your visit using the information and tools available here.
You will have free time to explore the Visitor Center on your own, including two world-class museums that tell the story of Pearl Harbor and America before, during and after the attack. The Road to War exhibit gallery features artifacts, historic newsreel footage and photos of American life before the war.
The Attack gallery showcases film and oral histories, artifacts and photos of how the United States was propelled into war. These galleries display personal memorabilia, dramatic photographs, and relics from the battle. Kiosks allow you to hear the words of those who witnessed this unforgettable moment in US history.
Enjoy the interpretive exhibits running along the harbor shoreline. This walkway encompasses multiple signs, plaques, and tributes, such as the Remembrance Circle, a monument listing the names of all World War II Medal of Honor recipients. These thought-provoking displays invite visitors to imagine the experience of that tragic day. By superimposing descriptive images of Pearl Harbor as it was in 1941 over the bustling port as it appears today, these exhibits bridge the past and the present.
Relax on a panoramic drive through downtown Honolulu with a photo stop in the heart of the city. Your tour guide will craft a story rooted in history as you tour the city, sharing anecdotes that paint a picture of living in Honolulu during World War II. Watch for Iolani Palace, the State Capitol, the King Kamehameha Statue, the Aloha Tower and various other points of interest en route back to the pier.
USS Arizona Memorial Information: Tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial are not included in this tour. Time permitting, you can join the standby line for the USS Arizona upon arrival, but availability is not guaranteed as they are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Arizona Memorial experience is 75 minutes long, and your total time at Pearl Harbor is three hours (all free time). If you can secure USS Arizona Memorial tickets, you must work within the allotted time, as the coach must leave at the designated departure time. Guests who miss the coach forfeit the remainder of the tour and must find their own transportation back to the ship.
Notes:
Tour is self-guided at Pearl Harbor. Tour does not operate on holidays. Bring state-issued photo ID. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bag Policy: Security measures are strictly enforced at all visitor destinations on Pearl Harbor as follows:
Items that are NOT allowed:
• Bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc., greater than 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5"
• Glass containers other than baby food jars and tempered glass water bottles
• Musical instruments and cases not related to a permit
• Flowers in pots, vases, or containers
• Aerosol containers
• Knives and other weapons, including pocket knives and multitools
• Alcoholic beverages
• Flags, signs, or banners on posts or poles not related to a permit
• Wreaths on stands not related to a permit
Items ALLOWED at the monument:
• Clutches (strap or no strap) and wallets measuring 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5" or less in total dimensions
• Clear plastic bags, such as those allowed at football games, whose contents are readily visible
• Small canvas and recycled material type (thick plastic) shopping bags purchased in the secure zone. Use is allowed on the day of purchase only, and will not be allowed re-entry once they exit the secure zone
• Fixed bag on a wheelchair (no ability to remove)
• Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags
• Stroller with a fixed pouch (no ability to remove)
• Musical instruments and cases related to an NPS-issued Special Use Permit or similar partner document
• Food and water that is not concealed in a package
• Firearms possessed by commissioned law enforcement officers under LEOSA (must be declared to a law enforcement ranger)