USS Arizona Chief's Multimedia Narrated Tour
Quick Details
- Duration: Approximately 30-45 minutes
- Languages Available: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish
*This tour will even translate the National Park Service’s 23-minute movie documentary into the visitor’s language.
Adult
$15
$9
Child
$12
$6
Dive Deeper: Experience the USS Arizona Chief's Multimedia Narrated Tour
Location: 1 Arizona Memorial Rd, Honolulu, HI 96818
Description: The Real Pearl Harbor Chief’s Tour
Experience the Real Pearl Harbor Chief’s Tour
As an official tour by the National Park Service, this USS Arizona Chief’s Multimedia Narrated Tour provides an in-depth journey into the history of the USS Arizona Memorial. It’s a popular experience for visitors who want a shorter yet impactful exploration of the events of December 7, 1941, when the United States entered World War II.
Hosted by actress Jamie Lee Curtis, along with the voices of Pearl Harbor survivors and National Park Service historians, this 30-45 minute multimedia, self-guided tour combines audio narration, historical footage, and photos from the USS Arizona Memorial library to deliver an unforgettable experience. This tour features highlights through 29 key stops across the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the shoreline “Path of Attack Tour.”
Tour Details
During your narrated tour, Jamie Lee Curtis and the voices of Pearl Harbor survivors guide you through two world-class museums located at the Visitor Center. If you have a boat ticket to the USS Arizona Memorial, your narration extends there as well, enhancing your visit with immersive storytelling and historical insights. Finally, the “Path of Attack Tour” along the Pearl Harbor shoreline lets you experience the attack sequence in detail.
For a sneak peek, check out our Virtual Reality experience video, accessible at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center’s Virtual Reality Center.
Additional Information
- Duration: Approximately 30-45 minutes
- Languages Available: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish
- Parking: $7 daily parking is available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
View Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center
- Daily Parking: Available for $7 at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, located at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818.
Important Information: This Virtual Reality experience does not include boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial, which are not required to participate. To obtain tickets, please visit Recreation.gov or call toll-free (US/Canada) at 1-877-444-6777. Tickets are $1.00 each, with the first round released 8 weeks in advance and the second round released one day prior at 3 p.m. Hawaii Time. Park gates open at 7 a.m.
How to Obtain Boat Tickets:
Get boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial
Shop in advance for USS Arizona Memorial Gear:
- Visit the Official USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Gift Shop and use promo code “advance” to receive a 15% discount (exclusions apply). All proceeds support our parks.
Tour Reservations Department:
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (HST)
- Phone: 808.954.8759 or toll-free (US/Canada) 1-866-332-1941
- Email: tours@pacifichistoricparks.org
For adult and student group discounts, email Tours@PacificHistoricParks.org.
USS Arizona Memorial Boat Ticket NOT INCLUDED
This program DOES NOT include the boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Please visit the USS Arizona Memorial tour to reserve those tickets.
When To Arrive
The Pearl Harbor Multimedia and Virtual Reality Tours are available to start all day long after 7:00 am but must be started with enough time to make the tour stops before the park closes at 5:00 pm. If you have boat tickets, please pick up your multimedia tour smartphone before checking into the boat if you have tickets as it has content that may be viewed on the USS Arizona Memorial.
Accessibility
The visitor center has reserved accessible parking near the entrance. The restrooms, theaters, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desks, drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats, and the USS Arizona Memorial are all fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs or scooters. Walking the distance between facilities may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. Several benches are located throughout the site for opportunities to rest. Please note: The visitor center does not offer wheelchairs to the public. Please use assistive devices with care; walkers with wheels have caused accidents when used as wheelchairs. Stay hydrated in the tropical climate.
For hearing-impaired visitors, all films are fully captioned in English. There is an induction loop for use with hearing aids in the theater. Visually impaired visitors will find signage in braille in addition to tactile models of various interpretive resources throughout the site. Braille booklets regarding Pearl Harbor are available at the information desk.
Bags are Prohibited
Bags are prohibited at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Clear, see-through stadium bags and bags containing medical devices or medication may be allowed into the site at the discretion of the National Park Service. Cameras, cell phones, and wallets are allowed. Bags may be secured in a storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee. More information is available on the park’s website.
Weather/Cancellations
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial may be canceled or modified due to high winds and other safety concerns.
Parking
Please plan for traffic and allow time to find parking in one of the nearby parking lots located within walking distance of the visitor center. Taxi cabs and ride-share companies must follow parking lot signage, as well as all pickup and drop-off protocols.
Dress Code
Visitors are reminded that they are visiting a site of the tremendous loss of life in service to our country. Military visitors to the memorial are within the bounds of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and military regulations relating to military dress are enforced by Navy personnel. Per the Pacific Commander, military visitors in uniform are required to dress in Class B or better in order to gain access to the USS Arizona Memorial. Battle dress uniform is not allowed on the memorial, though it is allowed throughout the visitor center and at sites on Ford Island. Military visitors are welcome to wear civilian clothes when they visit.
USS Arizona Memorial Boat Ticket NOT INCLUDED
This program DOES NOT include the boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Please visit the USS Arizona Memorial tour to reserve those tickets.
When To Arrive
The Pearl Harbor Multimedia and Virtual Reality Tours are available to start all day long after 7:00 am but must be started with enough time to make the tour stops before the park closes at 5:00 pm. If you have boat tickets, please pick up your multimedia tour smartphone before checking into the boat if you have tickets as it has content that may be viewed on the USS Arizona Memorial.
Accessibility
The visitor center has reserved accessible parking near the entrance. The restrooms, theaters, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desks, drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats, and the USS Arizona Memorial are all fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs or scooters. Walking the distance between facilities may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. Several benches are located throughout the site for opportunities to rest. Please note: The visitor center does not offer wheelchairs to the public. Please use assistive devices with care; walkers with wheels have caused accidents when used as wheelchairs. Stay hydrated in the tropical climate.
For hearing-impaired visitors, all films are fully captioned in English. There is an induction loop for use with hearing aids in the theater. Visually impaired visitors will find signage in braille in addition to tactile models of various interpretive resources throughout the site. Braille booklets regarding Pearl Harbor are available at the information desk.
Bags are Prohibited
Bags are prohibited at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Clear, see-through stadium bags and bags containing medical devices or medication may be allowed into the site at the discretion of the National Park Service. Cameras, cell phones, and wallets are allowed. Bags may be secured in a storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee. More information is available on the park’s website.
Weather/Cancellations
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial may be canceled or modified due to high winds and other safety concerns.
Parking
Please plan for traffic and allow time to find parking in one of the nearby parking lots located within walking distance of the visitor center. Taxi cabs and ride-share companies must follow parking lot signage, as well as all pickup and drop-off protocols.
Dress Code
Visitors are reminded that they are visiting a site of the tremendous loss of life in service to our country. Military visitors to the memorial are within the bounds of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and military regulations relating to military dress are enforced by Navy personnel. Per the Pacific Commander, military visitors in uniform are required to dress in Class B or better in order to gain access to the USS Arizona Memorial. Battle dress uniform is not allowed on the memorial, though it is allowed throughout the visitor center and at sites on Ford Island. Military visitors are welcome to wear civilian clothes when they visit.
Q: Is this tour available in languages other than English?
A: Yes, the narrated tour is available in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish for a truly accessible experience.
Q: Can I visit the USS Arizona Memorial with this tour?
A: This narrated tour does not include a boat ticket to the memorial itself. If you’d like to visit the memorial by boat, please reserve tickets separately at Recreation.gov.
Q: Where can I check in for the tour?
A: Once you arrive, please proceed to the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour desk in the courtyard of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Simply show your confirmation to begin.
Q: Are group discounts available?
A: Yes, discounts are available for adult and student groups. For information, contact Tours@PacificHistoricParks.org.
USS Arizona Memorial Boat Ticket NOT INCLUDED
This program DOES NOT include the boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Please visit the USS Arizona Memorial tour to reserve those tickets.
When To Arrive
The Pearl Harbor Multimedia and Virtual Reality Tours are available to start all day long after 7:00 am but must be started with enough time to make the tour stops before the park closes at 5:00 pm. If you have boat tickets, please pick up your multimedia tour smartphone before checking into the boat if you have tickets as it has content that may be viewed on the USS Arizona Memorial.
Accessibility
The visitor center has reserved accessible parking near the entrance. The restrooms, theaters, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desks, drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats, and the USS Arizona Memorial are all fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs or scooters. Walking the distance between facilities may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. Several benches are located throughout the site for opportunities to rest. Please note: The visitor center does not offer wheelchairs to the public. Please use assistive devices with care; walkers with wheels have caused accidents when used as wheelchairs. Stay hydrated in the tropical climate.
For hearing-impaired visitors, all films are fully captioned in English. There is an induction loop for use with hearing aids in the theater. Visually impaired visitors will find signage in braille in addition to tactile models of various interpretive resources throughout the site. Braille booklets regarding Pearl Harbor are available at the information desk.
Bags are Prohibited
Bags are prohibited at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Clear, see-through stadium bags and bags containing medical devices or medication may be allowed into the site at the discretion of the National Park Service. Cameras, cell phones, and wallets are allowed. Bags may be secured in a storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee. More information is available on the park’s website.
Weather/Cancellations
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial may be canceled or modified due to high winds and other safety concerns.
Parking
Please plan for traffic and allow time to find parking in one of the nearby parking lots located within walking distance of the visitor center. Taxi cabs and ride-share companies must follow parking lot signage, as well as all pickup and drop-off protocols.
Dress Code
Visitors are reminded that they are visiting a site of the tremendous loss of life in service to our country. Military visitors to the memorial are within the bounds of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and military regulations relating to military dress are enforced by Navy personnel. Per the Pacific Commander, military visitors in uniform are required to dress in Class B or better in order to gain access to the USS Arizona Memorial. Battle dress uniform is not allowed on the memorial, though it is allowed throughout the visitor center and at sites on Ford Island. Military visitors are welcome to wear civilian clothes when they visit.
- Flexible Cancellation: Plans change, and that’s okay! For specific cancellation policies, please contact the Tour Reservations Department.
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4 pm Hawaii Standard Time.
- Contact:
- Local: 808-954-8759
- Toll-Free (U.S. & Canada): 1-866-332-1941
- Email: tours@pacifichistoricparks.org
USS Arizona Memorial Boat Ticket NOT INCLUDED
This program DOES NOT include the boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Please visit the USS Arizona Memorial tour to reserve those tickets.
When To Arrive
The Pearl Harbor Multimedia and Virtual Reality Tours are available to start all day long after 7:00 am but must be started with enough time to make the tour stops before the park closes at 5:00 pm. If you have boat tickets, please pick up your multimedia tour smartphone before checking into the boat if you have tickets as it has content that may be viewed on the USS Arizona Memorial.
Accessibility
The visitor center has reserved accessible parking near the entrance. The restrooms, theaters, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desks, drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats, and the USS Arizona Memorial are all fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs or scooters. Walking the distance between facilities may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. Several benches are located throughout the site for opportunities to rest. Please note: The visitor center does not offer wheelchairs to the public. Please use assistive devices with care; walkers with wheels have caused accidents when used as wheelchairs. Stay hydrated in the tropical climate.
For hearing-impaired visitors, all films are fully captioned in English. There is an induction loop for use with hearing aids in the theater. Visually impaired visitors will find signage in braille in addition to tactile models of various interpretive resources throughout the site. Braille booklets regarding Pearl Harbor are available at the information desk.
Bags are Prohibited
Bags are prohibited at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Clear, see-through stadium bags and bags containing medical devices or medication may be allowed into the site at the discretion of the National Park Service. Cameras, cell phones, and wallets are allowed. Bags may be secured in a storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee. More information is available on the park’s website.
Weather/Cancellations
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial may be canceled or modified due to high winds and other safety concerns.
Parking
Please plan for traffic and allow time to find parking in one of the nearby parking lots located within walking distance of the visitor center. Taxi cabs and ride-share companies must follow parking lot signage, as well as all pickup and drop-off protocols.
Dress Code
Visitors are reminded that they are visiting a site of the tremendous loss of life in service to our country. Military visitors to the memorial are within the bounds of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and military regulations relating to military dress are enforced by Navy personnel. Per the Pacific Commander, military visitors in uniform are required to dress in Class B or better in order to gain access to the USS Arizona Memorial. Battle dress uniform is not allowed on the memorial, though it is allowed throughout the visitor center and at sites on Ford Island. Military visitors are welcome to wear civilian clothes when they visit.