Premium Pearl Harbor Experience

Most visitors to Pearl Harbor see the highlights, but this premium Pearl Harbor experience takes you behind the scenes to places few ever access. During this 10.75-hour small-group tour, you'll ascend the Ford Island Control Tower—a rare privilege that offers sweeping views of the harbor where December 7, 1941 forever changed history.

Your local guide brings Hawaiian history and WWII stories to life as you travel in comfort aboard a deluxe touring vehicle. The day begins at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where exhibits detail that fateful morning. Then comes exclusive access to the Control Tower at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum—an experience most tourists never get.

Cross Pearl Harbor on a Navy vessel to reach the USS Arizona Memorial, where you'll pay respects in solemn reflection. Step aboard the mighty Battleship Missouri next, where docents guide you through the deck where Japan formally surrendered, ending WWII.

Between sites, enjoy a buffet lunch at the waterfront Hangar Cafe with multiple menu options for different dietary needs. Please indicate any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Throughout the day, your guide shares local legends and historical insights while you stay refreshed with bottled water and local treats.

This small-group format means personalized attention—no crowded buses here. However, requirements are strict: valid photo ID is mandatory for Ford Island access, and children need to be at least 42 inches tall for the Control Tower. The tower's steep stairs aren't wheelchair accessible, though a lower observation deck welcomes guests with mobility challenges.

Pearl Harbor enforces a strict no-bag policy. Only clear bags with visible contents are allowed, such as a small transparent stadium-style tote or a resealable quart-sized plastic bag. Oversized clear bags may still be restricted, so please keep items minimal. Wallets, cell phones, government ID, bottled water, and cameras are permitted.

Your premium Pearl Harbor experience includes luxury transportation, all admissions, guided experiences, lunch, and refreshments. Pick-up from select Waikiki hotels requires calling 24 hours prior to confirm your pick-up time and location. Cancellations require 48 hours notice for full refund; no-shows incur full charge. Book this comprehensive adventure from $XX to witness where pivotal American history unfolded.