Early Access Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & Historic Honolulu Tour
Overview
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Visit Pearl Harbor and have access to the USS Arizona Memorial.
We arrive early—before the big motorcoaches and crowds—so you can experience this powerful site in a more peaceful setting. Your guide personally walks you into Pearl Harbor National Park, giving a full orientation to help you navigate the site with confidence. You'll have ~3 hours for a self-guided visit, including the museums and boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (Tickets First Come First Serve). This is the only tour that also includes a guided walk through Historic Downtown Honolulu, visiting ʻIolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, and more. Small group (max. 14) for a comfortable, respectful experience.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately
Minimum of 4 Guests per Tour
Pearl Harbor Parks Department does not allow tour guides to tour the Visitor Center or USS Arizona Memorial with guests; therefore, this ~3-hour portion of your tour is self-guided.
The tour route might change e.g. due to traffic
Early Access Pearl Harbor tours begin at approximately 6:30 AM. Additional departures (around 8:15 AM and 10:15 AM) may be added when the early departure sells out. If early access is full, guests will be notified and placed on a later departure time.
Access to the USS Arizona Memorial is controlled by the National Park Service and the U.S. Navy and may be limited or unavailable due to operational or capacity restrictions. Daniels Hawaii facilitates access to the USS Arizona Memorial either via boat tickets or the official standby process; however, ticket availability is controlled by the National Park Service and cannot be guaranteed. If boat access or standby entry is not granted, this is beyond our control and does not qualify for a refund. Guests may still enjoy the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center exhibits, memorial grounds, and the remainder of the tour as scheduled. Please note that the Pearl Harbor portion of the tour is self-guided, and tour routes or timing may vary due to traffic or operational conditions.
What To Expect
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Your Guide gives a brief overview of the park so you can make the most of your visit. Self-Guided visit of Pearl Harbor National Park Museums, Souvenir Shop, Pearl Harbor Movie and Boat Ride to USS Arizona Memorial.
USS Arizona Memorial
Daniels Hawaii will arrange tickets for the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (First Come First Serve). In case you do not receive a ticket we will help you with the Stand-By Line. Take the boat ride over to the USS Arizona Memorial. Make sure to take pictures and remember the fallen. The round trip boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial is organized by the Navy.
Options
Pearl Harbor Early Access
Pearl Harbor Guidance: Guide walks you into the park and gives valuable information to make your visit perfect. Duration: 6 hours: 3 hours at Pearl Harbor National Park Start / End Waikiki : Free Pickup at any Waikiki Hotel. Early access to Pearl Harbor. Historic Downtown Honolulu Tour. Spacious Van: Fleet of Mercedes Vans with big windows, cold AC and lots of space. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local guide & In-Person Introduction to Pearl Harbor National Park
FREE Waikiki Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pearl Harbor 1st visit
Shelly H,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the door to door pickup/dropoff in a private small group air conditioned van. Tour guide Ben has a great personality and very knowledgeable about Oahu. Enjoyed being able to get on first boat out at 8:00am to pay respects at the memorial with the Early Entrance ticket. Lots of time to see everything and for small additional fee to go on the submarine on site . Easy to grab snacks and water to stay hydrated on sunny days. Gift shop has variety of options to take home something memorable. Would recommend when visiting the island for the first time. Thank you
Seemed reasonable at first, but turned out to be an expensive taxi.
David C,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Only transportation really. No tour guide, just instructions on trip, and your on your own. It just wasn't what I expected.
Pearl harbour and Hawaii city tour
davideA2668FU,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent overview of pearl harbour and Hawaii tour. If you want to see pearl harbour in-depth at least a half day is needed
Timing was everything!
Laura H,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went early and were so glad. It was cooler and less crowded. When it got warm we saw the two films and visited the museum in air conditioning. Small bags and clear bags were allowed.
Pearl harbour
K9565LXdavide,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent overview of pearl harbour and city tour. If you want to see all of pearl harbour you would need to book at least 1/2 day
Rainy Friday
JANICE M,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Touring pearl harbor and Arizona memorial is quite the humbling experience. The history behind this site is truly amazing to think back on. There are several nougats to obtain that will add a fresh twist to what you know about this history or at least it gave me some additional insight. Beyond the tour, I found that the gift shop was overpriced.
Pearl Harbor early access and Honolulu tour well worth it
Susan C,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well thought out - very early start meant beginning with fewer people around (it was fairly crowded by 3 hrs later). Guides can’t accompany groups beyond the main entrance area, but ours did an excellent job of orienting us and explaining how to use the standby line for USS Arizona tickets. Whole experience very much worth it - museums, ALL the outdoor plaques and displays, and the Arizona. Note that the Marine Museum is a separate ticket - tour did list clearly what was included, though. Drive to/through historic sites in Honolulu also interesting, including Punchbowl cemetery. Our guide provided helpful historical and social context. Visit to small museum in the Supreme Courts building was fascinating.
Pearl Harbor
Liselle E,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great. Very interesting and heartfelt.
Perfect Small Group Tour of Pearl Harbor Memorial Sites and Downtown Honolulu
Jessica M,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this half day, small group tour of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Sites and Downtown Honolulu monuments. Our guide, Christine, was very sociable and knowledgeable about the places we visited. She was also a great driver which helps if you get car sick easily! Highly recommend, we will be using Daniels Tours for other activities soon!☀️
Sierra was a hit! We...
Erica A,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sierra was a hit! We thoroughly enjoyed her cultural insight as we hopped from one sight to the other. Learned a lot & had fun with her as our driver.
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