Pearl Harbor, City Highlights & National Memorial Cemetery
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Port
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
take a journey back in time while visiting pearl harbor; the national memorial cemetery of the pacific; and historic downtown honolulu.
pearl harbor self-guided tour:
upon arrival you can proceed to aloha court immediately upon entering, where you can receive information about planning your visit. there are two exhibit galleries: "road to war" and "attack". immerse yourself in the history as you explore these two galleries. these two galleries vividly depict the events leading up to the attack on oahu and its aftermath. discover personal memorabilia, dramatic photographs, and authentic battle artifacts. kiosks allow you to hear firsthand accounts from those who witnessed this pivotal moment. you may also visit the pearl harbor memorial theater located across from the exhibit galleries. here, you can watch a 23-minute film about the december 7, 1941, attack. showings begin every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. you can also view the interpretive wayside exhibits. throughout the facility, you’ll find interpretive wayside exhibits. these thought-provoking displays invite visitors to imagine the experience of that tragic day. by superimposing descriptive images of pearl harbor as it was in 1941 over the bustling port as it appears today, these exhibits bridge the past and the present.
after your self-guided visit of pearl harbor is complete, you’ll proceed on a tour of metropolitan honolulu. highlights include iolani palace, the sole royal palace on american soil, rich in hawaiian history. kawaiahao church, a historic landmark with captivating architecture. king kamehameha statue, to pay homage to the legendary hawaiian king who united the islands. the hawaii state capitol, the governor’s mansion, and quaint missionary homes.
after your drive through metropolitan honolulu, take a moment to experience the serenity of the national memorial cemetery of the pacific. this cemetery, informally known as punchbowl cemetery, is located at punchbowl crater in honolulu, hawaii. it serves as a poignant memorial to honor both men and women who courageously served in the united states armed forces, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
uss arizona memorial information: tickets for the uss arizona memorial are not included in this tour package. additionally, you can join the standby line for the uss arizona upon arrival, but availability is not guaranteed.
bag policy: acceptable items include fanny packs or small clear purses; (1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5" or less in total dimensions) all other bags or purses should be left on board the ship. if you don’t have a fanny pack or small, clear purse, consider carrying only what can fit in your pockets. no items can be stored on the tour bus while you visit pearl harbor.