This was truly an unforgettable experience and worth every moment. Arriving to Pearl Harbor before the crowds made the experience personal. Throughout the day our guide Michael was absolutely amazing: incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely kind, and so welcoming. From the very beginning, he made both me and my kids feel completely comfortable and included, which made the experience even more special. He was patient, engaging, and wonderful with the kids, making history come alive in a way that held everyone’s attention. This felt less like a tour and more like being shown around by a local friend. If you’re looking for an exclusive, meaningful, and memorable way to experience Pearl Harbor and Hawaii, I can’t recommend this enough.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private tour
- Live commentary on board
Excludes
- Food & Drinks, Admission, Equipment Rental Fees
- Not available for guests with check-in luggage. Guests with check in luggage must book Your Private First/Last Day Tours.
- City and County Beach Parks are not available on Sundays or Public Holidays
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Guests can visit Pearl Harbor and explore any attractions at the Memorial a la carte. Tickets to the Arizona Memorial must be booked via recreation.gov in advance.
Guests can visit the Arizona Memorial, this ship suffered the most casualties during the attack and is the most popular attraction at Pearl Harbor. Tickets to the Arizona Memorial must be booked via recreation.gov in advance.
Guests have the option of visiting the Battleship Missouri while at Pearl Harbor. This ship is where the treaty was signed to end World War II in the Pacific. Tour includes 35 minute guided tour by ship experts. Guests can spend as much time as they want at the Battleship, the timeline is an average time including transportation to and from Ford Island.
Guests have the option to see military aircraft from World War II and beyond, guests can even ride the realistic flight simulator and all admission includes an audio set tour. Guests can spend as much time as they want at the Aviation Museum, the timeline is an average time including transportation to and from Ford Island.
Guests have the option to see what life was like for those stationed on the “Pearl Harbor Avenger” while at the Memorial. All admissions come with an audio set tour of the submarine. Guests can spend as much time as they want in the Submarine and the timeline is an average time spent inside.
World-famous volcanic tuff cone great for snorkeling and photos. Featured in the movie Blue Hawai'i with Elvis Presley.
Guests can choose to shop at WPO and spend as much time as they like there. The timeline below is an average time spent at the Outlets.
Guests have the option to add the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet to the tour on Wednesday, most Saturdays and Sundays. Guests can spend as much time as they like here and the timeline is an average.
Guests can hike to the top or view from scenic lookout at the base. Timeline is for the hike.
Guests can add a stop at the Hālona Blow Hole to any tour that passes by the South Shore.
Guests can add a stop at the famous Nu`uanu Pali Lookout for a great scenic view of Windward O`ahu.
Guests have the option to experience the peace and tranquility of the temple situated at the base of the Ko`olau Mountain Range. Time spent here is up to the guests and the timeline reflects an average time.
Guests can add a stop to take pictures of Mokoli`i, commonly referred to as Chinamans Hat.
Guests have the option to stop at Sunset Beach on the North Shore. Massive waves and surfers in the winter time and calm beautiful water in the summer.
Walk to a beautiful waterfall with a pool deep enough for swimming. Guests walk through a botanical garden on the way and is great for all ages and abilities. Timeline is for an average time but guests can spend as long as they like here.
A great option for snorkeling in the summertime and watching monster waves in the wintertime.
Guests can sample the Dole Whip pineapple ice cream, enjoy a ride on the Pineapple Train or get lost in the Pineapple Maze. The timeline is an average visit time to the Plantation and guests can spend more or less time.
Guests have the option of great food, cocktails, swimming and snorkeling in the summer, or watching surfers in the winter at the Turtle Bay Resort. Timeline is an average time spent at the resort and can be adjusted accordingly.
Enjoy top notch coffee and explore the coffee trees. Guests get to sample local flavors, learn more about the roasting process and bring home great souvenirs.
Statue of the King who unified the Hawaiian Islands in Downtown Honolulu that was featured in Hawai`i Five-0. Guests can choose from a photo stop or a walking tour of the area. The timeline reflects a photo stop at the statue.
Headquarters of the Hawaiian Kingdom across from the Kamehameha Statue. Guests can view the palace from the statue, take a walking tour of the grounds outside the palace, or do one of the guided or audio set tour inside the palace. Timeline reflects the average time of a walking tour.
Learn more about Hawai`i and Oceania at the Bishop Museum. Great for both kids and adults and guests can even request a behind the scenes tour. The timeline reflects the minimum recommended time in the museum.
Guests can drive through the “Arlington of the Pacific” and pay tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. This visit is a drive through only, however if you have a family member in the cemetery please reach out to us in advance.
Guests not staying in Waikīkī can add time exploring this world famous resort destination. Enjoy great food, cocktails, entertainment and so much more. Guests can spend as much or as little time in town as they want and the timeline reflects the average.
Guests not staying in Waikīkī can experience the world famous beach and even take a surf lesson, canoe ride, or just lounge under the view of Diamond Head. Surf lessons and Canoe Rides should be reserved in advance with one of the beachboy companies. Guests can spend as much or as little time in town as they want and the timeline reflects the average.
Guests can enjoy a breathtaking scenic view and drive above Honolulu. See the lookout featured in "Blue Hawai`i" with Elvis Presley. The timeline accounts for drive to and from with a photo stop.
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Reviews
So nice to have a spacious van and private driver and van to tour Oahu. We knew we only had one day and wanted to visit several specific places. Our driver Michael went above and beyond in making our day a special day. He took care of every detail and took special care to help us in and out. He was a careful driver and courteous.
The views on the south shore were amazing! Mike took care of everything along the way. Whether it was a stop for lunch or a potty break he had it down! He’s like a walking encyclopedia as well. Whatever questions we had he had an answer. We definitely highly recommend him!
Michael was amazing! Took us to Pearl Harbor, a local restaurant, brewery, and shopping. Custom tour that met all of our requests. So knowledgeable of the island.
Great opportunity to see exactly what we wanted at our pace. The guide provided a lot of information and gave us options of what we could see with the time we had remaining. Definitely worth the money. Got to see most of the highlights the island has to offer plus a very special experience at Pearl Harbor.
Michael was a fantastic tour guide on our Oahu Mix Plate tour. We started at Pearl Harbor then headed up to the North Shore stopping for coffee and at the Dole Plantation. Swimming at Waimea Falls was definitely a highlight. Thanks Michael for the tip of adding ice cream to Shave Ice at Matsumoto (I can’t believe this was the first time I’ve ever had that). It was a great experience.
What an incredible experience. Micheal was by far the best tour guide we have ever experienced. From the initial phone call where he got an idea of what we like to the actual incredible day he planned for us was AWESOME! Michael's customer service and excellent communication ability made the day a huge success. We were able to let him know what we like and the attractions we wanted to see and he was able to cultivate a wonderful day for us. His knowledge of the island and how long the attractions would take were spot on, he is a true professional. He also knows the history of the island like the back of his hand and was able to answer all of our questions. It was so nice being escorted around the island by someone who has the spirit of Hawaii in his heart, the knowledge of its history in his mind and by someone who was always a step ahead of us making sure the experience was top notch. He is also very funny, personable and makes you feel very at home. Best decision and best day of our trip!
Michael is a great guide. He was both friendly and helpful. He knew a lot about Hawaii. He helped us a lot on our hike at Manoa Falls.
What a great day! We had the chance to shape our own tour depending on proximity, weather and kids' preferences. Michael knows so much about the island and is a genuinely engaging and accommodating person. Everyone had a blast and learned so much about the island!
This tour was the absolute best! Michael went above and beyond for my family all day long. He is very outgoing and nice. Michael made sure we got to do every activity that we wanted and even suggested fantastic food options!
Booked this tour for a our family of four (my wife and I plus two teenage daughters) and Michael provided an absolutely fantastic day. We wanted to see Pearl Harbor and then were totally flexible on seeing the remainder of the island, and Michael was on point for the entire day. He had terrific suggestions and we appreciated his stories and him sharing some of his favorite places to see and eat with us… we all loved it!!
Michael is the best! We got to see everything we wanted to and then some. We did Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, paddle boarding in the North Shore, and then toured the island. We even were telling some locals what we did on the tour and they were impressed! This is a great way to tour Oahu. Michael even went out of his way to save my sunglasses. Highly recommend!
Mike is very knowledgeable of the area and gave an excellent tour. Very informative and wanted to be sure we were able to see what we wanted to see. It was an amazing experience and would recommend this service to anyone want a personalized experience. As a private party of 8 he was accommodating to everybody's needs in the group. I'd definitely use his service again!!!
I booked this tour for myself, my husband and our three adult children and their spouses, so there were 4 couples. Michael was awesome! He was extremely accommodating and flexible. He was very knowledgeable and we learned so much from him. We had the best time! This was definitely the highlight of our trip. I highly recommend you book your tour with him. You won't be disappointed. He knows this island and all the best places to go. He goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy and have a great time! All eight of us were very pleased!
Michael planned a great day for our entire family. Ages 9 - 80. He was extremely thoughtful of everyone’s interests. We had a fun day while seeing a variety of sights. We were flexible with our itinerary so we devoted time to activities that appealed to us. Michael’s knowledge, experience, and attitude enhanced the tour tremendously. He was especially helpful to a family member with mobility issues. His caring manner made it a special day for all of us. Truly a treasured memory!! Mahalo!! We highly recommend this tour and Michael.
<p>Let me start by telling you that the real reason I had chosen to have a private tour was to avoid the crowds and not having to go with tons of people in a bus where to get in and out would've taken precious minutes of our day and being our 1st time in Hawaii we wanted to see everything around the island. Michael was great! He exceeded our expectations. He was on time and picked us up at our hotel and took us straight to Pearl Harbor we were like the 4th group in line to get in Michael is very knowledgeable and took us to great places, Northshore, Turtle beach, Dole plantation, we had lunch on the side of the road, great beaches and an awesome waterfall. My kids had a blast! Michael even took us to Leonard's to try the most delicious Malasadas! Thank you Michael for making these great memories for me and my family!</p>
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