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Is there a lot of walking on the Pearl Harbor tour?

With so many sites to see at Pearl Harbor, expect lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and breathable clothing. Since Pearl Harbor is a memorial, wearing bathing suits and coverups is not recommended. Keep in mind visitors are paying their respects, so you must dress appropriately.



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If you have your own transportation and do not want to go on a tour, you reserve your tickets in advance at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Bureau. They offer the Passport to Pearl Harbor, which includes admissions and audio tours to all of the sites at Pearl Harbor (except the Arizona Memorial movie/boat tour).

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The Pearl Harbor Excursion is the shortest Pearl Harbor tour.

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You want to be able to get the most out of your Passport to Pearl Harbor tickets and to do that, we recommend that you plan to arrive fairly early in the morning, as close to the 7:00 AM opening time as possible.

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What You Should Know Before Visiting Pearl Harbor
  1. Book a Tour in Advance. ...
  2. Research & Study About Pearl Harbor in Advance. ...
  3. Pack Lightly. ...
  4. Dress Appropriately. ...
  5. Wear Comfortable Footwear. ...
  6. No Bags or Purses Allowed. ...
  7. Wear Sunscreen.


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From anywhere in Waikiki or the Ala Moana Shopping Center, take the #20 or #42 public bus (called TheBus), which will take you to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. If you're not sure where to get off, just ask the driver. A ticket costs $2.50.

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For civilian visitors, there is no official dress code at Pearl Harbor. When you're dressing for the day, however, keep in mind that you're in a place of honor and historical importance. Dress comfortably, but not so much that you risk offending anyone visiting Pearl Harbor.

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Wednesdays often see several school groups visiting at once, and Monday and Friday traffic can be a bit worse than the other weekdays. In any case, be sure to book your Pearl Harbor tour well in advance, to ensure you can experience this enormously significant site in American history.

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With over 1.8 million visitors per year Pearl Harbor is one of the most visited place in all the Hawaiian Islands, and for good reason. People go to pay their respects to fallen heroes, and to learn more about what happened that fateful morning of December 7th, 1941.

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Because Pearl Harbor National Memorial has a no bag policy, it is recommended that you bring snacks and water bottles that you can carry. There is a small snack shop on site that carries various sundry snacks and cold beverages. There are water fountains located throughout the park to use or refill water bottles with.

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The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center has reserved accessible parking in the front lot. The restrooms, movie theater, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desk and drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats, and USS Arizona Memorial are all fully-accessible to people in wheelchairs.

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We have a no bag policy. Bags that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc. that exceed the measurements of 1.5 X 2.25 X 5.5, are not allowed at the monument.

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USS Arizona Memorial is a must visit for visitors as it is the most important WWII sites in the United States. The Visitor Center opens at 7:00 am daily and the programs start at 7:30 AM. The programs at the USS Arizona Memorial run every 15 minutes.

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This all made sense for us because we wanted to spend the whole day there, but if you only have a couple hours definitely see the USS Arizona. I'm not a history buff, but I could definitely appreciate the solemn sacrifice made on that day and the memorial is absolutely stunning. This is a must see on the island.

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The morning is the best time to visit Pearl Harbor. The last tour at Pearl Harbor (with short documentary and boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial) is at 3:00 PM. From Oahu, all our tours depart in the morning and duration of tour range from 5 hours to 10 hours.

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Masks are no longer required at Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Visitor Center. Beginning Saturday March 26, 2022 - the State of Hawaii is lifting the indoor mask requirements, we no longer require masks indoors at Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Visitor Center or the USS Arizona Memorial.

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If you'd like, you can reserve your tickets online, up to two months in advance. This will ensure you get to visit the Memorial on your trip to Hawaii. Reserve your tickets for late morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds. The last program begins at 3:00 pm.

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Fees and Passes There is no entry fee for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and no ticket is required to see the museums. The USS Arizona Memorial program can be accessed by reservation or through our first come first served standby line.

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Pearl Harbor in Honolulu is 11 miles or a 25-minute drive from Waikiki Beach by car. Travelers can get to Pearl Harbor from our Waikiki Beach hotel by taking Highway 201 and following signs to the Pearl Harbor Historic Site and Visitor Center.

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