USS Arizona Narrated Tour

Enhance Your Visit

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Pearl Harbor through a self-guided multimedia tour lasting 60–90 minutes, featuring 23 stops and compelling survivor narratives.

Commencing Your Journey

Your adventure begins at the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour desk situated in the picturesque courtyard of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Kindly show your confirmation, receive your multimedia guide, and pass through security to embark on your exploration.

Anticipated Highlights

Engage in the USS Arizona Memorial Commander’s Tour, a comprehensive experience encompassing 23 significant locations within the Visitor Center museums, shoreline areas, and the memorial itself. Delve deep into the historical events of December 7, 1941, with insightful audio commentary provided by Jamie Lee Curtis, National Park Service experts, and Pearl Harbor survivors, offering a blend of personal anecdotes and historical context.

Key Features

• Discover Visitor Center Museums: Immerse yourself in two museums showcasing the events leading up to and following the Pearl Harbor attack. Witness artifacts and personal accounts from that era, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.

• Experience the USS Arizona Memorial: Pay homage at this national memorial, where survivor testimonies resonate, and the legacy of the ship is unveiled.

• Embark on the Path of Attack Tour: Traverse the shoreline path that retraces the pivotal moments of the attack. Engage with narrations elucidating the strategic importance of each site.

• Enjoy a Multilingual Audio Guide: Delight in narrations available in seven languages, including a 23-minute documentary translated into multiple languages by the National Park Service.

• Listen to Firsthand Survivor Stories: Witness history come alive as survivors recount their experiences during the attack, providing a profound and personal insight into this historic event.

Please Note: Boat tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial must be reserved separately. Kindly be advised that bags are not allowed within the Visitor Center premises; however, storage facilities are accessible for a nominal fee.

Essential Information for Your Visit

• Remember to collect your multimedia tour device for the USS Arizona Memorial boat tour before boarding.
• Bring a valid photo ID matching your booking name if requested at the entrance.
• Wear comfortable attire and shoes suitable for walking in the tropical climate.
• Stay hydrated by bringing water along for your visit.

• Only clear stadium bags or those with medical items are allowed at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, subject to National Park Service approval.
• Avoid bringing large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage inside the visitor center.
• Food and beverages (excluding water) are not permitted within the museums and memorial premises.
• With the exception of registered service animals, pets are not allowed.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on-site.
• Military visitors must adhere to dress code standards to access the memorial.

• The visitor center, museums, Navy shuttle boats, and the USS Arizona Memorial are wheelchair and scooter accessible.
• Wheelchair rentals are not available on-site.
• Accessible parking spaces are located near the entrance for convenience.
• All films have English captions, an induction loop for hearing aids, and braille/tactile signage throughout.
• For those needing rest, benches are provided along walking routes between facilities.

• Reserve boat tickets separately via Recreation.gov for the USS Arizona Memorial.
• Arrive early to ensure completion of your tour before the park closes at 5pm.
• Tours operate daily, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
• Tour hours are from 7am to 5pm.
• Consider paid bag storage near the visitor center entrance if needed.
• Dress respectfully given the solemn nature of the memorial site.
• Parking is available nearby but plan for potential delays in finding a spot.
• Weather or safety concerns may lead to tour modifications or cancellations.
• Exercise caution with assistive devices; wheelie walkers are not substitutes for wheelchairs.
• Feel free to bring cameras, cell phones, and wallets along.
• Expect crowds and factor in extra time for parking and security checks.