Begin your visit at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Visitor Center. Guests can explore exhibits, outdoor memorial areas, and historical displays that provide context about the events of December 7, 1941. A self-guided audio tour is included and allows guests to explore the memorial at their own pace with narrated historical insight. This stop serves as the main hub for the Pearl Harbor experience. Note: Program availability is determined by the National Park Service and U.S. Navy and may change due to weather, maintenance, or safety conditions.

Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, built above the sunken battleship where many lives were lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Guests experience this solemn memorial independently and reflect on one of the most significant moments in U.S. history. We secure Arizona Memorial reservations in advance when available. If reservations are unavailable due to National Park Service release limits, guests may join the official standby line at Pearl Harbor. Program availability is determined by the National Park Service and U.S. Navy and may change due to weather, maintenance, or safety conditions.

Explore the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum, which highlights the role of submarines during World War II. Guests can view exhibits and displays at their own pace and learn about life aboard a wartime submarine. Visit duration depends on reservation timing and availability. Note: Program availability is determined by the National Park Service and U.S. Navy and may change due to weather, maintenance, or safety conditions.

Visit Punchbowl, a national cemetery honoring U.S. service members. Drive-by with narration and scenic views.

Enjoy a drive through Downtown Honolulu, passing key historic and civic landmarks while remaining in the vehicle. This portion of the experience provides visual context of Hawaiʻi’s capital and its role in local and U.S. history.

A National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu and the only official royal palace in the United States. ‘Iolani Palace was the residence of Hawaii’s monarchs, King Kalākaua and his sister Queen Liliʻuokalani, in the late 1800s. The elegant American Florentine-style building sits proudly in manicured grounds. On our tour we typically view the palace from the outside, noting its historic significance and beautiful architecture – a symbol of the Hawaiian Kingdom. (Interior tours are available to the public but not part of this driving tour.) We can stop briefly for photos of the palace and the surrounding buildings if desired.

An iconic 18-foot bronze statue of King Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s first king, located directly across from ‘Iolani Palace. Draped in gold leaf attire, the statue stands in front of Ali’iolani Hale (Hawaii’s Supreme Court building) and is one of Oahu’s most photographed landmarks. Each year on King Kamehameha Day (June 11), the statue is ceremoniously draped with floral lei – a sight that honors the chief who united the islands. Fans of the TV show “Hawaii Five-0” will recognize this statue from the opening credits. We usually point it out during the city drive; a quick photo stop can be arranged if you’d like a closer look with this important piece of Hawaiian history. This is typically a pass-by, but we’re happy to make it a stop if your group prefers.