Pearl Harbor Tickets + Audio Guide
Why Travellers Choose This Tour
Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona are Hawaii's number one tourist attractions. Each year, a huge number of tourists visit the memorial to learn first-hand about the attack on Pearl Harbor, which would lead to the United States' entry into the war.
With this ticket, you'll enjoy an audio-guided tour narrated by actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Over the course of the tour, you'll gain insights into the background behind the attack on Pearl Harbor, what happened as a result, the state of the area today, and much more.
This fascinating tour brings to life the events that changed the Pacific forever. You'll hear the stories of the survivors of the USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor, and gain an insight into what they experienced on 7 December 1941.
Description
Once you arrive at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, you'll be directed to the counter, where you'll be able to pick up your audio guides. From there, you can begin to enjoy this tour of Pearl Harbor.
The first thing you'll do is watch an introductory video at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. After this short screening, you'll have the option of taking a ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial to continue the explanation of what happened in this bay on the island of Oahu. Visits to this memorial require advance booking by email, the address for which will be provided on your booking voucher.
Once there, you can make use of the audio guide in English for as long as you have booked.
After this time has elapsed, you take the ferry back to Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
Opening Times
The Pearl Harbor National Monument opens 7 days a week from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Please keep in mind that these opening times are subject to changes and modifications.
Ticket Options
During the booking process, you can choose between several different ticket options, depending on how long you would like to enjoy the audio guide.
- 30-minute audio guide: with this option, you'll discover the history of 15 of the 28 stops at Pearl Harbor.
- 1-hour audio guide: if you choose this option, you'll be able to visit 23 of the 28 stops.
- 1.5-hour audio guide: this option will take you through all 28 stops
- 1.5-hour audio guide + 1 virtual reality experience: you'll explore all 28 stops and enjoy one virtual reality experience (you can choose your favorite from the 5 available).
- 1.5-hour audio guide + 5 virtual reality experiences: you'll explore all 28 stops and enjoy all 5 available virtual reality experiences.
All options include a screening of a 23-minute documentary.
Regardless of the option chosen, you can stay in Pearl Harbor for as long as you want.
Virtual Reality Experience
Si reserváis una de las modalidades con realidad virtual, estas son las 5 experiencias que hay disponibles:
Air Raid Pearl Harbor
This amazing virtual combat experience catapults you back in time, providing an exciting and deadly timeline of the attack on Pearl Harbor. You're placed on the deck of the USS Utah, one of the three battleships destroyed on that Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. Three minutes after the first wave of Japanese warplanes arrived at Pearl Harbor, a message was sent that would resonate through history: "Air Raid Pearl Harbor, This is no Drill."
Skies Over Pearl
This provides an amazing experience of the timeline of the attack and starts by placing you inside the cockpit of a Japanese fighter aircraft launching from the flagship Akagi located 1241 ft (230 mi) north of Oahu. You'll then be taken on a flight of the attack on Pearl Harbor that Sunday morning, December 7, 1941.
Aleutian Skies: The B-24 Survival Mission
In this exclusive Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Theater Experience, you'll explore the Aleutian Islands and take flight on a 1942 reconnaissance mission, witnessing the crash and survival of a B-24 Bomber.
Walk the Deck of the USS Arizona
This amazing experience allows you to travel back in time and walk on the deck of the world's most famous battleship and inspect the USS Arizona as she was in all her grandeur before the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
Explore the USS Arizona Today
This amazing underwater virtual reality exploration allows you to see the USS Arizona as she rests today in the hallowed waters of Pearl Harbor. The experience allows you to dive around the vessel and see the turrets, inspect the remaining guns, and see the memorial as she sits above the ship today.
More Information
Duration
30m - 1h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
Included
Admission to Pearl Harbor (free)
English–speaking audio guide for the selected time
1 or 5 virtual reality experiences (depending on the selected option)
Not included
Ferry from Pearl Harbor to USS Arizona: US$ 1 per person
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis, we offer tickets at official prices, with full transparency and exclusive benefits for our users. In a few exceptional cases (less than 5%), these rates may be slightly higher than the ticket office price as they include booking fees and/or audio guides. The advantage is that your spot is guaranteed, and you won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office(although there may still be wait time at security and to access the monument).
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Pacific Historic Parks Corporate name: Pacific Historic Parks Registered Office: 94-1187 Ka Uka Blvd., Waipahu, United States Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 99-0194501 Contact information Email: maiello@pacifichistoricparks.org Phone: 8087436751
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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