Pearl Harbor Full-Day Tour with a Local

The tour begins with a personalized pickup from your hotel or meeting point in Waikiki. Your guide will explore the historical relations between Japan, America, and the Western world, starting with the Matthew Perry Expedition of 1853. Experience the evolving dynamics that led to military conflict.At Pearl Harbor, guests will watch a documentary detailing the events surrounding the attack featuring original footage narrated by Stockard Channing. After a briefing by Park Service Rangers, visitors will board a pilot boat to the Memorial, honoring over 2,000 lives lost that day. Lunch will be available at Restaurant 604, located on-site, with prepaid options recommended for efficiency. The tour then proceeds to the USS Missouri, America’s last battleship and the site of the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945. Guests will explore the ship with docents from the USS Missouri Memorial Association and have the chance to ascend to the Open Bridge for stunning views of Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial.