Pearl Harbor on Your Own & 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
The sights and sounds of December 7th, 1941, come alive on this visit to Pearl Harbor, where you can explore at your leisure.
During the drive to Pearl Harbor, your tour guide sets the stage for the history of this historical attraction and points out significant places along the way.
Once you're at Pearl Harbor, your tour guide will escort you to the front gate of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and brief you on all the activities in the park. There you will have three hours to explore on your own.
Pearl Harbor: Self Guided
Explore the Visitor Center, including two of the 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.
After viewing the galleries, enjoy the interpretive exhibits running along the harbor shoreline. 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.
The experience continues as you visit downtown Honolulu. 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 on your way back to the pier with a photo stop in the heart of the city.
Notes:
This tour does not include a visit to the Arizona Memorial. Standby tickets to the Arizona Memorial are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Arizona Memorial experience is 75 minutes long, and your time at Pearl Harbor is three hours (all free time). If you can secure tickets, you must work within the allotted time, as the coach must leave at the designated departure time. Guests who miss the bus must find their own transportation back to the ship. Tour does not operate on holidays. Bring state-issued photo ID. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bag Policy and Security Information: Due to increased security measures, bags that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc., exceeding 1.5" x 2.25" x 5.5" are prohibited. Security measures are strictly enforced at all visitor destinations on Pearl Harbor.
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
• Recreation or sports equipment such as skateboards, skate shoes, frisbees, and balls
• Flowers in pots, vases, or containers
• Aerosol containers
• Knives and other weapons, including pocket knives and multitools
• Alcoholic beverages
• Bicycles, scooters, e-bikes, Segways, or other rideable recreational devices
• Motorcycle, bicycle, and other protective or decorative helmets
• 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
• Wheelchairs that have a fixed bag (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).