About this experience
Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, along with National Park Service historians and Pearl Harbor survivors, you'll hear powerful firsthand stories brought to life through archival audio and historic imagery. Simply press play and let the voices of history guide your journey of remembrance.
Step into history and experience Pearl Harbor at your own pace with this self-guided multimedia tour featuring 18 key stops across the Visitor Center, museums, and shoreline. With approximately 30 minutes of curated content, this tour highlights the most important moments and locations of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
Includes complimentary use of a handheld device, a detailed tour map, and earbuds you can take home with you, giving you the flexibility to explore on your own schedule while enjoying a rich, guided experience.
This experience DOES NOT include tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Sign up for the USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue located at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center has a no bag policy. Any bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment (e.g., purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage) that exceed the dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5" are not allowed. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum operates a baggage storage facility near the visitor center entrance, with a fee for all sizes, including luggage. This storage can be used for visits to all Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
What is included
- Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour
- Complimentary take-home earbuds
- Official USS Arizona Memorial Multimedia Narrated Tour Map
- Helpful Team Member to Explain How to Use the Multimedia Device
- Handheld audio device
Not included
- USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat Tickets
- Reserve in advance at recreation.gov ($1 fee per ticket).
Itinerary and highlights
Step into History and experience Pearl harbor at your own pace with this self-guided multimedia tour featuring 18 key stops across the Visitor Center, museums, and shoreline. With approximately 30 minutes of curated content, this tour highlights the most important moments and locations of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
This experience DOES NOT include tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial.
Sign up for the USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue located at the Pearl harbor Visitor Center if you do not have advanced reservation boat tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial. Standby Queue signup is free.
Reserve your boat ticket in advance at recreation.gov ($1 reservation fee per ticket).
Meeting and pickup information
- Please check in at the Pearl Harbor Audio Desk, located at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center 1 Arizona Memorial Place Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- ru — Audio
- Korean — Audio
- cmn — Audio
- Japanese — Audio
- English — Audio
- English — Written
- Italian — Audio
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Pacific Historic Parks
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center has a no bag policy. Any bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment (e.g., purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage) that exceed the dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5" are not allowed. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum operates a baggage storage facility near the visitor center entrance, with a fee for all sizes, including luggage. This storage can be used for visits to all Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
- Open 362 days a year, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
- The Boat Ticket to the USS Arizona Memorial is NOT included with this Multimedia Tour. Reserve your Boat Ticket ahead of time at recreation.gov ($1 reservation fee per ticket) or join the free USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue upon arrival at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Service animals allowed
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