USS Arizona Narrated Tour

Your experience

Explore Pearl Harbor’s history at your own pace with a 60–90 minute self-guided multimedia tour featuring 23 stops and survivor stories.

Getting started

Begin at the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour desk in the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center courtyard. Please present your confirmation, collect your multimedia guide, and proceed through security before beginning your tour.

What to expect

USS Arizona Memorial Commander’s Tour

This National Park Service tour covers 23 significant stops across the Visitor Center museums, shoreline, and memorial, offering deep insight into the events of December 7, 1941. Audio narration is provided by Jamie Lee Curtis, National Park Service historians, and Pearl Harbor survivors, bringing personal accounts and historical context to each location.

Features

• Visitor Center Museums: Explore two museums with exhibits detailing the lead-up to and aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, highlighting artifacts and personal stories from the era.

• USS Arizona Memorial: Access the memorial itself, a site of national remembrance, where you’ll hear survivor testimonies and learn about the ship’s legacy.

• Path of Attack Tour: Walk the shoreline route that traces the events of the attack, with narration that explains the strategic significance of each location.

• Multilingual Audio Guide: Enjoy narration in seven languages, with the National Park Service’s 23-minute documentary translated for most languages.

• Firsthand Survivor Stories: Listen to real accounts from those who experienced the attack, offering a powerful, personal perspective on this pivotal moment in history.

Note: Boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial are not included and must be reserved separately. Bags are not permitted inside the Visitor Center; storage is available for a fee.