USS Arizona Captain's Multimedia Narrated Tour
About This Experience
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.