Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 513 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour worth booking?
Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour is a 5-hour experience in Honolulu, United States, from $89 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 513 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (513)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $89 per person
Enjoy an interesting half day excursion with early access to Pearl Harbor National Park. Experience Pearl Harbor at its most serene: hear the National Anthem at 8 am on the attack grounds and enjoy exclusive early access to the museums, before the crowds arrive. Visit Downtown Honolulu, see Iolani Palace, Aloha Tower, King Kamehameha Statue and more. This is a Small Group Pearl Harbor Tour with exclusive service. You have enough time to visit the two museums at Pearl Harbor National Park, take the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial and explore the National Park at your own pace. ~3 Hours Self Guided at Pearl Harbor. On your Honolulu City tour you stop at the King Kamehameha Statue in front of the "Hawaii Five-0" Headquarters. You will see the Iolani Palace and learn about Hawaiian history. This small group Pearl Harbor Tour is perfect for everybody who wants to explore Pearl Harbor, but does not want to be cramped in one of the big tour busses. Maximum group size is 14.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy an interesting half day excursion with early access to Pearl Harbor National Park. Experience Pearl Harbor at its most serene: hear the National Anthem at 8 am on the attack grounds and enjoy exclusive early access to the museums, before the crowds arrive. Visit Downtown Honolulu, see Iolani Palace, Aloha Tower, King Kamehameha Statue and more. This is a Small Group Pearl Harbor Tour with exclusive service. You have enough time to visit the two museums at Pearl Harbor National Park, take the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial and explore the National Park at your own pace. ~3 Hours Self Guided at Pearl Harbor. On your Honolulu City tour you stop at the King Kamehameha Statue in front of the "Hawaii Five-0" Headquarters. You will see the Iolani Palace and learn about Hawaiian history. This small group Pearl Harbor Tour is perfect for everybody who wants to explore Pearl Harbor, but does not want to be cramped in one of the big tour busses. Maximum group size is 14.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Waikiki
Free Pickup at your Hotel in Waikiki - Drive through Waikiki before hopping on the Highway to get to Pearl Harbor. Your Guide will give you ideas where to eat, drink and relax - Please feel free to ask what you like to know!
10 minutes here
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Join DanielsHawaii for a memorable half-day tour of Hawaii’s most significant historic sites. Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial, take a boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial (fcfs), explore two museums, and enjoy 3 hours of self-guided discovery at your own pace.
120 minutes here
USS Arizona Memorial
As part of your visit to Pearl Harbor, you’ll take a short, narrated boat ride across the harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial, operated by the U.S. Navy. The ride offers a powerful perspective—gliding over the very waters where history changed forever on December 7, 1941. Boat tickets distributed on First Come First Serve Basis. Arriving at the memorial, which floats directly above the sunken battleship, is a deeply humbling experience. You’ll see the names of the fallen etched into the white marble wall and may even witness droplets of oil—known as the “black tears of the Arizona”—still rising to the surface. It’s a quiet, moving tribute that leaves a lasting impact on all who visit.
60 minutes here
Honolulu Harbor
Hawaii's lifeline - more than 80% of our goods are imported
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Downtown Honolulu
Enjoy the ride in our luxury vehicle through Downtown Honolulu. Pass by China Town, learn about the business district in Honolulu and please feel free to ask questions!
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Aloha Tower Marketplace
"The Statue of Liberty of Hawaii" - Learn why some people in Hawaii call the Aloha Tower, Statue of Liberty. Take a nice picture in front of the famous Aloha Tower and let our guide tell you what happened to the Tower AFTER the attack on Pearl Harbor.
10 minutes here
King Kamehameha Statue
A lot of Hawaii Visitors know the King Kamehameha Statue from the TV Show Hawaii Five-0. There's of course more to it than just a few frames in a TV Show. Learn about King Kamehameha, the Hawaiian Monarchy and why Hawaii has two identical Statues...
20 minutes here
Ali'iolani Hale
**Aliʻiōlani Hale** is a historic building located in Downtown Honolulu, directly across from ʻIolani Palace. Built in 1874 by King Kamehameha V, it was originally intended to be a royal palace but instead became the seat of government. Today, it houses the **Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court** and is home to the **King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center**, which offers exhibits on Hawaii’s legal history. The building’s iconic facade is famously recognized for the **golden statue of King Kamehameha I** standing proudly in front.
15 minutes here
Iolani Palace
Walk past ʻIolani Palace, the only royal palace in the U.S., during your guided Downtown Honolulu tour. Learn about Hawaii’s monarchy, the 1893 overthrow, and the palace’s historic transformation. A must-see photo stop and cultural highlight.
10 minutes here
Queen Liliuokalani Statue
Learn about the last reigning Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom as you stand next to her statue.
5 minutes here · Admission included
Hawaii State Capitol
Official statehouse of Hawaii. Take pictures of the Hawaii State Capitol next to the I'olani Palace in Hawaii.
10 minutes here
Eternal Flame Memorial
See the Eternal Flame in Honolulu across the street from the Honolulu Capitol. The eternal flame burns endlessly in remembrance of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
5 minutes here
Ala Moana Center
The biggest Outdoor Shopping Mall in the USA. If you don't find what you're looking for at Ala Moana Mall, it probably doesn't exist :)
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Kaka'ako
Within only a few years this commercial neighborhood was transformed into a high-end residential area with apartments $800k and up.
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Waikiki
Drop-off after approx. 5-6 hours at your Waikiki Hotel.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Daniels Hawaii - Tours & Activities
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 513 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
513 verified traveler reviews for Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
What a day to remember
Sierra, was OUTSTNADING and made our day. She went out of her way taking the time to point things out to us along the way. Gave a history lesson on Hawaii and related it back to her family! We couldn't say enough or sing enough praise, thank you. Would absolutely recommend Daniel's Hawaii!!!
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour Guide
Benny was the best. He was knowledgeable and was courteous and respectful. He made sure this tour to Pearl Harbor was memorable. We would definitely book another trip if we go back to Hawaii!
via Viator
My Pearl Harbor Tour with cousin Benny!
Experience was very informative. Our Tour Guide Cousin Benny Was just like a family member. lol I recommend you book this tour.
via Viator
We really liked Christine...
We really liked Christine who was our tour guide. She was great. However, I didn’t like being left to walk around Pearl Harbour on our own with just the audio guide. Also, while I know this is outside of the tour operators control, we actually didn’t get to go to the memorial because of the water conditions. Overall, however, I do think that it was a good experience.
via Viator
Highly recommend! Great way to experience Pearl Harbor before the crowds come in.
Cousin Benny was great. He was entertaining us during the rides to and from Pearl Harbor, and he gave us door to door service from the tour group’s hotels in Waikīkī. He gave us the perfect amount of time to see all the sites at Pearl Harbor. NOTE: I had booked this expecting the advance reservation for USS Arizona to be included, but it was not. However, I was on the 6:30am departure time, and there were very few people at the park by the time we got there because it was so early, so we were easily able to get to the USS Arizona via the standby list. I was on the second boat out for the morning.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 180
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Daniels Hawaii - Tours & Activities, who run 10 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.9.
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Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Honolulu.
How much does Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour cost?
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Prices start at $89 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Honolulu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Honolulu is not rushed.
Is Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 513 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Honolulu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour?
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Around 180 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Honolulu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Honolulu and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Honolulu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Honolulu?
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Honolulu and greater Oahu run on early starts. Pearl Harbor memorial tickets release on a fixed schedule, the North Shore circle-island loop needs a full day, and the catamaran and snorkel runs off Waikiki fill fast in season. We rank on whether the operator secures Pearl Harbor entry themselves and how tight the circle-island itinerary really is. On Outty we rank every Honolulu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Oahu: North Shore Tour with Waimea Waterfall, Pearl Harbor City Tour, Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
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April to June and September to November, between the wet season and peak crowds. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Honolulu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour?
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Included: Local guide; and Hotel pickup and drop-off. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 88 listed pickup locations in and around Honolulu.
What languages is Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Honolulu. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Early Access Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour?
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Across 513 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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