Private tour in Honolulu Richard K

Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & USS Missouri Private Shore Excursion

5.0

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Richard K.

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Hi! My name is Rich. Thank you for considering me as your professional tour guide while visiting Hawai'i. I have worked in the hotel industry as well as the retail industry for several years while living in Hawai'i. I have always been in the service industry and my heart is always in pleasing people. My passion is providing excellent customer service and sharing my Aloha. Being raised in Hawai'I, my outdoor hobbies include surfing, golfing and fishing. As a result, I have a great love for our "aina" ('land' in Hawaiian) and a special love of my island and its people. As a tour guide, I enjoy sharing our history and the local lifestyle. Pearl Harbor is one of my favorite tours, along with my Circle Island Tour where I enjoy showing you all our beautiful landmarks, especially Waikiki's iconic landmark, Diamond Head. Our breath-taking Halona Blow Hole, next to the famous "From Here to Eternity Beach" and the Makapu'u Scenic Point along our East Coast are also amazing! And of course, our famous North Shore. I hope that my information gives you an insight to what you will experience when you come to visit Hawai'i. I look forward to meeting you and making your visit a memorable vacation. Mahalo Nui, Rich PUC License #1010-C Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona CUA Permit Cruise ship DOT Harbor Permit Honolulu International Airport Permit I have no restrictions.

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Overview of your Honolulu tour

When you visit Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and the battleship USS Missouri, you'll not only be learning of their place in history, but you'll also be experiencing where the war began and ended: the "bookends. " To accompany us in our drive towards Pearl Harbor, I will play a pre-recorded talk for you, of a historian explaining why the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and I'll provide additional historical background myself. Once there, I will share my expert advise on how to best navigate the area to maximize your time. I'll direct you to the two main exhibits and towards the 23-minute documentary about the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I'll also give you your tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial! Also on this tour, we will go to Ford Island, where we'll step onto the USS Missouri, tour the battleship and view the signed peace document. As we conclude our tour, we will stop by the Iolani Palace, the only official royal residence in the United States and the renowned King Kamehameha Statue.

Recent Reviews

Adam S.United States
March 2026

We cant say enough about our tour by Richard. He just made seeing everything easy and accessible. Picked up from our resort we just relaxed and learned about the island of O'ahu. You can tell Richard is passionate about his home island and knows its history along with knowing how to see and navagate pearl harbor. He went out of his way to make sure our experience was excellent despite bad rain storms. I am sure Richard has seen the Missouri many times however he was genuinely excited to tell us about the history and layout of the USS Missouri. Just an overall excellent experience.

Todd J.United States
January 2026

The USS Arizona and USS Missouri should not be missed. Even our teenage nieces said these two were great. Rich was informative, friendly, and answered all of our questions (even those not related specifically to the tour). Highly recommended.

Jon S.United States
March 2025

Really enjoyed our tour with Rich - and very much appreciated the little extras that he provided, from insights regarding the battleship Missouri to a visit to the Punchbowl National cemetery to the stops at the perfect photo opps. It was a great day!

Kathleen J.United States
February 2025

Rich provided our 3 generation family tour with one of the best experiences we have ever had. The Pearl Harbor Arizona tour along with Rich’s personal tour of the Missouri were fantastic. My 3 grandsons, 10, 10 and 12 LOVED the Missouri tour! The drive through Punchbowl cemetery was very moving, and a quick city tour of the highlights was the perfect ending. Communication with Rich was timely, and the overall experience was amazing. My son said to me today, “yesterday was perfect.” Highest possible recommendation!!

Thomas S.United States
July 2024

My family (including an injured teen that needed a scooter) had a wonderful experience with Rich and the tour. He is knowledgeable, considerate, punctual and flexible. He arranged for the tickets to the memorial at a good time, taking that bit of hassle off our plate. Ample time was given at all the venues and we repeatedly saw him 'checking up' on us from a distance when we being led by the park or Navy staff. If you're going to visit the memorial, this is the way to do it. Thanks, Rich!

Stephanie K.United States
May 2024

Richard was amazing! He was flexible in our delayed arrival and made sure that saw the sites that were important to us. We wanted to make certain that we made it on the USS Arizona. he got us there, guided us through the process and explained alot about the Navy Base, the USS Missouri and the surrounding city of Honolulu. I am extremely glad we decided to go with a local tour guide, and Richard. It made the experience so much better for our group. He also accomodated my MIL, who requires a walker.

Your Honolulu tour itinerary

-I'll pick you up either from your hotel, cruise ship or from the airport. -As explained on the overview, we'll listen to a lecture by a historian about the attack on Pearl Harbor as we drive towards there. -On arrival, we'll explore the Visitor's Center, which displays 2 exhibits and a documentary with live footage from the events. -Next, we'll take the Navy shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial. -Afterwards, we'll drive to the USS Missouri Battleship on Ford Island. -We'll then drive through Punchbowl Cemetery - the Arlington of the Pacific. -We'll stop by and visit Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue before start going back. -At last, we'll return to where we started from, be it your lodging. This itinerary can be customized as per request.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

2023 Honda Odyssey For larger groups, please contact me. Vehicle Upgrades available for a different price.

What's included
Other: Other: Reservation and tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial are provided
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: You will receive a celphone message the day before the tour confirming the pickup details.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
1096755
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Hours icon 6 hours
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