Complete Pearl Harbor Experience from Waikiki Area Hotels
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Honolulu, USA
- 9 to 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the history of America's "Day of Infamy" on this small-group tour of Pearl Harbor. See Pearl Harbor landmarks including Valor in the Pacific National Monument, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, Battleship Missouri Memorial, USS Oklahoma Memorial, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Then, board an official United States Navy vessel for a ride to the Arizona Memorial.
- Explore Pearl Harbor without the hassle of securing tickets
- Small-group tour (maximum 15 guests)
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Waikiki area
- Includes a Downtown Honolulu tour on the return
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and Drop-off service in Waikiki area included
- Narration from a local guide, sharing stories and insights during historic Honolulu portion of tour
- Entry tickets to all the attractions on your tour are included
- Entry tickets to the attractions on your tour will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour
- Gratuities
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Meals are at your own expense
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
If you flew Southwest Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at Terminal 2, baggage claim 31, area 5. If you flew Hawaiian Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at terminal 1, area 1
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
USS Arizona Memorial
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Battleship Missouri Memorial
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
USS Oklahoma Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Downtown Honolulu
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Pass By)
8
Iolani Palace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
King Kamehameha Statue (Pass By)
Ali'iolani Hale (Pass By)
Kawaiaha'o Church (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- We cannot be held responsible for and cannot extend financial reimbursement for delays caused by factors such as traffic, weather, mechanical issues, or problems concerning Navy-operated shuttle boats. Ticketed access to the Arizona Memorial is first-come first-served, we cannot guarantee admission and cannot issue refunds if access to any tour stop is denied for any reason.
- Respectful Silence: Visitors are encouraged to maintain a respectful silence while on the USS Arizona Memorial to honor the fallen. The atmosphere is one of reflection and reverence, allowing tourists to connect emotionally with the events of the past
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Clear plastic bags are allowed, such as those allowed at football games, in which the contents are readily visible
- Bags containing medical equipment unsuitable for lightweight, plastic, transparent shopping bags are allowed
- Meals are at your own expense
- There are a few on-site dining options at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and near the Battleship Missouri, such as food trucks, snack stands, or cafes where you can purchase and enjoy food before or after your tour
- Sites are subject to close due to stormy weather
- There is no smoking allowed on the visitor center grounds or at the memorial
- Wear comfortable shoes you will be walking much of the tour
- No swimwear is allowed
- If you enjoy your tour tipping your guide in cash is always appreciated
- All entry tickets to the attractions are included and will be provided by your driver on the morning of your tour
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk four city blocks
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Connie_M
If you are looking for an experience which is stress free from a planning perspective, this is it. Jorge was our tour guide and driver and he was a wealth of information. Gave a history lesson on the ride to Pearl Harbor and then wonderful hints on how to get the most of the experience once we were passed the entry point. The memorial was solemn and beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Reviews
4.3
based on 48 reviews
Lauren_C, May 2026
Highly recommend this tour! Will was an amazing and very knowledgeable tour guide! The only downside we found was the timing at the USS Missouri, Pearl Harbour Visitor Centre and Aviation Museum was too short by at least 30 minutes. We felt that we couldn’t not properly stop and read exhibits in the museums and experiences.
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind recommendation and thoughtful feedback! We’re so happy to hear that Will made a strong impression with his knowledge and guidance throughout the tour 🤙
We also appreciate your honest note about the timing at Pearl Harbor, including the USS Missouri, Visitor Center, and Aviation Museum. We understand how important it is to have enough time to fully experience and appreciate each exhibit, and your feedback will be shared with our team for review as we look at pacing and scheduling.
Mahalo again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon 🌈
Bodil_E, Apr 2026
Altho we came early and left late there were still things to learn and explore. Definitely worth to get the guided tours.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Aloha 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you found the guided tour worthwhile and still discovered and learned so much throughout the day 🤙
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for more exploring! 🌈
Carmen_D, Mar 2026
That you need to bring your picture ID with you in order to get on the bus to go to the battleship and airfield.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha!
Mahalo for the note! Just to clarify for all guests: Pearl Harbor strictly requires a picture ID for entry, so please be sure to bring one with you when boarding the bus to the battleship and airfield. This ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience for everyone. We did send a notification a day prio to the tour about bringing one.
We appreciate your attention to this important detail!
Danny_D, Feb 2026
Very long day. The guide was very outgoing precessional, and most importantly fun!!! We were picked up on time. The whole day was very adventurous and informative.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha! 🌺
Mahalo nui loa for your kind review! We’re glad you had an adventurous and informative day and that your guide made it fun and professional from start to finish 🤙
We appreciate you spending the day with us and hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures soon! 🌈
joseph_b, Oct 2025
This was a great tour my personal thought is it was a little too long and we were all worn out at the end of the tour. The heat might have contributed to wearing us out.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your feedback about the length and heat.
Marjorie_C, Oct 2025
After unnecessary confusion over the exact pickup spot, we were picked up (late) at the cruise port and dropped off at Pearl Harbor. The driver then came back to pick us up at a designated time and drove us back to the cruise port with no other visits—only a drive-thru at the Punch Bowl cemetery and a quick photo stop at the Royal Palace. There’s no real value. It’s basically a transfer with commentary and tickets provided.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Aloha, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for the confusion at pickup and appreciate your comments as we continue improving our service and communication.
Janice_E, Jul 2025
We purchased the Complete Pearl Harbor Experience and were were able to gain entrance to all of the exhibits and museums there. It was a self-guided tour and we were dropped off at the entrance with directions on scanning the barcode for the Arizona Memorial to get in the queue and when to meet back. We did get to see everything in about 6 hours. The we went to the Punchbowl Cemetery and back to the hotel by 3:00. We could have spent more time at Pearl Harbor (until 3:30.)
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Aloha Janice, Thank you for spending the day with us and leaving us a review. We appreciate you!
Duane_F, Jun 2025
Jorge was good tour guide was traveling back from Pearl Harbor. He drove us to the Veterans cemetery and King Kamehameha.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
aloha!
mahalo nui loa for taking the time to leave us a review.
we will pass this along to your tour guide and the rest of the family.
we hope you have an awesome time in Hawaii.
see you next time.
Karen_O, Jun 2025
Very nice tou. Guide Jorge, I believe was helpfu. The guide brought us to the event and gave use basically directions of what to do. This tour is self-guided most of the time. The driver is a wealth of information.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Karen! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Jorge and found it enriching. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. We’d love to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Joseph_B, May 2025
Summer was an excellent tour guide, top marks. Super knowledgeable and a really friendly attitude. Definitely made the tour fun, educational and even funny
Response from Host, May 2025
Aloha Joseph, we kindly thank you for giving us a review.
Maureen_L, Apr 2025
Buyer beware!
Aloha Sunshine Tours "Complete Pearl Harbor Experience from Waikiki Area" did not deliver as promised.
I chose to purchase this tour because in the tour description, the company specifically stated that the USS Arizona boat tour ticket was included with this excursion. IT WAS NOT!
When we exited the bus upon arrival at Pearl Harbor we were told by the bus driver, Jorge, that we could go wait in the ticket standby line if we wanted to visit the Arizona Memorial by boat.
When my brother tried to clarify why our tickets weren't being included with our tour, the driver, erupted and verbally attacked our group of five by shouting "I knew that you people were going to be trouble as soon as you got on the bus".
His speech and physical demeanor toward us was aggressive, threatening, and frightening. Some of our group was afraid to take the return bus trip with him to Waikiki.
I'm a veteran traveler, having been on over fifty organized tours/excursions since retiring over ten years ago.
This Aloha Sunshine tour was my absolute worst travel experience, by far!!!
I do not recommend this tour, especially the driver/guide, Jorge.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
we would like to speak to you about your experiance.
please call our office as soon as possible.
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Connie_M, Mar 2025
If you are looking for an experience which is stress free from a planning perspective, this is it. Jorge was our tour guide and driver and he was a wealth of information. Gave a history lesson on the ride to Pearl Harbor and then wonderful hints on how to get the most of the experience once we were passed the entry point. The memorial was solemn and beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience was stress-free and that Jorge made your day even more special with his knowledge and guidance. We’re glad you enjoyed the history lesson on the way to Pearl Harbor and that the memorial left a lasting impression. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience. Mahalo!
Dan_J, Feb 2025
Great experience, but not enough time to explore everything at Pearl Harbor! We ended up missing the aviation and submarine museums, but of course we thoroughly explored everything else.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Aloha! Mahalo for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience exploring Pearl Harbor. It’s such a historic and meaningful place, and we understand that there’s a lot to take in during the visit.
We appreciate your note about the time constraints. Pearl Harbor has so much to offer, and while we aim to provide a well-rounded experience, we understand that some guests may want even more time to explore. We’ll take this into consideration as we continue refining our tours.
Mahalo for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure—maybe to check out those museums next time!
Michael_W, Jan 2025
Best tour guide ever!!!!!
Pearl Harbor was incredible!!!!
The Memorial
was touching and spiritual!!
The battle ship where the war ended was inspirational!!
The bowfin sub was cool!
Truly need to visit!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Aloha! Mahalo for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a memorable experience at Pearl Harbor. It truly is a special and emotional place, and it’s great to know that the memorial, battleship, and submarine made such an impact on you.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour soon!
David_P, Nov 2024
Going to the Arizona was wonderful. Being able to see the Missouri and the Bowfin was also very impressive.
Diane_H, Nov 2024
Perfect size group. Aerial was our guide and he was great at keeping us together and on-time without rushing. We saw all of the exhibits and museums and had time to wander and reflect at each stop. Aerial even played the Ukulele for us. He shared Hawaiian culture information and history.
Elliot_B, Oct 2024
The complete Pearl Harbour Experience organised by Aloha Sunshine was a perfect way to see the harbour without the worries or hassle of organising it yourself. The guide had everything sorted including pickup at or very close to your hotel, guided tour to the location with background knowledge of the island’s culture and history. At the memorial, tickets and times were sorted out hassle free, a brief rundown on how it all works and we were away. Upon pickup for our return, the guide again shared his wealth of knowledge on the geology of the islands. This is the you want if you don’t want to worry about a thing.
Also if you are lucky enough to get a guide named Ariel, he has the most amazing presence and personality. His knowledge was on point.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Mahalo Elliot for leaving us this detailed review and spending the day with us!
Alan_S, Sep 2024
Very moving experience. I am glad I got to experience Pearl Harbor. Great treasures on display to give a true perspective of what occurred.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Mahalu Nui Alan! Please come see us again.
Cassie_G, Jun 2024
Our tour guide, Kanoe, was outstanding!! The tour was exactly what we were looking for! A great way to see all aspects of Pearl Harbor!!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Aloha Cassie, we'll be sure to let Kanoe read this review and we thank you so much!
Stuart_W, Jun 2024
The actual tour was great! The driver Jorge was excellent!!! The van they gave him to drive was not good!!! The first part of the tour was very good… the 2nd half not so good… AC went out in the van… occasionally he was hit a bump in the road and it would start working…. Just disappointed that they would give this excellent driver/guide the worst van to drive! Pearl Harbor never disappoints!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Aloha Stuart, Thank you for touring with us and Jorge and leaving us a review. We're working on getting the AC fix on this bus and yes, Jorge is one of our best. Mahalo
Barry_L, May 2024
I enjoyed USS Bowfin, seeing where the surrender was signed and visiting the USS Arizona. Memorial. The Peal Harbour attack is such an important part of history , I glad to finally go there.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you Barry! We appreciate you touring and coming out with us!
Cara_T, Apr 2024
Really lucky to of had a fantastic guide. Kanoe knew so much about the island, the tour and just generally was a wealth of knowledge. Grounds were kept clean and maintained well. Monuments were insightful and interesting. If I could advice of one thing, signage needs to make people aware of what is involved in the different areas, although it might be obvious to some for us we were unaware of how hard it was to go through the “doors” / openings in the submarine. We are tall and able bodied and had slight difficulties and crossed paths / walked with people who walked with a walking aid / mentioned they had just had lower extremity issues. This couple both be displayed when booking but also on the grounds
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha Cara, Thank you so much for this detailed review and touring with us and Kanoe. We really appreciate you!
Boyd_G, Apr 2024
Great experience but the time allocation needs work. Half the time at the Arizona followed by rushing through the Missouri. Guide was knowledgeable but crossed the line into rudeness at times.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha Boyd, I want to say thank you for touring with us and I plan to follow up with the driver with these concerns. I'll find your reservation and contact you. Mahalo
Bruce_N, Apr 2024
Pearl Harbour and Battleship were amazing! Humbling experience.
The guides were extremely knowledgeable !!
Our tour driver did not complete his duties for the day- so left us to wait in long lines to get from one place to the next, wasting our precious time. Therefore We missed part of exhibits
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Aloha, Thank you for this review and touring with us. I will check in to what happened. The day of your tour our driver did fall ill and we sent a replacement driver that doesn't have the permit to drive from Pearl Harbor to Ford Island. There is always the free shuttle that goes back and forth. I will check into this. Mahalo
John_D, Mar 2024
Seeing the memorials, USS MIssouri and Ford Island. The knowledge and passion of the guide while speaking on the subjects
Response from Host, Mar 2024
mahalo nui loa for your kind words.
we will pass this along to the Navy.
see you next time
Danielle_C, Mar 2024
My driver Anthony made it pleasant and was very knowledgeable about Pearl Harbor.Lots of things to do and see the whole day was a great history experienced.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha, Thanks so much. Every review counts with us as it helps us to improve the experience!
Meleia_J, Feb 2024
Pearl Harbor itself was amazing. It’s Viator’s service I have the problem with. The pickup time and place was totally different than what the transportation company had. Terrible communication. I was charged twice for the trip.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha, Thanks for this feedback. It'll help us to improve. I'll contact Viator to make sure the information is accurate.
jenidouglasmomof3, Feb 2024
Ariel was a wonderful tour guide. Very personable & passionate about Hawaiian culture. Would recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha, Ariel will be excited to learn of this review. Thanks you and we look forward to having you out with us again!
Michelle_S, Feb 2024
It was so profound standing in the spots where WWII started and where it ended. I cannot imagine the fear that must have permeated the air that day and the days following. This place really brought all of that to life.
Definitely use all the audio tours allotted to you.
We could have used another hour or two! We spent a lot of time on the USS Arizona side and walks and museums and had to rush the USS Missouri and basically ran through the air museum.
Larisa_L, Feb 2024
It was really unique experience!!! It was worth it and would recommend it to see it for everyone and kids.
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