Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

Hawaii



Step into history with Pearl Harbor's essential 18-stop tour experience.

Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

This self-guided multimedia tour at Pearl Harbor suits history enthusiasts wanting an immersive experience of the 1941 attack and its legacy.

Description

Explore Pearl Harbor at your own pace with a National Park Service self-guided multimedia tour available in nine languages: English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. This tour features 18 key stops across the Visitor Center, museums, and shoreline, with approximately 30 minutes of curated content highlighting important moments and locations including the USS Arizona Memorial.

Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, National Park Service historians, and Pearl Harbor survivors, the tour delivers powerful firsthand stories using archival audio and historic imagery. Simply use the handheld audio device to listen and follow the tour map provided.

The experience includes a handheld audio device, an official tour map, and complimentary earbuds you keep, allowing flexible exploration on your own schedule.

Highlights

  • Learn Pearl Harbor's history through survivor stories
  • Watch videos from World War II veterans
  • Experience the events of December 7, 1941 through multimedia

Includes

  • Self-guided multimedia tour with 18 stops
  • Handheld audio device
  • Official tour map
  • Complimentary take-home earbuds

Excludes

  • Tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial are not included
  • Join the free day-of USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue at the Narrated Tour Desk
  • Limited advance tickets available for a $1 reservation fee per ticket at recreation.gov

Important Information

  • The USS Arizona Memorial tour requires separate admission through a standby queue or advance reservations

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your handheld audio device and plan to arrive early if intending to join the USS Arizona Memorial standby queue. Bring comfortable walking shoes and water for your tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a self-guided multimedia experience at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii that covers the 1941 attack and its historical impact through 18 key stops and narrated content.
The multimedia content runs about 30 minutes, but you can explore the 18 stops at your own pace across the Visitor Center, museums, and shoreline.
The tour is offered in nine languages: English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
The tour covers multiple locations within the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center area in Hawaii, including museums and shoreline sites like the USS Arizona Memorial.
It is recommended to check the official Pearl Harbor website for current ticketing and reservation policies.
Yes, the tour is educational and can be enjoyed by older children with an interest in history; content is designed for self-paced learning.
Yes, the tour is designed as a multimedia experience accessible via smartphone or tablet while exploring Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
The tour highlights key moments from the 1941 attack, the USS Arizona, and the broader historical significance of Pearl Harbor in World War II.
Yes, there are other guided tours, but this official tour allows you to explore Pearl Harbor at your own pace with expert multimedia content.
Visit times can vary, so check the official Pearl Harbor website for current hours and choose a time that avoids peak crowds in Hawaii.

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