Having guided countless visitors through Pearl Harbor, I can tell you the USS Arizona Captain's Multimedia Narrated Tour Honolulu offers something truly special—an intimate journey through history that unfolds at your own pace. This official National Park Service experience features over 90 minutes of carefully curated content across 29 strategic stops throughout the Visitor Center, museums, and historic shoreline.
What sets this tour apart is the powerful narration by Jamie Lee Curtis, working alongside National Park Service historians and actual Pearl Harbor survivors. Their voices bring December 7, 1941, to life through archival audio and historic imagery that represents decades of meticulous research. Each stop reveals unique perspectives on the events that forever changed American history, from those first devastating moments through today's remembrance efforts.
The flexibility is remarkable—available in nine languages including English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Up to 130 participants can experience the tour simultaneously while maintaining that intimate connection to the historical narrative. Your complimentary handheld audio device and detailed tour map ensure you won't miss any crucial locations, while the take-home earbuds serve as a meaningful memento.
Located at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, this comprehensive experience includes the self-guided multimedia tour, handheld audio device, official tour map, and complimentary earbuds. Keep in mind—this doesn't include USS Arizona Memorial tickets themselves, though you can join the free day-of standby queue or secure limited advanced tickets through recreation.gov for a $1 reservation fee.
With full refunds available for cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance, the USS Arizona Captain's Multimedia Narrated Tour Honolulu provides an accessible yet profound way to honor Pearl Harbor's legacy through expert storytelling and historical documentation that brings this pivotal moment in American history directly to your ears.
130 people
Maximum Group Size
Photos, Guide
Includes
60 minutes to up to 4 hours, fully customizable self-guided tour
Duration
early_morning, morning, midday, afternoon
Departure Times
Check-in anytime from 7am to 3:30pm (Pearl Harbor Visitor Center closes at 5pm)
Departure Time
USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour Desk, located in the courtyard of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, far left when entering. Address: 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
Meeting Location
24
Free Cancellation Window
Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour date are not eligible for a refund, but the tour may be rescheduled for a later date (at least 24 hours from the time of the reschedule request).
Cancellation Policy
meeting_point_only
Transport Included
none
Food Included
transport, park fees
Not Included
Guided
low
Physical Intensity
Easy
Difficulty Level
both
Indoor / Outdoor
large
Group Size
240
Total Duration
Camera
What to Bring
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Days Operated
USS Arizona Captain's Multimedia Narrated Tour lasts about 240.
USS Arizona Captain's Multimedia Narrated Tour meets at USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour Desk, located in the courtyard of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, far left when entering. Address: 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818.
USS Arizona Captain's Multimedia Narrated Tour includes Photos and Guide.
Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour date are not eligible for a refund, but the tour may be rescheduled for a later date (at least 24 hours from the time of the reschedule request).
Honolulu
Honolulu
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