USS Arizona Chief's Multimedia Narrated Tour

Having guided countless visitors through Pearl Harbor's hallowed grounds, I can tell you the USS Arizona Chief's Multimedia Narrated Tour Honolulu offers something truly special-an intimate journey through one of America's most defining moments. This National Park Service-approved experience takes you to 18 carefully chosen stops across the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, museums, and shoreline, letting you absorb the history at your own rhythm.

What sets this tour apart is the extraordinary narration. Jamie Lee Curtis joins National Park Service historians and Pearl Harbor survivors to deliver 30-45 minutes of compelling multimedia content. You'll hear firsthand accounts from those who lived through December 7th, accompanied by archival audio and historic imagery that brings these pivotal moments into sharp focus. The tour speaks to everyone-literally-with content available in nine languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.

Your experience begins at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, where you'll pick up your handheld audio device, detailed tour map, and complimentary take-home earbuds. The self-guided format means you can pause wherever something strikes you, revisit meaningful locations, or simply take time to reflect as the voices of history guide you through each significant stop.

The USS Arizona Chief's Multimedia Narrated Tour accommodates up to 130 people and includes everything you need: the audio device, official map, and those earbuds to keep. While USS Arizona Memorial tickets aren't included, you can snag them through the free day-of standby system at the Narrated Tour Desk or reserve ahead at recreation.gov for just $1.

Planning is flexible too-cancel more than 24 hours before your tour for a full refund, with rescheduling available for later changes. This multimedia experience provides essential context that transforms your Pearl Harbor visit from sightseeing into something profoundly meaningful.