As the site of the surprise attack that spurred America’s entrance into World War II, Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant places in U.S. history and today, one of the most visited.
To make the most of your time, consider one of these guided Pearl Harbor tours from Waikiki. The following tours have hundreds or thousands of reviews, and their rating is a minimum of 4 out of 5 stars.
Karma Tour Hawaii – Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial
Price: Adults from $59; kids from $49 (ages 3 to 12)
Duration: 4 hours
While you can visit the USS Arizona Memorial free of charge, this tour company handles ticket reservations, provides transportation from Waikiki (three times daily) and allows you to visit with the guidance of an expert.Recent tourgoers appreciate how informative – albeit emotional – this tour is. This half-day Pearl Harbor excursion is available via Karma Tour Hawaii, which also offers a combination tour to the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri Memorial.
E Noa Tours – Salute to Pearl Harbor
Price: Adults from $57; kids from $44 (ages 3 to 11)
Duration: 5 hours
On this half-day tour from Waikiki, you’ll have a chance to see the entirety of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, including the USS Arizona Memorial. You’ll also get a brief history lesson as you roll through downtown Honolulu on the way back to your departure point. Recent tourgoers praise this tour, noting that it’s informative as well as kid-friendly. The Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour, a full-day (seven-hour) version of this tour that includes a visit to the Battleship Missouri Memorial, is also highly rated.
The Salute to Pearl Harbor tour departs Waikiki twice daily. Tickets include round-trip transportation between the memorial and several Waikiki pickup points.
Karma Tour Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Passport “A Complete Experience”
Price: Adults from$249; kids from $229 (ages 3 to 12)
Duration: 9 hours
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore the history of Pearl Harbor in depth. After a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, you’ll visit the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (formerly the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park), the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. You’ll also drive by the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater, which honors the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Recent travelers say they enjoyed the company and expertise of their guides, and appreciated that all tickets and transportation were coordinated by the tour company.
This tour departs Waikiki between 7 and 8 a.m. daily.
Personalized Hawaii Tours – Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial, Small Group Tour
Price: From $80
Duration: 4 hours
This small-group tour with up to 11 participants transports travelers from Waikiki to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and includes tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. After your visit, you’ll drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific before the ride back to Honolulu, which will be accompanied by a history lesson of local landmarks. Recent visitors say they appreciated the knowledgeable guides on this tour, noting they discovered tidbits of history they wouldn’t have otherwise known or remembered.
Daniels Hawaii – Tours & Activities – Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & Hawaiian History Tour
Price: From $59
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
If you’re looking for a small-group tour of Pearl Harbor, this is one of the best. Limited to 15 participants (at least 8 years old), this tour includes tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial and plenty of time to explore the rest of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. On the way back to Waikiki, you’ll learn all about Honolulu’s historic landmarks, including the Aloha Tower, King Kamehameha Statue and the ‘Iolani Palace. Recent travelers say the guides are great storytellers and that the small-group setting enhances the experience.
